Gao Yuanyuan
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Gao Yuanyuan is a Chinese actress.
on October 5, 1979 and entered the entertainment industry in 1996. Known for her fresh looks and chaste spirit, Gao, unlike other mainland Chinese actresses, did not graduate from any drama academic institutions. Rather, she started her stardom by acting in a television commerial for Meadow Gold ice-cream after being spotted off the street at Beijing's Wang Fu Jing Shopping District.
She appeared as a minor role in the 1997 comedy film Spicy Love Soup
, directed by Zhang Yang. While in 2000, she starred in an advertisement for Qing Zui (fresh mouth) mint during CCTV
's broadcast of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, and is thus known to viewers as "fresh mouth girl".
In 2002, she played the leading role of Zhou Zhiruo
in The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber
, a television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. Increasingly well known in Asia, Gao has also made inroads into the international market. In 2005, she was on the red carpet at the 58th Cannes Film Festival
, where her film Shanghai Dreams
, directed by Wang Xiaoshuai
, won the Prix de Jury prize. Jackie Chan
has described her as "having the freshest look and chaste spirit that no Hong Kong actress could approach". Chan also picked Gao up as his partner in the action comedy film Rob-B-Hood
.
Gao was also selected in 2008 to be a torch bearer in the Nanjing
leg of the torch relay for the 2008 Summer Olympics
on 27 May.
From 2006 to 2008, Gao starred as Jiang Shuyun in City of Life and Death, a fictional account of events during the Nanjing Massacre. The film won the top prize at the 2009 San Sebastian Film Festival. This marked yet another high point in her acting career.
Biography
Gao was born in BeijingBeijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
on October 5, 1979 and entered the entertainment industry in 1996. Known for her fresh looks and chaste spirit, Gao, unlike other mainland Chinese actresses, did not graduate from any drama academic institutions. Rather, she started her stardom by acting in a television commerial for Meadow Gold ice-cream after being spotted off the street at Beijing's Wang Fu Jing Shopping District.
She appeared as a minor role in the 1997 comedy film Spicy Love Soup
Spicy Love Soup
Spicy Love Soup is a 1997 Chinese film directed by Zhang Yang and written by Zhang, Liu Fendou, Cai Shangjun, and Diao Yi'nan based on a story by Zhang and Peter Loehr...
, directed by Zhang Yang. While in 2000, she starred in an advertisement for Qing Zui (fresh mouth) mint during CCTV
China Central Television
China Central Television or Chinese Central Television, commonly abbreviated as CCTV, is the major state television broadcaster in mainland China. CCTV has a network of 19 channels broadcasting different programmes and is accessible to more than one billion viewers...
's broadcast of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, and is thus known to viewers as "fresh mouth girl".
In 2002, she played the leading role of Zhou Zhiruo
Zhou Zhiruo
Zhou Zhiruo is one of the two female lead characters in Jin Yong's wuxia novel The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. Jin Yong describes Zhou's physical appearance as "beautiful, pure and free of worldly traits" .-Biography:...
in The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (2003 TV series)
The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast in China, Taiwan and Singapore in 2003.-Cast:*Alec Su as Zhang Wuji / Zhang Cuishan...
, a television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. Increasingly well known in Asia, Gao has also made inroads into the international market. In 2005, she was on the red carpet at the 58th Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
, where her film Shanghai Dreams
Shanghai Dreams
Shanghai Dreams is a 2005 Chinese film directed by Wang Xiaoshuai and starring Gao Yuanyuan, Li Bin, Tang Yang, Wang Xiaoyang, and Yao Anlian. The film was produced by Stellar Megamedia, Debo Films Ltd...
, directed by Wang Xiaoshuai
Wang Xiaoshuai
Wang Xiaoshuai is a Chinese film director, screenwriter and occasional actor. He is commonly grouped under the loose association of filmmakers known as the Sixth Generation of the Cinema of China....
, won the Prix de Jury prize. Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...
has described her as "having the freshest look and chaste spirit that no Hong Kong actress could approach". Chan also picked Gao up as his partner in the action comedy film Rob-B-Hood
Rob-B-Hood
Rob-B-Hood is a 2006 action comedy film directed by Benny Chan, and starring Jackie Chan, Louis Koo and Michael Hui. It was produced with a budget of HK$130 million and filmed between December 2005 and January 2006...
.
Gao was also selected in 2008 to be a torch bearer in the Nanjing
Nanjing
' is the capital of Jiangsu province in China and has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture, having been the capital of China on several occasions...
leg of the torch relay for the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
on 27 May.
From 2006 to 2008, Gao starred as Jiang Shuyun in City of Life and Death, a fictional account of events during the Nanjing Massacre. The film won the top prize at the 2009 San Sebastian Film Festival. This marked yet another high point in her acting career.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Spicy Love Soup Spicy Love Soup Spicy Love Soup is a 1997 Chinese film directed by Zhang Yang and written by Zhang, Liu Fendou, Cai Shangjun, and Diao Yi'nan based on a story by Zhang and Peter Loehr... 爱情麻辣烫 |
He Ling | |
| 2001 | Beijing Bicycle Beijing Bicycle Beijing Bicycle is a 2001 Chinese drama film by Sixth Generation Chinese director Wang Xiaoshuai, with joint investment from the Taiwanese Arc Light Films and the French Pyramide Productions. The film stars first-time actors Cui Lin and Li Bin, supported by the already established actresses Zhou... 十七岁的单车 |
Xiaoxiao | |
| 2002 | Spring Subway Spring Subway Spring Subway is a 2002 Chinese romance film directed by Zhang Yibai and starring Xu Jinglei and Geng Le. Sixth Generation director Zhang Yang also plays a role. The film represents a relatively new genre in China, the artistic "commercial film" with its international urban sensibilities designed... 开往春天的地铁 |
Tian'ai | |
| 2005 | Shanghai Dreams Shanghai Dreams Shanghai Dreams is a 2005 Chinese film directed by Wang Xiaoshuai and starring Gao Yuanyuan, Li Bin, Tang Yang, Wang Xiaoyang, and Yao Anlian. The film was produced by Stellar Megamedia, Debo Films Ltd... 青红 |
Wu Qinghong | |
| 2006 | Rob-B-Hood Rob-B-Hood Rob-B-Hood is a 2006 action comedy film directed by Benny Chan, and starring Jackie Chan, Louis Koo and Michael Hui. It was produced with a budget of HK$130 million and filmed between December 2005 and January 2006... 宝贝计划 |
Melody | |
| 2007 | Love in the City 男才女貌 |
Qin Xiaoyou | |
| Unfinished Girl 第三个人 |
Xiao Ke | ||
| In Love We Trust In Love We Trust In Love We Trust is a 2008 Chinese drama film directed by Wang Xiaoshuai. Originally set to premiere at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival and then the Venice Film Festival the same year, the film eventually missed both, ultimately premiering at the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival... 左右 |
School teacher | guest star | |
| 2008 | xXx:A Forbidden Love Story xXx：被禁锢的爱 |
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| 2009 | City of Life and Death 南京！南京！ |
Jiang Shuyun | |
| Chengdu, I Love You Chengdu, I Love You Chengdu, I Love You is Chinese film directed by Cui Jian, Fruit Chan, Jin-ho Hur, to be released in October 2009. Runtime is 78 minutes with languages in Mandarin and English.- Venice release :... 成都我爱你 |
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| Season of Good Rain 好雨时节 |
Wu Yue (May) | ||
| The Love of Three Smile 三笑之才子佳人 |
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| 2010 | Ocean Heaven Ocean Heaven Ocean Heaven is a 2010 Chinese-Hong Kong drama film starring martial arts superstar Jet Li in his first full drama role. It also co-stars Taiwanese actress Kwai Lun-mei, who previously starred in Jay Chou's Secret... 海洋天堂 |
Sam Wong's deceased wife | |
| Driverless 无人驾驶 |
Zhixiong's ex girlfriend | ||
| Color Me Love 爱出色 |
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| 2011 | Don't Go Breaking My Heart Don't Go Breaking My Heart (film) Don't Go Breaking My Heart is a 2011 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai, making this the third film they have collaborated on together. The film stars Louis Koo, Daniel Wu and Gao Yuanyuan. The film opened the 35th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 20 March... 单身男女 |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Zhaobuzhao Bei 找不着北 |
Jiang Xin | |
| Shixi Sheng De Gushi 实习生的故事 |
Gao Fei | ||
| 1999 | Za Laobaixing 咱老百姓 |
Yu Qian | |
| 2001 | Zhundian Chuji 准点出击 |
Huang Li | |
| 2003 | The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (2003 TV series) The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast in China, Taiwan and Singapore in 2003.-Cast:*Alec Su as Zhang Wuji / Zhang Cuishan... 倚天屠龙记 |
Zhou Zhiruo Zhou Zhiruo Zhou Zhiruo is one of the two female lead characters in Jin Yong's wuxia novel The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. Jin Yong describes Zhou's physical appearance as "beautiful, pure and free of worldly traits" .-Biography:... |
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| The Adventures of Di Renjie 护国良相狄仁杰 |
Pan Yu | ||
| Nizai Weixiao Woque Kule 你在微笑我却哭了 |
Shen Xiao | ||
| Miracle Healers 神医侠侣 |
Qinzi | ||
| 2004 | Qin Wang Li Shimin Qin Wang Li Shimin Qin Wang Li Shimin is a 2005 Chinese television series about the early life of Li Shimin, who would eventually become Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty... 秦王李世民 |
Ruoxi | |
| Tianxia Diyi Tianxia Diyi Tianxia Diyi, also known known as Royal Swordsmen, is a wuxia television series. The series was directed by Deng Yancheng and Wei Liyuan, and starred Roger Kwok, Li Yapeng, Wallace Huo, Dicky Cheung, Damian Lau, Tammy Chen and Michelle Ye in the lead roles... 天下第一 |
Liusheng Piaoxu | ||
| Ai Yu Meng Feixiang 爱与梦飞翔 |
Hongjie | guest star | |
| Yanhua Sanyue 烟花三月 |
Shen Wan | ||
| Haide Shiyan 海的誓言 |
Ye Yu | ||
| 2007 | The Qin Empire The Qin Empire (TV series) The Qin Empire is a 2009 Chinese television series based on Sun Haohui's novel of the same Chinese title. The 51 episodes long series chronicles the rise of the Qin state in the Warring States Period during the reign of Duke Xiao of Qin... 大秦帝国 |
Bai Xue | |
| 2008 | Ai Wu Hui 爱无悔 |
Gao Mingyue | alternative title Jiangnan Diyi Dian (江南第一店) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Beautiful Encounter 艳遇 |
Lin Momo | |
| 2008 | Hamlet Hamlet The Tragical History of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, or more simply Hamlet, is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1599 and 1601... 1990 哈姆雷特1990 |
Ophelia Ophelia Ophelia is a fictional character in the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare. She is a young noblewoman of Denmark, the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes, and potential wife of Prince Hamlet.-Plot:... |