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Wang Zhi (actress)
Wang Zhi (; born July 29, 1982) is a Chinese actress. She first rose to prominence in 2015 for playing Qiu Ya in the comedy film ''Goodbye Mr. Loser'', which placed third at the box office with US$226.6 million in China. Biography Early life and education A native of Anshan, Liaoning, she started to learn martial arts at the age of five. In 2004, she enrolled at the Central Academy of Drama, where she studied alongside Tong Liya. After graduation in 2008, she became a village official in Zhangzikou Village () of Yangsong Town () near Beijing. She worked there for three years. Acting career Wang's first role was a nurse uncredited appearance in the television series ''Witness'' (2007). In 2008, she has appeared in a number of television productions, such as ''Eighteen Years in Enemy Camp'', ''One Hundred Years of History'', and ''Fruit of marriage''. In 2011, she got a small role in the historical television series ''All Men Are Brothers'', adapted from Shi Nai'an's classical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anshan
Anshan () is an inland prefecture-level city in central-southeast Liaoning province, People's Republic of China, about south of the provincial capital Shenyang. As of the 2020 census, it was Liaoning's third most populous city with a population of 3,325,372 people, over an area of about spanning from east to the west. Its built-up area encompassing the 4 Anshan urban districts (1,543,696 inhabitants), the 4 out of 5 urban Liaoyang districts (796,962 inhabitants, Gongchangling not being conurbated yet) and Liaoyang county largely being conurbated, was home to 2,712,789 million inhabitants in 2020. The city's name came from the horse saddle-like shape of a nearby mountain south of the city, which can be seen on the left (west) about five minutes before the northbound train arrives at Anshan railway station. Anshan is home to the Anshan Iron and Steel Group, one of the largest steel producers in China. Anshan is sister city with Sheffield, United Kingdom. Anshan holds one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michelle Bai
Bai Bing (; born 2 May 1986) is a Chinese actress and singer. Bai is noted for her roles as Xue Baochai and Princess Yushu in the television series ''The Dream of Red Mansions'' (2010) and '' The Myth'' (2010) respectively. Early life and education Bai was born in a merchant family in Xi'an, Shaanxi on May 2, 1986. Bai was the class commissary in charge of studies when she was a pupil. From 2001 to 2004, she was educated in Xi'an No.1 High school. She entered Northwest University of Politics and Law in 2004, majoring in international law, where she graduated in 2008. Acting career On July 26, 2004, Bai signed the Emperor Entertainment Group. Bai had her first experience in front of the camera in 2007, and she was chosen to act as a supporting actor in the romantic comedy film ''Call for Love''. She also appeared in various films such as '' Crossed Lines'', '' Fit Lover'', ''Looking for Jackie'', ''Let the Bullets Fly'', ''The Founding of a Party'', ''Mr. & Mrs. Single'', '' S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guest Appearance
In show business, a guest appearance is the participation of an outsider performer (such as a musician or actor) in an event such as a music record or concert, show, etc., when the performer does not belong to the regular band, cast, or other performing group. In music, such an outside performer is often referred to as a guest artist. In performance art, the terms guest role or guest star are also common, the latter term specifically indicating the guest appearance of a celebrity. The latter is often also credited as special guest star or special musical guest star by some production companies. In pop music and hip-hop, such guests are often referred to as featured artists or featured guests. Such a performer may be annotated in credits or even in song titles by the abbreviation ''feat.'' or further abbreviation ''ft.''; or by the word ''with'' or abbreviation ''w/''. In a TV series, a guest star is an actor who appears in one or a few episodes (sometimes a story arc). In s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Say Die (2017 Film)
''Never Say Die'' (; literally: ''The Bashful Iron Fist'') is a 2017 Chinese comedy film directed by Song Yang and Zhang Chiyu and starring Ai Lun, Ma Li, Shen Teng, Tian Yu and Xue Haowen. Adapted from the popular stage comedy of the same name, it was released in China on 30 September 2017. According to ''The Hollywood Reporter ''The Hollywood Reporter'' (''THR'') is an American digital and print magazine which focuses on the Hollywood film, television, and entertainment industries. It was founded in 1930 as a daily trade paper, and in 2010 switched to a weekly large ...'', the film is the highest-grossing comedy film ever in a single (its home domestic) box office market. Plot A male boxer switches bodies by accident with a female journalist after the two are struck by lightning. Living out each other's lives in seemingly opposite roles, the two struggle to adjust, but eventually come to grips with each other, unearthing an even greater conspiracy within the boxing worl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyoichi Katayama
is a Japanese author. Biography Katayama was born in the Ehime Prefecture and graduated from Kyushu University. Katayama's first major book was '' Kehai'' (Sign). The book won the Bungakkai Newcomers award. Katayama wrote the book '' Socrates in Love'' (also known as ''Crying Out Love, In the Center of the World''). The book was adapted into a manga (illustrated by Kazumi Kazui),a film and a Japanese television drama. ''Socrates in Love'' was his first and, as of 2008, only book translated into English. Katayama's works: * '' Kehai'' (''Sign'') * '' Socrates in Love'' (''Crying Out Love, In the Center of the World'') * ''John Lennon o Shinjiru na John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second ...'' (''Don't Believe in John Lennon'') * '' Mangetsu no Yoru, Moby Dick ga'' (''N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Socrates In Love
is a 2001 Japanese melodrama novel, written by Kyoichi Katayama and published by Shogakukan, which revolves around narrator Sakutaro Matsumoto's recollections of a school classmate whom he once loved. It is also known as , which author Katayama used after his editors advised that his original novel title ''Socrates in Love'' wouldn't work.http://www.kkatayama.net/booklist/ Katayama's author site Plot summary In a small town of southern Japan, Sakutaro "Saku" Matsumoto and Aki Hirose, classmates since junior high, become high school students. During this time they begin to date and their conversations circle around the idea of what love really is, beginning after Saku's grandfather shares his own past love story with Saku. After a trip the two take to an abandoned island, Aki discovers she has leukemia, which limits her chances to go outside or see Saku. Once Saku learns the truth, he buys flight tickets to take Aki to Australia's Uluru (Ayers Rock); a place she had alwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwak Jae-yong
Kwak Jae-yong (born 22 May 1959) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. He studied physics at Kyung Hee University. He achieved success with his debut film ''Watercolor Painting in a Rainy Day'' in 1989, but the failure of his next two movies led to eight years of unemployment before a comeback with the smash-hit film '' My Sassy Girl'' in 2001. He is known for his limitless fondness of love stories set in a mix of different genres. Filmography * ''Watercolor Painting in a Rainy Day'' (1989) – director & writer * '' Autumn Trip'' (1992) – director & writer * ''Watercolor Painting in a Rainy Day 2'' (1993) – director & writer * '' My Sassy Girl'' (2001) – director & writer * ''The Romantic President'' (2002) – writer * '' The Classic'' (2003) – director & writer * ''Windstruck'' (2004) – director & writer * ''Ark'' (2004) – story * ''My Girl and I'' (2005) – writer * '' Daisy'' ( 2006) – writer * ''My Mighty Princess'' (2008) – director & writer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hundred Flowers Awards
The Hundred Flowers Awards () are, together with the Golden Rooster Awards, the most prestigious film awards honouring the best in Chinese cinema, as well as Hong Kong cinema and the Cinema of Taiwan, they are classified as the Chinese equivalent of the United States Golden Globes. The awards were inaugurated by China Film Association in 1962 and sponsored by ''Popular Cinema'' () magazine, which has the largest circulation in mainland China. The awards were formerly voted by the readers of ''Popular Cinema'' annually. Recent polls allow voters to cast ballots through SMS, the Internet or by phone call. Voting is now no longer confined to readers of ''Popular Cinema''. Award recipients receive a statuette in the shape of a goddess of Flowers (). History The 2nd Hundred Flowers Awards poll was held in 1963, but the poll was not conducted again until 1980, owing to the Cultural Revolution. It became an annual event from 1980 until 2004. Since 2004, the Hundred Flowers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macau International Movie Festival
The Macau International Movie Festival () is an international film festival that takes place in Macau, China. The first festival took place between December 26, 2009 and January 2, 2010. It was organized by mainland Chinese businessman Xu Chao Ping. The festival awards the Golden Lotus Awards. It is distinct from the International Film Festival & Awards Macao (IFFAM, 澳門國際影展). Festivals * 1st Macau International Movie Festival (2009) * 2nd Macau International Movie Festival (2010) * 3rd Macau International Movie Festival (2011) * 4th Macau International Movie Festival (2012) * 5th Macau International Movie Festival (2013) * 6th Macau International Movie Festival (2014) * 7th Macau International Movie Festival (2015) * 8th Macau International Movie Festival (2016) * 9th Macau International Movie Festival (2017) * 10th Macau International Movie Festival The 10th Macau International Movie Festival () were held in Macau by the Macau Film and Television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shen Teng
Shen Teng (born 23 October 1979) is a Chinese comedian, actor and director. Biography Shen Teng was born in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China in 1979. He attended the People's Liberation Army Academy of Art in 1999 and received a bachelor's degree in 2003. One of the most popular comedians in China, Shen has performed on CCTV's several New Year Galas and played the leading role in the film ''Goodbye Mr. Loser'' in 2015, which was his breakout film role. Since then, he has starred in films such as '' Hello Mr. Billionaire'' and ''Pegasus''. In 2020, He ranked 28th on ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 The ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 is a list published annually by ''Forbes'' that ranks the influence of Chinese celebrities. First published in 2004, it is similar to Celebrity 100 also published by ''Forbes''. Factors that are taken into accoun ... list. Personal life Shen married actress Wang Qi () in March 2016, after 12 years of love. Their son was born in August 2018. Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zanilia Zhao
Zhao Liying (, born 16 October 1987), also known as Zanilia Zhao, is a Chinese actress and singer. She is best known for her roles in television series ''Legend of Lu Zhen'' (2013), ''Boss & Me'' (2014), ''The Journey of Flower'' (2015), ''The Mystic Nine'' (2016), ''Noble Aspirations'' (2016), ''Princess Agents'' (2017), ''The Story of Minglan'' (2018), and ''Legend of Fei'' (2020). Early life Zhao was born on 16 October 1987 in Langfang, Hebei. She graduated from Langfang School of Electronic Information Engineering, a secondary professional training school. She has said of this period: I was born in a village, but it was the experience of rural life that strengthened my strong will and gave me a firm and tenacious personality. It is these experiences that have made me who I am today. So I think it is his strong heart, the persistent pursuit of dreams, the perseverance and steadfastness of the profession which you are engaged in, as well as the calmness and stability when facin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
