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Eleanor Lee
Born
Eleanor Yu Kai-xin

(1999-10-12) 12 October 1999 (age 25)
Taipei, Taiwan
Citizenship Singapore (by descent)
Education Nexus International School
Alma mater Beijing Film Academy
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
  • model
Years active 2014–present
Parents
  • Peter Yu (father)
  • Quan Yi Fong (mother)
Relatives Addy Lee (godfather)
Musical career
Genres Mandopop
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • drums
Stage name
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Hanyu Pinyin Lǐ Kǎi-Xīn
Wade–Giles Li Kʻai-Hsin
Tongyong Pinyin Li Kai-Sin
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Hokkien POJ Lí Khái-heng
Tâi-lô Lí Khái-hing
Birth name (Yu Kai-xin)
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Hanyu Pinyin Yú Kǎi-Xīn
Wade–Giles Yu Kʻai-Hsin
Tongyong Pinyin Yu Kai-Sin
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Hokkien POJ Jû Khái-heng
Tâi-lô Jû Khái-hing

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

Year Title Role Notes
2020 The Enchanting Phantom (倩女幽魂人间情) Nie Xiaoqian Web film
0TBA A Zebra - Riding Boy (纸骑兵) Qingqing
0TBA L.A. Rush (加州游戏) Nicole

Television Series

Year Title Role Notes
2010 The Illusionist 魔幻视界 Irene Chan (child)
2017 Solaso Bistro 问题餐厅 Yuan Qianjia
The Big Boss 班长大人 Ye Muxi
Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy Su Yuning (young)
2018 Overseas Security Officer 非常营救 An Da
2019 My Poseidon 我的波塞冬 An Fei
Blowing in the Wind 强风吹拂 Lin Feng
2020 My Love, Enlighten Me 暖暖请多指教 Liu Nuannuan
Fake Princess Liu Yuyao / Chang Le

Discography

Year Title Album Notes
2016 "Noble Aspirations" 青云志 Noble Aspirations OST with Wu Junyu
2017 "Youth Stage" 青春上演 The Big Boss OST with Dai Jingyao
"Your Shadow" 你的身影
"That Girl" 那个女孩
"Ink Pen and Eraser" 墨水笔与橡皮擦
"Be Together" 在一起
2019 "It is Raining, Where are You" 下雨了,你在哪里 My Poseidon OST with Zhang Yunlong
"My Ocean" 我的海洋
"Faster Come Back" 快回来吧 Blowing in The Wind OST
"The Whole World's Secrets" 全世界的秘密 with Xing Zhaolin
2020 "The Best Luck" 最好的幸运 My Love, Enlighten Me OST

Awards and Nominations

Year Ceremony Category Nominated work Result
2021 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes N/A Nominated
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