Li Qin (actress)
| Li Qin | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 李沁 |
| Born |
September 27, 1990 Kunshan, Jiangsu |
| Residence | Beijing |
| Other names | Sweet Li |
| Alma mater | Shanghai Theatre Academy |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2008 - present |
| Agent | Beijing Rongxinda Film and Television Arts Company |
| Notable work |
The Dream of Red Mansions The Founding of a Party |
| Awards |
Golden TVS Annual Award for Best New Actress 2010 |
Li Qin (Chinese: 李沁; pinyin: Lǐ Qìn; born 27 September 1990), also known by her nickname Sweet Li, is a Chinese actress and singer.[1][2]
Li is noted for her roles as Xue Baochai and Yang Kaihui in the television series and film The Dream of Red Mansions (2010) and The Founding of a Party (2011) respectively.
Life
Early life
Li was born in Bacheng Town of Kunshan city, Jiangsu province on September 27, 1990. At the age of 11, Li studied Chinese traditional opera in Shipai Central School, she is good at Wuxi opera, Shaoxing opera and Kunqu opera.[3]
She graduated from Shanghai Theatre Academy in 2008, majoring in Chinese traditional opera.[4]
Acting career
Li first rose to prominence in 2008 for playing Xue Baochai in the television series The Dream of Red Mansions, based on the novel by the same name by Cao Xueqin.[5][6]
In 2010, Li made her film debut in The Founding of a Party, playing Yang Kaihui, who was the wife of Mao Zedong. She was nominated for Best Newcomer Award at the 31st Hundred Flowers Awards.[7] She again played Yang Kaihui in China in 1921, another patriotic tribute production.
In 2011, Li co-starred with Sandra Ng, Wen Zhang and Louis Koo in the ancient costume comedy film Mr. and Mrs. Incredible as Lan Fenghuang.[8]
Li starred in the romantic comedy television series Watching The Sky (2012), she received positive reviews, and the television series won Gold Angel Award at the 9th Sino-US Film Festival.[9] That same year, Li appeared in the romance film Joyful Reunion.
In 2013, Li starred in My Bright Life, which placed #1 in its rating slot nationally. She then starred in Daughter's Return.[10] The series was broadcast on the prime time slots on four major broadcast channels. She then starred in youth romance drama Flowers of Pinellia Ternata, based on Jiu Yehui's novel of the same name.
Li starred in My Amazing Bride (2014), a romantic comedy television series.[11]
Works
Film
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mr. and Mrs. Incredible | 《神奇侠侣》 | Lan Fenghuang | |
| Distressed Thief | 《落难神偷》 | Li Manzhen | ||
| The Founding of a Party | 《建党伟业》 | Yang Kaihui | ||
| Guo Mingyi | 《郭明义》 | Guo Ruixue | ||
| 2012 | Joyful Reunion | 《饮食男女2：好近又好远》 | Bai Ping | |
| 2013 | Amazing | 《神奇》 | Xiao Ke | |
| 2016 | Never Gone | 《致青春·原来你还在这里 | Meng Xue | |
| Love O2O | 《微微一笑很倾城》 | Meng Yiran | ||
| Unexpected Love | 《闭嘴！爱吧》 |
Television
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Dream of Red Mansions | 《红楼梦》 | Xue Baochai | |
| 2011 | China in 1921 | 《中国1921》 | Yang Kaihui | |
| General's Dairy | 《将军日记》 | Xiao Li | ||
| 2012 | Watching The Sky | 《守望的天空》 | Pu Tao | |
| Mother Scheme | 《娘心计》 | Jin Puhe | ||
| 2013 | The Bright Life | 《璀璨人生》 | Yu Fei | |
| Daughter's Return | 《千金归来》 | Shen Changqing | ||
| Flowers of Pinellia Ternata | 《花开半夏》 | Xia Ruhua | ||
| Protecting the Grandson | 《保卫孙子》 | Li Xiao'ai | ||
| 2014 | Expiration Date to Fall in Love with You | 《有效期限爱上你》 | Qi Xiaoyu | |
| If I Love You | 《如果我爱你》 | An Ning | ||
| 2015 | My Amazing Bride | 《极品新娘》 | Tang Doudou | |
| Sunflower Love | 《盛开在冬季的太阳花》 | Ye Mingzhu | ||
| Return of Happiness | 《幸福归来》 | Yu Youwei | ||
| TBA | From Love to Happiness | 《从爱情到幸福》 | Gu Xiaowei | |
| White Deer Plain | 《白鹿原》 | Tian Xiao'e | ||
| Undercover | 《卧底归来》 | Tang Guo | ||
| Princess Agents | 《特工皇妃楚乔传》 | Yuan Chun | ||
| Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace | 《如懿傳》 | Han Xiangjian | ||
| Battle Through The Heavens | 《斗破苍穹》 | Nalan Yanran | ||
| Tears of Heaven | 《剧海上繁花》 | Du Xiaosu |
Awards
| Year | Work | Award | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Golden TVS Annual Award for Best New Actress | Won | [12] | |
| Sohu Internet TV Festival for Best New Actress | Nominated | [12] | ||
| 2011 | 6th Hua Ding Award for Favorite Star | Nominated | [12] | |
| 2012 | The Founding of a Party | 31st Hundred Flowers Award for Best Newcomer | Nominated | [12] |
References
- ↑ "Youthful looks of Li Qin". Sina. 2011.
- ↑ "Sweet Girl Li Qin Poses for a Photoshoot". Women of China. 2013.
- ↑ 李沁带妆上街被围观 自称"学戏改变性情". Sohu (in Chinese). 2011.
- ↑ 一朵花——昆山市小梅花戏曲团. Sina (in Chinese). 2012.
- ↑ 小宝钗李沁泪洒怡红院 片场庆生拥谢李少红(图). Sina (in Chinese). 2008.
- ↑ 新《红楼梦》南方盛典获奖 李沁获年度最佳新人. Sina (in Chinese). 2010.
- ↑ 百花奖提名名单公布 强调无黑幕不下"双黄蛋". ifeng (in Chinese). 2012.
- ↑ 图文：《神奇侠侣》剧照-"萝莉"李沁. hinews.cn (in Chinese). 2011.
- ↑ 《守望的天空》在美获奖 李沁"为葡萄开心"(图). jschina.com.cn (in Chinese). 2013.
- ↑ 《千金归来》开机 李沁赵文瑄饰父女却"翻脸". Tencent (in Chinese). 2013.
- ↑ 《极品新娘》杀青曝预告 李沁变"90后小燕子". Hunan TV (in Chinese). 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 "Actors: Li Qin". chinesemov.com. 2013.