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Jing Tian
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| 景甜 | |
| Born | 21 July 1988 |
| Other names | Sally Jing |
| Alma mater | Beijing Film Academy |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Agent | Beijing Starlit Movie & TV Culture |
Jing Tian (Chinese: 景甜, born 21 July 1988) is a Chinese actress. She graduated from the Beijing Dance Academy and Beijing Film Academy. She is known for her roles in the war epic The Warring States (2011) and the action films Special ID and Police Story 2013 (both in 2013). She has had prominent roles in three Legendary Pictures films, The Great Wall (2016), Kong: Skull Island (2017), and Pacific Rim Uprising (2018). She is also known for her roles in the historical dramas Legend of Ban Shu (2015), The Glory of Tang Dynasty (2017) and fantasy suspense drama Rattan (2021).
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Career
Jing made her acting debut in the 2008 film Anaconda Frightened. Her first television series was the period drama The Epic of a Woman. In 2009, she was cast as the lead role in the historical drama Biography of Sun Tsu, which aired in 2013.
In 2010, Jing gained attention for her performance in the romance comedy drama My Belle Boss. In 2011, she rose to fame for her role in the historical war film The Warring States. A few leading roles in high-profile films followed; such as action films Special ID and Police Story 2013 (both in 2013) and gambling film From Vegas to Macau (2014).
In 2015, Jing starred in the historical romance drama Legend of Ban Shu, playing the title role alongside Zhang Zhehan. The same year, she played the eponymous role in the historical fiction drama The Legend of Xiao Zhuang. In 2016, Jing starred as the female lead in Zhang Yimou's war epic film The Great Wall. Due to the recognition, Jing was cast in the Hollywood films Kong: Skull Island (2017) and Pacific Rim Uprising (2018).
In 2017, Jing starred in the historical fiction drama The Glory of Tang Dynasty alongside Ren Jialun, playing the role of Shen Zhenzhu. The drama was a hit and Jing gained positive reviews for her acting. Jing starred alongside Chen Bolin in the 2018 fantasy drama The King of Blaze, based on the manga series of the same name. In 2019, Jing starred in the road-trip romance drama Love Journey alongside Chen Xiao. In 2021, she played the titular role of Si Teng in hit fantasy suspense drama Rattan. In 2022, Jing Tian was fined the equivalent of US$1.1 million for promoting Infinite Free candy as a weight loss product.
Filmography
Film
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes/Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Anaconda Frightened | 狂蟒惊魂 | Tian Juan | |
| 2010 | My Belle Boss | 我的美女老板 | Emma | |
| 2011 | The Warring States | 战国 | Tian Xi | |
| 2012 | Ultra Reinforcement | 超时空救兵 | Princess Ling Zhi | |
| Shadows of Love | 影子爱人 | Xu Yuan | ||
| Tears in Heaven | 新妈妈再爱我一次 | Dong Xiaolin | ||
| 2013 | Better and Better | 越来越好之村晚 | Lian Sheng | |
| Special ID | 特殊身份 | Wan Jing | ||
| Police Story 2013 | 警察故事2013 | Miao Miao | ||
| 2014 | From Vegas to Macau | 澳门风云 | Luo Xin | |
| Dragon Nest: Warriors' Dawn | 龙之谷：破晓奇兵 | Argenta | Voice-dubbed | |
| 2016 | The Great Wall | 长城 | Lin Mae | |
| 2017 | Kong: Skull Island | 金刚：骷髅岛 | San Lin | |
| Fist & Faith | 青禾男高 | Liu Mu | ||
| 2018 | Pacific Rim Uprising | 环太平洋：雷霆再起 | Liwen Shao |
Television series
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Network | Notes/Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Epic of a Woman | 一个女人的史诗 | Ouyang Xue | Jiangsu TV | |
| 2013 | Biography of Sun Tsu | 孙子大传 | Yi Luo | Jiangsu Channel | |
| 2015 | Legend of Ban Shu | 班淑传奇 | Ban Shu | Tencent | |
| The Legend of Xiao Zhuang | 大玉儿传奇 | Da Yu'er | Sichuan Channel | ||
| 2017 | The Glory of Tang Dynasty | 大唐荣耀 | Shen Zhenzhu | Anhui TV, Beijing TV | |
| 2018 | The King of Blaze | 火王 | Chʻien Mei | Hunan TV | |
| 2019 | Love Journey | 一场遇见爱情的旅行 | Li Xinyue | Jiangsu TV, Zhejiang TV | |
| 2021 | Rattan | 司藤 | Si Teng | Youku | |
| 2022 | City of Streamer | 流光之城 | Feng Shi Zhen | Tencent Video |
Television show
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes/Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | I Want to Meet You | 我想见到你 | Cast member |
Music video
| Year | Song title | Singer | Notes/Ref. | |
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| 2011 | "Believe in Yourself" | 相信自己 | Jackie Chan | |
Discography
Albums
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Notes/Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Who Are You | 你是谁 |
Singles
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes/Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Still Love You | 还爱你 | Theme song of QQ飞车 | |
| 2009 | "Women like a Poem" | 女人如诗 | The Epic of a Woman OST | |
| 2010 | "Just Be Fine" | 好好就好 | My Belle Boss OST | with Jiro Wang |
| 2011 | "Wind" | 风 | The Warring States OST | |
| 2012 | "Believe in Love | 因为爱 相信爱 | Theme song for Believe in Love Charity Concert | |
| 2014 | "Beloved" | 心上人 | Legend of Ban Shu OST | |
| 2018 | "The New Era of Zanzan" | 赞赞新时代 | Performance for CCTV New Year's Gala | |
| 2019 | "We Are All Dream Chasers" | 我们都是追梦人 | Performance for CCTV New Year's Gala | |
| 2020 | "A Thousand Bravery" | 千万勇敢 | Rattan OST |
Awards and nominations
In 2014, Jing Tian won the International Award at the Hollywood Film Awards. The International Award was intended to be given annually, but was discontinued and only awarded once.
Jing Tian has also been nominated for "Most Disappointing Actress" at the Golden Broom Awards (China's equivalent of Golden Raspberry Awards) three times, winning twice.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2007 | CCTV Mainland Music Top Ten Newcomers Selection | Qiaoyu Antusheng | Top 30 | ||
| 1st CCTV Arts Ranking | Female Singer Award (Bronze) | N/A | Won | ||
| Music Video Award (Gold) | "Who Are You" | Won | |||
| Music Popularity Award (Silver) | Won | ||||
| 3rd Sanya Television Advertisement Arts Festival | Best Spokesperson | N/A | Won | ||
| 2011 | 中国新世纪10年阳光奖 | Most Anticipated Award | N/A | Won | |
| China Charities Aid Foundation for Children | Influencer Award | N/A | Won | ||
| 2012 | 9th Esquire Man At His Best Awards | Most Promising Actress | N/A | Won | |
| 2013 | Chinese Campus Art Glory Festival | Most Popular Actress | N/A | Won | |
| 4th Golden Broom Awards | Most Disappointing Actress | Shadow of Love, Tears in Heaven | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | 5th Golden Broom Awards | Special ID, Police Story 2013 | Won | ||
| 18th Hollywood Film Awards | Hollywood International Award | N/A | Won | ||
| 2015 | Weibo Charity Third Anniversary | Outstanding Contribution Award | N/A | Won | |
| 2017 | 8th Golden Broom Awards | Most Disappointing Actress | The Great Wall | Won | |
| China Screen Ranking | Trend of the Year | N/A | Won | ||
| L'Officiel Fashion Night Influence Award | Hot Era Reader | N/A | Won | ||
| 24th Cosmo Beauty Ceremony | Beautiful Idol of the Year | N/A | Won | ||
| 9th China TV Drama Awards | Popular Young Actress | N/A | Won | ||
| 2018 | Weibo Award Ceremony | Popular Artist | N/A | Won | |
| 25th Cosmo Beauty Ceremony | Shining Beautiful Idol | N/A | Won | ||
| 2019 | Cosmo Glam Night | Person of The Year (Dream) | N/A | Won | |
Forbes China Celebrity 100
| Year | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 35th | |
| 2019 | 70th | |
| 2020 | 92nd |
Personal life
Jing was previously in a relationship with Chinese table tennis player Zhang Jike; they officially announced their separation in June 2019 following allegations that Zhang had shared private videos of her with creditors to whom he owed a gambling debt.
See also
In Spanish: Jing Tian para niños
