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Template:Chinese-name Template:Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor

Ni Ni (Chinese: 倪妮, born 8 August 1988) is a Chinese actress. She rose to fame playing the role of Yu Mo in the 2011 film The Flowers of War, directed by Zhang Yimou. Ni was chosen as the one of the New Four Dan Actresses in 2013.

Early life

Ni was born in Nanjing and graduated from the Communication University of China, specializing in television broadcasting and hosting.[1]

Career

Ni made her debut in Zhang Yimou's The Flowers of War, playing the lead female character "Yu Mo".[2] She received acclaim for her performance in the film and rose to fame.[3]

In 2014, Ni starred in the coming-of-age film Fleet of Time,[4] which was a box office hit.[5]

In 2016, Ni starred in the Chinese-French fantasy blockbuster The Warriors Gate, written by Luc Besson.[6] The same year, she starred in the romantic comedy film Suddenly Seventeen, directed by Zhang Yimou's daughter.[7]

In 2017, Ni was cast in her first television drama, The Rise of Phoenixes.[8] The same year, she starred as the female lead in fantasy action film Wu Kong,[9] as well as science fiction wuxia film The Thousand Faces of Dunjia directed by Tsui Hark.[10]

Filmography

Film

Year English Title Chinese Title Role Notes
2011 The Flowers of War 金陵十三钗 Yu Mo
2013 Redemption 杀戒 Jiang Yue
Love Will Tear Us Apart 我想和你好好的 Miaomiao
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 Ma Li
2016 The Warriors Gate 勇士之門 Su Lin
Suddenly Seventeen 28岁未成年 Liang Xia
2017 Wu Kong 悟空传 Ah Zi
The Thousand Faces of Dunjia 奇门遁甲 Metal Dragonfly
2018 Savages 雪暴

Television series

Year English Title Chinese Title Role Notes
2018 The Rise of Phoenixes 凰权·弈天下 Feng Zhiwei

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2012 6th Asian Film Awards Best Newcomer The Flowers of War Won [11]
12th Chinese Film Media Awards Best Actress Nominated
Best Newcomer Nominated
Most Popular Actress Won [12]
21th Shanghai Film Critics Awards Best Actress Won [13]
7th Chinese Young Generation Film Forum Awards Best New Actress Won [14]
2013 15th Huabiao Awards Outstanding New Actress Nominated
2017 9th Macau International Movie Festival Best Actress Wu Kong Nominated [15]

References

  1. ^ 网友扒出新谋女郎玉墨扮演者为南广学生倪妮. Sina (in Chinese). 23 November 2011.
  2. ^ "Leading Actress of "The Flowers of War" Unveiled". China Radio International. 1 December 2011.
  3. ^ "Mystery Flowers of War Beauty Unveiled". Women of China. 13 December 2011.
  4. ^ ""匆匆那年"杀青发"毕业照"海报预告". Mtime (in Chinese). 24 June 2014. 彭于晏、倪妮重穿校服 一秒变"小鲜肉"
  5. ^ "China Box Office: 'Fleet of Time' Stays on Top as Local Movies Dominate". The Hollywood Reporter. 15 December 2014.
  6. ^ "Beijing Film Fest: Luc Besson Readies $48M 'Warriors Gate' for May Shoot". The Hollywood Reporter. 17 April 2015.
  7. ^ "Failed attempt at body swopping". The Straits Times. 7 December 2016.
  8. ^ "Stills of 'The Rise of Phoenixes' released". China Daily. 25 October 2017.
  9. ^ "《悟空传》全国热映 倪妮版阿紫"男女通杀"". Sina (in Chinese). 17 July 2017.
  10. ^ "Tsui Hark's new film to be screened in December". China Daily. 13 October 2017.
  11. ^ "'Nader and Simin, a Separation' Wins Big at Asian Film Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. 19 March 2012.
  12. ^ "Taiwan, HK films sweep Chinese Film Media Awards". China.org.cn. 1 June 2012.
  13. ^ "第20届上海影评人奖揭晓 倪妮获最佳女演员奖. Sina (in Chinese). 18 June 2012.
  14. ^ "第7届华语青年影像论坛在京闭幕". Sina (in Chinese). 9 November 2012.
  15. ^ "2017年第九屆澳門國際電影節獎項提名名單". Macau International Movie Festival Official Website (in Chinese).