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Tu Honggang
Tu Honggang (; born March 15, 1967) is a Chinese singer and actor. He is best known for his singles ''The Patriots'', ''Chinese Kung Fu'', ''You'', and ''Peacock Flying Southeast''. Apart from music, Tu commenced an acting career, appearing in ''Records of Kangxi's Travel Incognito'' (1997), ''Taizu Mishi'' (2015), ''Lady of the Dynasty'' (2015), and '' Let's Get Married'' (2015). He is a member of the China Democratic League (Minmeng). Early life and education Tu was born in Beijing, China, on March 15, 1967. At the age of 11, he entered the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, majoring in acting. In 1987, Pop music in Hong Kong and Taiwan was becoming widely popular in the Chinese mainland, Tu and his classmate often sung and studied songs with a recorder, he became a member of "Light Music", in his college years, he was a widely known campus singer. Acting career Tu had his first experience in front of the camera in 1991, and he was chosen to act as a support actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tu (surname)
Tu () is a Chinese surname, and the 279th family name in Hundred Family Surnames (:zh:百家姓, 百家姓). Tu (涂 or 凃) is another Chinese surname. Origin From one of the characters in the name of the ancient city of Zoutu. The legendary emperor Yellow Emperor (2697–2595 BC) used this city as a military base. People with the surname Tu (屠) *Mei Zhi, Tu Qihua (屠玘華), birth-name of the 20th century author Mei Zhi. *Tu Youyou (屠呦呦), Chinese medical scientist, winner of the 2011 Lasker Award and the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. *Tu Jida (屠基达), aircraft designer, "father of the Chengdu J-7" fighter. People with the surname Tu (涂) * Thor Chuan Leong (涂振龙), Malaysian professional snooker player * Tu Mingjing (涂铭旌) (1928–2019), Chinese materials scientist * Twu Shiing-jer (涂醒哲), List of mayors of Chiayi, Mayor of Chiayi City (2014-2018) See also *Tú (other), Tú Chinese-language surnames Multiple Chinese surna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leon Lai
Leon Lai Ming SBS BBS MH (born 11 December 1966), is a Hong Kong actor, film director, businessman and Cantopop singer. He is one of the " Four Heavenly Kings" of Hong Kong pop music. He uses his Chinese name "Li Ming" or "Lai Ming", which literally means " dawn". Early life Lai was born in Beijing, China. His parents initially considered Lai Chit () as his name, but eventually opted for Lai Ming instead. He is of Hakka ancestry.ent5.cn.yahoo.com.ent5.cn.yahoo.com." ''黎明简介 .'' Retrieved 31 May 2010. His family was originally from Meixian. His parents divorced when he was four. He migrated with his Indonesian Chinese father, Lai Xinsheng, to Hong Kong . At the age of 15, he attended Lewisham College in the United Kingdom, but returned to Hong Kong at 18 in 1984.Profile [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiyuan
Taiyuan (; ; ; Mandarin pronunciation: ; also known as (), ()) is the capital and largest city of Shanxi Province, People's Republic of China. Taiyuan is the political, economic, cultural and international exchange center of Shanxi Province.It is an industrial base focusing on energy and heavy chemicals.Throughout its long history, Taiyuan was the capital or provisional capital of many dynasties in China, hence the name (). As of 2021, the city will govern 6 districts, 3 counties, and host a county-level city with a total area of 6,988 square kilometers and a permanent population of 5,390,957. Taiyuan is a national historical and cultural city. It is an ancient capital with a history of more than 2,000 years. It was once known to reside a Princess name Yuxin, "the love of my life". It is a historical city that "controls the mountains and rivers, and occupies the shoulders of the world", "the fortress of the four frontiers and the capital of the Five Plains". The city is su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXIX Olympiad () and also known as Beijing 2008 (), were an international multisport event held from 8 to 24 August 2008, in Beijing, China. A total of 10,942 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competed in 28 sports and 302 events, one event more than those scheduled for the 2004 Summer Olympics. This was the first time China had hosted the Olympic Games, and the third time the Summer Olympic Games had been held in East Asia, following the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, and the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. These were also the second Summer Olympic Games to be held in a communist state, the first being the 1980 Summer Olympics in the Soviet Union (with venues in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Estonia). Beijing was awarded the 2008 Games over four competitors on 13 July 2001, having won a majority of votes from members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after two rounds o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CCTV New Year's Gala
The ''CCTV New Year's Gala'', also known as the ''Spring Festival Gala'', and commonly abbreviated in Chinese as ''Chunwan'', is a Chinese New Year special produced by China Media Group (CMG). It is broadcast annually on the eve of Chinese New Year on its flagship CCTV-1 and internationally through the China Global Television Network The ''Gala'' has the largest audience of any entertainment show in the world, and is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's most watched television program. The 2018 edition of the ''Gala'' attracted more than one billion viewers. The program is a variety show, often featuring music, dance, comedy, and drama performances. It has become a ritual for many Chinese families, including overseas Chinese, to watch the show on Chinese New Year's Eve. Many ''Chunwan'' performers have emerged as household names in China solely as a result of their recurring appearances on the program. History In the early 1980s, CCTV director Huang Yihe propo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liu Tao
Liu Tao (, born 12 July 1978) is a Chinese actress from Nanchang, Jiangxi. She is known for her roles in ''Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils'' (2003), ''Madame White Snake'' (2006), ''Mazu'' (2012), ''To Elderly With Love'' (2013), ''Nirvana in Fire'' (2015), ''Legend of Mi Yue'' (2015), ''Ode to Joy'' (2016) and ''The Advisors Alliance'' (2017). Career Liu entered the industry in 2000, when she was cast in the family sitcom ''Daughter-in-Law''. In 2003, Liu was cast in ''My Fair Princess III'', playing the role of Musha. Following the series, Liu rose to fame in China. Her subsequent performance as A'zhu in ''Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils'' (2003) made her a household name. In 2006, Liu starred in ''Madame White Snake'' and gained attention for her portrayal of the titular heroine. Liu challenged her first antagonist role in ''Da Li Princess'' (2009) co-starring Ruby Lin. In 2012, she played Mazu in the television series of the same name. The drama gained high ratings during its run a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bea Hayden
Kuo Hsin-yen (born 16 January 1984), better known by her stage name Kuo Bea-ting or English name Bea Hayden, is a Taiwanese actress and model. She is best known for her work in the ''Tiny Times'' film series. Biography Kuo Hsin-yen was born on January 16, 1984 in Taipei, Taiwan. She is of Eurasian descent, mostly Taiwanese with a quarter White American White Americans are Americans who identify as and are perceived to be white people. This group constitutes the majority of the people in the United States. As of the 2020 Census, 61.6%, or 204,277,273 people, were white alone. This represented ... ancestry. She emerged as a model in 2002, appearing in numerous Taiwanese fashion magazines. Filmography Films Television series References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kuo, Bea-ting 1984 births Living people 21st-century Taiwanese actresses Taiwanese film actresses Taiwanese television actresses Taiwanese female models Actresses from Taipei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivy Chen
Ivy Chen Yi-han (; born 12 November 1982) is a Taiwanese actress. In 2002, she appeared in the Taiwanese variety show ''Guess'' and was a contestant in the "Do Not Judge a Book by Its Cover" (人不可貌相) segment. She was later signed by a talent agent from Prajna Works and made appearances in many commercials and music videos. Early life She graduated with an information management degree from Jinwen University of Science and Technology Jinwen University of Science and Technology (JUST; ) is a private university in Xindian District, New Taipei, Taiwan. History JUST was originally established as Jin-Wen College in 1980. In 1998, it was upgraded to Jin-Wen Institute of Technolo .... Personal life In August 2018, Chen married Taiwanese director Hsu Fu-hsiang (许富翔). In Feb 2019, She has a son named Xia Chu (小初) Filmography Film Television series Music video appearances Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zheng Kai
Zheng Kai (, born 17 April 1986), also known as Ryan Zheng, is a Chinese actor and television personality. He graduated from Shanghai Theatre Academy Performance Institute in 2008. During university, he was roommates with famous actors: Du Jiang (杜江), Chen He (Chen He, 陈赫) and Zhang Dianlun (张殿伦). After graduating, he signed with Huayi Brothers Media Corp, Huayi Brothers Media Corporation. Zheng is best known for being a cast member in the variety show ''Keep Running (TV series), Keep Running''. He is also known for starring in films ''So Young (film), So Young'', ''My Lucky Star (2013 film), My Lucky Star'', ''Personal Tailor'' and ''Ex-Files''. On 21 May 2020, he announced his marriage with his wife, Vivi Miao. The couple have two children: a daughter (born October 2020) and a son (born June 2022). Zheng ranked 86th on ''Forbes'' Forbes China Celebrity 100, China Celebrity 100 in 2015, 67th list in 2017, and 68th in 2019. Filmography Film Television series Va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Li Chen (actor)
Li Chen (, born 24 November 1978), also known as Jerry Li, is a Chinese actor and director. He is a cast member and leader of the popular variety program, ''Keep Running''. Li is also known for his roles in the television series '' Beijing Love Story'' (2012), ''Beijing Youth'' (2012) and ''The Good Fellas'' (2016); as well as films ''Ultimate Rescue'' (2008), which won him the China Movie Channel Media Awards and ''Aftershock'' (2010). Li made his directorial debut in 2017 with ''Sky Hunter''. Career Li made his acting debut in the 1997 television series, ''Seventeen Year-Olds Don't Cry'', and was remembered for his role as a young, energetic and pure boy. Li's career went quiet for several years, in which time he embarked on several unsuccessful business ventures and flirted with the idea of becoming a racing car driver. In 2002, under the recommendation of his mentor Lü Liping, Li got the role of Qi Beile in the palace romance drama ''13th Princess'' and started to re-gain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiang Wu
Jiang Wu (born 4 November 1967) is a Chinese actor. He starred in Zhang Yimou's '' To Live'' (1994), and Zhang Yang's ''Shower'' (1999). He is the younger brother of Jiang Wen and is or was a member of the Beijing Experimental Theatre Troupe. Filmography * '' To Live'' (1994) * ''A Beautiful New World'' (1998) * ''Shower'' (1999) * ''All the Way'' (2001) * '' Roots and Branches'' (2001) * '' One Hundred'' (2001) * ''All the Invisible Children'' (2005) * '' Gun of Mercy'' (2008) * ''The Robbers'' (2009) * ''Let the Bullets Fly'' (2010) * '' The Warring States'' (2011) * ''Wu Xia'' (2011) * ''Snow Flower and the Secret Fan'' (2011) * ''The Sorcerer and the White Snake'' (2011) * ''1911'' (2011) * ''The Founding of a Party'' (2011) * ''Speed Angels'' (2011) * ''Lee's Adventure'' (2011) * ''The Floating Shadow'' (2012) * ''Happy Hotel'' (2012) * ''Very Kidnappers'' (2012) * ''A Touch of Sin'' (2013) * ''Love at First Sight'' (2014) * ''Bull Brothers'' (2014) * ''Temporary Family ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gao Yuanyuan
Gao Yuanyuan (, born 5 October 1979) is a Chinese actress and model. She ranked 64th on ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 list in 2013, 40th in 2014, 76th in 2015, and 86th in 2017. Career Gao Yuanyuan was born in Beijing and graduated from China Institute of Industrial Relations. Gao entered the entertainment industry in 1996. Gao, unlike other mainland Chinese actresses, did not graduate from any drama academic institutions. Rather, she started acting in a television commercial for Meadow Gold ice-cream after being spotted on the street at Beijing's Wangfujing shopping district. Gao made her debut in the 1997 film ''Spicy Love Soup''. Thereafter, she starred in ''Beijing Bicycle'' (2001), which won the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and romance film ''Spring Subway'' (2002). She rose to fame in 2003 for her role as Zhou Zhiruo in the television adaptation of Louis Cha's ''The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber''. Gao made inroads into the international market wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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