Yuan Hong (actor)
| Yuan Hong | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 袁弘 |
| Pinyin | Yuán Hóng (Mandarin) |
| Jyutping | Yun Wang (Cantonese) |
| Birth name | Yuan Ding (袁丁) |
| Ethnicity | Han |
| Born |
23 August 1982 Wuhan, Hubei, China |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse(s) | Zhang Xinyi (m. 2016) |
| Alma mater | Shanghai Theatre Academy |
Yuan Hong (Chinese: 袁弘, born 23 August 1982), also known as Justin Yuan, is a Chinese actor.
Biography
Yuan was born in Wuhan, Hubei. He graduated from Shanghai Theatre Academy in 2001.
Career
Yuan first gained attention with his role as Yang Kang in The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2008). His portrayal of the character, who was initially thought to be an antagonist as portrayed him in previous film and television adaptations, instead was reinterpreted as a morally ambiguous and romantic antihero, leaving a deep impression on many people.[1] His earned widespread recognition with his role as the thirteenth prince in the time travel hit, Scarlet Heart (2011).[2]
Yuan earned positive acclaim for his performance in the period drama, Ordinary World (2015), based off the same novel by Lu Yi; and won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Golden Ox Award.[3][4] He also won the Best Actor award at the Huading Awards for his role in the historical romance series Singing All Along (2016) co-starring Ruby Lin.
Personal life
Yuan Hong married Princess Jie You co-star Zhang Xinyi in Germany in May 2016.[5][6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Phantom Lover | 夜半歌聲 | Xiao Ou | |
| 2013 | A Chilling Cosplay | 制服 | Xiao Kai | |
| 2016 | So Lucky | 杠上开花 | Hei Pi |
Television
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Unparalleled | 天下無雙 | Kangxi Emperor | |
| Dandelion | 蒲公英 | Wang Boshen | ||
| 2005 | Phantom Lover | 夜半歌声 | Xiao Ou | |
| Strange Tale Of Liaozhai | 聊齋誌異 | Sun Zichu | ||
| 2006 | The Young Warriors | 少年楊家將 | Yelü Xie | |
| 2008 | The Prince's Education | 上書房 | Hongli | |
| The Legend of the Condor Heroes | 射雕英雄傳 | Yang Kang | ||
| 2009 | Chinese Paladin 3 | 仙劍奇俠傳三 | Lei Yunting | |
| 2010 | Legendary Doctor | 神医大道公 | Si Jing | |
| A Weaver on the Horizon | 天涯織女 | Lin Mufei | ||
| World People | 天地民心 | Qi Junzao (young) | ||
| 2011 | Legend of the Double Dragons | 迷霧雙龍 | Xing Wenyuan | |
| Scarlet Heart | 步步驚心 | Yinxiang | ||
| 2012 | Secret History of Princess Taiping | 太平公主秘史 | Axiena Simu | |
| 2013 | Mulan | 巾帼大将军 | Zhao Yu | |
| Longmen Express | 龍門鏢局 | Song Shuhuai | Cameo, ep 33 | |
| True Love Brings Trouble | 真爱惹麻烦 | Wang Xiang | ||
| Ad Mania | 廣告風雲 | Ouyang Yue | ||
| 2014 | Young Sherlock | 少年神探狄仁杰 | Li Zhi | |
| 2015 | Fall in Love with You Again | 转身说爱你 | Yu Chuhao | |
| Ordinary World | 平凡的世界 | Sun Shaoping | ||
| Angel's City | 天使之城 | Mai Kewen | ||
| Hua Xu Yin: City of Desperate Love | 華胥引之絕愛之城 | Shen An | ||
| 2016 | Princess Jie You | 翁歸靡 | Weng Gui | |
| Through the Mist | 穿越谜团 | Ma Dong | ||
| Singing All Along | 秀麗江山之 長歌行 | Liu Xiu | ||
| Ares Ensanguined Youth | 战神之血染的青春 | Liu Xiaoran | ||
| Let's Fall in Love | 咱们相爱吧 | Shi Guang | ||
| TBA | The Rise of Phoenixes | 凰权·弈天下 | Jin Siyu | |
| The Love Book | 爱的正确标记法 | Zhao Yangguang | ||
| Great Expectations | 远大前程 | Qi Lin |
Variety show
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Real Men | 真正男子汉 | Cast member |
Discography
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Maybe It's Still Possible" | 或许来得及 | Ad Mania OST | |
| 2012 | "Back-to-back Silence" | 背对背沉默 | Fall in Love with You Again OST |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | China TV Drama Awards | Acting Breakthrough Award | Ordinary World | Won | [7] |
| Golden Ox Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won | [8] | ||
| 2017 | Huading Awards | Best Actor (Ancient) | Singing All Along | Won | [9] |
| Best Actor (Modern) | Let's Fall in Love | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "袁弘曾获封台词王子 新《射雕》重新演绎杨康". Sina.
- ↑ "步步惊心今晚收官 袁弘患"十三后遗症"". Sina.
- ↑ "《平凡的世界》乐视热播 王雷、袁弘获赞演技出众". Xinhua News Agency.
- ↑ "《平凡的世界》卫视热播 袁弘获赞“演技派”". Xinhua News Agency.
- ↑ "Yuan Hong & Zhang Xinyi: We are married!". China.org.cn.
- ↑ "Zhang Xinyi, Yuan Hong hold wedding ceremony". China.org.cn.
- ↑ "袁弘国剧盛典获大奖 与胡歌同框被赞完美". Tencent.
- ↑ "金牛奖迎来“高颜值男神” 吴秀波袁弘获奖". NetEase.
- ↑ "第22届华鼎奖获奖名单公布！". artsbj.com.