Li Qin (actress)
Li Qin | |
|---|---|
李沁 | |
| Born | September 27, 1990 |
| Other names | Sweet Li |
| Alma mater | Shanghai Theatre Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Agent(s) | Beijing Rongxinda Film and Television Arts Company |
| Notable work | The Dream of Red Mansions The Founding of a Party White Deer Plain Princess Agents |
Li Qin (Chinese: 李沁; pinyin: Lǐ Qìn; born 27 September 1990), also known by her nickname Sweet Li, is a Chinese actress and singer.[1][2]
Li is noted for her roles in The Dream of Red Mansions (2010), The Founding of a Party (2011), White Deer Plain (2017) and Princess Agents (2017).
Early life
Li was born in Bacheng Town of Kunshan city, Jiangsu province on September 27, 1990. At the age of 11, Li studied Chinese traditional opera in Shipai Central School.[3]
She graduated from Shanghai Theatre Academy in 2008, majoring in Chinese traditional opera.[4]
Career
Li first rose to prominence in 2008 for playing Xue Baochai in the television series The Dream of Red Mansions, based on the novel by the same name by Cao Xueqin.[5] She won the Best New Actress award at the TVS Award Ceremony for her performance.[6]
In 2010, Li made her film debut in The Founding of a Party, playing Yang Kaihui. She was nominated for the Best Newcomer Award at the 31st Hundred Flowers Awards.[7] She again played Yang Kaihui in China in 1921, another patriotic tribute production.
Li starred in the romantic comedy television series Watching The Sky (2012), where she received positive reviews. The television series won the Gold Angel Award at the 9th Sino-US Film Festival.[8] She then starred in My Bright Life (2013), which placed #1 in its rating slot nationally, and Daughter's Return (2013), which broke 7 million views and ranked first on Dragon TV's ratings slot.[9][10]
In 2014, Li was named 'Actress with the Most Potential' at the China TV Drama Awards for her performance in If I Love You.[11]
In 2017, Li starred in the television adaptation of the literacy classic novel White Deer Plain. Her role as Tian Xiao'e was a "pitch-perfect illustration of a rural woman's miserable life" according to critics. The show won her much recognition, and stood in sharp contrast to her previous performances as youthful and innocent characters.[12]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mr. and Mrs. Incredible | 《神奇侠侣》 | Lan Fenghuang | |
| Distressed Thief | 《落难神偷》 | Li Manzhen | ||
| The Founding of a Party | 《建党伟业》 | Yang Kaihui | ||
| Guo Mingyi | 《郭明义》 | Guo Ruixue | ||
| 2012 | Joyful Reunion | 《饮食男女2：好近又好远》 | Bai Ping | |
| 2013 | Amazing | 《神奇》 | Xiao Ke | |
| 2016 | Never Gone | 《致青春·原来你还在这里 | Meng Xue | |
| Love O2O | 《微微一笑很倾城》 | Meng Yiran | ||
| 2017 | The Founding of an Army | 《建军大业》 | Yang Kaihui | |
| TBA | Unexpected Love | 《闭嘴！爱吧》 |
Television
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Dream of Red Mansions | 《红楼梦》 | Xue Baochai | |
| 2011 | China in 1921 | 《中国1921》 | Yang Kaihui | |
| General's Dairy | 《将军日记》 | Xiao Li | ||
| 2012 | Watching The Sky | 《守望的天空》 | Pu Tao | |
| Mother Scheme | 《娘心计》 | Jin Puhe | ||
| 2013 | The Bright Life | 《璀璨人生》 | Yu Fei | |
| Daughter's Return | 《千金归来》 | Shen Changqing | ||
| Flowers of Pinellia Ternata | 《花开半夏》 | Xia Ruhua | ||
| Protecting the Grandson | 《保卫孙子》 | Li Xiao'ai | ||
| 2014 | Expiration Date to Fall in Love with You | 《有效期限爱上你》 | Qi Xiaoyu | |
| If I Love You | 《如果我爱你》 | An Ning | ||
| 2015 | My Amazing Bride | 《极品新娘》 | Tang Doudou | |
| Sunflower Love | 《盛开在冬季的太阳花》 | Ye Mingzhu | ||
| Return of Happiness | 《幸福归来》 | Yu Youwei | ||
| 2017 | White Deer Plain | 《白鹿原》 | Tian Xiao'e | |
| Undercover | 《卧底归来》 | Tang Guo | ||
| Princess Agents | 《特工皇妃楚乔传》 | Yuan Chun | ||
| TBA | From Love to Happiness | 《从爱情到幸福》 | Gu Xiaowei | |
| Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace | 《如懿傳》 | Han Xiangjian | ||
| Fight Break Spheres | 《斗破苍穹》 | Nalan Yanran | ||
| Tears in Heaven | 《海上繁花》 | Du Xiaosu | ||
| The Wolf | 《狼殿下》 | Zhai Xing |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Founding of a Party | 31st Hundred Flowers Awards | Best Newcomer | Nominated | [7] |
| 2014 | If I Love You | China TV Drama Awards | Actress with the Most Potential | Won | [11] |
References
- ^ "Youthful looks of Li Qin". Sina. 2011.
- ^ "Sweet Girl Li Qin Poses for a Photoshoot". Women of China. 2013.
- ^ 李沁带妆上街被围观 自称"学戏改变性情". Sohu (in Chinese). 2011.
- ^ 一朵花——昆山市小梅花戏曲团. Sina (in Chinese). 2012.
- ^ 小宝钗李沁泪洒怡红院 片场庆生拥谢李少红(图). Sina (in Chinese). 2008.
- ^ 新《红楼梦》南方盛典获奖 李沁获年度最佳新人. Sina (in Chinese). 2010.
- ^ a b 百花奖提名名单公布 强调无黑幕不下"双黄蛋". ifeng (in Chinese). 2012.
- ^ 《守望的天空》在美获奖 李沁"为葡萄开心"(图). jschina.com.cn (in Chinese). 2013.
- ^ 《千金归来》开机 李沁赵文瑄饰父女却"翻脸". Tencent (in Chinese). 2013.
- ^ "盛大改编剧《千金归来》引热议 网络点击破七亿". NetEase (in Chinese).
- ^ a b ""2014年国剧盛典" 李沁斩获最具女演员奖". cnfl.com (in Chinese).
- ^ "Li Qin: Young Rising Star of TV, Film". womenofchina.cn.
External links
- Li Qin on Weibo (in Chinese)
- Li Qin (actress) on Tencent Weibo