Angelababy facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Angelababy
杨颖
Angelababy in 2014
Born	Yang Ying (1989-02-28) 28 February 1989 (age 36) Shanghai, China
Occupation	Actress model singer
Years active	2003–present
Agent	Mountain Top
Spouse(s)	Huang Xiaoming ​ ​ (m. 2015; div. 2022)​
Children	1
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	楊穎
Simplified Chinese	杨颖
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Yáng Yǐng Yue: Cantonese Jyutping Joeng4 Wing6

Angela Yeung Wing (born February 28, 1989), known as Angelababy, is a famous Chinese model and actress. She was recognized as one of the "New Four Dan Actresses" in 2013. This title is given to the most popular young actresses in China. In 2016, she won an award for her role in the movie Mojin: The Lost Legend. She was also a main cast member of the popular TV show Keep Running for many years.

Early Life and First Steps

Angelababy was born in Shanghai, China. Her mother was from Shanghai, and her father was from Hong Kong. Her father has both German and Chinese family roots. Her birth name is Yang Ying.

Her father had a fashion business in Shanghai. Angelababy became interested in fashion because of him. She enjoyed visiting his store and trying on different clothes. This helped her develop a love for fashion from a young age.

When she was thirteen, Yang Ying moved to Hong Kong. At 14, she signed a modeling contract. Her English name was Angela, but friends often called her "Baby." She combined these two names to create her stage name, Angelababy.

Career Highlights

Starting Out as a Model and Actress (2007–2009)

Angelababy in 2011

Angelababy started modeling when she was 14. She often worked with another model, Janice Man. They became known as a "twin-sister" duo and were very popular in Hong Kong. They even started their own clothing brand called CHOICE.

In 2007, Angelababy began acting with a small part in the movie Trivial Matters. She then had a supporting role in the 2009 Hong Kong film Short of Love.

Becoming More Popular (2010–2013)

Angelababy took on bigger roles in films starting in 2010. Her first main role was in the 2011 movie Love You You. She also sang a song for the movie's soundtrack with JJ Lin.

In 2012, she starred in the romance film First Time. Her acting in this movie earned her an award for "Most Anticipated Actress." She also appeared in the martial arts films Tai Chi and Tai Chi Hero, playing a skilled fighter. In 2013, she played a beautiful character in the crime film Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon. This role won her another award for "Most Popular Actress."

Achieving Mainstream Success (2014–2022)

In 2014, Angelababy joined the TV show Keep Running. This show was very popular in China and made her a household name. She also starred in the romance film Love on the Cloud, which did well at the box office. She was even called "Weibo Goddess" and "Weibo Queen" that year, showing her huge online popularity.

Angelababy had a small role in the Hollywood movie Hitman: Agent 47. She then starred in Mojin: The Lost Legend, a film based on a popular book series about tomb raiding. This movie became a huge success in China. For her role, Angelababy won the "Best Supporting Actress" award.

In 2016, she appeared in the Hollywood science fiction film Independence Day: Resurgence. Forbes magazine also listed her as one of the top "30 Under 30 Asian Celebrities" for her work in film, music, and TV. In 2017, she starred in the historical drama General and I. She continued to act in various TV dramas, including Entrepreneurial Age (2018) and My True Friend (2019).

Recent Career and Comeback (2023–Present)

After 2022, Angelababy's career faced some challenges. In late 2023, her social media accounts in China were temporarily restricted. This led to a temporary break from some public appearances, including the show Keep Running.

However, her accounts were unmuted in early 2024. This signaled her return to the public eye. In June 2024, a spin-off of Running Man was broadcast, though her appearance was edited. In July 2024, her costume drama Everlasting Longing received a license to be shown online. This confirmed her official comeback. In January 2025, Angelababy made a full return with two web shows: Everlasting Longing and the thriller Back for You.

Personal Life

In 2005, when she was 16, Angelababy started a relationship with actor William Chan. They hosted a children's show together. They broke up in early 2010.

Angelababy began dating Chinese actor Huang Xiaoming in 2009. Their relationship became public in 2014. They got married on May 27, 2015, and had a big wedding celebration in Shanghai. In October 2016, they announced they were expecting a baby. Their son was born on January 11, 2017, in Hong Kong. They nicknamed him "Xiaohaimian," which means "little sponge." Angelababy and Huang Xiaoming announced their divorce on January 28, 2022.

Business and Helping Others

Angelababy has invested in several businesses. These include a nail salon, a coffee shop, and a lifestyle store.

In 2015, she started her own investment fund called AB Capital. She invested in an online shopping site and a drink brand.

Angelababy is also known for her charity work. In 2016, she was one of the youngest people to be included in the Hurun Philanthropy List. She and her former husband, Huang Xiaoming, donated a large amount of money to help university graduates start businesses or find jobs.

In 2020, they also donated money to hospitals to help with the coronavirus pandemic. In 2021, Angelababy invested in an entertainment company called Cool Style. This company helps find and train new talent in the entertainment industry.

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Variety Shows

Music

Songs

Awards and Recognitions

Angelababy has won many awards throughout her career for her acting and popularity.

Forbes China Celebrity 100

Angelababy has often been listed among the top celebrities in China by Forbes magazine.

See also

In Spanish: Angelababy Yeung para niños