Tong Liya
{{short description|Chinese actress (born 1984)}}
{{family name hatnote|Tong (佟)|lang=Chinese}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Tong Liya
| image = Tong Liya (佟丽娅) at the 25th Shanghai Television Festival - Magnolia Awards in June 2019.png
| caption = Tong in 2019
| native_name = {{nobold|佟丽娅}}
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| other_names = Ya Ya ({{lang|zh|丫丫}})
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1983|8|8}}{{cite news|url=https://www.sohu.com/a/412078765_114941|date=8 August 2020|title=连续8年！佟丽娅36岁生日陈思诚甜蜜祝福：朵朵妈，生日快乐|access-date=2 May 2021|archive-date=11 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811211908/https://www.sohu.com/a/412078765_114941|url-status=live}}
| birth_place = Qapqal, Ili, Xinjiang, China
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| alma_mater = Central Academy of Drama
| occupation = Actress, dancer
| agent = Tong Liya Studio
| years_active = 2008–present
| parents = Tong Jisheng (father)
| spouse = {{marriage|Chen Sicheng|2014|2021}}
| children = 1
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|s = 佟丽娅
|t = 佟麗婭
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Tong Liya ({{lang-zh|佟丽娅}}, born 8 August 1983) is a Chinese actress of Xibe ethnicity. She first gained recognition in The Queens (2008), followed by roles in the television series Palace (2011), Beijing Love Story (2012), Ordinary World (2015), Nirvana in Fire 2 (2017), Great Expectations (2018), as well as the film How Long Will I Love U (2018).
Background
Tong was born in Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang province. Her father Tong Jisheng ({{lang|zh-hans|佟吉生}}) was of Xibe ethnicity from Xinjiang while her mother Mao Haiying ({{lang|zh-hans|毛海英}}) was of Han ethnicity from Gansu.{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}}
Tong majored in dance at the Xinjiang Arts Institute, and due to her excellent results, was able to gain a placement at the Xinjiang Singing & Dancing Troupe. She subsequently obtained a qualification to teach dance at Xinjiang Arts Institute in 2000. In 2004, she enrolled in Central Academy of Drama, majoring in performance.{{cite web|url=http://ku.ent.sina.com.cn/star/intro/8821|script-title=zh:资料：演员佟丽娅个人档案|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=18 July 2017|archive-date=8 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808114216/http://ku.ent.sina.com.cn/star/intro/8821|url-status=live}}
Tong was named ambassador of Xibe in 2011.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2011-05-19/00473311510.shtml|script-title=zh:佟丽娅担任家乡形象大使 传承锡伯族文化|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|date=19 May 2011|access-date=18 July 2017|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193449/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2011-05-19/00473311510.shtml|url-status=live}}
Career
Tong made her debut in the Hong Kong television series C'est La Vie, Mon Chéri in 2008, and gained attention for her beautiful looks.{{cite web|url=http://news.sina.com/oth/phoenixtv/506-104-103-108/2008-06-17/20392993416.html|script-title=zh:佟麗婭憑《新不了情》備受關注：年輕就是美|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|date=17 June 2008|access-date=18 July 2017|archive-date=25 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100525003736/http://news.sina.com/oth/phoenixtv/506-104-103-108/2008-06-17/20392993416.html|url-status=live}} Following her role as Zhao Feiyan in the 2009 historical drama The Queens, Tong experienced a rise in popularity.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/p/2008-04-14/17131986530.shtml|script-title=zh:佟丽娅演赵飞燕 《母仪天下》万里挑一|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|date=14 April 2008|access-date=18 July 2017|archive-date=9 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109081055/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/p/2008-04-14/17131986530.shtml|url-status=live}}
Tong successfully broke into the mainstream with her subsequent roles in Palace (2011) and Beijing Love Story (2012), which were both major hits.{{cite web|url=http://ent.ifeng.com/tv/special/dsjgxsy/zuixin/detail_2011_02/16/4701127_0.shtml|script-title=zh:《宫锁心玉》受追捧 佟丽娅人气爆涨引关注|date=16 February 2011|website=ifeng|language=zh|access-date=26 July 2018|archive-date=26 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726040923/http://ent.ifeng.com/tv/special/dsjgxsy/zuixin/detail_2011_02/16/4701127_0.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://news.sina.com.cn/c/2012-12-26/021425892726.shtml|script-title=zh:本网记者专访新疆籍演员佟丽娅|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|date=26 December 2012|access-date=18 July 2017|archive-date=1 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801193654/http://news.sina.com.cn/c/2012-12-26/021425892726.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://news.cntv.cn/20120502/111717.shtml|script-title=zh:揭秘"沈冰"佟丽娅成名前辛酸 曾被知名导演嫌丑|website=CCTV.com|language=zh|date=2 May 2012|access-date=18 July 2017|archive-date=1 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801233452/http://news.cntv.cn/20120502/111717.shtml|url-status=live}} Throughout her career, Tong has portrayed various roles in hit dramas My Economical Man (2012), Weaning (2013), Sword Family Woman (2014) and Obstetrician (2014); and was named the "Ratings Queen" by the Chinese media.{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/13/1209/12/9FLDTQD3000333J5.html|script-title=zh:从清纯学生到时尚白骨精 佟丽娅惊艳蜕变|website=NetEase|language=zh|date=9 December 2013|access-date=18 July 2017|archive-date=1 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801200701/http://ent.163.com/13/1209/12/9FLDTQD3000333J5.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgtv.com/p/20130523/1154049191.html|script-title=zh:四档大戏荧幕接档 "收视女王"佟丽娅再战新高|publisher=Mango TV|language=zh|date=23 May 2013|access-date=18 July 2017|archive-date=1 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801195459/http://www.mgtv.com/p/20130523/1154049191.html|url-status=live |title=HD video online viewing - MangoTV }}{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2014-06-03/16124152356.shtml|script-title=zh:《刀客家族的女人》人物刻画获赞无数|date=3 June 2014|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=26 July 2018|archive-date=26 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726071945/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2014-06-03/16124152356.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20140703/000797.htm|script-title=zh:《情定妇产科》上海将播 佟丽娅首演产科医生|website=Tencent|language=zh|access-date=18 July 2017|archive-date=1 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801194422/http://ent.qq.com/a/20140703/000797.htm|url-status=live}} She also starred in films, most notably Tsui Hark's wuxia film The Taking of Tiger Mountain (2014) and Chen Sicheng's comedy film Detective Chinatown (2015).{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2014-12-24/doc-iavxeafr9277382.shtml|script-title=zh:佟丽娅《智取威虎山》演技爆发变战地女神|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|date=24 December 2014|access-date=18 July 2017|archive-date=1 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801195404/http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2014-12-24/doc-iavxeafr9277382.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://beijingtoday.com.cn/2016/02/detective-chinatown-a-success-of-chinas-detective-movies/|title=Detective Chinatown a Success of China's Detective Movies|website=Beijing Today|date=February 2016|access-date=18 July 2017|archive-date=1 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801201313/https://beijingtoday.com.cn/2016/02/detective-chinatown-a-success-of-chinas-detective-movies/|url-status=live}}
In 2015, Tong starred in the period drama Ordinary World (2015), based on the Mao Dun Literature Prize novel of the same name by Lu Yao.{{cite web|url=http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/culture/2015-04/03/content_19990013.htm|title=Ordinary World could lead to a wave of TV series adapted from Mao Dun Literature Prize works|website=China Daily|date=3 April 2015|access-date=18 July 2017|archive-date=15 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170715195853/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/culture/2015-04/03/content_19990013.htm|url-status=live}} She received acclaim for her performance, and won the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actress.
In 2017, Tong starred in the wuxia drama Nirvana in Fire 2, the sequel to the critically acclaimed drama Nirvana in Fire by Hai Yan.{{cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2016/10/28/1562295.html|script-title=zh:《琅琊榜之风起长林》公布主演阵容 黄晓明佟丽娅刘昊然加盟 原装班底打造|website=Mtime|language=zh|date=28 October 2016|access-date=18 July 2017|archive-date=8 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808115704/http://news.mtime.com/2016/10/28/1562295.html|url-status=live}}
In 2018, Tong starred in two spy dramas. In Great Expectations, she played the role of a wealthy lady who disguises as a man to infiltrate the underworld to seek revenge for her dead father.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2018-03-23/doc-ifysnevm0496911.shtml|script-title=zh:《远大前程》定档4.1 陈思诚袁弘佟丽娅逐梦上海|date=23 March 2018|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=27 April 2018|archive-date=23 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323064415/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2018-03-23/doc-ifysnevm0496911.shtml|url-status=live}} In Patriot, she played the role of an underground spy.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-05-10/doc-ifyeychk7207845.shtml|script-title=zh:《爱国者》谱写抗日长歌 张鲁一佟丽娅奋勇抗敌|date=10 May 2018|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=23 July 2018|archive-date=10 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510040149/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-05-10/doc-ifyeychk7207845.shtml|url-status=live}} Tong won the Audience's Loved Character award at the China TV Drama Awards for her portrayal.{{cite web|url=http://ent.cri.cn/20190102/4bf4eef3-5602-d943-dc5b-e91fa89c715f.html|script-title=zh:佟丽娅获观众喜爱角色人物 致力于做"硬核"演员|date=2 January 2019|website=China Radio International|language=zh|access-date=3 February 2019|archive-date=4 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204014522/http://ent.cri.cn/20190102/4bf4eef3-5602-d943-dc5b-e91fa89c715f.html|url-status=live}} The same year, Tong won acclaim and numerous accolades for her performance in the romance comedy film How Long Will I Love U.{{cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2018/04/04/1579489.html|script-title=zh:徐峥监制《超时空同居》定档5.18|date=4 April 2018|website=Mtime|language=zh|access-date=27 April 2018|archive-date=28 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428180907/http://news.mtime.com/2018/04/04/1579489.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/2018/06/23/1581798.html|script-title=zh:上影节传媒关注单元大奖花落《进京城》|date=23 June 2018|website=Mtime|language=zh|access-date=14 September 2018|archive-date=14 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180914061246/http://news.mtime.com/2018/06/23/1581798.html|url-status=live}}
In January 2020, she starred in the workplace drama Perfect Partner as a public relations officer.{{cite web|url=http://ent.cri.cn/20180612/50c57b84-2d4f-975d-98d7-ee3dcf557be9.html|script-title=zh:《完美关系》官宣 黄轩佟丽娅成公关合伙人填补行业剧空白|date=12 June 2018|website=China Radio International|language=zh|access-date=23 July 2018|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612214102/http://ent.cri.cn/20180612/50c57b84-2d4f-975d-98d7-ee3dcf557be9.html|url-status=live}}
Personal life
Tong and actor Chen Sicheng got married on 16 January 2014. The couple met and fell in love while filming the television series Beijing Love Story, which Chen directed and co-scripted. They announced their relationship on the set of Happy Camp in 2012. The couple got married in 2014 at Tahiti.{{cite web|url=http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/entertainment/2014-01/25/content_17258113.htm|title=Cheng Sicheng, Tong Liya hold traditional wedding|website=China Daily|date=25 January 2014|access-date=18 July 2017|archive-date=9 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209144612/http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/entertainment/2014-01/25/content_17258113.htm|url-status=live}}
On 30 January 2016, Tong announced that she had given birth to their first child, a son named Chen Duoduo.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2016-01-30/doc-ifxnzanm3850904.shtml|script-title=zh:佟丽娅生儿子乳名"朵朵" 陈思诚当爸|date=30 January 2016|publisher=Sina Corp|language=zh|access-date=26 July 2018|archive-date=26 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726041005/http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2016-01-30/doc-ifxnzanm3850904.shtml|url-status=live}} On 20 May 2021, Tong and Chen announced their divorce.{{Cite web|date=20 May 2021|title=|script-title=zh:陈思诚佟丽娅离婚 二人商业已无关联 {{!}} 早报|trans-title=Chen Sicheng and Tong Liya divorced; both no longer have any business relations as well|url=https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20210520-1148142|access-date=2021-05-20|website=www.zaobao.com.sg|language=zh|archive-date=20 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520024052/https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20210520-1148142|url-status=live}}
Filmography
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Discography
=Singles=
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| Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes |
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| ROWSPAN=2|2012 | "Love Has No Reason" | {{lang|zh-Hans|爱情没什么道理}} | My Economical Man OST | |
| "Only Sing For You" | {{lang|zh-Hans|只为你歌唱}} | {{NA}} | ||
| 2013 | "Us" | {{lang|zh-Hans|我们}} | {{NA}} | with her university friends |
| 2018 | "Don't Forget Me" | {{lang|zh|不要忘了我}} | How Long Will I Love U OST | with Lei Jiayin |
| 2020 | "Firmly Believe Love Will Win" | {{lang|zh-Hans|坚信爱会赢}} | COVID-19 pandemic support theme song{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/20/0202/21/F4DKE5O500038FO9.html|script-title=zh:万众一心 文艺界抗击疫情主题MV《坚信爱会赢》首发|date=2 February 2020|website=Netease|language=zh|access-date=3 February 2020|archive-date=3 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203062257/http://ent.163.com/20/0202/21/F4DKE5O500038FO9.html|url-status=live}} |
Awards and nominations
=''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100=
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!Rank !class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
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| 2013
| 79th |
| 2014
|43rd |
| 2015
|66th |
| 2017
|38th |
| 2019
|79th |
| 2020
|55th |
References
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External links
- [http://weibo.com/tongliyavk Tong Liya]
- {{IMDb name|id=nm4405625}}
{{Seventh Council of China Television Artists Association}}
{{Sixth Council of the China Television Artists Association}}
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Category:21st-century Chinese actresses
Category:Actresses from Xinjiang
Category:Central Academy of Drama alumni
Category:Chinese film actresses
Category:Chinese stage actresses