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Zhu Yawen
Zhu Yawen (, born April 1984) is a Chinese actor. He appeared in the films '' The Witness'' and ''The Founding of an Army''; and the television series '' Red Sorghum'' and ''Empress of the Ming''. In 2018, he took part in variety show The Sound and became champion. In 2019, he joined the variety show ''Keep Running'' as a cast member. Zhu ranked 80th on ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 list in 2019. Early life Born on 21 April 1984, Zhu attended Beijing Film Academy. Personal life Zhu married Shen Jiani in 2016. They have two children together. Career Zhu rose to fame for his role in the 2006 war drama ''Pathfinding to the Northeast''. The drama was critically acclaimed, and received the Golden Eagle Award for Best Television Series (China) and the Flying Apsaras Award for Outstanding Television Series. This was followed with a leading role in another war drama ''The Ultimate Master of War'' in 2009, which established his popularity in China. The same year, he starred in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhu (surname)
Zhu is the pinyin romanization of five Chinese surnames: 朱, 祝, 竺, 猪 and 諸. The most prominent of the five, Zhu ( 朱), is the 17th name in the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem and was the surname of the Ming dynasty emperors. It is alternatively spelled Chu (primarily in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), Gee in the United States & Canada, and Choo (mostly in Singapore and Malaysia). As of 2018, it is the 14th most common surname in the People's Republic of China, with a population of around 18 million.中国最新300大姓排名（2008 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mo Yan
Guan Moye (; born 17 February 1955), better known by the pen name Mo Yan (, ), is a Chinese novelist and short story writer. Donald Morrison of U.S. news magazine ''TIME'' referred to him as "one of the most famous, oft-banned and widely pirated of all Chinese writers", and Jim Leach called him the Chinese answer to Franz Kafka or Joseph Heller. In 2012, Mo was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his work as a writer "who with hallucinatory realism merges folk tales, history and the contemporary". He is best known to Western readers for his 1986 novel '' Red Sorghum'', the first two parts of which were adapted as the Golden Bear-winning film '' Red Sorghum'' (1988). He won the 2005 International Nonino Prize in Italy. In 2009, he was the first recipient of the University of Oklahoma's Newman Prize for Chinese Literature. Early life Mo Yan was born in February of 1955 into a peasant family in Ping'an Village, Gaomi Township, northeast of Shandong Province, the People's R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Battle At Lake Changjin II
''The Battle at Lake Changjin II'', also known as ''Water Gate Bridge'', is a 2022 Chinese war film and the sequel to ''The Battle at Lake Changjin'' (2021). It was directed and produced by Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark, and Dante Lam and stars Wu Jing, Jackson Yee, and Duan Yihong. The film commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party and is based on the historical fighting at Funchilin Pass () during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War. The film was released on 1 February 2022 ( Chinese New Year) and grossed $626 million in China, making it the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2022. Plot The file opens with a recap of scenes from The Battle at Lake Changjin, introducing the main characters from that film and their earlier actions. After fighting at Sinhung-ni, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (PVA)'s 7th Company arrives at a location 12km from Hagaru-ri where it meets elements of the 20th Corps and the artillery battalion commanded by Commande ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Battle At Lake Changjin
''The Battle at Lake Changjin'' () is a 2021 Chinese war film co-directed and co-produced by Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark and Dante Lam, written by Lan Xiaolong and Huang Jianxin, and starring Wu Jing and Jackson Yee. It was commissioned by the propaganda department of the Chinese Communist Party as part of the Party's 100th anniversary celebrations. The film depicts the story of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army forcing U.S. forces to withdraw in a fictionalized retelling of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War. ''The Battle at Lake Changjin'' is the most expensive film ever produced in China, with a budget of $200 million. The film grossed $913 million at the worldwide box office, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 2021, the highest-grossing Chinese film of all time, the highest-grossing non-English film, and the second highest-grossing film in a single market. A sequel to the film, ''The Battle at Lake Changjin II'', was released on 1 Februar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cliff Walkers
''Cliff Walkers'' (), previously titled ''Impasse'' in English, is a 2021 Chinese historical spy thriller film directed by Zhang Yimou and written by Quan Yongxian. It is set in the Imperial Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo in the 1930s before World War II erupts. It was selected as the Chinese entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards. Plot Set in the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo, the film follows four Chinese Communist Party agents who parachute back to Harbin in Northeastern China in the early 1930s. Together, they embark on a secret operation code-named “Utrennya” ( rus, "утренняя") that intends to extract a former prisoner who could expose the unethical human experimentation and other crimes against humanity committed by Unit 731 of the Imperial Japanese Army in front of the international community. Upon landing, the team members split into two groups to avoid being captured and tortured to sell out their loved ones on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Captain (2019 Film)
''The Captain'' () is a 2019 Chinese disaster-adventure film co-produced, co-cinematographed and directed by Andrew Lau, which stars Zhang Hanyu, Oho Ou, Du Jiang, Yuan Quan, Zhang Tian'ai, Li Qin, Zhang Yamei, and Yang Qiru. The film is based on the Sichuan Airlines Flight 8633 incident. The film was released in China on September 30, 2019 and received generally positive reviews. Cast * Zhang Hanyu as Liu Changjian * Oho Ou as Xu Yichen * Du Jiang as Liang Dong * Yuan Quan as Bi Nan * Zhang Tian'ai as Huang Jia * Li Qin as Zhou Yawen * Zhang Yamei as Zhang Qiuyue * Yang Qiru as Yang Hui * Gao Ge as Wu Yan Cameos * Huang Zhizhong * Xiao Ai * Li Xian * Zhu Yawen * Chen Shu * Kan Qingzi * Jiao Junyan * Angelababy * Guan Xiaotong * Meng Ziyi * Wu Yue * Zhang Xiaoqian * Feng Wenjuan * Yu Kailei * Li Mincheng * Yu Jieping * Yu Shibin * Li Xinlin * Zhang Lei Production Background On 14 May 2018, Flight 8633 took off from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport at 6: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Larry Met Mary
''When Larry Met Mary'' is a 2016 Chinese romantic comedy film directed by Wen Zhang. It was released in China on July 15, 2016. Plot When Larry Met Mary follows the story of a shy and timid man, who has secretly loved his classmate for a long time and looking forward for a second chance. Cast *Bao Bei'er * Song Jia *Zhu Yawen * Jiao Junyan *Guo Jingfei * Guo Tao *Ma Yili * Li Chen *Chen He *Chang Yuan *Bao Wenjing *Jiu Kong *Yu Shasha *Zhang Yiming *Wen Zhang *Alejandro Muñoz Alejandro is the Spanish form of the name Alexander. Alejandro has multiple variations in different languages, including Aleksander (Czech, Polish), Alexandre ( French), Alexandros (Greek), Alsander (Irish), Alessandro (Italian), Aleksandr (Rus ... Reception The film has grossed in China. Awards and nominations References Chinese romantic comedy films 2016 romantic comedy films Huayi Brothers films Huaxia Film Distribution films Flagship Entertainment films 2010s Mandarin-language films [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bride Wars (2015 Film)
''Bride Wars'' () is a 2015 Chinese romantic comedy film directed by Tony Chan. The film is a remake of 2009's ''Bride Wars'' that starred Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway. It was released in China on August 20, 2015. Plot A pair of brides-to-be put their friendship to the test when they battle it out for the perfect wedding scheduled on the same day. Cast *Ni Ni as Ma Li *Angelababy as He Jing *Zhu Yawen as Luo Dan *Chen Xiao as Kevin *He Jiong as Alexander *Liu Jinshan as Ma Li's father *Wang Yinan as Xiao Bai *Xi Wang as Xiao Rou *Huang Xiaoming as Groom in the opening (Cameo) *Feng Shaofeng as Priest (Cameo) *Jing Boran as TV Host (Cameo) *Du Haitao as Leading workman (Cameo) Reception Box office The film came in at number three in its opening weekend, earning US$24,220,000 (RMB $154,496,958). In its second weekend the film dropped to number seven with $3.34 million. Its two-week total now stands at $27.6 million. Critical response Maggie Lee of ''Variety'' said that "a not-g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Golden Era (film)
''The Golden Era'' ( zh, 黄金时代) is a 2014 Chinese-Hong Kong biographical drama film directed by Ann Hui, written and executive produced by Li Qiang and starring Tang Wei and Feng Shaofeng. Tang portrays Xiao Hong, while Feng plays Xiao Jun, two of the most important writers of 20th century China. Other notable characters portrayed include Lu Xun (played by Wang Zhiwen), Duanmu Hongliang (played by Zhu Yawen) and Ding Ling (played by Hao Lei). The movie was screened out of competition at the 71st Venice International Film Festival. It was selected as the Hong Kong entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, but was not nominated. The movie won Best Film and Best Director awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Cast * Tang Wei as Xiao Hong * Feng Shaofeng as Xiao Jun * Wang Zhiwen as Lu Xun * Zhu Yawen as Duanmu Hongliang * Huang Xuan * Hao Lei as Ding Ling * Yuan Quan as Mei Zhi * Tian Yuan * Ding Jiali * Wang Qianyuan * Zhang Luyi * Sha Yi * Zu Fen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mystery (2012 Film)
''Mystery'' (浮城謎事) is a 2012 Chinese drama film directed by Lou Ye. This is Lou Ye's seventh film but only the second (with Purple Butterfly in 2003) to have been released in his own country. The story is based on a series of posts under the title of "This Is How I Punish A Cheating Man And His Mistress" (《看我如何收拾贱男与小三》), which has over one million hits. "''Mystery'' is beautiful and violent, both in the emotions it deals with and the scenes that display them. It echoes some of contemporary China's own problems, such as corruption, money, ambiguity and morality," says Brice Pedroletti in his review on ''The Guardian'' The film competed in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. At the 7th Asian Film Awards the film won the Asian Film Award for Best Film. Plot Lu Jie has no idea her husband Yongzhao is leading a double life, until the day she sees him entering a hotel with a young woman. Her world crumbles – and it's just ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhu Zhanji
The Xuande Emperor (16 March 1399 31 January 1435), personal name Zhu Zhanji (朱瞻基), was the fifth Emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigned from 1425 to 1435. His era name "Xuande" means "proclamation of virtue". Ruling over a relatively peaceful period within Ming history, he was also personally fond of painting and literature. The Emperor ordered tax reductions on burdened farmers and attempted to purge corruption from the revenue collectors. His attempts to reform meritocracy within the military was unsuccessful, and he was forced to declare independence to Vietnam when his invasion failed. Biography Zhu Zhanji was the eldest son of the Hongxi Emperor and Empress Chengxiaozhao. He was described as a crown prince who was endowed with the quality of an excellent monarch in a section of his biography surrounded by superstition. His grandfather, the Yongle Emperor, had high hopes that he might play an important part to assist his father. He was fond of poetry and literature ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ma Yili
Ma Yili (, born 29 June 1976) is a Chinese actress. Ma ranked 42nd on ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 list in 2019. Early life Ma was born in Hongkou District, Shanghai on June 29, 1976, with her ancestral home in Rudong County, Nantong, Jiangsu. She entered Shanghai Theatre Academy in 1994, majoring in acting, where she graduated in 1998. Career Ma started her acting career in the 1996 television series ''Vacuum Love Records'', known as China's first youth idol drama, in which her sweet appearance and strong-willed character left a deep impression on the audience. However in the next few years, Ma maintained a low profile on screen. Ma regained attention through the television series ''Long Live Our Dreams'' (2000) and ''Black Hole'' (2001) and the film ''Eyes of a Beauty'' (2001). She actually shaved her head for her role in ''Long Live Our Dreams''. She gained further popularity after she played the role of Ziwei in the third season of the popular drama ''My Fair Princess'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
