Chinese actress Crystal Liu Yifei (L) and her mother

The mother of actress Crystal Liu Yifei may appear in the action fantasy, The Forbidden Kingdom, the Southern Metropolitan News reported on Wednesday.

The report said the mother, Liu Xiaoli is a former star, who has auditioned for the role of Queen Mother of The West, a powerful goddess in traditional Chinese legends.

It has not been confirmed if she received the part.
 
A sister of another lead actress in the film was also offered the role of a goddess. Li Xue, the sister of actress Li Bingbing refused to play the role of Chang'e in the movie, the report added.

With two of the most famous Chinese Kungfu masters Jackie Chan and Jet Li in the cast, public attention in the picture has been high since shooting began.

The film, which is due for release next year, is the first time Jackie Chan and Jet Li have appeared together.

Chinese actress Li Bingbing (R) and her sister Li Xue

(CRI.cn July 12, 2007)