Liu Tao (, born 12 July 1978) is a Chinese actress from

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, Jiangxi. She is known for her roles in ''

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'' (2003), ''Madame White Snake'' (2006), ''

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'' (2012), ''To Elderly With Love'' (2013), ''

Nirvana in Fire ''Nirvana in Fire'' () is a 2015 Chinese historical drama based on Hai Yan's book ''Lang Ya Bang (瑯琊榜)''. It was directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue, and stars Hu Ge, Liu Tao and Wang Kai as Mei Changsu, Princess Nihuang and Prince Jing. ...

'' (2015), ''

Legend of Mi Yue ''The Legend of Mi Yue'' () is a 2015 Chinese television series directed by Zheng Xiaolong and based on eponymous historical novel. It stars Sun Li in the title role of Mi Yue. The series aired 2 episodes daily on Beijing TV and Dragon TV from 30 ...

'' (2015), ''

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'' (2016) and ''

The Advisors Alliance "The Advisors Alliance" is a 2017 Chinese two-part television series based on the life of Sima Yi, a government official and military general who lived in the late Eastern Han dynasty and Three Kingdoms period of China. The series starred Wu Xiubo ...

'' (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 ''

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'', playing the role of Musha. Following the series, Liu rose to fame in China. Her subsequent performance as A'zhu in ''

'' (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 ''

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'' (2009) co-starring

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. In 2012, she played

in the television series of the same name. The drama gained high ratings during its run and won at the Outstanding Television Series award at the

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and

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. Liu's subsequent performance as a capable career woman and housewife in acclaimed melodrama ''To Elderly With Love'' (2013) garnered her the

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award at the

and the Best Performing Arts Award at the China Golden Eagle TV Arts Festival. The same year, she starred in ''Good Wife'' as a mother and housewife who struggles with the challenges of family-life. The family drama was a ratings hit and along with the discussion of Liu's own martial arrangements, became one of the most talked-about topics on

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. As a result, Liu gained a surge in popularity. In 2015, she starred in acclaimed historical-wuxia drama ''

'', playing a strong warrior princess. A wax figure based on her role "Ni Huang" was displayed in Beijing Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. The same year, she co-starred in historical drama ''

The Legend of Mi Yue ''The Legend of Mi Yue'' () is a 2015 Chinese television series directed by Zheng Xiaolong and based on eponymous historical novel. It stars Sun Li in the title role of Mi Yue. The series aired 2 episodes daily on Beijing TV and Dragon TV from 30 ...

'' as the antagonist, and won the Best Supporting Actress award at the

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. In 2016, Liu headlined modern romance drama, ''

'', playing a capable but insecure woman. The drama garnered positive reviews and high ratings, and Liu was nominated as Best Actress at the

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and

. In 2017, Liu starred in historical drama ''

'', portraying

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, the wife of

Sima Yi Sima Yi ( ; 179 CE – 7 September 251 CE), courtesy name Zhongda, was a Chinese military general, politician, and regent of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China. He formally began his political career in 208 un ...

. The same year, she featured in the crime thriller ''Peace Breaker'' and action thriller '' The Foreigner''. In 2019, Liu reunited with ''

'' co-star Yang Shuo in romance melodrama ''Hope All is Well with Us''. In 2019, Liu starred in historical drama ''Poetry of the Song Dynasty'', acting for Empress Liu E, the wife of

Emperor Zhenzong Emperor Zhenzong of Song (23 December 968 – 23 March 1022), personal name Zhao Heng, was the third emperor of the Song dynasty of China. He reigned from 997 to his death in 1022. His personal name was originally Zhao Dechang, but was change ...

portrayed by the Taiwanese actor

Vic Chou Vic Chou () is a Taiwanese actor and singer. He is a member of the Taiwanese boy band F4. Career F4 Chou rose to fame for his role as Hua Ze Lei in the highly popular Taiwan television series '' Meteor Garden''. At the conclusion of the series ...

. It is directed by renowned director

Li Shaohong Li Shaohong (born 7 July 1955) is a Chinese film and television director and producer. She is considered a member of the Fifth Generation movement, and China's top woman director. Her films have won multiple awards in China and abroad, includin ...

. The same year, she starred in the drama film ''Midnight Diner'', based on the Japanese manga of the same name.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Variety show

Discography

Albums

Singles

Awards and nominations

Forbes China Celebrity 100

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Liu, Tao Actresses from Jiangxi People from Nanchang 1978 births Living people 21st-century Chinese actresses Chinese film actresses Chinese television actresses Participants in Chinese reality television series