Ni Ni facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ni Ni
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Ni Ni at the 35th Golden Rooster Awards in November 2022
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| Born | 8 August 1988 |
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| Alma mater | Communication University of China, Nanjing | ||||||
| Occupation | Actress | ||||||
| Years active | 2011–present | ||||||
| Agent | Ni Ni Studio | ||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 倪妮 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 倪妮 | ||||||
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Ni Ni (born 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.
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Early Life and Education
Ni Ni was born in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. She studied television broadcasting and hosting at the Communication University of China, Nanjing. This helped her prepare for a career in front of the camera.
Acting Career
Ni Ni started her acting journey in 2011. Her first big role was in the war film The Flowers of War, directed by Zhang Yimou. She played the main female character, Yu Mo, and her performance was highly praised. This role quickly made her a rising star.
Early Film Roles
After her 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 co-starred with Angelababy in Bride Wars, a Chinese version of the popular movie.
Fantasy and Action Films
Ni Ni explored fantasy and action genres in the mid-2010s. In 2016, she was in the Chinese-French fantasy film The Warriors Gate, which was written by Luc Besson. The same year, she starred in the romantic comedy Suddenly Seventeen.
In 2017, she appeared in two fantasy action films: Wu Kong and The Thousand Faces of Dunjia. These roles showed her versatility as an actress.
Television Success
In 2018, Ni Ni made her debut in television dramas with The Rise of Phoenixes. She starred alongside Chen Kun in this popular series. 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 list in 2017.
In 2019, she starred in the fantasy romance drama Love and Destiny with Chang Chen. The series was well-received, and Ni Ni earned praise for her role as a fairy maiden. She also made her theater debut in the play One One Zero Eight.
Recent Projects
Ni Ni continued to take on exciting roles in the 2020s. In 2020, she appeared in the action thriller Shock Wave 2 with Andy Lau. She also returned to television in My Best Friend's Story, which earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Shanghai Television Festival.
In 2021, she starred in the romantic-drama film Yanagawa. Her performance in this film earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the 35th Golden Rooster Awards. She was also cast in the drama Night Wanderer, a show based on a popular time-travel novel.
In 2022, Ni Ni starred in the mystery crime film Lost in the Stars. The movie was a huge success in China, making a lot of money at the box office. 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 at the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival. She also served as a jury member at the 15th Beijing International Film Festival in April 2025.
Brand Partnerships
Ni Ni is also known for working with many famous brands. She has been a global spokesperson for Jaeger-LeCoultre, a luxury watch company, since 2011. She also became a global ambassador for SK-II, a skincare brand, in 2013.
Since 2014, she has been a brand ambassador for Uniqlo in China, becoming a global spokesperson in 2019. She was also a global ambassador for Tiffany & Co., a jewelry company, from 2017 to 2019.
Ni Ni has a strong partnership with Gucci, a luxury fashion brand. She became their official brand ambassador in 2017 and a global ambassador for Gucci's Eyewear in 2019. Since 2022, she has been a global brand ambassador for Gucci. She has appeared in many of their campaigns, including those for Chinese New Year and special collections. In January 2024, she starred in Gucci's Valigeria campaign with her Love and Destiny co-star, Chang Chen. In October 2024, she was featured in Gucci's Holiday 2024 campaign. In January 2025, she starred in Gucci's Chinese New Year 2025 campaign.
She has also been a global spokesperson for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics since 2019 and a global ambassador for Cindy Chao The Art Jewel since 2021. In 2022, Lancôme, a French beauty brand, announced Ni Ni as their global skincare and fragrance ambassador. By August 2024, she was appointed as a global spokesperson for Lancôme.
In 2022, Ni Ni was the brand spokesperson for L'Oréal Hair-care. Since 2024, Vaseline announced her as their brand spokesperson in the Asia-Pacific region.
Awards and Recognition
Ni Ni has won several awards for her acting. She won the Best Newcomer award at the 6th Asian Film Awards in 2012 for The Flowers of War. She also won Best Actress at the Shanghai Film Critics Awards the same year.
More recently, in 2023, she won the Best Actress award at the 18th Changchun Film Festival for her role in Lost in the Stars. She also received the Best Actress award at the 8th Golden Crane Awards in 2023. These awards show her continued success and talent in the film industry.
Images for kids
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Ni Ni at the 35th Golden Rooster Awards in November 2022
See also
In Spanish: Ni Ni para niños
