Yao Xingtong
Yao Xingtong (Chinese: 姚星彤; born 12 April 1983) is a Chinese actress. She is also known as Helen Yao and Anna Yao. Yao is fluent in French and English.[1]
Yao Xingtong | |||||||
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Helen Yao, in 2012. | |||||||
Born | Yao Xinqian (姚馨茜) Yao Lan (姚岚) April 12, 1983 | ||||||
Other names | Helen Yao Anna Yao | ||||||
Alma mater | Beijing Film Academy | ||||||
Occupation | Actress | ||||||
Years active | 2008–present | ||||||
Agent | Huayi Brothers Untitled Entertainment | ||||||
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Chinese | 姚星彤 | ||||||
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Yao is noted for her roles as Ma Liruo and Coco in the film Life of Sentime (2010) and CZ12 (2012) respectively.
Early life
Yao was born and raised in Nangang District of Harbin, Heilongjiang. Yao graduated from Beijing Film Academy, where she majored in acting.
Acting career
Yao was chosen to act as a supporting actor in several television series, such as Together with You, Police Story, War and Destiny, and Records of Kangxi's Travel Incognito 5.
Yao's first film role was uncredited appearance in the film Growth (2006).
After playing minor roles in various films and television series, Yao received her first leading role in a film called Blossom, for which she received Golden Rooster Award nominations for Best Actress.[2]
In 2009, Yao starred in the romantic comedy film Life of Sentime, alongside Ming Dow and Xia Yu, which earned her a Best Newcomer Award at the Macau International Movie Festival.[3]
Yao gained international fame for her starring role as Coco in CZ12 (2012), a Hong Kong-Chinese action film co-produced, written, directed by, and starring Jackie Chan.[4]
In 2014, Yao played the lead role in Ex-Files, a romantic comedy film co-starring Han Geng.[5]
Filmography
Film
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Grow Up | 成长 | ||
2008 | Love Fairy Tale | 爱情童话 | ||
2008 | Blossom | 绽放 | Yue Ming | |
2009 | Contract About Interchange Status | 变身契约 | Mao Lala | [6] |
2010 | Life of Sentime | 感情生活 | Ma Liruo | |
2012 | CZ12 | 十二生肖 | Coco | |
2014 | Ex-Files | 前任攻略 | Xia Lu | |
Fiji Love | 斐济99℃爱情 | Lin Ke | [7] | |
2015 | Love Without Distance | 土豪520 | Zhao Xiaowei | [8] |
Who Am I 2015 | 我是谁2015 | Tong Xin | [9] | |
Love in the Office | 一路向前 | Yao Yao | [10] | |
2016 | Movie Master of Pretending | 假装看不见之电影大师 | Zhang Fanfu | [11] |
2018 | Ice Cream Lover | 冷恋时代 | Ling Yue | [12] |
2019 | Viy 2: Journey to China | 中国游记 | [13] | |
Back to Yesterday | 回到昨天 | [14] | ||
Space Intellectual | 太空2049 | [15] |
Television series
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Together with You | 和你在一起 | Zi Yi | |
Police Story | 刑警故事 | Cameo | ||
2005 | Unusual Path | 非常道 | Chen Xiaoyu | |
The Sea's Promise | 海的誓言 | Lu Yajie | ||
2007 | War and Destiny | 庚子风云 | Princess | |
Records of Kangxi's Travel Incognito 5 | 康熙微服私访记5 | Qian Xiangya | ||
Tomb Path | 墓道 | Cameo | ||
2008 | Crash | 撞车 | Liu Ying | |
Vagabond Vigilante | 游剑江湖 | Cameo | ||
2010 | I Want a Family | 我要一个家 | Meng Xiaoyu | [16] |
2018 | Twenties Once Again | 重返二十岁 | Jiang Xue | |
TBA | Peace in Palace, Peace in Chang'an | 天下长安 | Li Mulan | [17] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Nominated | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2009 | Blossom | 27th Golden Rooster Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | |
Life of Sentime | 1st Macau International Movie Festival | Best Newcomer | Won | [18] | |
2014 | CZ12 | 32nd Hundred Flowers Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | |
2015 | Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | Most Popular Actress (Mainland China) | Won | [19] |
References
- 成龙带《十二生肖》访印 姚星彤英文流利获赞 (in Chinese). Netease. June 21, 2013.
在《十二生肖》宣传时,成龙曾大赞姚星彤英文、法文功底好,也正是这个原因,Coco这个角色花落姚星彤。
- "Yao Xingtong-'Blossom'". China Radio International. October 13, 2009.
- 《感情生活》点映获好评 姚星彤全裸出镜受可. Mtime (in Chinese). April 3, 2010.
- 《十二生肖》热映 姚星彤:淡定的“龙女郎”. Mtime (in Chinese). January 9, 2013.
- 《前任攻略》公布主演阵容 韩庚姚星彤联手保卫现任. Mtime (in Chinese). July 31, 2013.
- 姚星彤《变身契约》与霍建华激情戏用暗语(图). Sina (in Chinese). December 17, 2008.
- 《斐济99℃爱情》宣布定档11.21 张佑赫向龙女郎姚星彤“求婚”被拒. Mtime (in Chinese). November 4, 2014.
- 《土豪520》姚星彤谈爱情观赞同不将就. Sina (in Chinese). April 30, 2015.
- 《我是谁2015》姚星彤高危动作戏亲上阵. Sina (in Chinese). May 27, 2015.
- 《一路向前》首映一"贱"到底陈赫常远争当颜值担当 姚星彤激情戏借酒壮胆. Mtime (in Chinese). July 28, 2015.
- "《假装看不见》曝单人款海报 "龙女郎"姚星彤和李贤宰组颜值CP". Mtime (in Chinese). June 14, 2016.
- “龙女郎”新片《冷恋时代》定档8.17 姚星彤立威廉领衔 揭秘新物种“冷恋人”. Mtime (in Chinese). June 28, 2018.
- 合拍片《中国游记》国内戏份将拍 杰森斯坦森联手姚星彤. Mtime (in Chinese). June 6, 2016.
- 电影《回到昨天》开机 沙溢、姚星彤领衔主演. Sohu (in Chinese). June 6, 2017.
- 硬科幻电影《太空2049》澳门启动. Mtime (in Chinese). December 14, 2018.
- 饶敏莉姚星彤领衔《我要一个家》打响幸福保卫战. iqilu (in Chinese). February 9, 2011.
- 《天下长安》姚星彤踏马来袭 演绎初唐女杰. Sina (in Chinese). July 11, 2017.
- 蒋雯丽姚星彤澳门国际电影节同获奖. Sina (in Chinese). December 29, 2009.
- 姚星彤获韩国电影协会最受欢迎女演员奖. Sina (in Chinese). December 30, 2015.
External links
- Yao Xingtong at IMDb
- Yao Xingtong on Sina Weibo (in Chinese)
- Yao Xingtong on Sinablog