Lilian Lee (Traditional Chinese: 李碧華, Simplified: 李碧华, Pinyin: Lǐ Bìhuá), also known as Li Bai, was born in Hongkong in 1959. Lilian Lee is the English pen name for this Chinese author; some sources spell her name "Lillian" Lee. Her actual Chinese name is Li Pi-Hua, although she is also known as Li Pik-Wah. Lee is one of the most influential Chinese TV writers, film writers and reporters.Lee's fiction writings are famous for their traditional Chinese cultural and super natural elements. Her famous works include Rouge, Farewell My Concubine and Green Snake. Her novels and special columns have been published several times in Chinese, Singapore and Malaysian newspapers. Lee is one of the best-selling authors in Hong Kong and has had more than forty of her books published. With the exception of Farewell My Concubine and Kawashima Yoshiko, Lee's books have not been translated into English, or at least are not widely available. Lee has also co-written a number of famous screenplays, such as Rouge, Farewell My Concubine and Green Snake.Lee claims that happiness and freedom are of top importance in her life.