Ni Ni
Template:Chinese-name Template:Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor
Ni Ni (born 8 August 1988) is a Chinese actress best known for her role as "Yu Mo" in the 2011 film The Flowers of War directed by Zhang Yimou.[1]
Early life
Ni was born in Nanjing and graduated from the Communication University of China, specializing in television broadcasting and hosting.[2]
Career
Ni made her debut in Zhang Yimou's The Flowers of War, playing the lead female character "Yu Mo".[3]
Zhang and his team started seeking cast members in 2007. As The Flowers of War is set in 1937 Nanjing, Zhang hoped to find a native actress to star in his film. Ni was eventually chosen, and became a new "Mou girl" like Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi.[4] She received acclaim for her performance in the film and rose to fame. Producer Zhang Weiping spoke highly of her: "Born in 1988, she is young, yet her grasp of the figure is definitely accurate."[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Flowers of War | 金陵十三钗 | Yu Mo | |
| 2013 | Redemption | 杀戒 | Jiang Yuee | |
| 2013 | Always Online | short film | ||
| 2013 | Love Will Tear Us Apart | 我想和你好好的 | Miaomiao | |
| 2013 | Up in the Wind | 等风来 | Cheng Yumeng | |
| 2014 | Fleet of Time | 匆匆那年 | Fang Hui | |
| 2015 | Bride Wars | 新娘大作战 | ||
| TBA | Warrior's Gate | 勇士之門 |
Television
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Zhang Yimou and his 'The Flowers of War' | 张艺谋和他的金陵十三钗 | Herself | A Documentary |
| 2015 | Wonderful Friends' | 奇妙的朋友 | Herself | Variety show |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Asian Film Award for Best Newcomer | The Flowers of War | Won |
| 2012 | Shanghai Film Critics Circle Award for Best actress[7] | The Flowers of War | Won |
References
- ^ 电影《金陵十三钗》_影音娱乐_新浪网 (in Chinese). Ent.sina.com.cn. 20 November 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
- ^ a b 网友扒出新谋女郎玉墨扮演者为南广学生倪妮_影音娱乐_新浪网 (in Chinese). Ent.sina.com.cn. 23 November 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
- ^ Tookey, Chris. "China's great leap forward: The Flowers of War is the country's most expensive film ever and..." Daily Mail. Retrieved 14 July 2014.
- ^ 《金陵十三钗》首映 张艺谋详解如何"选角"-搜狐娱乐 (in Chinese). Yule.sohu.com. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
- ^ Ni Ni at hkmdb.com
- ^ Ni Ni profile, chinesemov.com; accessed 4 August 2015.
- ^ "第20届上海影评人奖揭晓 倪妮获最佳女演员奖 (in Chinese). Ent.sina.com.cn. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2015.