Yao Di (actress)
| Yao Di | |
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| Native name | 姚笛 |
| Born |
March 17, 1982 Tongxiang, Jiaxing, Zhejiang |
| Residence | Beijing |
| Alma mater |
Beijing Film Academy Hangzhou Arts School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001 - present |
| Agent | Beijing Xingbaoyuan Movie & TV Investment Co.Ltd |
| Notable work |
The Dream of Red Mansions City of Life and Death Love is not Blind |
| Awards |
5th Huading Award for Top 10 New Spirit Artist 2009 Golden Phoenix Award for New Performer 2010 |
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| Traditional Chinese | 姚笛 | ||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 姚笛 | ||||||
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Yao Di (born 17 March 1982) is a Chinese actress.[1][2][3][4]
Yao has won Top 10 New Spirit Artist Award at the 5th Huading Awards and New Performer Award at the Golden Phoenix Awards, and received nominations at the Golden Eagle Award for Favorite Actress.
Life
Yao was born in Tongxiang, Jiaxing, Zhejiang on March 17, 1982. She graduated from Beijing Film Academy and Hangzhou Arts School.
At the age of 18, Yao entered the entertainment industry.[5]
Yao began her career by appearing in small roles in many television series and films, such as June Sunlight, Music Up, Master Lu Ban, The Last Concubine, Golden Earring, Initiating Prosperity. Yao's first film role was a worker uncredited appearance in the film A Zhen and Her Hostess (2004).
Yao rose to fame for her roles in television series and film such as The Dream of Red Mansions (2008) and City of Life and Death (2009).[6][7] Yao won Best Supporting Actress Award at the TV Drama Awards for her performance.
In 2009, Yao appeared as Wang Xifeng in Looking for Jackie, a film starring Jackie Chan, Yuen Wah and Yuen Qiu. At the same year, Yao won Top 10 New Spirit Artist Award at the 5th Huading Awards.
In 2010, Yao starred opposite Yam Tat-wah, Francis Ng Chun Yu, and Yoyo Yang in Midnight Beating, it won a high gross of ￥32 million[8] in the early release. That same year, Yao starred as Xiao Ai, reuniting her with co-star Jimmy Lin, who played Shan Min, in the affectional film If I Were You.
Yao starred in Naked Wedding, a romantic comedy television series starring Wen Zhang, Ding Jiali and Zhang Kaili, the series was one of the most watched ones in mainland China in that year, and she eared critical acclaim, the audience called her "National girlfriend". At the same year, Yao participated in Love Is Not Blind, the box office took in over ￥189 million[9] in the first week and in over ￥350 million[10] ultimately.
In 2012, Yao starred in Beijing Youth as Tang Jiao, a romantic comedy television series starring Jerry Lee, Du Chun and Ma Su. She won the Favorite Actress Award at the TV Drama Awards.
In 2013, Yao played the lead role in New Age of Love. She received positive reviews.
In 2014, Yao was found to have an affair with actor Wen Zhang while Wen's legal wife Ma Yili just gave birth to their second daughter. Some rumors suggested that their secret romance began when Ma was pregnant. Wen apologized to his family when he was caught by the media while Yao was widely blamed by the public through social media. Yao chose to keep silent after the disputed event and tried to escape from the public. Even her parents had no idea about where she was and what she was doing.
Works
Film
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | A Zhen and Her Hostess | 《阿珍和她的女主人》 | A Zhen | |
| 2008 | June Sunlight | 《六月里好阳光》 | Gu Fei | |
| Starting Over | 《从头再来》 | Huang Ruolan | ||
| 2009 | City of Life and Death | 《南京！南京！》 | Zhou Xiaomei | |
| Looking for Jackie | 《寻找成龙》 | Wang Xifeng | ||
| 2010 | he Love of Three Smile: Scholar and the Beauty | 《三笑之才子佳人》 | Qiuxiang | |
| Midnight Beating | 《午夜心跳》 | Wu Xinyao | ||
| 2011 | Where Are You From | 《你是哪里人》 | Qianqian | |
| Love Is Not Blind | 《失恋三十三天》 | guest | ||
| 2012 | If I Were You | 《变身男女》 | Xiao Ai | |
| Matters of Life and Death | 《换梦人生》 | Liang Shuang/ Hai Lan | ||
| I Love You to Love Me | 《爱在一起》 | Dizi | ||
| 2015 | Cairo Declaration | 《开罗宣言》 | Huang Yiqing |
Television
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 《红粉须眉》 | Jin Ye | ||
| 2002 | Music Up | 《歌让我狂》 | Cong Rong | |
| 2003 | Master Lu Ban | 《鲁班大师》 | Cong'er | |
| 2004 | 《天月》 | Jin Jin | ||
| The Last Concubine | 《末代皇妃》 | Shui Cong | ||
| 《律政佳人》 | a girl | |||
| 《厨子当官》 | guest | |||
| 2005 | Olive Tree in My Life | 《我生命中的橄榄树》 | Xiao Rui | |
| Qinghua | 《青花》 | Bo Xiaotao | ||
| Venus of Love | 《维纳斯之恋》 | Gao Ziman | ||
| 《刺杀1号首长》 | Zhu Qiuping | |||
| Purple Jade and Gold Sand | 《紫玉金砂》 | Xu Yuelian | ||
| 2006 | 《爱本无罪》 | Wu Yiren | ||
| 《男人有情女人有义》 | Qiao Man | |||
| 《结婚不结婚》 | Tingting | |||
| 《双面胶2》 | Yang Yang | |||
| 2007 | Golden Earring | 《金耳环》 | Qiao Xiao'ou | |
| 《俞净意公遇灶神记》 | Yu Min | |||
| Initiating Prosperity | 《开创盛世》 | Yuwen Meiniang | ||
| Ming Dynasty | 《天下》 | Xiaohong | ||
| 2010 | Sinful Debt 2 | 《孽债2》 | Shen Meixia | |
| The Dream of Red Mansions | 《红楼梦》 | Wang Xifeng | ||
| Chang'e | 《嫦娥》 | Chang'e | ||
| 2011 | The Hawk That Goes Away | 《远去的飞鹰》 | Ye Rongran | |
| Naked Wedding | 《裸婚时代》 | Tong Jiaqian | ||
| Guarding Country General | 《护国大将军》 | Xiao Fengxian | ||
| Man Group | 《男人帮》 | Xiaoxue | ||
| 2012 | Glory Land | 《光荣大地》 | Shui Yingying | |
| Psychological Attack | 《攻心》 | Ouyang Mei | ||
| Sunflower Blooming Sound | 《葵花怒放的声响》 | Yuan Xiaomi | ||
| Chinese Sherlock Shi | 《施公案》 | Wu Wanxin | ||
| Beijing Youth | 《北京青年》 | Tang Jiao | ||
| 2013 | New Age of Love | 《新恋爱时代》 | Deng Xiaoke | |
| Warring States Little Soldier | 《战国小兵》 | Lou Fanyan | ||
| Love Is Not Blind | 《失恋33天》 | Huang Xiaoxian | ||
| Tiptoe and Kiss | 《踮起脚尖吻到爱》 | Bian Tinghua | ||
| 2014 | My Baby | 《俏妈萌爸的甜蜜时光》 | Liu Ruonan | |
| Blooming Peace Time | 《和平的全盛时代》 |
Awards
| Year | Work | Award | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | BQ Celebrity Score Award for High Quality Idol | Won | ||
| 5th Huading Award for Top 10 New Spirit Artist | Won | |||
| 2010 | Sohu Internet TV Festival - Breakthrough Actress | Won | ||
| LeTV Award for Most Influential TV Actress | Won | |||
| The Dream of Red Mansions | TV Drama Award for Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | Youku Drama Award for Favorite Actress | Won | ||
| China TV Audience Festival - Favorite Artist | Nominated | |||
| LeTV Award for Most Influential TV Actress | Won | |||
| Bare Marriage Time | TV Drama Award for Favorite Actress and Favorite Screen Couple | Nominated | ||
| Golden Phoenix Award for New Performer | Won | |||
| 7th Huading Award for Best New Spirit Actress | Nominated | |||
| 2012 | The Hawk That Goes Away | Golden Eagle Award for Favorite Actress | Nominated | |
| Man Group | 8th Huading Award for Best TV Actor: Idol | Nominated | ||
| Beijing Youth | TV Drama Award for Favorite Actress | Won | ||
| Enlight Entertainment Award for Most Talked TV Artist | Won | |||
| 2013 | Beijing TV Drama Award for Most Potential Actress | Won | ||
| Asian Idol Award - Media Attention Award | Won |
References
- ↑ "Yao Di".
- ↑ "Yao Di's fresh photos released". Sina. Retrieved 2013. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ "Actress Yao Di presents exotic style". People. Retrieved 2013. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ "Actress Yao Di". Retrieved 2010. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ 姚笛十九岁经济独立：我是勤劳打工妹 (in Chinese). Sohu. Retrieved 2012. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ 李少红释疑大黛玉姚笛改演王熙凤 (in Chinese). Sina. 2008. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
- ↑ 假如姚笛一人分饰《红楼梦》三大女主角 (in Chinese). People. 2008-06-13. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
- ↑ "《午夜心跳》票房无水分 创惊悚片最高纪录". MSN. Retrieved 2011. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ 《失恋33天》决胜光棍节 片方称票房已达1.8亿 (in Chinese). Sina. Retrieved 2013. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ 曹媛媛：从泰囧票房过亿看中国电影 (in Chinese). Hubei News. Retrieved 2013. Check date values in:
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