CHINESE HEROINES OF THE SCREEN

Legend and history alike have held women accountable for the problems of men, from Helen of Troy, to Joan of Arc, and more recently, an infamous intern that brought a US president to his knees - almost. Chinese women have also shared similar tales of woe - their stunning looks did not prevent the country's traditional 'four beauties', Xi Shi, Diao Chan, Yang Yuhuan and Wang Zhaojun from meeting a tragic end.