Zhou Yang (actress)
| Zhou Yang | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 周扬 |
| Born |
June 6, 1985 Dalian, Liaoning |
| Residence | Beijing |
| Alma mater | Beijing Film Academy |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003 - present |
| Notable work |
Prelude of Lotus Lantern Love You You |
| Zhou Yang | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 周揚 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 周扬 | ||||||
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Zhou Yang (born 6 June 1985) is a Chinese actress.[1]
Zhou is noted for her roles as Ouyang He and Sophia in the television series Special Mission (2006) and Love You You (2011) respectively.
Zhou has won the Golden Phoenix Award for New Performer, Huading Award for Best Actress and Outstanding Actress Award at the Chinese American Film Festival, and received Golden Eagle Award nomination for Favorite Actress.[2]
Life
Early life
Zhou was born and raised in Dalian, Liaoning. In 1999, Zhou attended the National Dance Competition and finished in second place.
Zhou graduated from Beijing Film Academy, where she studied alongside Liu Yifei, Jiang Yiyan and Zhu Yawen.
Acting career
Zhou made her acting debut in Dancing with the Sunlight, playing Wu Qian.
In 2005, Zhou co-starred with Chen Baoguo and Li Guangjie in the King Goujian of Yue as Xi Shi, who was one of the renowned Four Beauties of ancient China.[3]
In 2006, Zhou won the New Performer Award at the Golden Phoenix Awards for her performance in Special Mission, and was nominated for Favorite Actress Award at the Golden Eagle Awards.[4]
In 2007, Zhou starred in the historical romantic comedy television series Prelude of Lotus Lantern, alongside Liu Xiaoqing and Vincent Chiao.
Zhou played the role of Hong Ying in Sword in the Sky (2008), for which she won the Best Actress Award at the Huading Awards. That same year, she had a cameo appearance in Fit Lover, a romantic comedy film starring Karena Lam, Alec Su, and Huang Xiaoming.
In 2010, Zhou participated in Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen, a Hong Kong action film starring Donnie Yen, Shu Qi, and Anthony Wong.[5]
In 2011, for her role as Sophia in Love You You, Zhou won the Outstanding Actress Award at the Chinese American Film Festival.[6]
In 2013, Zhou starred in a historical television series called Zhou Kuangyin with Chen Jianbin, Yin Tao, and Shao Feng.[7]
Works
Film
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 《死亡的诗意》 | Lin Xing'er | ||
| 2008 | Fit Lover | 《爱情呼叫转移2》 | Xia Xueqing | |
| 2010 | Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen | 《精武风云·陈真》 | Qi Zhishan | |
| 2011 | Close to Me | 《守护童年》 | Yu Xiaoyu | |
| Love You You | 《夏日乐悠悠》 | Sophia | ||
| 2012 | Truth or Dare | 《真心话大冒险》 |
Television
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Dancing with the Sunlight | 《跟着阳光跳舞》 | Wu Qian | |
| 2005 | King Goujian of Yue | 《越王勾践》 | Xi Shi | |
| Old City | 《老城》 | Princess | ||
| 2006 | Special Mission | 《特殊使命》 | Ouyang He | |
| 2007 | True Colors | 《本色》 | Wang Chen | |
| Tea House | 《茶馆》 | Xaio Dingbao | ||
| Prelude of Lotus Lantern | 《宝莲灯前传》 | Yang Chan | ||
| 2008 | Sword in the Sky | 《中天悬剑》 | Hong Ying | |
| Competes Specially | 《特殊争夺》 | Xia Zhumin | ||
| 2010 | Brother Heroes | 《风云1911》 | Yue Hua | |
| Secret Killing List | 《秘杀名单》 | Lin Yi | ||
| Latitude and Longitude World | 《经纬天地》 | Sheng Yunwei | ||
| Dark War Before Dawn | 《黎明前的暗战》 | Sima Nan | ||
| 2011 | Legend of Wing Chun | 《咏春传奇》 | Fang Qi'niang | |
| Love of Seven Fairy Maidens | 《天地姻缘七仙女》 | Princess Cheng'er | ||
| 2012 | Smoke Everywhere | 《遍地狼烟》 | Liu Yan | |
| 2013 | War God | 《战神》 | Gao Hong | |
| Zhao Kuangyin | 《赵匡胤》 | Jing Niang | ||
| Lone Brave Hero | 《孤胆英雄》 | Xiao Hong | ||
| We Get Married | 《咱们结婚吧》 | Xu Guangmei |
Awards
| Year | Work | Award | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Special Mission | Golden Eagle Award for Favorite Actress | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Special Mission | Golden Phoenix Award for New Performer | Won | |
| 2010 | Sword in the Sky | Huading Award for Best Actress | Won | |
| 2011 | Love You You | Chinese American Film Festival - Outstanding Actress | Won |
References
- ↑ "New photos of young actress Zhou Yang". China. Retrieved 2012. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ "Zhou Yang".
- ↑ 《越王勾践》上星开播 周扬版"西施"抢眼(图) (in Chinese). Xinhuanet. Retrieved 2008. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ 金凤凰奖 (in Chinese). Retrieved 2011. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ 《精武风云》将上映 "金三角"再写陈真传奇 (in Chinese). Sina. Retrieved 2010. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ 第七届中美电影节颁奖 周扬荣获最佳新人奖(图) (in Chinese). Sina. Retrieved 2011. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ 陈建斌周扬《赵匡胤》杀青 上演"虐心恋" (in Chinese). 163.com. Retrieved 2012. Check date values in:
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