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Eleanor Lee Kai-xin (born October 12, 1999) is a talented actress and singer from Singapore. She is well-known for her work in China.

Early Life and Education

Eleanor Yu Kai-xin was born in Taipei, Taiwan. Her parents are Quan Yi Fong and Peter Yu. She was born during an aftershock of the 1999 Jiji earthquake. Eleanor has two younger half-brothers, Christian and Israel. Her family background is Chinese. Her mother is from Taiwan, and her father has Teochew ancestry.

In 2009, Eleanor's parents divorced. She stayed with her mother. Later, her godfather, Addy Lee, adopted her. On her 14th birthday, she announced that she would use her godfather's last name, Lee.

Eleanor went to Tao Nan School and then Nexus International School Singapore. Before becoming an actress, she was a model for Addyli Hair Care Product. In July 2017, she began studying at the Beijing Film Academy.

Career Highlights

Eleanor Lee started her career in 2014. Apple China was looking for a lead actress for their short film, The Old Record. Addy Lee suggested Eleanor for the role, and she was chosen.

When The Old Record came out in February 2015, Eleanor became very popular. She then signed with Beijing Summer Star Media Co. Ltd.

Acting Roles

Since 2015, Eleanor has acted in many Chinese dramas and advertisements.

• In 2015, she played a younger character in Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy.
• In March 2017, she starred in Solaso Bistro.
• In June 2017, she was the main actress in Overseas Security Officer with Leon Lai.
• In September 2017, Eleanor played the lead in the school drama The Big Boss.
• In 2018, she appeared in the fantasy drama My Poseidon and Blowing in the Wind.
• In 2020, Eleanor starred in the web film The Enchanting Phantom. This movie was based on the 1987 film A Chinese Ghost Story.
• She also acted in the youth romance drama My Love, Enlighten Me and the historical drama Fake Princess.

Music Releases

Eleanor has also released several songs.

• In 2015, she released her first song, "Noble Aspirations," with Wu Junyu. It was the theme song for the drama Noble Aspirations.
• In October 2017, she released her first single, "That Girl."
• Later that year, she released two more singles: "Ink Pen and Eraser" and "Be Together," which she composed herself.

Filmography

Films

Television Series

Discography

Awards and Nominations