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Wu Yue (actress)
Wu Yue (; born 10 April 1972) is a Chinese actress, best known in film for portraying Li Weihua in ''Chrysanthemum Tea'', Chen Cuifen in ''Road to Dawn'' and Li Lianqiao in ''Former Wife'', and has received critical acclaim for her television work, particularly as Wen Lu in ''Age of Peace'' and Dong Guilan in ''The Great China Earthquake''. Biography Early life and education Wu Yue was born on April 10, 1972, in Minhang District of Shanghai city. Her father, Wu Yiren (), is a calligrapher and painter. After high school, she entered Shanghai Theatre Academy, majoring in acting. Acting career Wu made her acting debut in ''An Autumn's Story of Beijing'', playing Chen Xiaofeng. In 1996, she appeared in the military television series ''Age of Peace'', which earned her an Outstanding Supporting Actress award at the China TV Golden Eagle Award. That same year, she co-starred with Chen Baoguo and Hu Jun in the romance film ''Burning Desire''. In 2000, she starred as Li Weihua in ''Chrys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wu (surname)
''Wú'' is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname wikt:吳, 吳 (Simplified Chinese wikt:吴, 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song Dynasty Chinese classics, classic ''Hundred Family Surnames''. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong. The Cantonese and Hakka language, Hakka transliteration of 吳 is Ng (surname), Ng, a syllable made entirely of a nasal consonant while the Min Nan transliteration of 吳 is Ngo, Ngoh, Ngov, Goh, Go, Gouw, depending on the regional variations in Min Nan pronunciation. Shanghainese transliteration of 吳 is Woo. 吳 is also one of the most common surnames in Korea. It is spelled O (surname), 오 in Hangul and romanized O by the three major romanization systems, but more commo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huabiao Awards
China Huabiao Film Awards (), also simply known as Huabiao Awards, is an annual awards ceremony for Chinese cinema. Named after the decorative Chinese winged columns (''huabiaos''), The Huabiao Awards were first instituted in 1957 as the Ministry of Culture Excellence Film awards. Between 1958 and 1979, no awards were given. In 1994, the awards were renamed "Huabiao." The ceremony is held in Beijing, and is the highest government honor in film industry. Along with Golden Rooster Awards, Hundred Flowers Awards, these are known as China's three main film awards. Unlike other award ceremonies, Huabiao Awards for individual categories are often given to multiple nominees. Ceremonies Categories *Outstanding Film *Outstanding Producer *Outstanding Director * Outstanding Writer * Outstanding Actor * Outstanding Actress * Outstanding New Actor * Outstanding New Actress *Outstanding Animation *Outstanding Documentary See also *Golden Rooster Awards *Hundred Flowers Awards *Shanghai Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Held In The Lonely Castle
''Serenade of Peaceful Joy'' (), or previously known as ''Held in the Lonely Castle'', is a 2020 Chinese period drama series loosely based on Milan Lady's novel of the same name. It is directed by Zhang Kaizhou, and stars Wang Kai as Emperor Renzong of Song and Jiang Shuying as Empress Cao. The series aired on Hunan TV starting April 7, 2020. Synopsis When Zhao Zhen discovers his biological mother is not the Empress Dowager Liu E, but her maid Li Lanhui, he arranges a marriage between his beloved daughter Princess Fukang and the Li family’s son Li Wei as compensation for his lack of filial piety. In the political arena, Zhao Zhen strives to maintain a balance of power between the conservative and progressive factions after the Qingli reforms experiences a significant backlash from the former. Inside the palace, Emperor Renzong faces the dutiful Empress Cao, the troublesome Zhang Mihan, and the gentle Lady Miao. As time passes, all of his sons don't survive past childhood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empress Zhang (Hongxi)
Empress Chengxiaozhao (誠孝昭皇后; 1379 – 20 November 1442), of the Zhang clan, was a Chinese empress consort of the Ming dynasty, married to the fourth Ming ruler, the Hongxi Emperor (Zhu Gaozhi 1378–1425). He only ruled for one year, so she then served as Empress dowager after the accession of her son the Xuande Emperor. She later served as the Regent of China during the minority of the reign of her grandson, Emperor Yingzong of Ming, from 1435 until 1442. Early life Zhang was from Northern Shanxi, a peasant background, the daughter of Zhang Qi (張麒) and Lady Tong (仝氏). She had two brothers, Zang Chang (1374–1428), who was a distinguished General, and Zang Sheng (1379–1444), who rose to the rank of commander-in-chief (''dudu tongzhi''). Both brothers were enfeoffed as earls. She became the first spouse of the future Hongxi Emperor in 1395 or 1396. On her marriage, her father was posthumously enfeoffed as Marquis of Pengcheng (彭城侯). She gave birth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empress Of The Ming
''Ming Dynasty'' is a 2019 Chinese historical television series starring Tang Wei and Zhu Yawen, which aired on Hunan Television until 2020. It is adapted from the novel ''The Chronicle of the Six Eras'' () by Lianjing Zhuyi (), which is a fictionalised account of the life of Empress Sun, who was an empress consort of the Xuande Emperor. The show gained much attention and viewership from non-Chinese viewers, having already achieved high ratings in mainland China, despite the director taking on an artistic interpretation of the source material. Synopsis The TV series started with the violent transition of power from the Jianwen Emperor to the Yongle Emperor during the Ming Dynasty. The Jianwen Emperor was chosen to be emperor by his grandfather, the founder of the Ming dynasty, the Hongwu Emperor. The Yongle Emperor, the uncle of Emperor Jianwen, had never accepted his father's choice, and so he plotted with his sons to overthrow his nephew. During the insurrection, the Yongle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Better Days (film)
''Better Days'' (; Romanized as ''Shao nian de ni'') is a 2019 Chinese drama film directed by Derek Tsang and written by Lam Wing Sum, Li Yuan and Xu Yimeng. Based on the Chinese young adult novel ''In His Youth, In Her Beauty'' (; literally "The Youthful You, So Beautiful") by Jiu Yuexi, the film stars Zhou Dongyu (Chinese: 周冬雨) and Jackson Yee (Chinese: 易烊千玺), and follows a high school girl struggling with severe bullying and the pressure of upcoming college entrance exams, whose life becomes intertwined with that of a teenage street thug. ''Better Days'' was released on 25 October 2019 in China and on 8 November 2019 in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. One of the most highly anticipated Chinese films in 2019 due to its leads Zhou Dongyu and Jackson Yee's immense popularity, the film became a pop culture phenomenon in China as well as a box office hit, grossing a total of US$230.1 million. A critical success, the film was chosen as the official entry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glittering Days (film)
''Glittering Days'' () is a 2009 Chinese comedy-drama film directed by An Jianjun and starring Jin Yaqin, Liu Hua, Xin Baiqing, Feng Qian, Liu Lin, and Wu Yue. It is produced jointly by Beijing Forbidden City Film Co., Ltd. and CCTV-6. It is a remake of the 2002 drama of the same name by Li Longyun. The film tells about the housing dispute between three brothers and their mother in Beijing. The film premiered in China on September 1, 2009 to mark the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Cast * Jin Yaqin as Mother He, a 70-years-old woman who has three sons. * Feng Qian as He Laoda, the oldest son of Mother He, the adviser of a craft enterprise, he has a daughter named He Yue. * Liu Hua as He Lao'er, the second son of Mother He, he loves to collect antiques. * Xin Baiqing as He Laosan, the third son of Mother He. * Liu Lin as Liu Yulan, a shop assistant and the wife of He Lao'er. * Wu Yue as Zhang Meng, a literary editor and the wife of He Laosan. * Liu Jinshan a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanghai Television Festival
The Shanghai Television Festival (), abbreviated STVF, also known as the Shanghai International Television Festival is the first and one of the largest television festivals in East Asia. Held since 1986, STVF has become one of the most influential and prestigious international television festivals in Asia, strengthening the cooperation and communication between the Chinese media industry and the world. The festival is also home to the annual Magnolia Awards (). Awards are handed out to both international and national productions through voting by a panel of award-winning actors, producers, directors and writers, and are the highest industry honours given. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious television awards, alongside the Feitian Awards and Golden Eagle Awards. Since 2004, the Magnolia Awards have been held every year. History *In 1986, with the commission of the Shanghai People's Congress, the film festival opened with entries from 16 countries. There were no aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The First Half Of My Life
''The First Half of My Life'' () is a 2017 Chinese television series based on Hong Kong novelist Yi Shu's novel of the same name, and centers on a group of city dwellers who have to make choices about love and career. It was directed by Shen Yan and stars Jin Dong, Ma Yili, Yuan Quan, Lei Jiayin, Wu Yue, and Chen Daoming. The series was first broadcast on Beijing Television and Dragon Television on 4 July 2017. Synopsis Luo Zijun lives a peaceful life as a full-time housewife, yet is unaware of the cracks in her marriage. One day, her husband Chen Junsheng files for divorce and she is shocked. After divorce, Luo Zijun heads back into the workforce with the help of her dear friend Tang Jing and He Han, both being white-collar workers and elites. Cast Main * Jin Dong as He Han (), an elite in the consulting industry. His girlfriend is Tang Jing, and they've been together for ten years. * Ma Yili as Luo Zijun (), a full-time housewife who lives a simple life after marriage with Chen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hundred Regiments Offensive (film)
''The Hundred Regiments Offensive'' (a.k.a. ''Hundred Regiments Campaign'' Malay:''seratus rejimen kempen'') is a 2015 Chinese war epic film directed by Ning Haiqiang and Zhang Yuzhong, starring Tao Zeru, Liu Zhibing, Yin Xiaotian, Wu Yue, Tang Guoqiang, Wang Wufu, Deng Chao, and Ma Xiaowei. It was released in China on August 28, 2015, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender. Plot The story is based on Hundred Regiments Offensive, a series of engagements involving CPC's Eighth Route Army under Peng Dehuai and both IJA and collaborationist Wang Jingwei forces under Hayao Tada. In Yan'an, Mao Zedong and Zhu De talks about setbacks suffered by NRA in Japanese attacks. In the IJA HQ in Peking, before beginning their advances against Soviet Union and Pacific Islands, the Chinese war must be finished first. Then the commanders are debriefed into Peng and Zuo's profiles then Yukio Kasahara enforce the Three Alls upon arriving on the train station. In Peng's position, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
War Film
War film is a film genre concerned with warfare, typically about naval, air, or land battles, with combat scenes central to the drama. It has been strongly associated with the 20th century. The fateful nature of battle scenes means that war films often end with them. Themes explored include combat, survival and escape, camaraderie between soldiers, sacrifice, the futility and inhumanity of battle, the effects of war on society, and the moral and human issues raised by war. War films are often categorized by their milieu, such as the Korean War; the most popular subject is the Second World War. The stories told may be fiction, historical drama, or biographical. Critics have noted similarities between the Western and the war film. Nations such as China, Indonesia, Japan, and Russia have their own traditions of war film, centred on their own revolutionary wars but taking varied forms, from action and historical drama to wartime romance. Subgenres, not necessarily distinct, includ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melvil Poupaud
Melvil Poupaud (born 26 January 1973) is a French actor, author and filmmaker. Career Poupaud's first appearance was, as a child, in Raúl Ruiz (director), Raúl Ruiz's 1983 film ''City of Pirates''. He met Ruiz through his mother, Chantal Poupaud, who was a well-known press relations officer in the French film world. He starred in François Ozon's ''Time to Leave'', and co-starred with Parker Posey in Zoe Cassavetes' ''Broken English (2007 film), Broken English''. He also appeared in films such as Eric Rohmer's ''A Summer's Tale'', Arnaud Desplechin's ''A Christmas Tale'', and François Ozon's ''The Refuge (film), The Refuge''. He co-starred with Suzanne Clément in Xavier Dolan's ''Laurence Anyways''. Having led a selective career, grown in a family having close links with the cinema world, he has been close to figures of the Parisian intelligentsia during the seventies and eighties, such as Marguerite Duras or Jacques Lacan. Personal life Poupaud dated actress Chiara Mastro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
