A scene from the TV drama Ode to Joy. [Photo/Mtime] Character: Andy Liu Played by: Liu Tao Key qualities: Career-oriented, intelligent, hardworking

March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a day of respect, appreciation and love toward women for their economic, political and social achievements in modern society.

In Chinese culture, women are always the focus of literary and artistic works. “She” can be tender, kind, pretty and wise on one hand, but also sexy, independent, considerate and straightforward on the other.

On the occasion of celebrating the festival, let’s review some classic female characters from numerous Chinese TV dramas and films.