Yao Xingtong
{{short description|Chinese actress (born 1983)}}
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| name = Yao Xingtong
| native_name = 姚星彤
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| birth_name = Yao Xinqian ({{lang|zh-Hans-CN|姚馨茜}})
Yao Lan ({{lang|zh-Hans-CN|姚岚}})
| other_names = Helen Yao
Anna Yao
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|4|12}}
| birth_place = Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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| alma_mater = Beijing Film Academy
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 2008–present
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Yao Xingtong ({{zh|s=姚星彤|p=Yáo Xīngtóng}}; born 12 April 1983) is a Chinese actress. She is also known as Helen Yao and Anna Yao. She is fluent in French and English.{{cite web |url=http://ent.163.com/13/0621/15/91TEFL2I000300B1.html |script-title=zh:成龙带《十二生肖》访印 姚星彤英文流利获赞 |date=June 21, 2013 |publisher=Netease|language=zh |quote =在《十二生肖》宣传时，成龙曾大赞姚星彤英文、法文功底好，也正是这个原因，Coco这个角色花落姚星彤。}}
She is noted for her roles as Ma Liruo and Coco in the film Life of Sentime (2010) and CZ12 (2012).
Early life
Yao was born and raised in Nangang District of Harbin, Heilongjiang. She graduated from Beijing Film Academy, where she majored in acting.
Career
Yao has been a supporting actor in several television series, including Together with You, Police Story, War and Destiny, and Records of Kangxi's Travel Incognito 5.
Her first film role was uncredited appearance in the film Growth (2006). After other minor roles in films and television series, she received her first leading role in a film called Blossom, for which she received Golden Rooster Award nominations for Best Actress.{{cite web |url=http://english.cri.cn/6666/2009/10/13/1321s522017.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140410014933/http://english.cri.cn/6666/2009/10/13/1321s522017.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 10, 2014 |title=Yao Xingtong-'Blossom' |date= October 13, 2009|publisher=China Radio International }}
In 2009, she starred in the romantic comedy film Life of Sentime, alongside Ming Dow and Xia Yu, which earned her a Best Newcomer Award at the Macau International Movie Festival.{{cite web |url=http://news.mtime.com/2010/04/13/1429470.html|script-title=zh:《感情生活》点映获好评 姚星彤全裸出镜受可|date=April 3, 2010|website=Mtime|language=zh}}
Yao gained international fame for her starring role as Coco in CZ12 (2012), a Hong Kong-Chinese action film co-produced, written, directed by, and starring Jackie Chan.{{cite web |url=http://news.mtime.com/2013/01/09/1504615.html|script-title=zh:《十二生肖》热映 姚星彤：淡定的“龙女郎”|date=January 9, 2013|website=Mtime|language=zh}}
In 2014, Yao had the lead role in Ex-Files, a romantic comedy film co-starring Han Geng.{{cite web|url=http://news.mtime.com/pix/2013/07/31/393979.html|script-title=zh:《前任攻略》公布主演阵容 韩庚姚星彤联手保卫现任|date=July 31, 2013|website=Mtime|language=zh}}
Filmography
=Film=
=Television series=
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| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan=2| 2004 | Together with You | {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|和你在一起}} | Zi Yi | |
| Police Story | {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|刑警故事}} | Cameo | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2005 | Unusual Path | {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|非常道}} | Chen Xiaoyu | |
| The Sea's Promise | {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|海的誓言}} | Lu Yajie | ||
| rowspan="3" | 2007 | War and Destiny | {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|庚子风云}} | Princess | |
| Records of Kangxi's Travel Incognito 5 | {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|康熙微服私访记5}} | Qian Xiangya | ||
| Tomb Path | {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|墓道}} | Cameo | ||
| rowspan=2|2008 | Crash | {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|撞车}} | Liu Ying | |
| Vagabond Vigilante | {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|游剑江湖}} | Cameo | ||
| 2010 | I Want a Family | {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|我要一个家}} | Meng Xiaoyu | {{cite web |url= http://www.iqilu.com/html/yingshi/news/2011/0209/410448.shtml|script-title=zh:饶敏莉姚星彤领衔《我要一个家》打响幸福保卫战|date=February 9, 2011|website=iqilu|language=zh}} |
| 2018 | Twenties Once Again | {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|重返二十岁}} | Jiang Xue | |
| TBA | Peace in Palace, Peace in Chang'an | {{lang|zh-Hans-CN|天下长安}} | Li Mulan | {{cite web |url= http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-07-11/doc-ifyhwefp0575601.shtml|script-title=zh:《天下长安》姚星彤踏马来袭 演绎初唐女杰|date=July 11, 2017|website=Sina|language=zh}} |
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Nominated | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="2" |2009 | Blossom | 27th Golden Rooster Awards | Best Actress | {{nom}} | |
| Life of Sentime | 1st Macau International Movie Festival | Best Newcomer | {{won}} | {{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2009-12-29/16082828317.shtml|script-title=zh:蒋雯丽姚星彤澳门国际电影节同获奖|date=December 29, 2009|website=Sina|language=zh}} | |
| 2014 | rowspan=2|CZ12 | 32nd Hundred Flowers Awards | Best Actress | {{nom}} | |
| 2015 | Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | Most Popular Actress (Mainland China) | {{won}} | {{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/2015-12-30/doc-ifxmxxyq4744301.shtml|script-title=zh:姚星彤获韩国电影协会最受欢迎女演员奖|date=December 30, 2015|website=Sina|language=zh}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|id=4080670}}
- {{Sinaweibo|yaoxingtong}}
- {{Sinablog|yaoxingtong}}
{{Golden Lotus Award for Best Newcomer}}
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Category:Beijing Film Academy alumni
Category:Actresses from Harbin
Category:Chinese film actresses