Ouyang Nana

Ouyang Nana
Native name 歐陽娜娜
Born (2000-06-15) June 15, 2000
Taipei, Taiwan
Nationality Taiwanese
Education Tun Hwa Elementary School
Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University
Alma mater Curtis Institute of Music
Occupation Actress, musician
Years active 2014-present (as actress)
Parent(s) Ouyang Long (father)
Fu Juan (mother)
Relatives Ouyang Feifei

Ouyang Nana (Chinese: 歐陽娜娜; born June 15, 2000) is a Taiwanese actress and musician.[1][2]

Career

Music

Inspired by cellist Mei-Ying Liao, Ouyang Nana started playing the piano at the age of five and cello at the age of six. She won first place in cello and 2nd place in piano at the Wenhua Taiwan Cup Music Competition.[3] She started attending the music program at Dun-Hua elementary school in 2008 and graduated from the school in 2012 with top honors.

In 2010, she was admitted to study cello at the Affiliated Junior High School of National Taiwan Normal University. The same year, she became the principal cellist of the Century Youth Orchestra;[4] In 2011, she 1st place in Grand Taiwan National Music Competition in both cello and string quartet categories and 1st place in the National Music Competition of Taiwan. She has also participated in the National Cello Institute Summer Festival in the U.S and 2011 Salut Summer Festival in Taitung.[5]

In 2012, Ouyang became the youngest cellist to give a solo recital debut in National Concert Hall of Taiwan. The same year, she won the First Award at the Taiwan School Year 100 National Music Competition, and was accepted to the Junior High music program at the National Taiwan Normal University.

In 2013, Ouyang began attending the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. She then held a series of sold-out concerts in Taiwan, and was invited by Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa in Japan to perform in their concert.

Ouyang left Curtis Institute of Music in 2015.[6] She then signed with Universal Music Group's Mercury Classics label and released her solo debut album, 15, which is a classical album.[7]

In 2016, she released her first single “Warming Your Winter” for her first television drama, Yes! Mr. Fashion, produced by Mandopop producer Jim Lee. She won the Hito Award for iQiyi Popularity Award.[8]

Acting

Ouyang first attracted attention with her appearance in the 2014 film, Beijing Love Story where she played a cellist.

In 2016, she began filming for the science fiction film, Bleeding Steel with Jackie Chan.[9]

In 2017, she was cast as the female lead in youth film, Secret Fruit based on the novel of the same name by Rao Xueman.[10][11]

Personal life

Ouyang Nana is the daughter of veteran actors Ouyang Long and Fu Juan. She is also the niece of Taiwanese pop singer Ouyang Feifei.[12]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Beijing Love Story Liu Xingyang
2015To the Fore Chen Yiqiao
2016 Mission Milano Luo Jiaxin
2017 Beautiful Accident Xing Xing
Secret Fruit Yu Chizi
Bleeding Steel Nana

Television series

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Yes! Mr. Fashion Luo Xiaokui

References

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