Mei Ting

Mei Ting, born on November 16, 1974, in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. She grew up in a military compound and at the age of 7 was admitted to the Nanjing Little Red Flower Art Troupe. The following year, she began her involvement in performing arts. Her early education included attending Nanjing's top middle school and studying dance at the PLA Art Institute's Frontline Song and Dance Troupe. Five years later, she joined the Frontline Song and Dance Troupe of the Nanjing Military Region.

Mei Ting's acting career began in childhood. In 1983, at the age of 8, she played Pingping in the film "Mid-Autumn Moon," officially starting her path in entertainment. Subsequently, she appeared in numerous films and TV dramas, including "Blood Evidence of the Massacre" and "Eight Beauties of Qinhuai." In 1994, at age 19, she performed on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala stage with her troupe, and gained popularity by playing a transforming woman in Chen Peisi and Zhu Shimao's skit "The Great Transformation."

She starred as Chu Chu in the TV drama "Blood Childhood," which aired in 1995 and received widespread attention. To pursue her acting career further, Mei Ting transitioned from military service in 1995 and was admitted to the acting department of the Central Academy of Drama (Class of 1996). However, she dropped out to film the TV series "Stories from the North," which premiered in 1997 and became a significant work in her career.

Her notable film works include "Red Lover" (1998), directed by Ye Da Ying and co-starring Leslie Cheung, in which she played Qiu Qiu. The film earned her the Best Actress award at the 22nd Cairo International Film Festival and the Chinese Film Huabiao Award for Best Actress. In 2000, she played a strong businesswoman in the TV series "Loving Heart," a sequel titled "No Choice," showcasing her versatility. That same year, she portrayed Nong Jingqiu, a wealthy merchant's daughter, in the new version of "Huo Yuanjia," but was injured after falling from a horse. In 2001, she starred in the family drama "Talking to Strangers," playing Mei Xiangnan, which won her the Second China Television Arts Double Ten Award.

In 2003, Mei Ting starred in the urban family drama "Let Love Come Back," followed by leading roles in "Peace Is Blessing," and participated in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala in 2004. In 2006, she served as producer for the series "Aspirin," which received multiple nominations. In 2010, she returned to the stage, starring in the new production of "I Love Peach Blossom."

In her personal life, Mei Ting was once romantically linked to director Ye Da Ying. In 2000, she married French-returned art editor Yan Po, leading a low-profile life after marriage. In 2007, she publicly announced her divorce from Yan Po. In 2012, she remarried photographer Zeng Jian, with whom she has a son and a daughter.

Throughout her career, Mei Ting has received numerous awards, including the Excellent Actress Award at the China TV Gala (Feitian Award), nominations for Best Supporting Actress at the Huawen Film Media Awards, and nominations for Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Rooster Awards. She remains active in theater, film, and variety shows, maintaining a significant influence in China's entertainment industry.