Yuan Quan

Yuan Quan, born in 1973 in Jingzhou, Hubei Province, China, entered the affiliated Middle Drama School of the Chinese Opera Academy at age 11, where she studied Peking Opera for seven years. In 1996, she was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama, becoming one of the "Seven Flowers" alongside Zhang Ziyi, Mei Ting, Hu Jing, Zeng Li, Zhang Tong, and Qin Hailu.

Her acting career began in 1998 when she starred in the film "Shanghai Chronicle," earning a nomination for Best Actress at the Golden Rooster Awards. In October of the same year, she signed with Red Star Production to officially enter the music industry. In 1999, she participated in shooting the MV for the new advertisement song for Wahaha mineral water and starred in her first film, "Spring Rhapsody," for which she won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 19th China Golden Rooster Awards for her role as Zhou Xiaomei. That year, she also performed in her first small theater drama, "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai."

In 2000, she co-starred with Pan Yueming in the romantic film "Blue Love," directed by Huo Jianqi, playing Liu Yun, which earned her the Best Actress award at the 8th Beijing College Student Film Festival and a nomination for Best Actress at the 21st China Golden Rooster Awards. That year, she also starred as Princess Yuanjuan in the costume martial arts TV drama "Loving Sworn Brothers" and played Shang Duo in the drama "Whirlpool," while her performance in the film "Beautiful Big Feet" won her the Best Supporting Actress award at the 22nd China Golden Rooster Awards.

In 2003, she starred alongside Xia Yu and Liang Jing in the film "Police Call," and she received the Best Supporting Actress award at the 26th Popular Film Hundred Flowers Awards for her role in "Beautiful Big Feet." In 2004, she starred in the costume martial arts drama "Little Fish and the Flower," portraying Su Ying, the daughter of Poison Queen Su Ying. From 2005 to 2006, she showcased a variety of roles in numerous TV series and expanded her stage experience through theater performances.

In 2007, she released her personal music album "Lonely Flower," winning the Best Music Video Award at the 14th Oriental Billboard Awards, along with multiple honors in the music industry. Between 2008 and 2009, she released EPs "Taipei" and "ShortStay Beijing/Okinawa," earning several awards for her music. In 2009, she was nominated for Best Actress at the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards for her performance in the film "Like a Dream."

From 2010 to 2016, Yuan Quan continuously enriched her acting portfolio by starring in numerous TV dramas and films, earning many awards and nominations. In 2013, she received the China Drama Plum Blossom Award for her stage performance in "Jane Eyre." Between 2014 and 2016, she participated in several films, including "Breakup Buddies," "The Age of Shadows," and "From Vegas to Macau 2."

Starting in 2017, she starred in the urban emotional drama "My First Half of Life," garnering recognition for her performance and earning the title of "Performer of the Year." She continued active engagement in various film and television projects, including "The Wind Rises," "Joy" ("Celebrating Yuyuan"), and "Golden Years." In 2021, she played leading roles in films such as "1921" and "Chinese Doctors," winning multiple acting awards.

Apart from her entertainment career, Yuan Quan actively participates in social公益, serving as a brand ambassador for various charitable activities. She married Xia Yu in 2009 and has one daughter. Her professional career continually advances, covering works across films, television, stage, and music.