Xu Dongdong (Chinese: 徐冬冬; pinyin: Xú Dōngdōng; born 16 February 1990) is a Chinese actress, singer and model.[1][2]
Xu Dongdong | |
|---|---|
徐冬冬 | |
| Born | (1990-02-16) February 16, 1990 (age 32) Harbin, Heilongjiang, China |
| Other names | Raquel Xu |
| Alma mater | People's Liberation Army Academy of Art |
| Occupation | Actress, singer, model |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Agent | Xu Dongdong Studio |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Mandapop |
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Musical artist | |
Xu first rose to prominence in 2016 for playing Shen Jiawen, a drug trafficker, in the television series Yu Zui, which attracted more than 100 million views on iQiyi within days of its premiere, making it one of the most popular TV series tailored for the online platform.[3]
Xu was born in Harbin, Heilongjiang on February 16, 1990. At the age of 7, she moved to Beijing.[4] She graduated from the People's Liberation Army Academy of Art.
Xu had her first experience in front of the camera in 2007, and she was chosen to act as a support actor in Tears in the Red City, a television series starring Cao Lan and Li Dongbei. And she subsequently appearing on Oriental King Lion.
Xu had a minor role as Yue Rong in Chen Xiang (2010), which starred Li Yapeng, Tommy Tam, Wu Mian, and Xu Huanshan.
Xu's first film role was a policewoman uncredited appearance in the romance film Eternal Moment (2011). It stars Li Yapeng, Xu Jinglei, Wang Xuebing, and Je Jie. The film grossed ¥200 million on a budget of only ¥10 million.[5]
In 2012, Xu appeared in television series, such as Master Lin in Seoul, The Sent-down Youth and Angry Photographer. She was cast in the gangster television series Skynet 2012. Other cast members are Du Zhiguo, Du Chun, Dai Jiaoqian, and Wu Ma. She participated in Jin Tailang's Happy Life, a romance television series starring Song Dandan, Li Xiaolu and Wang Lei.
Xu appeared as Na Na, a beautiful girl who appeared in the bar, in the thriller film Flash Play (2013). It stars Alex Fong, Zhang Xinyu, Chrissie Chau, Lee Wei, and Timmy Hung. She starred with Purba Rgyal in Letter of Tour. That same year, she starred in the romantic comedy television series Gorgeous Workers, alongside Hans Zhang, Choo Ja-hyun, Ken Chu, and Wu Peirou.[6]
In 2014, Xu played the lead role in the suspense horror thriller mystery film Closed Doors Village.[7] She had a cameo appearance in Lord of Shanghai, an action film starring Hu Jun, Yu Nan, Rhydian Vaughan, and Qin Hao. That same year, she played the drillmaster Meng Xue, the lead role in The First Paratrooper Team, costarring Purba Rgyal and Shao Bing.[8]
Xu had a minor role as Jenni in Love Contractually (2015), which starred Sammi Cheng and Joseph Chang.
In 2016, Xu had key supporting role in the Yu Zui, created by iQiyi. She was praised for her role. After Yu Zui was broadcast, it enjoyed the highest ratings in China and she quickly rose to prominence. She made a guest appearance on Wong Jing's Mission Milano, a Chinese-Hong Kong action adventure comedy film starring Andy Lau, Huang Xiaoming, Shen Teng, Wong Cho-lam, Michelle Hu and Ouyang Nana. She also appeared in Wong Jing and Andrew Lau's From Vegas to Macau III, an action film starring Chow Yun-fat, Andy Lau, Nick Cheung and Li Yuchun.[9] She played Shi Ying in the historical romance drama film Chinese Wine, opposite Van Fan and Huang Yi.[10]
Xu appeared in Chasing the Dragon, an action crime drama film directed by Wong Jing and Jason Kwan. The film stars Andy Lau reprising his role as Lee Rock from the film series of the same name, Donnie Yen as Crippled Ho, based on real life gangster Ng Sik-ho.[11]
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Eternal Moment | 将爱情进行到底 | Policewoman | |
| 2013 | Flash Play | 致命闪玩 | Na Na | |
| The Password of Dream | 梦的密码 | Female lead | ||
| Letter of Tour | 信之旅 | Ou Shiman | ||
| 2014 | Closed Doors Village | 封门村 | Nina | |
| 70 80 90 | 恋爱789 | Deng Jianing | ||
| Lord of Shanghai | 上海王 | Lu Xianglan | ||
| 2015 | Love Contractually | 合约男女 | Jenni | |
| 2016 | 男神训练营 | |||
| A Test of Love Adventure | A测试 | Sister S | ||
| Mission Milano | 王牌逗王牌 | Xue Ji (Snow) | ||
| From Vegas to Macau III | 澳门风云3 | Female God of Gamblers | ||
| Little Lucky | 玛格丽特的春天 | Bao Hong | ||
| Chinese Wine | 国酒 | Shi Ying | ||
| 2017 | 原罪 | Zuo Lan | ||
| Chasing the Dragon | 追龙 | Rose (A Hua) | ||
| 2019 | A Test of Love Adventure | |||
| Mr. Loser | ||||
| The Sexy Guys | ||||
| Invisible Tattoo | ||||
| The Sword Legend |
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Oriental King Lion | 东方狮王 | Wu Ming | |
| Tears in the Red City | 泪洒红城 | |||
| 2010 | Chen Xiang | 血色沉香 | Yue Rong | |
| 2012 | Master Lin in Seoul | 林师傅在首尔 | Cui Chun'ai | |
| The Sent-down Youth | 知青 | Lin Li | ||
| Jin Tailang's Happy Life | 金太郎的幸福生活 | Xiao Yu | ||
| Ordinary Time | 平凡的岁月 | Xu Danxia | ||
| Skynet 2012 | 天网2012 | Zhu Xiao | ||
| Angry Photographer | 愤怒的摄影师 | Lin Yaohua | ||
| 2013 | Gorgeous Workers | 华丽上班族 | Qin Jialing | |
| Rapture and Found | 欢天喜地俏冤家 | Chu Yue | ||
| 2014 | The Happy Life of Housewife | 煮妇的幸福生活 | Meng Nan | |
| The First Paratrooper Team | 第一伞兵队 | Meng Xue | ||
| 2016 | Yu Zui | 余罪 | Shen Jiawen | |
| 2018 | Guardian Angel 2018 Web Drama | Cici Baby |
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Singer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Half of Love | 半个爱情 | Li Jian | |
| Promotional Copy | 路一直都在 | Eason Chan |
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Love You So Much | 爱你那么多 |