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Zhang Xinyu
Zhang Xinyu (, born 28 March 1987), also known as Viann Zhang, is a Chinese actress, singer and model. Biography Early life Zhang was born and raised in Kunshan, Jiangsu. She graduated from Wuxi institute of Commerce. Acting career Zhang began her career by acting in the historical drama ''Banner Hero''. In 2009, she became the spokeswoman for a national contest of football babes for the 2010 World Cup, and rose to fame in China. In 2010, Zhang made her film debut in the romance film ''If You Are the One 2''. Some of her notable film roles are in wuxia film ''Flying Swords of Dragon Gate'', and comedy film ''I Love Hong Kong 2012''. In 2013, Zhang starred in historical drama ''The Patriot Yue Fei'' as Liang Hongyu, a Chinese general of the Song Dynasty. That same year, she starred in the wuxia television series ''The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils'', based on the novel by the same name by Jin Yong. In 2014, Zhang played dual roles as Daji and Hu Xian'er in the television series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhang (surname)
Zhang () is the third most common surname in China and Taiwan (commonly spelled as "Chang" in Taiwan), and it is one of the most common surnames in the world. Zhang is the pinyin romanization of the very common Chinese surname written in simplified characters and in traditional characters. It is spoken in the first tone: ''Zhāng''. It is a surname that exists in many languages and cultures, corresponding to the surname 'Archer' in English for example. In the Wade-Giles system of romanization, it is romanized as "Chang", which is commonly used in Taiwan; "Cheung" is commonly used in Hong Kong as romanization. It is also the pinyin romanization of the less-common surnames (''Zhāng''), which is the 40th name on the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem. There is the even-less common (''Zhǎng''). was listed 24th in the famous Song-era ''Hundred Family Surnames'', contained in the verse 何呂施張 (He Lü Shi Zhang). Today, it is one of the most common surnames in the world a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Romance Of The Condor Heroes
''The Romance of the Condor Heroes'' is a 2014–15 Chinese television series produced by Yu Zheng and adapted from Jin Yong's novel ''The Return of the Condor Heroes'', with additional material from the preceding novel, ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes''. It stars Chen Xiao and Michelle Chen in the lead roles. The series was first broadcast on Hunan TV from 3 December 2014 to 11 March 2015. Plot The protagonist, Yang Guo, is the orphaned son of Yang Kang, the antagonist in ''The Legend of the Condor Heroes''. The couple Guo Jing and Huang Rong take Yang Guo under their care for a short period of time before sending him to the Quanzhen Sect on Mount Zhongnan for better guidance in moral values and orthodox martial arts. In Quanzhen, Yang Guo is often bullied by his fellow seniors, and discriminated against by his master, Zhao Zhijing. Yang Guo flees from Quanzhen and ventures unknowingly into the nearby Tomb of the Living Dead, where the Ancient Tomb Sect is housed. He is saved b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nonstop (Chinese TV Series)
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Magic Card
''Magic Card'' () is a 2015 Chinese romance action comedy film directed by Kwok-Man Keung. The film was released on October 16, 2015. Cast *Qiao Renliang *Zhang Xinyu *Simon Yam *Kainan Bai *Dada Chan *Maria Grazia Cucinotta *Yida Cai *Ying Yin *Adriano Giannini *Wayne Zhang *Zhang Yishan *Luxia Jiang *Zhonglin He *Yaliang Nie *Zhu Guanghu Zhu Guanghu (; born September 25, 1949 in Shanghai, China) is a Chinese football coach and a former player. As a player, he was predominantly remembered for his time at Shanghai Football Team before going into management where he started off ... Reception The film has earned at the Chinese box office. References 2015 action comedy films 2015 romantic comedy films Chinese action comedy films Chinese romantic comedy films Films set in Milan Films shot in Milan 2010s English-language films 2010s Mandarin-language films {{China-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Unfortunate Car
''The Unfortunate Car'' is a 2012 Chinese romantic comedy film directed by Hua Yuan and Bao Jiming, and written by Huayuan and Yin Guojun. The film stars Guo Degang, Viann Zhang, Ambrose Hui, and Wang Yi'nan. It was released in China on April Fools' Day. Plot Cast * Guo Degang as Guo Lihang, a stingy rich merchant. * Viann Zhang Zhang Xinyu (, born 28 March 1987), also known as Viann Zhang, is a Chinese actress, singer and model. Biography Early life Zhang was born and raised in Kunshan, Jiangsu. She graduated from Wuxi institute of Commerce. Acting career Zhang began ... as Yi Rong, a white-collar. * Ambrose Hui as Chen Bo, a petty bourgeoisie. * Wang Yi'nan as Yan Xiaolian, a single mother. Other * Pan Changjiang as one of the pyramid selling leader. * Qu Ying as one of the pyramid selling leader. * Yu Qian as the Manager Hu. Production The film began production on June 17, 2011, and finished filming on July 14, 2011. Reception Critical response The film received n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Love Hong Kong 2012
''I Love Hong Kong 2012'' is a Hong Kong comedy film produced by Eric Tsang and directed by Chung Shu Kai and Chin Kwok Wai. Film stars an ensemble cast of Tsang, Teresa Mo, Bosco Wong, Denise Ho, Stanley Fung, Siu Yam-yam, William So, Mak Cheung-ching, 6 Wing, Vivian Zhang and guest stars a star-studded cast of Hong Kong stars. This film is a sequel of the 2011 film ''I Love Hong Kong'' with a different storyline but similar theme. The film was released in Chinese New Year 2012. Cast * Stanley Fung as Kwok Ching, a TV weatherman * Teresa Mo as Kwok Mei-Mei, Kwok Ching's eldest daughter * Eric Tsang as Yao Ming, Kwok Mei-Mei's husband * Denise Ho as Kwok Jing-Jing, Kwok Ching's second daughter * Bosco Wong as Kwok Jing-Jing's boyfriend * Luk Wing as Kwok Sing-Sing, Kwok Ching's youngest son * Mak Cheung-ching as Kwok Ching's brother * Hoi Sang Lee as Kwok Ching's Colleague * Siu Yam-yam * William So as Roberto, a TV station owner * Viann Zhang * Benz Hui * Tats Lau * Mimi Chu * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flying Swords Of Dragon Gate
''Flying Swords of Dragon Gate'' is a 2011 ''wuxia'' film directed by Tsui Hark and starring Jet Li, Zhou Xun, Chen Kun, Li Yuchun, Gwei Lun-mei, Louis Fan and Mavis Fan. The film is a remake of ''Dragon Gate Inn'' (1966) and ''New Dragon Gate Inn'' (1992) but takes place three years after. Production started on 10 October 2010 and is filmed in 3-D. The film screened out of competition at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival in February 2012. The film won seven awards at the 2012 Asian Film Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Chen Kun), Best Supporting Actress (Gwei Lun-mei), Best Production Designers, Best Costume Design and Best Visual Effects. Plot The Emperor's eunuchs have gained power and influence; the East Bureau and West Bureau spy and police the nation. They visit the shipyards, but only as a cover to execute those who would try and report their taking of bribes to the Emperor. Wandering hero Zhao Huai'an fights the leader of the East Bureau, def ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanghai
Shanghai (; , , Standard Mandarin pronunciation: ) is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowing through it. With a population of 24.89 million as of 2021, Shanghai is the most populous urban area in China with 39,300,000 inhabitants living in the Shanghai metropolitan area, the second most populous city proper in the world (after Chongqing) and the only city in East Asia with a GDP greater than its corresponding capital. Shanghai ranks second among the administrative divisions of Mainland China in human development index (after Beijing). As of 2018, the Greater Shanghai metropolitan area was estimated to produce a gross metropolitan product (nominal) of nearly 9.1 trillion RMB ($1.33 trillion), exceeding that of Mexico with GDP of $1.22 trillion, the 15th largest in the world. Shanghai is one of the world's major centers for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Untouchable Lovers
''Untouchable Lovers'' () is a 2018 Chinese television series based on the novel ''Feng Qiu Huang (A Tale of Two Phoenixes)'' by Tianyi Youfeng (天衣有风). The series is produced by Yu Zheng and stars Guan Xiaotong and Song Weilong. It aired on Hunan TV from January 14 to April 16, 2018. Untouchable Lovers has a 3.6 rating on Douban from over 41,000 users. Synopsis Tianji Tower, the leading organisation of the pugilistic world is determined to overthrow the tyrannical ruler Liu Ziye. To achieve their mission, Tianji Tower replaces the king's sister Liu Chuyu with their own disciple and Princess-lookalike Zhu Que. Zhu Que meets the Princess' learned companion Rong Zhi, who turns out to be a spy from Northern Wei. Liu Chuyu and Rong Zhi's relationship eventually breaks down over misunderstandings and differing loyalties, and the latter fakes his death in order to regain Chuyu's forgiveness. In an alternate story, Chuyu is sent to marry Northern Wei's Prince regent, Rong Zhi. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Of Phoenix
''Song of Phoenix'' (Chinese: 思美人) is a 2017 Chinese television series adapted from Liang Zhenhua's namesake novel, focusing on the legendary life of great Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the Warring States Period (475-221BC). It stars Ma Ke as the titular protagonist, alongside Viann Zhang, Qiao Zhenyu and Jackson Yi from TFBoys. It aired on Hunan TV from 28 April to 10 June 2017. Synopsis It tells the story of Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet and government official known for his accomplishments during the Warring States Era. In the fictionalized dramatization, Qu Yuan falls in love with a slave girl named Mo Chou Nu. Their love is a forbidden romance, which is complicated by palace politics and the affairs of the nation. Motivated by his love for his country, Qu Yuan embarks on a difficult endeavor to save his people. Cast * Ma Ke as Qu Yuan **Jackson Yi as young Qu Yuan *Viann Zhang as Mo Chou Nu *Qiao Zhenyu as King Huai of Chu *Li Zifeng as Qu You *Liang Tian as Zhao Bixia * L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Festival (; french: link=no, Festival de Cannes), until 2003 called the International Film Festival (') and known in English as the Cannes Film Festival, is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres, including Documentary film, documentaries, from all around the world. Founded in 1946, the invitation-only festival is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. The festival was formally accredited by the FIAPF in 1951. On 1 July 2014, co-founder and former head of French pay-TV operator Canal+, Pierre Lescure, took over as President of the Festival, while Thierry Frémaux became the General Delegate. The board of directors also appointed Gilles Jacob as Honorary President of the Festival. It is one of the "Big Three" major European film festivals, alongside the Venice Film Festival in Italy and the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany, as well as one of the "Big Five" major interna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Deer And The Cauldron (2014 TV Series)
'' The Deer and the Cauldron '' is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel ''The Deer and the Cauldron''. It was directed by Lai Shui-ching, and starred Han Dong, Wei Qianxiang and others. The series was shot from September–December 2013, and first aired on Anhui TV, Sichuan TV and Yunnan TV from 20 December 2014 to 9 January 2015. Cast * Han Dong as Wei Xiaobao * Wei Qianxiang as Kangxi Emperor * Zhang Meng as Shuang'er * Lou Yixiao as Princess Jianning * Viann Zhang as Su Quan * Jia Qing as A'ke / Chen Yuanyuan * Wu Qian as Mu Jianping * Zhao Yuanyuan as Fang Yi * Wang Yahui as Zeng Rou * Wang Lin as Wei Chunhua * Michelle Yim as Empress Dowager * Lai Shui-ching as Oboi * Ji Chunhua as Hai Dafu * Li Qingxiang as Songgotu * Liu Yong as Duolong * Wen Jie as Prince Kang * He Zhonghua as Chen Jinnan * Wang Wanjuan as Jiunan * Feng Jingao as Wu Sangui * Gu Bin as Wu Yingxiong * Lin Jiangguo as Zheng Keshuang * Meng Fei as Feng Xifan * Liu Dekai as Shunzh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
