Tang Wei facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tang Wei
汤唯
Tang in April 2025
Born	(1979-10-07) 7 October 1979 (age 45) Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Other names	Rebecca Tang
Citizenship	Chinese (Hong Kong)
Education	Central Academy of Drama
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1998–present
Agent	Edko Films Ltd. (China) Creative Artists Agency (US)
Notable work	..., Caution Decision to Leave
Spouse(s)	Kim Tae-yong ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	1
Awards	Full list
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	湯唯
Simplified Chinese	汤唯
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Tāng wéi

Tang Wei (simplified Chinese: 汤唯; traditional Chinese: 湯唯; pinyin: Tāng Wéi; Hangul: 탕웨이; born October 7, 1979) is a famous Chinese actress. She became known around the world for her role in the movie ..., Caution (2007), directed by Ang Lee. This film won the Golden Lion award.

..... She made a successful return in 2010 with Crossing Hennessy. She has also received praise for her acting in films like Late Autumn (2010), Finding Mr. Right (2013), The Golden Era (2014), Long Day's Journey into Night (2018), and Decision to Leave (2022).

Tang Wei is the first non-Korean actress to win the Best Actress award at several major South Korean film awards. These include the Baeksang Arts Awards (twice), Blue Dragon Film Awards, Chunsa Film Art Awards, and Buil Film Awards. She also won the Trophée Chopard at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, making her the first Asian actor to receive this honor.

Early Life and Education

Tang Wei was born on October 7, 1979, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. She is the only child of her parents. Her father, Tang Yuming, was a painter. Her mother, Shi Xifeng, was an actress in a special kind of Chinese opera called Yue opera.

From 1992 to 1994, Tang Wei went to school in Shenzhen, Guangdong. This was because of her father's job. She finished vocational school in Hangzhou in 1996, where she studied fine arts. After that, she worked as a model for a while.

Tang Wei really wanted to study acting at the Central Academy of Drama. She tried to get in three times but didn't succeed. Finally, on her fourth try in 2000, she was accepted into the directing program. While at university, she was noticed by a producer and a director. .....

Acting Career Highlights

Early Roles and Big Break

In 2004, Tang Wei started her acting career. She appeared in a TV series called Policewoman Swallow. She also acted in a stage play titled Che Guevara. Over the next few years, she continued to appear in various TV dramas. These included Sons and Daughters of the Red Cross (2004) and Silent Tears (2006).

In July 2006, Tang Wei was chosen for a major role. ..... This movie was based on a story by Eileen Chang. For her role, Tang Wei learned different Chinese dialects, including Shanghainese. Her performance in the film earned her the Golden Horse Award for Best New Performer. She also received nominations for other important awards.

Facing Challenges and Returning to Film

..... This meant her advertisements and features were removed. Her endorsement deals were also stopped. In 2008, she became a citizen of Hong Kong. This helped her to work in places with fewer restrictions.

In 2009, Bill Kong, a film producer, helped Tang Wei restart her career. She starred in the Hong Kong romantic comedy Crossing Hennessy (2010). For this film, she improved her Cantonese language skills. ..... This showed that the ban had been lifted. She was nominated for Best Actress awards for this movie.

Tang in Seoul in 2011

From 2009 to 2010, Tang Wei filmed Late Autumn (2010) with actor Hyun Bin. This movie was filmed in Seattle, USA. Her acting in Late Autumn was very popular in South Korea. She became the first non-Korean to win the Best Actress award at the Baeksang Arts Awards.

..... She also appeared in two big films: Speed Angels and the martial arts movie Dragon. While Speed Angels didn't do well, Dragon was a success. Time magazine even called Dragon one of the best movies of 2012.

Continued Success and Acclaim

In 2013, Tang Wei starred in the romantic comedy Finding Mr. Right. She acted alongside Wu Xiubo. This movie was a surprise hit, earning a lot of money in China. Tang Wei received excellent reviews for her performance. She won the Best Actress award at the 21st Beijing College Student Film Festival.

Next, Tang Wei played the writer Xiao Hong in the movie The Golden Era. This film was shown at the Venice International Film Festival. Although the movie had mixed reviews, her acting was highly praised by critics in China.

Tang Wei made her first English-language film in 2015. It was an action thriller called Blackhat, co-starring Chris Hemsworth. She also appeared in A Tale of Three Cities, which was based on the real-life story of Jackie Chan's parents during wartime. In 2016, Tang Wei and Wu Xiubo reunited for the sequel to Finding Mr. Right, titled Book of Love. This film was also a big commercial success.

In 2017, Tang Wei was cast in Long Day's Journey Into Night. This film was shown at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. In 2019, she returned to TV with the historical drama Empress of the Ming. She also starred in the film The Whistleblower that same year.

In 2022, Tang Wei starred in the South Korean mystery-romance film Decision to Leave. This movie was directed by Park Chan-Wook and received great reviews. It was chosen to compete for the top award at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. For her role as a Chinese immigrant suspected of murder, Tang Wei made history. She became the first non-Korean to win Best Actress at several major South Korean film awards, including the Baeksang Arts Awards for the second time.

Endorsements and Brand Partnerships

Tang for a Marie Claire Korea photoshoot in 2022

Tang Wei has worked with many well-known brands. In 2011, she became a brand ambassador for the Japanese cosmetics company SK-II. Since 2015, she has been their global brand ambassador. In 2021, she became a global face for SK-II's "My PITERA™ Story" skincare campaign.

In 2013, Tang Wei became the global face for Piaget's rose jewelry collection. Since 2014, she has been a global spokesperson for the Swiss luxury watch brand Rado. In 2021, the British makeup and skincare brand Charlotte Tilbury chose Tang Wei as its first global makeup ambassador. In 2022, she also became the first global brand ambassador for the watches and jewelry brand Lola Rose.

Since 2022, Tang Wei has been a global brand ambassador for the Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe. She was featured in their pre-fall 2022 collection campaign. In November 2022, she was named the global face for Loewe's spring/summer 2023 collection. In January 2023, she starred in their Year of Rabbit Collection campaign. In August 2023, Tang Wei was the global face for Loewe's Womenswear Fall-Winter 2023 campaign.

In May 2023, Chopard, a Swiss brand known for luxury watches and jewelry, announced Tang Wei as their brand ambassador. This was after she attended the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. By September 2023, Chopard had named her their Global Brand Ambassador. In November 2023, Tang Wei also became a global brand ambassador for the British luxury fashion house Burberry.

Personal Life

Tang Wei has had a few public relationships before her marriage. Her first boyfriend was actor Zhu Yuchen. They met in 1995 and dated from 1997 to 2000. Her second boyfriend was actor Tian Yu. They met in 2004 and were together for three years.

In 2014, Tang Wei married South Korean film director Kim Tae-yong. They had a small wedding ceremony in Sweden. A more formal wedding was later held in Hong Kong, with only close family attending. In August 2016, Tang Wei and Kim Tae-yong welcomed their daughter, Summer.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theater

Music video appearances

Awards and Nominations

Other Honors

• 2004 - Miss Universe China finalist
• 2007 - New York Times listed her as one of the Best 15 Performers in 2007
• 2007 - Variety's top 10 actors to watch
• 2022 - New York cinema's Metrograph honored her with "Starring Tang Wei" throughout November

See also

In Spanish: Tang Wei para niños