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Yang Mi
杨幂
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Yang Mi in September 2018
Born (1986-09-12) 12 September 1986 (age 38)
Beijing, China
Alma mater Beijing Film Academy
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
  • television producer
Years active 1991–present
Agent Yang Mi Studio
Spouse(s)
(m. 2014; div. 2018)
Children 1
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin Yáng Mì

Yang Mi (born September 12, 1986) is a famous Chinese actress and singer. She became well-known for her roles in TV shows like The Return of the Condor Heroes (2006) and Chinese Paladin 3 (2009).

Her big breakthrough came with the time-travel TV drama Palace 1 (2011). She also starred in the hit movie Mysterious Island (2011). Many people say she helped start the "fan economy" in China's entertainment world.

Yang Mi has also starred in many other popular TV dramas. These include Beijing Love Story (2012), Eternal Love (2017), and Legend of Fuyao (2018). She was also in the movie series Tiny Times (2013-2015).

In 2013, she was named one of the New Four Dan Actresses. This is a special title for top young actresses in China.

Early Life and Education

Yang Mi was born in Beijing, China. Her father was a police officer and her mother was a housewife. She was given the name "Mi" (幂) because both her parents had the same last name, Yang. The character "Mi" means "exponentiation" in math, which is like multiplying a number by itself.

She went to Beijing Xuanwu Experimental Primary School. Later, she studied at the Beijing Film Academy. This is a famous school for actors and filmmakers.

Acting Career Highlights

Starting Out in Acting

Yang Mi began acting at a very young age. In 1990, when she was just four years old, she appeared in a TV show called Tang Ming Huang. She played a young princess.

She also had a small role in the movie King of Beggars (1992). This film starred the famous actor Stephen Chow. After a break, Yang Mi returned to acting in 2003. She got her first main role in The Story of a Noble Family.

Becoming More Popular

In the late 2000s, Yang Mi started to get more attention. She played Nie Xiaoqian in Strange Tales of Liaozhai (2005). She also played Guo Xiang in The Return of the Condor Heroes (2006).

In 2007, she played the main character in Wang Zhaojun. This TV show was about a famous historical figure. Her acting was praised, and she was nominated for a top award.

In 2009, Yang Mi starred in Chinese Paladin 3. She played two different characters in this fantasy drama. The show was a big success in China, and her popularity grew a lot.

Big Success and New Roles

In 2011, Yang Mi became very famous with the TV drama Palace. She played a girl who travels back in time. Fans loved the show, and she won an award for Most Popular Actress. She also sang the theme song, which became a hit.

That same year, she starred in the horror movie Mysterious Island. The movie earned a lot of money and was very successful.

In 2012, Yang Mi starred in Beijing Love Story. This modern romance drama was also very popular. She won another award for Most Popular Actress. She also appeared in the fantasy film Painted Skin: The Resurrection.

Yang Mi then took on the lead role in the Tiny Times film series. These movies were based on a popular book. Even though critics didn't love them, the Tiny Times movies were huge hits at the box office. In 2013, she also became a TV producer for the first time with the web series V Love.

In 2014, she starred in the comedy movie The Breakup Guru. This film was one of the highest-earning movies in China that year. She also played the main female role in the fantasy drama Swords of Legends. This show was very successful and became one of the most-watched Chinese dramas online.

In 2015, Yang Mi starred in romantic films like You Are My Sunshine and Fall in Love Like a Star. She also played a blind girl in The Witness, which was based on a South Korean thriller.

In 2016, she starred in The Interpreter. This drama was the highest-rated TV show of that year. She also lent her voice to the animated film Kung Fu Panda 3 for the Chinese version.

Personal Life

Family Life

In 2012, Yang Mi shared that she was in a relationship with Hong Kong actor and singer Hawick Lau. They got married in Bali, Indonesia, on January 8, 2014. On June 1, 2014, they welcomed their daughter. Yang Mi and Hawick Lau announced their divorce in December 2018.

Public Stance

In March 2021, Yang Mi ended her partnership with Adidas. This happened after some companies decided not to use cotton from the Xinjiang region. This was due to concerns about how the cotton was produced. Many other Chinese celebrities also took similar actions.

Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
1992 King of Beggars Beggar So's daughter Small role
1993 Heroes' Calamities Mr Su's daughter
1997 Singer Xiaoxia's cousin
2007 The Door Wenxin
2011 Mysterious Island Shen Yilin
East Meets West 2011 Yang Mi Cameo
2012 All's Well, Ends Well 2012 Chen Sisi
Perfect Two Fang Jiawei
On My Way Xie Zi Cameo
Painted Skin: The Resurrection Que'er
Wu Dang Tianxin
The Bullet Vanishes Xiao Yunque
Holding Love Zhou Jing
All for Love Xiao Ma Cameo
2013 Tiny Times Lin Xiao
Tiny Times 2 Lin Xiao
Saving Mother Robot Primary School Teacher Cameo
2014 Snow Blossom Taohua Kai Digital film
The Breakup Guru Ye Xiaochun
Tiny Times 3 Lin Xiao
2015 You Are My Sunshine Zhao Mosheng
Tiny Times 4 Lin Xiao
Cities in Love Zi Tong
The Witness Lu Xiaoxing
Fall in Love Like a Star Tian Xin
2016 Kung Fu Panda 3 Mei Mei (voice) Chinese dub
L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties Shen Yin
2017 Reset Xia Tian
Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield Bei Zhai
2018 Baby Jiang Meng
2019 Liberation He Xiuping Cameo
2021 A Writer's Odyssey Tu Ling
2024 Nothing Can't Be Undone by a HotPot Yao Ji

Short Films

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Mojo
Lux Lisa Short film for Lux
2012 Create For Hope
Exchange Journey Also director
2013 Take The Happy Home 2013
2014 Take The Happy Home 2014
2015 The Most Beautiful Performance 2015
2016 I Am Your Xiaomi Phone Xiao Mi Short film for Oppo
2018 Two Little Planets
Becoming Short film for Elle magazine

Television Series

Year Title Role Notes
1990 Tang Ming Huang young Princess Xianyi
1993 Monkey Doll Nannan
2004 The Story of a Noble Family Li Xiaotao
Shuang Xiang Pao daughter in-law
2005 Days and a Bureau Zhu Yuqiu
Beijing Fairytale Zhu Zhu
Strange Tales of Liaozhai Nie Xiaoqian
2006 The Return of the Condor Heroes Guo Xiang
2007 Wang Zhaojun Wang Zhaojun
Beautiful Life Cheng Xiaonuo
2008 The Prince's Education Dun'er
2009 Dark Fragrance Miss Xiaojin
Chinese Paladin 3 Tang Xuejian / Xiyao
2010 Detective Di Renjie – Prequel Ling Long
Beauty's Rival in Palace Mo Xueyan
The Dream of Red Mansions Qing Wen
My Bratty Bride Yan Xiaoman
2011 Jump With Joy Zha Ning
The Legend of the Twelve Chinese Zodiacs Qing Li
We Are a Family Xia Jiajia
Palace Luo Qingchuan / Hua Ying
Painted Skin Xiao Hong
Judgement of Hong Wu Cai Jue
The Four Brothers of Peking Yin Baixue
Met As Strangers, Once Acquainted He Meiji
Expressway of First Empire Princess Ling
Symphony of Fate Hao Anqi
Beauty World Qingluan
2012 Beijing Love Story Yang Zixi
Palace II Luo Qingchuan / Hua Ying Cameo
Ru Yi Ru Yi
Legend of the Military Seal Concubine Ru
2013 Diors Man 2 Producer Cameo
A Clear Midsummer Night Xia Wanqing
2014 The Four Scholars in Jianghan Madame Tang Cameo
Swords of Legends Feng Qingxue
V Love Luo Yi Also producer
2016 The Interpreter Qiao Fei
2017 Eternal Love Bai Qian / Su Su / Si Yin
2018 Negotiator Tong Wei
Legend of Fuyao Fuyao
2019 The Great Craftsman Fu Hanjun
2020 Eternal Love of Dream Bai Qian Cameo (Episode 22, 24)
2021 Storm Eye An Jing
Novoland: Pearl Eclipse Ye Haishi / Fang Haishi
2022 Thank You Doctor Xiao Yan
She and Her Perfect Husband Qin Shi
2024 In the Name of the Brother Guan Xue
Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact Tushan Honghong

Variety Shows

Year Title Role
2016 Takes a Real Man 2 Cast member
2017 The Coming One Celebrity commentator
2018 The Coming One 2 Celebrity commentator
2019 Great Escape Cast member
China's Got Talent Judge
2020 Great Escape 2 Cast member
2021 Great Escape 3 Cast member
2022 We are the champions Cast member
2022 Great Escape 4 Cast member

Music Career

Albums

Year English Title Chinese Title
2012 Close to Me 亲幂关系

Singles

Year English Title Chinese Title Album
2009 "Shu Li Moon" 琉璃月 Tian Xia Ni OST
2011 "In Support of the Love" 爱的供养 Palace OST
"Bright Moon" 明月
2012 "Love Love" 爱情爱情 Beijing Love Story OST
"Don't Bear To" 有点舍不得 Ru Yi OST
"On My Way" 跑出一片天 On My Way OST
"Love Map" 爱情地图 Wu Dang OST
2013 "What If Love Grows Old" 如果爱老了 A Clear Midsummer Night OST
"Must Be Happy" 一定要幸福
2014 "Her and Him" 她他 V Love OST

Music Videos

Year English Title Chinese Title Singer
1993 Chuan Jun Zhuang De Chuan Mei Zi 穿军装的川妹子 Li Danyang

Awards and Recognitions

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
Major Awards
2008 24th China TV Golden Eagle Award Best Actress Wang Zhaojun Nominated
2011 6th Huading Awards Best Actress (Fantasy Drama) Palace Nominated
Best Original Soundtrack In Support of the Love Won
17th Shanghai Television Festival Best Actress Palace Nominated
Most Popular Actress Won
15th China Music Awards Best Television Actress (Mainland China) N/A Won
2012 Beijing Pop Music Awards Most Popular Female New Singer N/A Won
16th China Music Awards Best Crossover Singer (Mainland China) N/A Won
11th CCTV-MTV Music Awards Most Popular Female Singer (Mainland China) N/A Won
6th Migu Music Awards Best-selling Original Soundtrack In Support of the Love Won
12th Chinese Film Media Awards Most Anticipated Actress Mysterious Island Nominated
26th China TV Golden Eagle Award Best Actress Beijing Love Story Nominated
Most Popular Actress Won
8th Huading Awards Best Actress Ru Yi Nominated
Best Actress (Fantasy Drama) Beauty World Nominated
2014 3rd China International Film Festival London Overseas Influential Awards N/A Won
2015 5th Beijing International Film Festival Goddess Award N/A Won
17th Huading Awards Best Actress Swords of Legends Nominated
15th Chinese Film Media Awards Most Anticipated Actress Tiny Times 3 Nominated
2017 50th World-Fest Houston International Film Festival Best Actress Reset Won
3rd Jackie Chan Action Movie Awards Best Action Movie Actress Won
14th China Movie Channel Media Awards Best Actress Nominated
8th Macau International Television Festival Best Actress Eternal Love Nominated
1st Marianas International Film Festival Best Actress Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield Nominated
2018 25th Beijing College Student Film Festival Favorite Actress Won
24th Huading Awards Best Actress (Ancient Drama) Legend of Fuyao Nominated
5th The Actors of China Award Ceremony Best Actress (Emerald Category) Won
2019 16th Guangzhou Student Film Festival Most Popular Actress Baby Won
2020 30th China TV Golden Eagle Award Audience's Choice for Actress N/A Nominated
Other Awards
2007 3rd Actors of China Ranking Strange Tales of Liaozhai, The Return of the Condor Heroes 1st
2011 Elle Style Awards Newcomer of the Year N/A Won
1st LeTV Entertainment Awards Most Popular TV Actress (Asia Pacific) N/A Won
Youku Index Awards Popular Actress Award Palace Won
Enlight Media CETV Entertainment Awards Leaping Figure (Television category) Won
Dongfang Television Awards Most Commercially Valuable Actress N/A Won
MSN Fashion Party Award Popular Celebrity Award N/A Won
Fashion Power Awards Most Popular Actress N/A Won
Grand Ceremony of New Forces Most Popular Film Actress Mysterious Island Won
Beijing Television Entertainment Ten Year Influential Award Ceremony Popular New Star Award N/A Won
3rd China TV Drama Awards Popular Actress Award N/A Won
2012 Weibo Awards Ceremony Most Influential TV Actress N/A Won
Weibo Queen N/A Won
China Power Trust Fashion Award Ceremony TV Actress of the Year N/A Won
Influential Figure of the Year N/A Won
Sohu Television Drama Awards Most Popular Actress N/A Won
2nd LeTV Entertainment Awards Most Commercially Valuable Film Actress N/A Won
Grazia Award Ceremony Trendy Charisma Award N/A Won
3rd China TV Drama Awards Most Popular All-Rounded Artist N/A Won
2013 3rd Citizens Award Citizen of the Year N/A Won
Asian Influence Awards Best Producer V Love Won
2014 Fashion Power Awards Most Popular Mainland Actress N/A Won
2015 Weibo Awards Ceremony Breakthrough Award N/A Won
The Women's Media Award Influential Woman Award N/A Won
Asian Influence Awards Oriental Ceremony Influence Film Force Award N/A Won
8th The Mango TV Awards Most Popular Actress N/A Won
4th iQiyi All-Star Carnival Most Influential Film Actor N/A Won
2016 L'Officiel Fashion Night Influence Award Most Popular Actress N/A Won
23rd Cosmo Beauty Ceremony Most Influential Idol N/A Won
5th iQiyi All-Star Carnival Most Influential Film Actor N/A Won
2017 iFensi Award Ceremony Most Capable Female Artiste N/A Won
2nd Weibo Movie Night Most Anticipated Actress N/A Won
6th iQiyi All-Star Carnival Actress of the Year N/A Won
11th Tencent Video Star Awards VIP Star of the Year N/A Won
Most Popular Female Celebrity N/A Won
24th Cosmo Beauty Ceremony Beautiful Figure of the Year N/A Won
Sohu Fashion Awards Television Actress of the Year N/A Won
Most Popular Female Celebrity N/A Won
Tencent Entertainment White Paper Star of the Year N/A Won
2018 Weibo Awards Ceremony Weibo Queen N/A Won
China Screen Ranking Trend of the Year N/A Won
3rd China Television Drama Quality Ceremony Audience's Favorite Quality Star N/A Won
Most Anticipated Actress N/A Won
25th Cosmo Beauty Ceremony Shining Beautiful Idol N/A Won
15th Esquire Man at His Best Awards Most Popular Female Artiste N/A Won
Youku Choice Awards Most Valuable Star N/A Won
12th Tencent Video Star Awards TV Actress of the Year N/A Won
2019 China Literature Award Ceremony Super IP Actress Legend of Fuyao Won
Weibo Awards Ceremony Philanthropy Influential Figure N/A Won
China Entertainment Industry Summit
(Golden Pufferfish Awards)
Most Commercially Valuable Artist N/A Won
StarHub Night of Stars 2019 Best Actress (China) The Great Craftsman Won
Golden Bud – The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival Best Actress Nominated
Tencent Video All Star Awards VIP Star N/A Won
2020 Weibo Awards Ceremony Weibo Goddess N/A Won
Charity Influential Figure N/A Won
Best Choice of Multi-Screen Communication Influential Actress The Great Craftsman Won

Forbes China Celebrity 100

Year Rank
2011 92nd
2012 13th
2013 7th
2014 6th
2015 31st
2017 3rd
2019 9th
2020 6th
2021 4th

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