Li Yitong (actress)
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 Li in 2016 | |||||||
| Born | September 6, 1990 Jinan, Shandong, China | ||||||
| Alma mater | Beijing Dance Academy | ||||||
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| Years active | 2015–present | ||||||
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||||||
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| Chinese | 李一桐 | ||||||
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Li Yitong (Chinese: 李一桐; pinyin: Lǐ Yītóng, born September 6, 1990) is a Chinese actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Wan Mei, an assassin in the 2018 Chinese television series Bloody Romance, [1] Huang Rong in The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2017 TV series), [2] Lu Wenxi (Abao) in the 2019 Chinese television series Royal Nirvana, [3] and Fu Rou in the 2021 Chinese television series Court Lady. [4]
Early life and education
Li Yitong started dancing when she was almost ten by taking amateur-level classes. Under the recommendation of a teacher, she later applied and was admitted to the Shenzhen Art School at the age of 12. She received her bachelor degree from the Beijing Dance Academy, China's leading dance institution, where she majored in folk dance. Prior to becoming an actress, Li wanted to start a business of tea house into which she could merge elements of dance performance. But after once helping out her friends in film school for a microcinema, she was fascinated and decided to pursue a career in acting.[5]
Career
In 2016, Li made her acting debut with a leading role in the period fantasy web series Demon Girl by Yu Zheng.[6][7]
In 2017, she played Huang Rong in the television adaptation of Jin Yong's wuxia novel Legend of the Condor Heroes and rose to fame in China.[2][8]
In 2018, Li starred in the wuxia romance web series Bloody Romance, playing the lead role of an assassin named Wan Mei.[1] She also recorded one of the drama's theme songs.[9] The series was a major commercial success and passed 600 million views online by August 2018.[10] The same year, she made her big-screen debut in the comedy film Keep Calm and Be a Superstar.[11]
In 2019, Li starred in the period romance drama Blossom in Heart alongside Deng Lun,[12] historical political drama Royal Nirvana alongside Luo Jin,[13] and wuxia drama Sword Dynasty alongside Li Xian.[14]
In 2020, Li starred in fantasy romance film Love You Forever,[15] and modern romance drama Don't Think Twice, Love's All Right alongside Chen Jianbin.[16]
In 2021, she starred in the fantasy romance drama Court Lady, playing the female lead role Fu Rou, a seamstress.[17]
Filmography
Film
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes/Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Juzi and Luoxing | 橘子与罗兴 | Ju Zi | Short film |
| 2018 | Keep Calm and Be a Superstar | 卧底巨星 | Tong Tong | [11] |
| 2020 | Love You Forever | 我在时间尽头等你 | Qiu Qian | [15] |
Television series
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Network | Notes/Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Demon Girl | 半妖倾城 | Nie Qingcheng | Mango TV | [6] |
| Demon Girl 2 | 半妖倾城2 | Nie Qingcheng | [18] | ||
| 2017 | The Legend of the Condor Heroes | 射雕英雄传 | Huang Rong | Dragon TV | [2] |
| 2018 | Bloody Romance | 媚者无疆 | Qi Xue / Wan Mei | Youku | [1] |
| 2019 | Blossom in Heart | 海棠经雨胭脂透 | Gu Haitang | Mango TV | [12] |
| Royal Nirvana | 鹤唳华亭 | Lu Wenxi / Gu Ahbao | Youku | [13] | |
| Sword Dynasty | 剑王朝 | Zhangsun Qianxue / Gongsun Qianxue | iQiyi | [14] | |
| 2020 | Don't Think Twice, Love's All Right | 爱我就别想太多 | Xia Keke | Beijing TV, Dragon TV | [16] |
| Only For You | 只为那一刻与你相见 | Xia Ranran | Dragon TV | [19] | |
| Dear Missy | 了不起的女孩 | Lu Ke | iQiyi | [20] | |
| 2021 | Dt.Appledog's Time | 我的时代，你的时代 | Ai Qing (Appledog) | iQiyi | [21] |
| Court Lady | 骊歌行 | Fu Rou | iQiyi, Tencent | [22] | |
| Faith Makes Great | 理想照耀中国 | Shen Fujia | Hunan TV | [23] | |
| 2022 | Glory of the Special Forces | 特战荣耀 | Ai Qianxue | Dragon TV, Zhejiang TV | [24] |
| Love Between Fairy and Devil | 苍兰诀 | Si Ming | iQiyi | Cameo | |
| My Deepest Dream | 乌云遇皎月 | Tan Jiao | Tencent | [25] | |
| 2023 | The Knockout | 狂飙 | Meng Yu | CCTV-8, iQiyi | [26] |
| Warm on a Cold Night | 九霄寒夜暖 | Su Jiuer | iQiyi | [27] | |
| Hi Producer | 正好遇见你 | Lin Hai Shan | iQiyi, Tencent | [3] | |
| Spy Game | 特工任务 | Yao Yao | iQiyi | [28] |
Discography
Singles
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes/Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Mini-Lightning" | 迷你闪电 | [29] | |
| 2018 | "Disfavored" | 失宠 | Bloody Romance OST | |
| 2019 | "Qian Xue" | 浅雪 | Sword Dynasty OST | |
| 2020 | "Falling in Love with You Before Meeting" | 在相遇之前爱上你 | Love You Forever OST | [30] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | 2nd China Quality Television Drama Ceremony | New Star Award | The Legend of the Condor Heroes | Won | [31] |
| 6th iQiyi All-Star Carnival | Television Newcomer of the Year | — | Won | [32] | |
| China TV Guide | Most Influential Television Newcomer | Demon Girl The Legend of the Condor Heroes |
Won | [33] | |
| 2018 | QQ Interest Group Appreciation Night | New Female Artist Award | Won | [34] | |
| 2019 | 6th The Actors of China Award Ceremony | Best Actress (Emerald Category) | — | Nominated | [35] |
| Golden Bud – The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Actress | Blossom in Heart, Royal Nirvana | Nominated | [36] | |
| Weibo Movie Awards Ceremony | Most Anticipated Film Newcomer | Love You Forever | Won | [37] | |
| 2020 | 7th The Actors of China Award Ceremony | Best Actress (Emerald) | — | Pending | [38] |
| 29th Huading Award | Best Actress | Royal Nirvana | Pending |
References
- ^ a b c 《媚者无疆》杀青 李一桐屈楚萧结绳记誓相爱相虐. ifeng (in Chinese). January 8, 2018.
- ^ a b c 李一桐《射雕》身份曝光 网友齐喊"桐蓉儿". NetEase (in Chinese). January 24, 2017.
- ^ a b "Hi Producer (2023)". Kinorium. May 20, 2023.
- ^ "《大唐女儿行》海报曝光 李一桐许凯甜虐相恋". Sina (in Chinese). March 19, 2019.
- ^ 李一桐 新"黄蓉",没看过老《射雕》. The Beijing News (in Chinese). April 14, 2017.
- ^ a b "李一桐成《半妖倾城》女主 清纯"妖王"征服于正". Sohu. January 21, 2016.
- ^ 《半妖傾城》另一女主角曝光 新人李一桐引關注. People's Daily (in Chinese). January 21, 2016.
- ^ 品质盛典：孙俪着戏装现身 胡歌现场致敬老艺术家. NetEase (in Chinese). March 3, 2017. Archived from the original on April 13, 2017. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
- ^ "Chinese online drama set to take its bow in 13 foreign countries". China Daily. August 8, 2018.
- ^ 李一桐《媚者无疆》蜕变 霸气全开惊艳网友". Netease (in Chinese). August 7, 2018.
- ^ a b 李一桐首演喜剧《卧底巨星》 搭档陈奕迅李荣浩. Netease (in Chinese). June 15, 2017.
- ^ a b "《海棠经雨胭脂透》定档10.24 邓伦李一桐上演乱世离殇". China.com (in Chinese). October 19, 2019.
- ^ a b "《鹤唳华亭》开播 罗晋李一桐迎克己守礼人生逆旅". Netease (in Chinese). November 12, 2019.
- ^ a b 李一桐新戏《剑王朝》开机 搭档李现挑战冰美人. Netease (in Chinese). December 28, 2017.
- ^ a b "甜蜜回归！《我在时间尽头等你》定档七夕情人节". 1905.com (in Chinese). July 16, 2020.
- ^ a b "黄蓉"李一桐将出演《爱我》与陈建斌谈恋爱. Netease (in Chinese). April 20, 2017.
- ^ "《大唐女儿行》海报曝光 李一桐许凯甜虐相恋". Sina (in Chinese). March 19, 2019.
- ^ 《半妖倾城2》新晋"于女郎"李一桐：想尝试反串. Qianlong (in Chinese). January 12, 2017.
- ^ 《只为那一刻与你相见》陆毅李一桐新鲜上线. ifeng (in Chinese). December 19, 2016.
- ^ "朱《了不起的女孩》官宣 李一桐金晨主演引网友热议". Netease (in Chinese). June 5, 2020.
- ^ "《亲爱的，挚爱的》官宣主演阵容，胡一天搭档李一桐". Beijing News (in Chinese). July 9, 2020.
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- ^ "剧集《乌云遇皎月》10月1日开播，李一桐、金瀚等主演". The Beijing News (in Chinese). September 30, 2022.
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- ^ "《特工任务》杀青 全新视角揭秘新环境下的隐秘之战". Sohu TV. April 15, 2022.
- ^ "李一桐《迷你闪电》首发 易家扬林俊杰联手打造" (in Chinese). Sina Corp. September 6, 2017.
- ^ "《我在时间尽头等你》曝全新MV 李一桐献唱《在相遇之前爱上你》". Mtime (in Chinese). August 21, 2020.
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- ^ "吴亦凡赵丽颖分获"尖叫男神&女神" GAI称或与PG One合作". People's Daily (in Chinese). December 3, 2017.
- ^ "中国内地女星李一桐 优雅邂逅CHLOSIO克劳西". Tom Fashion (in Chinese). June 27, 2018.
- ^ "QQ兴趣部落"心赏之夜"：娱乐圈高颜值的鲜肉小花都到了". China Tech (in Chinese). January 21, 2018.
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- ^ "电影《我在时间尽头等你》亮相上影节红毯&微博之夜 李鸿其李一桐带来"年末最感人奇幻爱情"". Ynet (in Chinese). June 17, 2019.
- ^ "第七届"中国电视好演员奖"候选名单，易烊千玺马思纯等超百名演员入围". Chongqing Chongbao (in Chinese). September 15, 2020.