Yang Zi (actress)
Yang Zi ( zh, s=杨紫, p=Yáng Zǐ; born 6 November 1992), also known as Andy Yang, is a Chinese actress and singer. Known for her roles in both film and television, she has received several accolades. Yang has ranked among china's most influential and highest paid actresses and was named as one of the Four Dan Actresses of the post 90s generation by ''Southern Metropolis Daily''. Yang was listed by ''Forbes'' as an honoree on the ''Forbes'' China 30 under 30 list in 2017 and on the ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 list in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021. In 2020, ''Forbes'' also named her as one of the most influential star in Asia on their Asia's 100 Digital Star list. Yang has attended the Performing Arts School of Beijing Film Academy. As a child, she rose to fame after acting as Xia Xue in the popular sitcom Home with Kids. She received a nomination for Best Child Actress in Tongniu Film Awards for her role in ''Girl's Diary'' in 2004 and won the Best Newcomer Award at the 1 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yang (surname)
Yang (; ) is the Transcription (linguistics), transcription of a Chinese family name. It is the list of common Chinese surnames#People's Republic, sixth most common surname in Mainland China. It is the 16th surname on the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' text. The Yang clan was founded by Boqiao, son of Duke Wu of Jin in the Spring and Autumn period of the Ji (Zhou dynasty ancestral surname), Ji (姬) surname, the surname of the royal family during the Zhou dynasty ) who was enfeoffed in the Yang (state), state of Yang. History The German sociologist Wolfram Eberhard calls Yang the "Monkey Clan", citing the totemistic myth recorded in the ''Soushenji'' and ''Fayuan Zhulin'' that the Yangs living in southwestern Shu (state), Shu (modern Sichuan) were descendants of monkeys. The ''Soushenji'' "reported that in the southwest of Shu there were monkey-like animals whose names were ''jiaguo'' (猳國), ''mahua'' (馬化), or ''Monkeys in Chinese culture#Jue and Juefu, jueyuan'' (玃猿). ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shanghai Television Festival
The Shanghai Television Festival (), abbreviated STVF, also known as the Shanghai International Television Festival is the first and one of the largest television festivals in East Asia. Held since 1986, STVF has become one of the most influential and prestigious international television festivals in Asia, strengthening the cooperation and communication between the Chinese media industry and the world. The festival is also home to the annual Magnolia Awards (). Awards are handed out to both international and national productions through voting by a panel of award-winning actors, producers, directors and writers, and are the highest industry honours given. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious television awards, alongside the Feitian Awards and Golden Eagle Awards. Since 2004, the Magnolia Awards have been held every year. History *In 1986, with the commission of the Shanghai People's Congress, the film festival opened with entries from 16 countries. There were no a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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YOLO (film)
''YOLO'' () is a 2024 Chinese comedy-drama film directed by Jia Ling and starring Jia and Lei Jiayin. A comedic adaptation of the 2014 in film, 2014 Cinema of Japan, Japanese film ''100 Yen Love'', it tells the story of Du Leying who has stayed at home for many years, and after meeting boxing coach Hao Kun overcomes the challenges that follow and starts a new life. ''YOLO'' grossed $484.5 million worldwide, making it the List of Chinese films of 2024, highest-grossing Chinese film in 2024. Plot Leying (Jia Ling) has spent the last decade living in isolation with her parents after withdrawing from society, convinced that this reclusive lifestyle was the best way to "reconcile" with herself. Over the years, she developed unhealthy habits, grew estranged from her family and friends, and became deeply dissatisfied with her life. Her cousin Doudou (Yang Zi (actress), Yang Zi), an intern at a TV station, urges her to participate in a job search reality show. However, tensions surface du ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bodies At Rest
''Bodies at Rest'' is a 2019 action thriller film directed by Renny Harlin, starring Nick Cheung, Richie Jen, and Yang Zi. It is Harlin's third Chinese-language film, following ''Skiptrace'' (2016) and ''Legend of the Ancient Sword'' (2018). The film had its world premiere as the opening film of the 43rd Hong Kong International Film Festival on March 18, 2019. It was released in China on August 16, 2019. The movie is considered a moderate commercial success. Plot A pathologist Chen Jia Hao and his assistant Lynn are working late at a public morgue on a Christmas Eve. Three masked men break into the morgue, trying to retrieve a bullet from a corpse. Cast * Nick Cheung as Nick Chan * Richie Jen as Santa * Yang Zi as Lynn Qiao * Clara Lee as Ankie Cheng * MC Jin as Wyatt (cleaner) Release The film had its world premiere as the opening film of the 43rd Hong Kong International Film Festival on March 18, 2019. It was also screened at the Far East Film Festival and the Edinburgh Inter ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Flourished Peony
''Flourished Peony'' () & ''In the Name of Blossom'' () is a 2025 Chinese historical television series directed by Ding Ziguang and produced by Croton Media. The series is largely based on the novel of the same name by Yi Qianchong. It stars Yang Zi and Li Xian in the lead roles. The series premiered on Mango TV and Migu Video starting January 7 and was released on Hunan Television's Golden Eagle Theatre on January 9 and ended it's run on February 2. In Taiwan, the series premiered on OTT platforms Taiwan Mobile MyVideo and LINE TV on January 8, 2025. Plot The series is set in Chang'an city of the Tang Empire and tells the story of He Weifang, a merchant's daughter who has the ability to cultivate rare peonies and Jiang Changyang, a close minister of the emperor. The series was a critical and commercial success both inside and outside of China. Cast Main * Yang Zi as He Weifang * Li Xian as Jiang Changyang Supporting * Wei Zheming as Liu Chang * Zhang Yaqin as Li Youzhen ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Immortal Samsara
''Immortal Samsara'' () is a 2022 Chinese Xianxia television series based on the novel ''Agarwood Like Crumbs'' by Su Mo. It stars Yang Zi as Yan Dan and Cheng Yi as Ying Yuan. The 1st part premiered on Youku on July 20 and ended its run on August 17. The 2nd part aired from August 18 to September 2. Youku released 2 special episodes on September 7. The series ranked as the top streaming series with 2.4 million online reservations pre-air and 18.99% of market share after release according to Lighthouse Data. Plot Yan-Dan is, originally, one of the twins of a rare four-leaf hanli twin lotus blossom, a relic of the ancients. Her body has been a treasure of medicinal cures since ancient times. She and her twin sister Zhi-Xi transformed into human form during the Jade Pool festival of the Supreme Emperor. The Demon clan tried to kidnap the lotus twins for their Emperor, to increase his Immortal powers. They are stopped by Lord Ying-Yuan who then gives the lotus twins their names. T ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Oath Of Love
''The Oath of Love'' () is a 2022 Chinese romance medical drama television series directed by Lü Ying, starring Yang Zi and Xiao Zhan. It premiered from March 15 to March 31, 2022 on WeTV internationally, Hunan TV Primetime and Tencent Web Platform. Plot Lin Zhi Xiao ( Yang Zi) is a gifted young cellist about to graduate from university. She works hard to overcome her flightiness from her youth, and is hoping to make a career in playing cello. However, when her father is diagnosed with cancer, she stops everything and spends time at the hospital caring for him. Gu Wei is his surgical doctor. He is very solemn and almost cold, although glimpses of his warm heart can be seen from time to time. As Zhi Xiao's father progresses through treatment, she and Dr. Gu become close—she helps him learn how to enjoy life, and he helps her focus on what she truly wants in life. Cast and characters Main cast * Yang Zi as Lin Zhixiao :3rd year university student in the music department, major ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Go Go Squid!
''Go Go Squid!'' () is a Chinese e-sport romance comedy television series directed by Li Qingrong and Xiang Xujing. The series was first aired in 2019, starring Yang Zi and Li Xian. It was an adaptation of Mo Bao Fei Bao's novel "Honey Stewed Squid." The series aired on Dragon TV and Zhejiang TV and was broadcast simultaneously on iQiyi and Tencent Video from July 9 to July 31, 2019. The series is about Tong Nian, a talented computer science major and popular online singer, and Han Shangyan, a cybersecurity professional, who fall in love, support each other, and compete in international cybersecurity competitions. The series was the most-streamed series in 2019, and according to statistics from Yien Broadcasting Index TV series list, ''Go Go Squid!'' was the best domestic Chinese TV series in 2019. There will be a sequel starring Hu Yitian and Li Yitong. Plot summary Tong Nian, an intelligent school girl, meets Han Shangyan, a passionate young man, who had dedicated his life ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ashes Of Love (TV Series)
''Ashes of Love'' ( zh, s=香蜜沉沉烬如霜, t=, p=Xiāng Mì Chén Chén Jìn Rú Shuāng, c=) is a 2018 Chinese television series based on the novel ''Heavy Sweetness, Ash-like Frost'' (2009) by Dian Xian. It stars Yang Zi (actress), Yang Zi as Jin Mi and Deng Lun as Xu Feng in the lead roles. The series premiered on Jiangsu TV on August 2, 2018 and was available to watch on Netflix until December 2023. The series reached 100 million views in just 15 minutes after the broadcast of the first episode. As of January 2019, the series has reached over 15 billion views. Synopsis Jin Mi (Yang Zi (actress), Yang Zi) is a carefree grape sprite of the Flower Realm whose true identity is that of the daughter of the former Flower Immortal, Zifen (Zhang Yanyan), and the Water Immortal, Luo Lin (Wang Renjun). Born as her mother was dying, Zifen foresaw a love tragedy would effect Jin Mi inj the first ten thousand years of her life and so gave Jin Mi an elixir to make her unable to love ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Noble Aspirations
''Noble Aspirations'' (), also known as ''The Legend of Chusen'', is a 2016 Chinese xianxia television series based on Xiao Ding ()'s best-seller novel '' Zhu Xian''. Produced by H&R Century Pictures Co., Ltd, the series stars Li Yifeng, Zhao Liying, Yang Zi, Cheng Yi and Qin Junjie in the leading roles. The first season aired from 31 July to 8 November 2016 on Hunan TV. The second season premiered on 8 December 2016 on Tencent Video. Synopsis Season One Zhang Xiaofan ( Li Yifeng), and childhood friend Lin Jingyu ( Cheng Yi), are the sole survivors of a village massacre. The two are accepted into the Qing Yun sect, where they learn the ways of the Immortal Sword. Although he is hardworking and determined, Xiaofan struggles to catch up to his peers due to his slow wit. One day, he acquires a "dementor sword" by chance when he was training in the mountains. During the martial arts competition held within Qing Yun sect, Xiaofan enters the Top 4. Together with Lu Xueqi ( Yang ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yangko Dance
''Yangko Dance'' () is a 2015 Chinese television series directed by Guo Jingyu and produced by Shandong Film and Television Media Group. Starring Yang Zhigang and Yang Zi, the series was broadcast on Jiangsu TV and Tianjin TV from October 26 to December 4, 2015. Synopsis A story inspired by Haiyang Yangge folk dance that follows a man who gets caught in the complications of family, love and revenge. In his journey, he transforms from a beggar to a hero who fights for his country. In the year 1936, Hai Mao (Yang Zhigang) makes a living begging for alms on the streets as a fortune teller. His fate becomes intertwined with a young woman named Wu Ruoyun (Yang Zi). Eighteen years ago, pirate captain Hei Sha's (Zhao Hengxuan) parents were killed by Ruoyun's father Wu Qiankun (Wang Kuirong) and he is seeking revenge for their deaths. Hai Mao escapes with Wu Ruoyun in the night. Along the way, they encounter Wang Tiankai (Liu Zhibing) from the Communist underground who is on the run fr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Battle Of Changsha (TV Series)
''Battle of Changsha'' () is a 2014 Chinese television series produced by Hou Hongliang and directed by Kong Sheng. The story is set against the backdrop of the Battle of Changsha in 1939 during World War II. Starring Wallace Huo and Yang Zi, the series premiered on CCTV-8 on 14 July ended its run on 31 July 2014. The series was a critical success, and was the highest rated drama on major streaming website Douban. Synopsis ''Battle of Changsha'' tells a story about an ordinary family in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, coping with the Anti-Japanese war between 1938 and 1945, reflecting Chinese people's lives during that ill-fated period. With the Japanese air-raid and students’ protest as the background, the drama begins with the narration of Hu Xiangxiang, a 16-year-old high school student, spoiled but innocent and inner-directed girl who is running away from a blind date set up by her brother-in-law, Xue Junshan, who's arranging to marry her off, then leave Changsha to a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |