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Tang met Zhu Yuchen (朱雨辰) (born 1979) while a high school student in 1995. A [[Shanghai]] native, both were majoring in drama and acting. By 1998, the couple had moved in together while continuing to receive university education, but they officially split in 2002. Zhu |
Tang met Zhu Yuchen (朱雨辰) (born 1979) while a high school student in 1995. A [[Shanghai]] native, both were majoring in drama and acting. By 1998, the couple had moved in together while continuing to receive university education, but they officially split in 2002. Zhu obtained a degree at the acting school shortly after the breakup, and Tang was reported to be distraught and crying upon witnessing the graduation ceremony.<ref>[http://www.yule199.com/Article/zipai/200904/6114.html "汤唯朱雨辰旧情曝光(非常详细)"]. April 29, 2009. Retrieved March 21, 2010.</ref> |
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Tang ended a three-year relationship with Tian Yu (田羽) in December 2007.<ref>[http://www.china.org.cn/english/entertainment/236115.htm "Lust, Caution actress opens up about ex-boyfriend."] ''Xinhua News Agency''. December 18, 2007. Retrieved March 21, 2010.</ref> She would not reveal further details or reasons for the split, but stated, "Tian Yu is important to me, and for years, he was the person who treated me the best. He always cared about and helped me quietly. Without him, I definitely would not have played a role in ''Lust, Caution'', and wouldn't have the success I've made today. I will always feel grateful to him." |
Tang ended a three-year relationship with Tian Yu (田羽) in December 2007.<ref>[http://www.china.org.cn/english/entertainment/236115.htm "Lust, Caution actress opens up about ex-boyfriend."] ''Xinhua News Agency''. December 18, 2007. Retrieved March 21, 2010.</ref> She would not reveal further details or reasons for the split, but stated, "Tian Yu is important to me, and for years, he was the person who treated me the best. He always cared about and helped me quietly. Without him, I definitely would not have played a role in ''Lust, Caution'', and wouldn't have the success I've made today. I will always feel grateful to him." |
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Revision as of 20:13, 21 March 2010
Template:Chinese name Template:Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor
Tang Wei (Chinese: 湯唯; pinyin: Tāng Wéi) (born October 7, 1979) is a Chinese actress.
Early life
Born in Zhejiang Province, Tang is the only child of a former stage actress and painter. Her parents frequently brought their daughter to visit various cities and landmarks in their native country, while both expressed and encouraged a great amount of creativity in their family.[1] Tang graduated from a local vocational high school in her hometown in 1996, where her teachers described her as "athletic" and a "good student who always did her homework". She had no plans to become famous; she originally aspired to become an archaeologist or lawyer.[2] Tang made the decision to enter the entertainment industry after doing some modeling in 1997. She graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 2000.
In 2009, during her absence from the movie industry, Tang studied drama at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom.[3][4]
Career
Tang was selected from more than 10,000 actresses[5] to appear in Ang Lee's Lust, Caution (Winner of the 2007 Golden Lion Award) as Wong Chia Chi, co-starring Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Joan Chen, and Leehom Wang. For the role of Wong Chia Chi, she has won the Best New Performer Golden Horse award. Tang was also nominated for the Independent Spirit Award.
In March 2008, it was reported that some of Tang's commercial sponsors had dropped her television and print ads due to her performance in the movie Lust, Caution. A Chinese media ban had been imposed.[6][7] This included Tang's forthcoming TV commercials to endorse various snack foods and cosmetics.
She was set to star in Tian Zhuangzhuang's big budget period film The Warrior and the Wolf, but was replaced by Maggie Q[8].
In February 2009, it was announced that Tang would co-star in Crossing Hennessy, a romantic drama, with Jacky Cheung.[9] Tang's first movie to be shown in China since Lust, Caution, a March 2010 news article quoted her as saying, "Coming to Hong Kong for this premiere, I can see director Ivy and co-star Andy On again. I've been very happy. Now I'm just excited to see the movie. I will be happy if everyone can see my work."[10]
In November 2009, it was announced that Tang was filming with Hyun Bin in Late Autumn, directed by Kim Tae-Yong.[11]
Personal life
Tang met Zhu Yuchen (朱雨辰) (born 1979) while a high school student in 1995. A Shanghai native, both were majoring in drama and acting. By 1998, the couple had moved in together while continuing to receive university education, but they officially split in 2002. Zhu obtained a degree at the acting school shortly after the breakup, and Tang was reported to be distraught and crying upon witnessing the graduation ceremony.[12]
Tang ended a three-year relationship with Tian Yu (田羽) in December 2007.[13] She would not reveal further details or reasons for the split, but stated, "Tian Yu is important to me, and for years, he was the person who treated me the best. He always cared about and helped me quietly. Without him, I definitely would not have played a role in Lust, Caution, and wouldn't have the success I've made today. I will always feel grateful to him."
In October 2008, the Hong Kong immigration authority approved her application under Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, thus becoming a resident of Hong Kong.[14] This created more opportunities for her and broadened her career in the media industry. She also has ambitions for the United States and Hollywood as well.
Name
- Of the characters making up her name, Tāng (湯) is her surname, and Wéi (唯) means 'alone'. She has appeared in English language films under the name Tang Wei. In an interview, she stated that her Western name is Rebecca.[15]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Awards |
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| 1998 | Chinese Female Football 中國女足 |
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| 2001 | A Dream Like a Dream 如夢之夢 |
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| 2004 | Policewoman Swallow 警花燕子 |
燕子 | |
| Che Guevara 切·格瓦拉 |
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| 2005 | Brother, Brother 兄弟啊兄弟 |
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| Leaving Seafront Street 後海前街 |
嚴蕾 | ||
| 情牽那拉提 | 陳燕 | ||
| 2006 | Born in the 60s 生於六十年代 |
岳琳琳 | |
| 2007 | 紅旗渠的兒女們 | 寧霄雅 | |
| Silent Tears 女人不哭 |
Shang Li | ||
| Lust, Caution 色，戒 |
Wong Chia Chi 王佳芝 |
Chopard Trophy (Cannes Film Festival) Golden Horse Awards for Best New Performer Nominated - Asian Film Awards for Best Actress Nominated - Rising Star Award, BAFTA Nominated - Chicago Film Critics Association Awards for Most Promising Performer Nominated - Golden Horse Awards for Best Actress Nominated - Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead Nominated - Online Film Critics Society Awards for Breakthrough Performer | |
| 2010 | Crossing Hennessy 月滿軒尼詩 |
Oi-lin | |
| Late Autumn 晚秋 |
Anna |
References
- ^ "Tang Wei: A Debut As Big As the Country She Comes From"
- ^ [http://www.china.org.cn/english/entertainment/236407.htm Tang Wei in the eyes of those who know her]. [[China Internet Information Center]]. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ February 25, 2009 Hong Kong Movie DataBase. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ May 9, 2009 Hong Kong Movie DataBase. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ Lust, Caution Exclusive: Ang Lee
- ^ "TANG WEI - WEI'S CHINESE MEDIA BAN" Contactmusic.com. March 10, 2008. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ "Tang Wei blacklisted for 'glorifying traitors'". Times Online. March 11, 2008. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ "Maggie Q to star in 'Wolf'" Variety. September 25, 2008. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ "Tang Wei plans return to silver screen alongside Jacky Cheung" Xinhua News Agency. February 4, 2009. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ "Ang Lee protege Tang Wei premieres first film since reported China ban over 'Lust, Caution'". Star Tribune. March 21, 2010. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
- ^ "Hyun Bin, Tang Wei-wei Cast in Korea-US Project". Korea Times. November 5, 2009. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ "汤唯朱雨辰旧情曝光(非常详细)". April 29, 2009. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
- ^ "Lust, Caution actress opens up about ex-boyfriend." Xinhua News Agency. December 18, 2007. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
- ^ Template:Zh icon "因曾获金马奖 汤唯通过"优才计划"成为香港人" Xinhua News Agency. August 24, 2008. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ Template:Zh icon [http://www.womenofchina.cn/Profiles/Celebrities/19369.jsp Tang Wei: Lust, Caution, Past, and Future] All-China's Women Federation. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
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