Helen Yao
| Helen Yao | |
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Helen Yao, in 2012. | |
| Native name | 姚星彤 |
| Born |
Yao Xinqian (姚馨茜) Yao Lan (姚岚) April 12, 1983 Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang |
| Residence | Beijing |
| Other names | Anankingva |
| Alma mater | Beijing Film Academy |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008 - present |
| Agent | Huayi Brothers |
| Notable work |
CZ12 Blossom |
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| Traditional Chinese | 姚星彤 | ||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 姚星彤 | ||||||
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Yao Xingtong (born 12 April 1983) is a Chinese actress.[1][2] Yao also known by the name Anankingva. Yao is fluent in French and English.[3]
Yao is noted for her roles as Ma Liruo and Coco in the film Life of Sentime (2010) and CZ12 (2012) respectively.[4]
Life
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 support actor in many television series, such as Together with You, Police Story, War and Destiny, and Records of Kangxi's Travel Incognito 5.
Yao XingTong 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.[5]
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.
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.[6][7] It was instantly a huge critical and box office success.
In 2014, Yao played the lead role in Ex-Files, a romantic comedy film starring Han Geng, Wang Likun, and Zheng Kai.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Growth | 《成长》 | guest | |
| 2008 | Blossom | 《绽放》 | Yue Ming | |
| 2009 | A Faiytale Love Story | 《爱情童话》 | guest | |
| Contract About Interchange Status | 《变身契约》 | Mao Lala | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2015 | Love Without Distance | 《土豪520》 | ||
| Who Am I 2015 | 《我是谁2015》 | |||
| Love in the Office | 《一路向前》 | |||
| The Choice: A Story of the Old Shanghai | 《君子道：上海滩后传》 |
Television
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Together with You | 《和你在一起》 | Zi Yi | |
| 2004 | Unusual Path | 《非常道》 | Chen Xiaoyu | |
| Police Story | 《刑警故事》 | guest | ||
| The Sea's Promise | 《海的誓言》 | Lu Yajie | ||
| 2005 | Vagabond Vigilante | 《游剑江湖》 | guest | |
| 2006 | 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 | ||
| 2007 | Tomb Path | 《墓道》 | guest | |
| Crash | 《撞车》 | Liu Ying | ||
| 2010 | I Want a Family | 《我要一个家》 | Meng Xiaoyu | |
Awards
| Year | Work | Award | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Blossom | Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress | Nominated | |
| Life of Sentime | Macau International Movie Festival - Best Newcomer | Won |
References
- ↑ "Asian Film Summit Banquet - photo call - 2012 Toronto International Film Festival". 2012.
- ↑ "Yao Xingtong»Photostream". 2012.
- ↑ 成龙带《十二生肖》访印 姚星彤英文流利获赞 (in Chinese). 163.com. 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。
- ↑ "From left, Actress Laura Weissbecker, director Jackie Chan, actresses Yao Xingtong". Yahoo. 2012.
- ↑ "Yao Xingtong-'Blossom'". CRL. 2009.
- ↑ "Here take my Panda! Action man Jackie Chan saves braless co-star's blushes... by handing her a soft toy". 2012.
- ↑ "Yao Xingtong Wears Shockingly Sheer Dress At Toronto Film Festival (PHOTOS)". 2012.
- ↑ "Han Geng: I don`t have a girlfriend". MSN. 2013.
External links
- Helen Yao at the Internet Movie Database
- Helen Yao on Sina Weibo
- Helen Yao on Sinablog