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My Country, My Parents
''My Country, My Parents'' () is a 2021 Chinese four-part anthology drama film, consisting of fourth segments directed by four directors, Wu Jing, Zhang Ziyi, Xu Zheng, and Shen Teng. The four directors also star in their own stories, each covering a different genre and taking place in different periods from the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1942 to a futuristic world in 2050. The film became the third installment in a series that celebrates the founding of the People's Republic of China on 1 October 1949, with two prequels, ''My People, My Country'' and ''My People, My Homeland'', released in 2019 and 2020, respectively. The film was released in China on September 30, 2021, to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the establishment of the People's Republic of China. Cast Windriders (directed by Wu Jing) * Wu Jing as Ma Renxing, commander of Jizhong Cavalry Regiment. * Leo Wu as Ma Chengfeng, Ma Renxing's son, soldier of Jizhong Cavalry Regiment. * Zhang Tian'ai as Da Chunzi * Li G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wu Jing (actor)
Wu Jing, also known as Jacky Wu, (; born 3 April 1974) is a Chinese actor, director and martial artist best known for his roles in various martial arts films such as ''Tai Chi Boxer'', '' Fatal Contact'', the '' Sha Po Lang'' films, and as Leng Feng in ''Wolf Warrior'', its sequel ''Wolf Warrior 2'', and most recently ''The Battle at Lake Changjin''. Wu Jing is one of the most profitable actors in China and his movies are often the highest grossed films in China and around the world. Wu ranked first on the ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 list in 2019 and 23rd in 2020. Career In April 1995, Wu was spotted by martial arts choreographer Yuen Woo-ping, Wu played Hawkman / Jackie in 1996 film ''Tai Chi Boxer'', his first Hong Kong film debut. Since then Wu has appeared in numerous mainland Chinese ''wuxia'' television series. He has also worked with choreographer and director Lau Kar-leung in 2003 film ''Drunken Monkey''. Wu achieved success in Hong Kong action cinema for his role as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hai Qing
Hai Qing (; born 12 January 1978) is a Chinese film and television actress who has appeared in such films as '' Finding Mr. Right'', ''Operation Red Sea'' and ''Sacrifice''. For her role in the 2009 television series ''A Beautiful Daughter-in-law Era'' she was nominated for numerous TV awards including a Flying Apsaras Awards for Best Actress and a Golden Eagle Award for Best Actress which she both won. In 2015 Hai became the first UN Women National Ambassador for China Hai Qing ranked 36th on ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 list in 2013, 46th in 2014, and 57th in 2015. Biography Hai was born in 1978 in Gulou District, Nanjing. She began acting at the age of seven appearing in television shows before joining the Jiangsu Provincial Theater School at age twelve. In 1997 she was accepted into the Beijing Film Academy and shortly afterwards appeared in her first feature film ''Jade Goddess of Mercy''. Hai returned to the small screen a few years later to appear in a number of suppor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhang Xiaofei (actress)
Zhang Xiaofei () is a Chinese actress and comedian. Life Zhang Xiaofei was born in 1986 in Anshan, Liaoning. In 1997 she studied dancing at Minzu University, and in 2001 she joined a People's Armed Police performance troupe (). Four years later, she was accepted to the Beijing Film Academy performance institute. She studied there in the same graduating class as Yang Mi, Yuan Shanshan, Jiao Junyan, and Jing Chao. In 2009 she graduated as a top student in her department and joined China Broadcasting Performing Arts Group (), where she studied under comedian Feng Gong and met another protégé of Feng Gong's, Jia Ling. With Jia Ling's help, Zhang Xiaofei gradually became a comedian. In 2016, Jia established Big Bowl Entertainment, and Zhang signed on as its first artist. Filmography TV series *2009 – ''Yangjiao'' (仰角) – as Liu Lian *2009 – ''Medal'' – as Si Meizi *2010 – ''Gan Si Dui'' (敢死队) – as Shu Yajie *2011 – ''Tian Xing Jian'' (天行健) – as Song H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ma Li (actress)
Ma Li (; born June 28, 1982) is a Chinese actress known for her roles in '' Heart for Heaven'' and ''Goodbye Mr. Loser ''Goodbye Mr. Loser'' () is a 2015 Chinese comedy film directed by Yan Fei and Peng Damo, and starring Shen Teng, Ma Li, Yin Zheng, Ai Lun, Wang Zhi, Tian Yu, Song Yang, Chang Yuan and Li Ping. The film is based on a play of the same name. It was ...''. Filmography Film Television series References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ma, Li Living people 1982 births Central Academy of Drama alumni Chinese film actresses Chinese television actresses People from Dandong Actresses from Liaoning 21st-century Chinese actresses Manchu actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhang Yimou
Zhang Yimou (; born 2 April 1950) is a Chinese film director, producer, writer, actor and former cinematographer.Tasker, Yvonne (2002). "Zhang Yimou" i''Fifty Contemporary Filmmakers'' Routledge Publishing, p. 412. . Google Book Search. Retrieved 21 August 2008. He is a part of the Cinema of China#Rise of the Fifth Generation, Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, Honorary Doctorate of Boston University and Yale University, Distinguished Professor of Beijing Film Academy. He made his List of directorial debuts, directorial debut in 1988 with ''Red Sorghum (film), Red Sorghum''. Zhang has won numerous awards and recognitions, with three Academy Awards nominations for Best Foreign Language Film for ''Ju Dou'' in 1990, ''Raise the Red Lantern'' in 1991, and ''Hero (2002 film), Hero'' in 2003; a Silver Lion, two Golden Lion prizes and the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award, Glory to the Filmmaker Award at the Venice Film Festival; Grand Prix (Cannes Film Festival), Gran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wan Qian
Wan Qian (, born 14 May 1982), also known as Regina Wan, is a Chinese actress and singer. She won Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 2014 Taiwanese film '' Paradise in Service'' and the Beijing College Student Film Festival for Best Actress for the 2016 film ''The Insanity''. Early life Wan Qian was born in Heshan District, Yiyang, Hunan Hunan (, ; ) is a landlocked province of the People's Republic of China, part of the South Central China region. Located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze watershed, it borders the province-level divisions of Hubei to the north, Jiangxi to .... She was heavily influenced by her father when she was young. During her childhood, her father always took her to practice vocally, cultivating her love of singing. A haphazard chance made her enroll into the acting undergraduate program at the Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA). During her student life at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, she represented STA as the leading actr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhang Jianya
Zhang Jianya (, ) (born 1951) is a Chinese film director. As a graduate of the 1982 class of the Beijing Film Academy, Zhang is a founding member of the so-called Fifth Generation, a group that also includes in its numbers directors such as Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, and Tian Zhuangzhuang.Zhang, Yingjin & Xiao, Zhiwei (1998). "Zhang Jianya" in ''Encyclopedia of Chinese Film''. Taylor & Francis, p. 387. . Directorial career Trained as a carpenter, Zhang's cinematic career began when he joined the Shanghai Film Studio in the mid-1970s as an actor. Upon his graduation in 1982, Zhang directed the children's film, '' Red Elephant'', with his classmates, Tian, and Xie Xiaojing, and helped the studio head Wu Yigong direct the 1987 West German co-production, '' The Tribulations of Young Master''.Clark, Paul (2005). "Zhang Jianya" i''Encyclopedia of Contemporary Chinese Culture'' edited by Edward Lawrence Davis. Routledge, p. 997. . Beginning with 1988's '' Kidnapping Karajan'', Zhang has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hu Ke (actress)
Hu Ke (; born 1 December 1975) is a Chinese host and actress best known for her role as Niu Suyun on ''Moment in Peking'' and has also starred in a number of films, including ''Chat'', ''The Empire Symbol'', and ''Goddesses in the Flames of War''. Early life and education Hu was born in Jiaxing, Zhejiang on December 1, 1975. In 1998 she graduated from Beijing Broadcasting Institute (now Communication University of China), where she majored in broadcasting and hosting. After college, she worked at Phoenix Satellite Television in Hong Kong for half a year. In 1998 she joined The Walt Disney Company, becoming a host in ''The Dragon Club''. From 2002 to 2005 she was a host of ''Happy Mobilization''. After hosting several TV programs, Hu entered the entertainment circle. Acting career Hu made her television debut in the historical drama ''Storm of the Dragon'' (2000). Hu's first major television role was as Li Cuilian in ''Legendary Li Cuilian 2'' (2001). In 2002 she made her film d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhang Yuqi
Zhang Yuqi (; born 8 August 1987), also known as Kitty Zhang, is a Chinese actress best known for portraying Mrs. Yuen in the 2008 film '' CJ7'' — which brought her media attention and kick-started her acting career, and Ruo Lan in the 2016 film '' The Mermaid''. Early life and career Zhang was born in Dezhou, Shandong province. She left Shandong at the age of 15 to attend acting school in Shanghai. Zhang appeared in a minor, uncredited role in the 2007 film ''The Longest Night in Shanghai''. Stephen Chow first noticed her in an advertisement for Kentucky Fried Chicken, and recruited her into his agency. Zhang was given arduous training in acting, dancing, and singing. She made her debut in the science fiction film '' CJ7'', playing a young teacher. The role brought her major media attention, and because of Chow's tradition of placing stars alongside new actresses who later gain other major roles, Zhang has been called one of the " 星女郎" (''xīng nǚ láng'', "star girls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhang Guoqiang
Zhang Guoqiang (Chinese: 张国强; Pinyin: Zhang Guoqiáng; born September 30, 1969) is a Chinese actor. Childhood Zhang was born to a family of entertainers. His mother's grandfather was a famous Pingju (a kind of Chinese folk opera) performer. His parents were also opera performers. Personal life Zhang Guoqiang has one son. Zhang Guoqiang has maintained strong friendships with fellow '' Soldiers' Sortie'' and '' My Chief, My Regiment'' cast members, such as Zhang Yi (), Duan Yihong () and Chen Sicheng Chen Sicheng (born February 22, 1978 in Shenyang) is a Chinese actor, director and screenwriter. He graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, and is known for his leading roles in the films ''A Young Prisoner's Revenge'' and ''Spring Fever''; ... (), as well as with director Kang Honglei (). He is in charge of organizing cast-and-crew reunions during off-time in Beijing. Filmography * '' Dearest'' (2014) * '' The Rescue'' (2020) (cameo) References 1969 births L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tao Hong (actress, Born 1972)
Tao Hong (; born 15 January 1972) is a Chinese actress and former synchronised swimmer. A National Games of China champion, Tao was part of the Chinese national team at several synchronised swimming competitions from 1987 to 1991, including the 1991 World Aquatics Championships. As an actress, Tao has received wide acclaim for films like ''Colors of the Blind'' (1997) and ''Forgetting to Know You'' (2013), though she is better known for hit TV dramas like '' Sunny Piggy'' (2000), ''Nothing in the Mirror'' (2002), ''Chuncao'' (2007) and ''The Red'' (2014). Internationally, Tao is probably best known for her small role in the Academy Award-winning film ''The Red Violin'' (1998). Athletic career Tao Hong began practicing with the Beijing Synchronized Swimming Team in 1983 when she was 11. In 1984, she officially made the team. She made the national team for the first time in 1987. At the 1991 World Aquatics Championships, China finished 6th, which would remain China's best fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oho Ou
Oho Ou or Ou Hao (, born 13 October 1992) is a Chinese actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Zhang Yang in '' The Left Ear'' (2015). Career In 2012, Ou released his first single "Fake Movement", which won him the "Outstanding Newcomer" award at the Chinese Music Awards. He made his official debut after winning 2nd place in Hunan TV's singing competition '' Super Boy'' in 2013. He won the "Most Popular Newcomer" award at the 14th Top Chinese Music Awards. In 2014, Ou made his acting debut in Hunan TV's music drama ''Song of Vengeance''. He also featured in the comedy film, ''Temporary Family'' as his first big screen project. In 2015, Ou achieved recognition with his role in the youth film '' The Left Ear'' by Alec Su. He won the "Most Anticipated Actor" award at the 16th Chinese Film Media Awards for his performance. The same year, he released his first solo album ''On His Own'' and won the "Best All-Rounded Artist" and "Best Trendy Singer" awards at the KU Music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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