Han Xue (actress)
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Han Xue (born 11 January 1983), also known as Cecilia Han, is a Chinese singer and actress of Miao ethnicity.[1][2][3][4][5]
Han is noted for her roles as Baigujing and Diaochan in the television series Journey to the West and Cao Cao respectively.
Life
Early life
Han was born in a military family in Suzhou, Jiangsu, her grandfather Han Shu was a general of the People's Liberation Army, he participated in the Second Sino-Japanese War and Korean War.[6][7] Her grandmother was once the leading lady in the Chinese People's Liberation Army Naval Song and Dance Troupe, her aunt is a noted musician in Canada.[8] At the age of 6, Han studied sing at the Suzhou City Choir. She secondary studied at Suzhou No.1 Middle School. Han graduated from Shanghai Theatre Academy, where she studied alongside Hu Ge and Yuan Hong.
Career
During her university period, Han began working on her debut solo album under Sony Music Entertainment.[9][10] The album's lead single, "Falling Snow", was released on 15 October 2004, it's a cover of Mika Nakashima.[11] That same year, she starred with Aaron Kwok and Cecilia Cheung in Jingle Ma's Para Para Sakura.
In 2003, Han starred in the wuxia television series Flying Daggers, alongside Julian Cheung, Ruby Lin, and Dong Jie, adapted from Gu Long's novel Feidao Youjian Feidao of the Xiaoli Feidao Series.
In 2004, Han starred as Zhantai Mingjing, reuniting her with co-star Fan Bingbing, who played Yun Lei, in the wuxia television series Heroic Legend, based on the novel by the same name by Liang Yusheng. That same year, she also starred in the horror film Don't Enter the Deserted House with Wu Ma and Eddie Kwan.
Her 2nd album, titled Summer Love, was released on 27 March 2006.[11] At the same year, she was cast in The Little Fairy, a historical romantic comedy television series starring Hu Ge and Ariel Lin, she received positive reviews.
Her 3rd album, titled A Journey Into Fantasy, was released on 31 October 2007. Forbes China Celebrity 100 named Han on their list of the 100 Chinese celebrities. That same year, she played the lead role in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio 2, a television series adaptation based on the novel of the same name by Pu Songling. Han also performed in the CCTV New Year's Gala.[12][13]
In 2008, Han sang the song Beijing, Beijing, I Love Beijing with Rain, Kelly Chen, Tan Jing, and Aaron Kwok for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Then she cancelled the contract with Sony Music Entertainment.[14]
Her 5th album, titled My Song for You, was released on 18 May 2009 by Universal Music Group.
On 30 June 2010, Huayi Brothers released her 6th album Flower in Heart. At the same year, she became well known for her roles as Baigujing in hit TV drama Journey to the West, the series reached number one in the ratings when it aired in China.
Her 7th album, titled They Said, was released 15 August 2012 by Gold Typhoon.[15]
In 2013, Han acted in the historical television series Cao Cao directed by Hu Mei, playing the role of Diaochan.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 《庭院里的女人》 | |||
| 2001 | Para Para Sakura | 《浪漫樱花》 | Ke Ke | |
| 2004 | Don't Enter the Deserted House | 《荒宅勿入》 | Wang Jiaoluan/ Wang Jiaofeng | |
| 2011 | Deadly Will | 《囧探佳人》 | Lin Lin | |
| 2014 | Dating Fever | 《我为相亲狂》 | Bai Jingjing | |
| 2015 | Follow Me My Queen | 《女神跟我走》 | ||
| 2015 | Cairo Declaration | 《开罗宣言》 | Edo Eiko |
Television
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 《南北一家亲》 | Zhu Xiaoxin | |||
| 2003 | The Raging Butterfly | 《愤怒的蝴蝶》 | Dadao Jizi | ||
| Flying Daggers | 《飞刀又见飞刀》 | Leng Xiaoxing | |||
| 2004 | Heroic Legend | 《萍踪侠影》 | Zhantai Jingming | ||
| Good Luck Zhu Bajie | 《福星高照猪八戒》 | Princess Iron Fan | |||
| Dream Factory | 《梦工厂》 | Ye Xiaoyu | |||
| 《大宋碑歌》 | Fang Yu'er | ||||
| 2005 | 《汉城之恋》 | Li Ruonong | |||
| 《错爱一生》 | Chen Xiangnan | ||||
| 《婚姻的敌人》 | Xu Diandian | ||||
| Happy Zhu Bajie | 《喜气洋洋猪八戒》 | Xiang Si | |||
| 2006 | The Little Fairy | 《天外飞仙》 | Xiang Xuehai | ||
| The Blind Detective | 《盲侠金鱼飞天猪》 | Duan Xueyu | |||
| 《阿诗玛新传》 | A'shima | ||||
| 《窗外有张脸》 | Li Xue/ Li Bing | ||||
| 《明天我不是羔羊》 | Shi Qiuguo | ||||
| 2007 | Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio 2 | 《聊斋2》 | Yanzhi | ||
| 《北平往事》 | Kuang Meijiao | ||||
| 2008 | 《不想回家》 | Bai Yun | |||
| A Mobile Love Story | 《爱情占线》 | Mu Beibei | |||
| 《画之缘》 | Gu Xiaoxue | ||||
| Deep Affection Life | 《浓情一生》 | Ai Qing | |||
| 2009 | Deep Love | 《热爱》 | Shen Hanqiu | ||
| Underground, On the Ground | 《地下地上》 | Lin Jing | |||
| 2010 | Spy General | 《利剑》 | Wang Hanmei | ||
| Journey to the West | 《西游记》 | Baigujing | |||
| Nanjing Decisive Battle | 《决战南京》 | Yang Ziyue | |||
| Entertainment Has No Circle | 《娱乐没有圈》 | Lin Manyi | |||
| 2011 | Peak Times | 《巅峰时代》 | Bai Ruoqing | ||
| 2012 | Come Home | 《亲爱的回家》 | Cheng Hua | ||
| Fall in Love with You | 《偏偏爱上你》 | Tong Xin | |||
| Code 13 | 《代号十三钗》 | Li Fenghuang | |||
| 2013 | Woman's Weapon | 《女人的武器》 | Lin Jiu'ni | ||
| Ip Man | 《叶问》 | Zhang Yongcheng | |||
| Cao Cao | 《曹操》 | Diaochan | |||
| 2014 | Secret Route | 《秘密航线》 | Feng Yaqin | ||
| Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio 4 | 《聊斋4》 | Xie Ling'er | |||
| Lady Home | 《淑女之家》 | Zhou Jin | |||
| 《唐木木的婚事》 | Ouyang Xiaoyun | ||||
| 2015 | 《天生我才》 |
Discography
Studio album
| # | Title | Chinese Title | Released | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Falling Snow | 《飘雪》 | 15 October 2004 | Sony Music Entertainment | |
| 2nd | Summer Love | 《夏·恋情》 | 27 March 2006 | Sony Music Entertainment | |
| 3rd | A Journey Into Fantasy (Chinese) | 《狂想的旅程》中文版 | 31 October 2007 | Sony Music Entertainment | |
| 4th | A Journey Into Fantasy (Japanese) | 《狂想的旅程》日文版 | 21 November 2007 | Sony Music Entertainment | |
| 5th | My Song for You | 《为你写的歌》 | 18 May 2009 | Universal Music Group | |
| 6th | Flower in Heart | 《心中的花》 | 30 June 2010 | Huayi Brothers | |
| 7th | They Said | 《他们说》 | 15 August 2012 | Gold Typhoon |
MV
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Singer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2001 | para para sakura | Aaron Kwok | ||
| July 2002 | Story | 《故事》 | Man Wenjun | |
| January 2003 | Confession | 《告白》 | Lu Yi | |
| August 2006 | Finally | Wang Leehom | ||
| October 2006 | Last Forever | 《记忆》 | Kousuke Atari, herself | |
| July 2009 | Our Holiday | 《共同的节日》 | Luo Zhongxu, herself | |
| August 2012 | Cheer for Yourself | 《为自己加油》 | group star |
Film and TV Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Golden TVS Annual Award | Most Charming Actress | Won | |
| 2006 | China Fashion Award | Best Singer | Won | |
| BQ Celebrity Score Award | Best Singer | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | BQ Celebrity Score Award | Best Singer | Nominated | |
| 2010 | China TV Audience Festival | Favorite Artist | Nominated | |
| 2012 | 4th Sina TV Drama Rankings | Best Actress | Nominated |
Music Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ERC Chinese Top Ten Award | Best New Singer: Silver | Won | |
| 2007 | ERC Chinese Top Ten Award | Best Stage Singer | Won | |
| Top 10 Songs | Won | |||
| MusicRadio China TOP Ranking Chart | Gold Song | Won | ||
| 2008 | ERC Chinese Top Ten Award | Top 10 Songs | Won | |
| 2012 | Chinese Song Chart Award | Favorite Female Singer | Nominated | |
| Style Breakthrough Award | Won | |||
| Best Songs | Won |
References
- ^ "Chinese singer and actress Han Xue launches new music album in Beijing".
- ^ "Han Xue poses for her hometown". Sina in English. Retrieved 2012-10.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Cecilia Han". New Chinese Movies.
- ^ "Cecilia Han: "I never kiss!"". Yahoo. Retrieved 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Actress to Play Male Lead in "Red Mansions" Film". Retrieved April 2008.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ 评论：韩雪后台非硬到不能说 红三代值得骄傲
- ^ 环球今日评：韩雪晒爷爷军功章——有红色背景值得骄傲 (in Chinese). Huanqiu. Retrieved 2014.
据媒体报道，韩雪的爷爷韩曙参加过抗日战争和抗美援朝，并于1955年被授予大校军衔。为了新中国出生入死，并在共和国第一次授军衔时成为大校，这是对韩曙老先生的莫大肯定，也是一个家庭的莫大光荣。
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Han Xue: A rising star". China.org. Retrieved 2008.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Modern Express (19 March 2012). 业内建议艺考应"降温" 教授：韩雪宁静退学仍成功 (in Chinese). Ifeng. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
- ^ East.COM (19 October 2004). "新玉女掌门人" 韩雪首张个人专辑《飘雪》正式发行 (in Chinese). Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Chinese Mainland Pop Star Han Xue". CRL. Retrieved 2007-9.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Chinese actresses in Spring Festival Gala's sketches". Retrieved 2011-12.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ 韩雪春晚后身价大增 《竹林风》成广告歌 (in Chinese). Sina. 14 May 2007. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ^ 韩雪难逃七年之痒 正式离开索尼另觅新东家 (in Chinese). Sina. 30 March 2009. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ^ 韩雪出席中歌榜群星演唱会 获风格推荐大奖 (in Chinese). Sina. 30 December 2012. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
External links
- Han Xue (actress) on Sinablog
- Han Xue on Weibo (in Chinese)
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