Huang Yi

Huang Yi, born on September 13, 1977, in Shanghai. Regarding her early life, Huang Yi's parents divorced when she was young, and she was raised by her grandparents. During childhood, she was quite mischievous and rebellious, diagnosed with ADHD, with average academic performance, and she also had experiences of truancy and skipping school. Despite this, she excelled in English. She was spotted by a director while on the street and appeared in an advertisement, which sparked her interest in acting. This motivated her to apply to the Shanghai Theatre Academy after graduating from high school, but she did not gain admission. Subsequently, she transferred to Shanghai Oriental College to study film and television performance.

In terms of her acting career, Huang Yi made her debut in the 1999 television drama "The Legend of the Sons and Heroes," beginning to gain recognition. The following year, she appeared in the television series "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." In 2001, she starred in the TV drama "Marrying the Wrong Bride," which brought her attention for her cross-dressing appearance in "New Queen Consort." That same year, she played the lively Little Swallow in "My Fair Princess 3," winning fans’ affection. In 2003, her portrayal of Little Swallow in "Heaven and Earth" was particularly noticed. The same year, she played the female lead "Wang Qiyao" in the TV drama "The Longest Hate," directed by Guan Jinpeng, which also adapted her into a live-action manga. Additionally, she participated in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, performing alongside other artists.

By late 2005, Huang Yi signed with Sony BMG, the world's largest record label, officially entering the music industry. Her debut album "The First Summer" sold 300,000 copies and earned her awards such as "Best Mainland Female Singer-Songwriter." In 2006, she starred in the tragic Republic-era drama "Chrysanthemum," challenging a role spanning over 40 years of age. That year, she also appeared as a guest on the variety show "Super Interview."

In 2007, Huang Yi played Rui Jue in the TV drama "Home" and received the "Best New Actress of the Year" award at the first China Independent Film Newcomers Exhibition. She also acted in Andy Lau's produced film "Brothers: Blood of the Alliance." In 2008, her film "Tan Kou" was selected for the 65th Venice Film Festival. From 2009 to 2011, she participated in numerous films and TV dramas, including "Stubborn Radish," "Always with You," "The Storm Riders 2," and "Qiu Jin: The Female Patriot."

In 2012, her microfilm "Exchange" premiered at the Shanghai International Film Festival, marking her directorial debut. Notable works include "The Drug War," "Knowledge and Fortune," "Ordinary Heroes," and "Love That Never Disappeared." In 2013, she won the Best Supporting Actress award at the London Chinese Film Festival for her role in "The Drug War." Subsequently, Huang Yi gradually shifted her focus towards variety shows and hosting, appearing on multiple programs. In 2020, she joined the second season of "Actors Please Start," drawing renewed attention.

In her personal life, Huang Yi married Jiang Kai in 2009 but divorced shortly afterward. In 2011, she publicly spoke about overcoming a difficult period. In 2013, she gave birth to a daughter in Los Angeles. She has been involved in multiple scandals related to infidelity and divorce disputes, often making family issues a focus of media attention. In recent years, she remains active in film, television, variety shows, and charity work, participating in numerous social charitable activities and receiving honors such as Charity Star and Influential Artist.

Huang Yi is known for her natural acting style and diverse talents, continuously developing her career in China's entertainment industry across multiple fields.