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Yan Ni (actress)
Yan Ni (; born 10 March 1971 in Xi'an, Shaanxi), born Yan Kaiyan (), is a Chinese film and television actress. She works for the Television Art center of the People's Liberation Army Air Force. Li ranked 54th on ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 list in 2015. Biography Yan Ni was born in Xi'an, Shaanxi. Yan's parents are ordinary workers, and all her family still live in Xi'an. After high school, she enrolled at a financial college to study accounting. Two years later she succeeded in gaining admission to an art organization of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in Lanzhou, and then went on to enroll at the PLA's Art School in Beijing. Yan started acting in 1992. In 1999 she had her first cinematic role, playing Qiqoqiqo Ma in the film ''Cog and Hen''. Yan rose to fame for her role as Tong Xiangyu in '' My Own Swordsman'', an 80 episode TV comedy-drama that tells the story of the happenings in a tavern during the Ming Dynasty. After ''My Own Swordsman'' she played secretary Xian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xi'an
Xi'an ( , ; ; Chinese: ), frequently spelled as Xian and also known by #Name, other names, is the list of capitals in China, capital of Shaanxi, Shaanxi Province. A Sub-provincial division#Sub-provincial municipalities, sub-provincial city on the Guanzhong, Guanzhong Plain, the city is the third most populous city in Western China, after Chongqing and Chengdu, as well as the most populous city in Northwest China. Its total population was 12,952,907 as of the 2020 census. The total urban population was 9.28 million. Since the 1980s, as part of the China Western Development, economic growth of inland China especially for the central and northwest regions, Xi'an has re-emerged as a cultural, industrial, political and educational centre of the entire central-northwest region, with many facilities for research and development. Xi'an currently holds sub-provincial city in the People's Republic of China, sub-provincial status, administering 11 districts and 2 counties. In 2020, Xi'a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inseparable (film)
''Inseparable'' () is a 2011 genre-bending Chinese film written and directed by Dayyan Eng. The dramedy/psychological suspense stars Kevin Spacey, Daniel Wu and Gong Beibi. ''Inseparable'' premiered in 2011 at the Busan International Film Festival and was released in China in May 2012. The film was selected by the ''Wall Street Journal'' as one of the "Top 10 Most Notable Asian Films" of 2011. Kevin Spacey's involvement made him the first Hollywood star to headline a 100% Chinese-funded film. Synopsis Having gone through recent losses in his life, and having continued problems at work and at home with his investigative-reporter wife (Gong Beibi), Li (Daniel Wu) is befriended by a mysterious American expat (Kevin Spacey Kevin Spacey Fowler (born July 26, 1959) is an American actor. He began his career as a stage actor during the 1980s, obtaining supporting roles before gaining a leading man status in film and television. Spacey has received various accolade ...). Cast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All's Well, Ends Well 2011
''All's Well, Ends Well 2011'' (Chinese: 最強囍事) is a 2011 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Chan Hing-ka and Janet Chun. It is the sixth instalment in the ''All's Well, Ends Well'' film series, was released on 2 February 2011. Plot Make-up artist Sammy (Louis Koo) is hired by Dream ( Yan Ni) as the director of a cosmetic company with Claire (Cecilia Cheung) being the only colleague who is willing to assist him. Sammy invites Arnold (Donnie Yen), a fellow make-up artist, to join him. Though Arnold might appear to be a woman's magnet, his heart still lingers with his first love Mona (Carina Lau), a frustrated writer. A minor incident in the new product commercial ties the friendship among Sammy, Arnold and the yacht billionaire Syd (Chapman To). Syd meets Claire and aims to pursue her. Having grown up in a poor family, Claire seizes this as a golden opportunity to live a prosperous life and asks Sammy for help to fulfill her dream, without realising that she has fall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
True Legend
''True Legend'' is a 2010 martial arts film directed by Yuen Woo-ping in his first film as directed since 1996. The film stars Vincent Zhao, Zhou Xun, Jay Chou, Michelle Yeoh, Andy On, David Carradine (in his final film role before his death), Guo Xiaodong, Feng Xiaogang, Cung Le, Gordon Liu, Bryan Leung and Jacky Heung. The film has been shown in both 2D and 3D, and was promoted as the first Chinese 3D film. It was a rather large financial loss for producer Bill Kong, making only RMB 46.5 million (US$6.82 million) against an estimated budget of US$20 million. It was released in the U.S. on May 13, 2011 by the distribution company Indomina, where it grossed US$62,200 during its run. This was one of Carradine's final performances and it was released posthumously. Plot Su Can is a general who leads a military force to save a prince from a large fortress of enemies in the mountains. In return, the prince promises that the Emperor will make him governor of Hubei. Su's step brother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Simple Noodle Story
''A Simple Noodle Story'' (), internationally ''A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop''. is a 2009 film directed by Zhang Yimou. Described as a cross between screwball comedy and thriller, the film stars Sun Honglei and Ni Dahong in the thriller segment while comedians Xiaoshenyang and Yan Ni star in the comedic segment. A Chinese remake of the 1984 American film ''Blood Simple'', the debut of the Coen brothers, whose work Yimou lists as among his favorites, the plot transports the original film's town in Texas to a noodle shop in a small desert town in Gansu province. The film has been described as a considerable departure from the director's previous works. Premise The abusive owner of a noodle shop in the desert in China plans the murder of his adulterous wife and her lover but it goes awry after various characters' intertwined stories lead to double crosses and fatalities. Cast *Sun Honglei – Zhang *Ni Dahong – Wang *Xiaoshenyang – Li * Yan Ni – Wang's Wife Production Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cow (2009 Film)
''Cow'' () is a 2009 Chinese film directed by Guan Hu. A black comedy, ''Cow'' takes place during the midst of the Second Sino-Japanese War. A villager, played by Huang Bo, has been entrusted to care for a Dutch cow when a Japanese attack leaves him and the cow the only survivors. The film premiered at the 66th Venice International Film Festival as part of its "Horizons" program. Plot The film takes its story from oral traditions of Shandong. A bumbling villager, Niu'er (Huang Bo), is charged with caring for a Dutch cow, considered an object of awe to the village given its larger size and ability to produce large amounts of milk, they forced Niu'er to take care of the cow, when the village head and members of 8th Route Army members that holds out the village before retreating. When the village is bombed by the Japanese, Niu'er flees from his home, only to return to devastation and a mass grave, containing all villagers killed by a Japanese unit, including Niu'er's love, Jiu. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kung Fu Dunk
''Kung Fu Dunk'' (), also known by its former title ''Slam Dunk'', is a 2008 Chinese-language action comedy film. It was directed by Taiwanese director Kevin Chu and filmed in Taiwan and mainland China. The film was previously titled ''Slam Dunk'', but the title was later changed to avoid confusion with the ''Slam Dunk'' manga and anime series which it was roughly based on despite the film itself having no association whatsoever. The filming, however, conveyed a strong flavour of Hong Kong films, reminiscent of movies like ''Shaolin Soccer''. It features a list of pop stars from Taiwan and Hong Kong, along with well-known actors of Mainland China. In 2008, the theme song "周大俠" (Hero Chou), which was composed by Jay Chou (who also stars) with lyrics by Vincent Fang and performed by Yi Chuan, was nominated for ''Best Original Song'' at the 45th Golden Horse Awards, which is included as a bonus track on ''Jay Chou 2007 World Tour Concert Live''. Plot The film revolves around ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
China Central Television
China Central Television (CCTV) is a Chinese state- and political party-owned broadcaster controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Its 50 different channels broadcast a variety of programing to more than one billion viewers in six languages. However, news reporting about topics sensitive to the CCP is distorted and often used as a weapon against the party's perceived enemies, according to Freedom House and other media commentators. CCTV is operated by the National Radio and Television Administration which reports directly to the CCP's Central Propaganda Department. CCTV was established on 1 May 1958 as a state-owned propaganda outlet. CCTV has a variety of functions, such as news communication, social education, culture, and entertainment information services. As a state television station it is responsible to both the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and the State Council. It is a central player in the Chinese government's propaganda network. Hist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossed Lines (film)
''Crossed Lines'' () is a Chinese comedy anthology film. Cast Segment 1: "The Misunderstanding" *Director: Liu Yiwei * Yang Lixin * Xu Zheng *Xu Fan *Liu Yiwei Segment 2: "The Eulogy" *Director: Lin Jinhe *Fan Bingbing *Wang Xuebing * Che Yongli * Jin Sha Segment 3: "The Sticks" *Director: Sun Zhou *Ge You * Yan Ni * Mao Junjie *Sun Zhou Segment 4: "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" *Director: Shen Lei & Alfred Cheung *Chiu Hsin-chih *Yao Chen *Annie Yi * Kong Wei *Michelle Bai *Aya Liu Reception The film was released on 29 November 2007, and reached number one at mainland China "Mainland China" is a geopolitical term defined as the territory governed by the People's Republic of China (including islands like Hainan or Chongming), excluding dependent territories of the PRC, and other territories within Greater China. ... box office for two consecutive weeks. It earned a total of 35 million RMB as of 23 December 2007. References External links ''Crossed Lines''at the Chinese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stolen Life (2005 Film)
''Stolen Life'' (), also known as ''Life and Death Plunder'', is a 2005 Chinese drama film directed by Li Shaohong , and starring Zhou Xun and Wu Jun. It was released on April 23, 2005. The only thing that Li Shaohong's shattering that film has in common with ''Baober in Love'' is that both star Zhou Xun. The film had won the Best Narrative Feature at the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival, it is an official selection of the prestigious, award-winning Global Lens Collection, presented by the Global Film Initiative. Plots In Li Shaohong's acclaimed coming-of-age drama, a teenage girl is taken to live with her aunt and grandmother in Beijing. Yan'ni (played by acclaimed Chinese actress Zhou Xun) is withdrawn and reclusive, believing that she has been abandoned by her parents and has no control over her fate. The fact that her extended family doesn't have much hope for her future only compounds her depression. Surprising everyone in her hostile household, Yan'ni is accepted to college. Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hu Ge
Hu Ge (, born 20 September 1982), also known as Hugh Hu, is a Chinese actor and singer. While studying at the Shanghai Theater Academy, he was invited to play the leading role Li Xiaoyao in the 2005 television series ''Chinese Paladin'', and immediately skyrocketed to fame as one of China's most popular actors. Since then, he has starred in several iconic historical television series; such as ''The Little Fairy'' (2006), '' The Young Warriors'' (2006), ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes'' (2008), ''Chinese Paladin 3'' (2009), '' The Myth'' (2010), '' Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky'' (2012) and '' Sound of the Desert'' (2014). In September 2012, he was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 31st Hundred Flowers Awards for his role as Lin Juemin in Chinese historical film ''1911'' (2012). Hu gained widespread acclaim with his roles as Ming Tai in the spy drama ''The Disguiser'' (2015) and Mei Changsu in the wuxia drama ''Nirvana in Fire'', for which he received the Best Actor Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wished (film)
''Wished'' is a Chinese fantasy comedy film directed by Dayyan Eng, written by Justin Malen & Dayyan Eng. The film stars Xia Yu, Yan Ni, Pan Binglong and Victoria Song. It was released in China on June 30, 2017. Wished had the highest audience scores (averaging 8.0/10) across the top 4 ticketing platforms for local Chinese comedies released that crowded summer. As an indie-film on limited screens, Wished debuted in third place at the Chinese box office—behind Transformers 5 and a Chinese sci-fi action film. It went on to beat market expectations to gross RMB$70 million at the box office in two weeks. According to Entgroup Data, Wished was the most watched feature film online across all movie sites in China during its first week of online release, and racked up a total of 100,000,000+ paid viewings across three of the top movie sites in China after just over a fortnight. Wished was invited to the 2017 Hawaii International Film Festival and won several awards at the Chinese Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
