Jiang Qinqin
Template:Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor Template:Chinese name Jiang Qinqin (Chinese: 蒋勤勤; pinyin: Jiǎng Qínqín, born 3 September 1975) is a Chinese actress. She is sometimes credited as Shui Ling (simplified Chinese: 水灵; traditional Chinese: 水靈), a stage name given to her by Taiwanese writer Chiung Yao while she was involved in the production of the television series Tears in Heaven.
Career
Jiang started learning Beijing Opera at the age of 10 and entered the Beijing Film Academy in 1994 after attaining first place in the entrance examination. In the second year of Jiang's study at the Beijing Film Academy, she was cast by director Yang Jie in the title role of Xishi in the television series of the same name. She then starred in Tears in Heaven, an adaptation of a novel by Chiung Yao, and rose to fame in China.[1] Following that, she played a number of notable roles, including Gu Manlu in Affair of Half a Lifetime (2003) and Mu Nianci in The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2003).[2] Jiang's performance in the historical drama Qiao's Grand Courtyard won her both both Favorite TV Actress and the Audience's Favorite Actress Awards at the Golden Eagle TV Art Festival.[3][4] Jiang has also starred in several films, notably My Sister’s Dictionary and Seven Nights, for which she was awarded at the Golden Phoenix Awards.[5]
Personal life
Jiang married actor Chen Jianbin on February 22, 2006, whom she co-starred with in Qiao's Grand Courtyard. Their son was born on January 8, 2007.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Bloody Brothers | 新大小不良 | Xiaoyao | |
| 1995 | Tiexue Chuanqi | 铁血传奇 | Fan Ruyu | |
| 1997 | Fitness Tour | 减肥旅行团 | Ms Jingjing | |
| 2001 | The Sino-Dutch War 1661 | 英雄郑成功 | Xue Liang | |
| 2005 | My Sister’s Dictionary | 姐姐词典 | Niu Hongmei | |
| Seven Nights | 七夜 | Song Yao | ||
| 2009 | City of Dream | 所有梦想都开花 | Lin Fang | |
| 2011 | The Sun | 大太阳 | Ying Tao | [7] |
| 2014 | Who is Undercover | 一号目标 | Lu Yiran | |
| One Step Away | 触不可及 | Lu Qiuqi | ||
| 2015 | A Fool | 一个勺子 | Jin Zhizi | [8] |
| 2017 | The Door | 完美有多美 | Zhuo Yanni | [9] |
Television series
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Meitai Guanyin | 媚态观音 | Meitai Guanyin | |
| 1996 | Xishi | 西施 | Xishi | |
| 1998 | Kingdoms of the Spring and Autumn Period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty | 东周列国春秋篇 | Qi Jiang | |
| Xiaofengxian's Story | 小凤仙的故事 | Xiaofengxian | ||
| Tears in Heaven | 苍天有泪 | Xiao Yufeng | ||
| Jingdu Shentan | 京都神探 | Qi Menggu | ||
| 1999 | Kangxi Incognito Travel | 康熙微服私访记之八宝粥记 | Zhu Yunqiao | |
| Liumang Taizi | 流氓太子 | Duan Yu | ||
| Romance of the White Haired Maiden | 白发魔女 | Lian Nichang | ||
| Master of Zen | 达摩祖师 | Hu Ji | ||
| 2000 | Shenyi Hua Tuo | 神医华陀 | Princess Rourou | |
| Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon | 卧虎藏龙 | Yu Jiaolong | ||
| Grief Over QingHe River | 青河绝恋 | Shen Xinci / Liang Xiuyun | ||
| 2001 | Wang Zhong Wang | 王中王 | Princess Qianyun | |
| Detective Collum | 神探科蓝 | Li Xing'er | ||
| 2002 | The Four Detective Guards | 四大名捕 | Hei Hudie | |
| Wind and Cloud | 风云雄霸天下 | Mingyue | ||
| 2003 | My Fair Princess III | 还珠格格三之天上人间 | Xia Yingying | |
| The Legend of the Condor Heroes | 射雕英雄传 | Mu Nianci | ||
| Affair of Half a Lifetime | 半生缘 | Gu Manlu | ||
| 2004 | The Last Concubine | 末代皇妃 | Wenxiu | |
| A Loud Slap | 耳光响亮 | Niu Hongmei | ||
| World of Heroic Duo | 风云争霸 | Beitang Xing'er | ||
| 2005 | Han Women | 大汉巾帼 | Xin Zhui | |
| 2006 | Qiao's Grand Courtyard | 乔家大院 | Lu Yuhan | [10] |
| If the Moon has Eyes | 如果月亮有眼睛 | Fan Meiyin | Cameo | |
| Xiangfen Shijia | 香粉世家 | Lianyi | ||
| 2009 | Four Generations Under One Roof | 四世同堂 | Yunmei | [11] |
| 2011 | Epoch-Making | 开天辟地 | Song Qingling | |
| China 1945: Chong Qing Feng Yun | 中国1945之重庆风云 | Song Meiling | ||
| The Great Time | 大时代 | Liang Hongyu | ||
| 2014 | Grandpa's Anti Japanese War | 姥爷的抗战 | Tan Liping | [12] |
| 2017 | Si Jie La Mei | 田姐辣妹 | Tian Jiahui | |
| Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy | 九州·海上牧云记 | Nanku Mingyi |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 24th Hundred Flowers Awards | Best Actress | The Sino-Dutch War 1661 | Nominated | |
| 2004 | 24th Golden Rooster Awards | Best Actress | My Sister's Dictionary | Nominated | |
| 2005 | 12th Beijing College Student Film Festival | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| 10th Golden Phoenix Awards | Society Award | Won | [5] | ||
| 2006 | 23rd China TV Golden Eagle Award | Best Actress | Qiao's Grand Courtyard | Won | |
| 6th China Golden Eagle TV Arts Festival | Most Popular Actress | Won | [13] | ||
| 2007 | 26th Flying Apsaras Awards | Outstanding Actress | Won | [14] | |
| 2009 | 13th Huabiao Awards | Outstanding Actress | City of Dream | Nominated | |
| 2011 | 28th Golden Rooster Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Sun | Nominated | |
| 2012 | 11th Changchun Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | 7th China Image Film Festival | Best Actress | A Fool | Won | [15] |
| 2016 | 1st Gold Aries Award Macau International Film Festival | Best Actress | Won | [16] | |
| 23th Beijing College Student Film Festival | Best Actress | Nominated |
References
- ^ "The romance novels by Chiung Yao that launched many acting careers". China Daily. April 12, 2017.
- ^ "Jiang Qinqin doesn't want to be known for her looks". Yahoo. December 8, 2017.
- ^ "Jiang Qinqin: A Classic Beauty, Clear and Gentle like Water". Women of China. November 10, 2006.
- ^ Jiang Qinqin. China.org.cn. May 6, 2009.
- ^ a b "Jiang Qinqin wins film award". China Daily. August 8, 2015.
- ^ "Chinese Actress Jiang Qinqin Becomes Mom". Beijing Review. January 9, 2007.
- ^ "Jiang Qinqin plays in earthquake relief film". CCTV.com. July 15, 2008.
- ^ "Chen Jianbin's 'A Fool' Released in China". China Radio International. November 17, 2015.
- ^ "Chinese movie 'The Door' to compete with 'La La Land' on Valentine's Day". The Global Times. February 12, 2017.
- ^ "Mansion of the Qiao Family". China Daily. March 12, 2010.
- ^ "Close-up of 'Four Generations Living Together' Remake". China Radio International. April 29, 2009.
- ^ "Vengeance drives new wartime TV series". China Daily. December 5, 2014.
- ^ "Zhang and Jiang win Most Popular TV Actor and Actress". CCTV.com. January 1, 2006.
- ^ ""Flying Apsaras Awards" handed out in Beijing". CCTV.com. August 28, 2007.
- ^ "Kris Wu, Jiang Qinqin honored in Tokyo". China.org.cn. October 27, 2016.
- ^ "Goodbye Mr. Loser the biggest winner at Gold Aries Awards". China Daily. March 9, 2016.