Huang Shengyi (Chinese: 黄圣依, born February 11, 1983),[1] also known as Eva Huang, is a Chinese actress and singer.
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Born | Huang Shengyi (1983-02-11) February 11, 1983 (age 39)[1] Shanghai, China | ||||||||||
Other names | Eva Huang | ||||||||||
Alma mater | Beijing Film Academy | ||||||||||
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Years active | 2002–present | ||||||||||
Agent | Julishengyi Media Co.,Ltd | ||||||||||
Spouse(s) | Yang Zi (楊子) (m. 2007) | ||||||||||
Children | 2 | ||||||||||
Musical career | |||||||||||
Genres | Mandopop | ||||||||||
Musical artist | |||||||||||
Chinese name | |||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 黄圣依 | ||||||||||
Traditional Chinese | 黃聖依 | ||||||||||
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Huang was born and raised in Shanghai. Her father was educated in the United States and lived there in the early 1990s, while her mother worked as an editor in a newspaper agency in Shanghai. She graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in 2001.
Eva Huang rose to fame after starring in Stephen Chow's action comedy film Kung Fu Hustle (2004).[2] Kung Fu Hustle took a record 155 million yuan at box offices across the Chinese mainland, making it China's top-grossing film in 2004.[3] In August the following year, she ended her contract with Chow's company after appearing in a magazine photo shoot without their consent.[4][5]
Huang then starred in Dragon Squad (2005),[6] which received critical acclaim and was among the first films to be listed in the permanent collection by the National Museum of China.[7]
Starting in 2006, Huang worked with China Juli Group on a number of television series, including Fairy Couple (2007) and The Shadow of Empress Wu (2007).[8][9] Fairy Couple was the highest rated drama of the year, and led to increased recognition for Huang.[10] She also starred in the television adaptation of Louis Cha's novel Sword Stained with Royal Blood.[11]
In 2008, Huang released her first solo album, titled Huang Shengyi.[12]
In 2009, Huang became the CEO of China Juli Group's Entertainment Media Co., Ltd, drawing a six-figure salary annually.[13] The same year, she appeared in a minor role in the Hollywood science fiction film Race to Witch Mountain.[14]
In 2011, Huang starred alongside Jet Li and Raymond Lam in The Sorcerer and the White Snake where she played the White Snake Demon.[citation needed] She then starred in The Locked Door (2012), a film which tells about the life story of a girl from noble family, who was raped at young age.[15] The film won the Best Feature at the Monaco Charity Film Festival.[16]
In 2013, Huang starred in the romance drama Marriage Rules.[17] This is the first production created by Huang's own studio, and it was a commercial and ratings success.[18]
In 2014, Huang starred alongside Donnie Yen in the action comedy film Iceman, which won her the Best Actress award at the Huading Awards for her performance.[19]
In 2015, Huang was cast in the war epic film Air Strike.[20]
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Kung Fu Hustle | 功夫 | Fong | |
2005 | Heaven's Eyes | 天堂的眼睛 | Bai Xue | [21] |
Dragon Squad | 猛龙 | Pak Yut-suet | ||
2006 | Lethal Ninja | 战神再现 | Xiaoling | [22] |
Flying Sword | 飞刀 | Xiao Yu | Not released | |
2007 | Call for Love | 爱情呼叫转移 | Long Xiaoxia | [23] |
2009 | Race to Witch Mountain | 超异能冒险 | Shira the UFO Huntress | |
The Founding of a Republic | 建国大业 | Broadcaster from Xinhua News Agency | [24] | |
2010 | A Singing Fairy | 寻找刘三姐 | Liu Tiantian | [25] |
The Fantastic Water Babes | 出水芙蓉 | Ayu | [26] | |
Piratic Love | 盗版爱情 | Lajiaomei | [27] | |
2011 | The Man Behind the Courtyard House | 守望者:罪恶迷途 | Chu Xiaoli | [28] |
The Sorcerer and the White Snake | 白蛇传说 | White Snake | ||
2012 | The Locked Door | 女人如花 | Yan Wen | |
One Night to be Star | 一夜成名 | Sui Xiaofei | [29] | |
2013 | The Palace | 宮鎖沉香 | Concubine Wen | [30] |
High Kickers | 舍身技 | Ling Ling | ||
2014 | On the Way | 我在路上最愛你 | Cui Shuijing | [31] |
Iceman | 3D冰封俠 | Xiao Mei | ||
Nature Law | 拆散專家 | Mi Lan | [32] | |
2016 | Two Idiots | 奇葩追夢 | Mi Yimei | [33] |
2018 | Air Strike | 大轰炸 | Lin Shuyuan | |
Iceman 2: The Frozen Hero | 时空行者 | May | [citation needed] | |
TBA | Idiots | 活宝 | Zhu Xiaohuai | [34] |
Defiance | 代号·反抗 | Xiao Xi | [35] | |
狐踪谍影 | [36] |
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | The House of Apple | 红苹果乐园 | Jiang Lingda | |
2005 | The Royal Swordsmen | 天下第一 | Liusheng Xueji | |
Hail the Judge | 新九品芝麻官 | Zhan Suifeng | [37] | |
2006 | Kung Fu Beggar | 功夫状元 | Wen Qi / Jin Sha | [citation needed] |
Golden Age | 金色年华 | Ai Wanqing | [38] | |
2007 | Sword Stained with Royal Blood | 碧血剑 | Xia Qingqing / Wen Qingqing | |
家和万事兴之抬头见喜 | Cui Xiyue | [39] | ||
丁家有女喜洋洋 | Ding Xun | [40] | ||
Song Bird | 天涯歌女 | Wan Renmei | ||
Fairy Couple | 天仙配 | Seventh Fairy | ||
2008 | 凭什么爱你 | Keke | [41] | |
The Foolish Old Man Removed Mountains | 愚公移山 | Baihe | [42] | |
The Shadow of Empress Wu | 日月凌空 | Xie Yaohuan | ||
2009 | Girl Rushes Forward | 女孩冲冲冲 | Lin Wumei | |
2010 | Endless Love in Tokyo | 东京生死恋 | Lankouzi | [43] |
广府太极传奇 | Yang Yuying | [44] | ||
2011 | Melody of Youth | 青春旋律 | Tian Tian | [45] |
下南洋 | Tao Shuyan | [46] | ||
Revered Hero Fang Shiyu | 蓋世英雄方世玉 | Lei Wushuang | [47] | |
2013 | The Marriage Rules | 第22婚规 | Lee Yuetong | |
No Promise of Love | 没有承诺的爱 | Lin Minna | [48] | |
2015 | Love You Thousands of Silk | 爱你,万缕千丝 | Tong Zhiyuan | [49] |
I Will Wait for You in Xilingol | 我在錫林郭勒等你 | Han Xiao | [50] | |
2016 | The Marriage Rules 2 | 第22婚规2 | Lee Yuetong | [51] |
2018 | The Enticement | 天珠的诱惑 | Xia Wei | [52] |
2019 | Fortress Besieged | 热爱 | An Xin | [53] |
2020 | Winter Begonia | 鬓边不是海棠红 | Gu Dali | [54] |
2022 | The Enticement | 诱惑 | Xia Wei | |
TBA | Young Emperor Kangxi | 少帝康熙 | Empress Xiaoyiren | [55] |
Sui Sui Qing Lian | 岁岁青莲 |
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
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2020 | Sisters Who Make Waves | 乘风破浪的姐姐 | Cast member | [56] |
Year | English title | Chinese title |
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2007 | Tattoo of Love | 爱的纹身 |
2008 | Huang Shengyi | 黄圣依同名专辑 |
2009 | Love in Heart | 心中有爱 |
2009 | Choosing Love Everyday | 选美everyday |
2013 | Facing Love |
Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes |
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2004 | "Only Want to Live a Day for You | 只要为你活一天 | Kung Fu Hustle OST | |
"I Won't Live for You" | 我不入地狱 | |||
2006 | "The One I Love Most" | 最爱的人 | The One I Love Most | with Wang Ziming |
"Not Allowed to Make Me Angry" | 不许惹我生气 | — | ||
2009 | "Dream of Liu Sanjie" | 绿色行动令 | A Singing Fairy OST | with Alec Su |
"Happiness is Energy" | 快乐是能量 | Dalian Discovery Kingdom OST | ||
2011 | "Promise" | 许诺 | The Sorcerer and the White Snake OST | with Raymond Lam |
2012 | "Moonlight Person" | 月亮人 | The Locked Door OST | |
2014 | "Three Days & Three Night" | 三天三夜 | On the Way OST |
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Ref. |
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2008 | 12th Golden Phoenix Awards | Newcomer Award | Heaven's Eyes | [57] |
2015 | 15th Huading Awards | Best Actress | Iceman | [19] |
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