Ni Ni facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ni Ni
倪妮
Ni Ni at the 35th Golden Rooster Awards in November 2022
Born	(1988-08-08) 8 August 1988 (age 36) Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
Alma mater	Communication University of China, Nanjing
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2011–present
Agent	Ni Ni Studio
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	倪妮
Simplified Chinese	倪妮
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Ní Nī

Ni Ni (Chinese: 倪妮; pinyin: Ní Nī, born on August 8, 1988) is a famous Chinese actress. She became well-known after starring in the movie The Flowers of War in 2011. Since then, she has appeared in many popular films and TV shows. Some of her notable works include Up in the Wind (2013), Fleet of Time (2014), and Lost in the Stars (2022). She also starred in TV series like The Rise of Phoenixes (2018) and Love and Destiny (2019). Many people consider her one of the "New Four Dan Actresses" in China, which means she is one of the top young actresses.

Early Life

Ni Ni was born in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, on August 8, 1988. She studied at the Communication University of China, Nanjing. Her main subject was television broadcasting and hosting.

Career Highlights

Ni Ni started her acting career in 2011. Her first role was the main female character, Yu Mo, in the war film The Flowers of War. This movie was directed by the famous Zhang Yimou. Her performance was highly praised, and it helped her become very famous.

Early Roles and Rising Stardom

After her big debut, Ni Ni continued to act in various films. In 2013, she appeared in the mystery film Redemption and the romance film Love Will Tear Us Apart. She also starred in the road-trip drama Up in the Wind.

In 2014, she took on a role in the coming-of-age film Fleet of Time. The next year, in 2015, she worked with Angelababy in the Chinese version of Bride Wars.

Ni Ni also explored fantasy and action films. In 2016, she was in the Chinese-French fantasy movie The Warriors Gate. This film was written by Luc Besson. The same year, she starred in the romantic comedy Suddenly Seventeen.

In 2017, she appeared in the fantasy action film Wu Kong. She also starred in the science fiction wuxia film The Thousand Faces of Dunjia, directed by Tsui Hark.

Television Successes

Ni Ni made her first TV drama appearance in 2018. It was called The Rise of Phoenixes, where she acted alongside Chen Kun. She even released her first song, "Why to No Avail," for the show's soundtrack. Forbes China recognized her talent by including her in their "30 Under 30 Asia 2017" list. This list features 30 influential people under 30 years old.

In 2019, Ni Ni returned to movies with the crime film Savage. She also made her first appearance on stage in the play One One Zero Eight. Later that year, she starred in the fantasy romance drama Love and Destiny. She played a fairy maiden who faced many challenges. The series was well-received, and her acting earned her praise.

In 2020, Ni Ni acted with Andy Lau in the action thriller Shock Wave 2. She also returned to TV in My Best Friend's Story. Her role in this series earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Shanghai Television Festival.

Recent Achievements

In 2021, Ni Ni starred in the romantic drama film Yanagawa. Her performance in this movie was highly praised. It led to her nomination for Best Actress at the 35th Golden Rooster Awards. She was also cast in the drama Night Wanderer, based on a popular time-travel novel.

In 2022, Ni Ni made a big return to movies with Lost in the Stars. This mystery crime film was a huge success in 2023. It earned a lot of money at the box office in China. For her role, she won the Golden Deer Award for Best Actress at the 18th Changchun Film Festival.

In 2024, Ni Ni was invited to be a jury member for the Asian New Talent Awards. This was part of the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival.

Brand Ambassador

Ni Ni is also a well-known face for many big brands. She has been a Chinese ambassador for Jaeger-LeCoultre since 2011. Now, she is a global spokesperson for the brand. In 2013, she became a global ambassador for SK-II, a skincare brand.

She was chosen as the brand ambassador for Uniqlo in China in 2014. By 2019, she became a global spokesperson for Uniqlo. From 2017 to 2019, she was the official global ambassador for Tiffany & Co..

Since 2017, Ni Ni has been an official brand ambassador for Gucci. She became a global ambassador for Gucci's Eyewear in 2019. In 2022, she was announced as a Global Brand Ambassador for Gucci. She has appeared in many of their eyewear campaigns. She also starred in Gucci's Chinese New Year campaigns, including one with Mickey Mouse in 2020. In 2024, she was featured in Gucci's Valigeria campaign with Chang Chen. She also appeared in the Holiday 2024 campaign with other famous stars.

Ni Ni has also been a global spokesperson for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics since 2019. Since 2021, she has been a global ambassador for Cindy Chao The Art Jewel.

In 2022, the French beauty brand Lancôme named Ni Ni as their Global Skincare and Fragrance Ambassador. In August 2024, she was given a new role as Global Spokesperson for Lancôme.

Since 2022, Ni Ni has been the brand spokesperson for L'Oréal Hair-care. In 2024, Vaseline announced her as their brand spokesperson for the Asia-Pacific region.

Film and TV Work

Ni Ni has starred in many films and television series throughout her career.

Films

TV Series

Other Appearances

Music

Ni Ni has also contributed to music, mainly for the soundtracks of her projects.

Awards and Recognition

Ni Ni has won several awards for her acting. She has been recognized for her talent in both films and television.

Major Awards

Forbes China Celebrity 100

Ni Ni has also been listed among the top celebrities in China by Forbes.

See also

In Spanish: Ni Ni para niños