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Ning Jing
Ning Jing (Chinese: 宁静; born April 27, 1972) is a Chinese actress and singer. She is best known for playing Milan in In the Heat of the Sun (1994), Danzhu in Red River Valley (1997), Angel in Lover's Grief over the Yellow River (1999) and Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang in the television series Xiaozhuang Epic (2003). Ning has received various accolades, including a Silver Shell for Best Actress, a Golden Rooster Award from two nominations, two Hundred Flowers Awards, and has been nominated for one Golden Horse Award.
Ning Jing | |||||||
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Ning filming Ace vs. Ace in 2016 | |||||||
| Born | April 27, 1972 | ||||||
| Alma mater | Shanghai Theatre Academy | ||||||
| Occupation | Actress | ||||||
| Years active | 1990 – present | ||||||
| Spouse | |||||||
| Children | 1 | ||||||
| Awards | Golden Rooster Awards – Best Actress 1999 Lover's Grief over the Yellow River Hundred Flowers Awards – Best Actress 1997 Red River Valley Best Supporting Actress 2012 1911 | ||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 寧靜 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 宁静 | ||||||
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Early life
Ning Jing was born in Guiyang, Guizhou. Her mother is Nakhi, and her father is Han.[1] She has a younger brother, Shun Wenqi, who is a rock musician.[2]
Personal life
In 1996, while shooting Red River Valley, Ning fell in love with Paul Kersey, an American actor also performing a role in this film. Then they married each other and had a child. [3] In 2011, Ning stated that due to cultural differences, they divorced.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Red Fists | 联手警探 | Lin Na | |
| 1992 | I'm Ugly but I'm Gentle | 我很丑，但我很温柔 | Liu Tingting | |
| 1993 | The Video Tape | 偷拍的录像带 | Laiyun | |
| 1993 | Red Firecracker, Green Firecracker | 炮打双灯 | Chunji | San Sebastián International Film Festival Silver Shell Award for Best Actress Golden Phoenix Award for Society Award Nominated – Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress |
| 1994 | Miss Morphis | 奥菲斯小姐 | Yi Meng | |
| 1994 | Winner | 赢家 | Lu Xiaoyang | |
| 1994 | In the Heat of the Sun | 阳光灿烂的日子 | Milan | Nominated – Golden Horse Award for Best Actress |
| 1995 | Warrior Lan Ling | 兰陵王 | Yingying | |
| 1996 | Shanghai Grand | 新上海滩 | Fung Ching-ching | |
| 1997 | Red River Valley | 红河谷 | Danzhu | a.k.a. A Tale of the Sacred Mountain Beijing College Student Film Festival Students' Choice Award for Favorite Actress Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress |
| 1997 | The Bewitching Braid | 大辫子的诱惑 | Ling | Beijing College Student Film Festival Best Actress Shanghai Film Critics Award for Best Actress |
| 1999 | Lover's Grief over the Yellow River | 黄河绝恋 | Angel | a.k.a. 1. The Legend of the Yellow River 2. Grief Over the Yellow River 3. Heart of China Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress Nominated – Changchun Film Festival Golden Deer Award for Best Actress |
| 1999 | Lotus Lantern | 宝莲灯 | Gamei | voice acting |
| 1999 | Wild Child's Secret | |||
| 1999 | The Cotton Fleece | 白棉花 | Fang Biyu | |
| 2002 | Against The Torrent | 惊涛骇浪 | Han Mei | |
| 2002 | Manhole | |||
| 2002 | Chinese Odyssey 2002 | 天下无双 | Zixia | |
| 2003 | The Missing Gun | 寻枪 | Li Xiaomeng | |
| 2005 | Divergence | 三岔口 | Ting | |
| 2005 | Set To Kill | 借兵 | Ren Kangni | |
| 2007 | Call for Love | 爱情呼叫转移 | Pan Wenlin | |
| 2009 | The Founding of a Republic | 建国大业 | CPPCC member | |
| 2011 | 1911 | 辛亥革命 | Qiu Jin | Hundred Flowers Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2012 | Happy Hotel | 乐翻天 | Meng Jinghua | Nominated – Macau International Film Festival Golden Lotus Award for Best Actress |
| 2014 | Lady of the Dynasty | 王朝的女人·杨贵妃 | Consort Mei | |
| 2017 | Men's Secret | |||
| 2017 | Wished | 反转人生 | Cameo |
Television
| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Love in Shanghai | 上海之恋 | Bian Tinghua | |
| 2001 | Lü Buwei: Hero in Times of Disorder | 乱世英雄吕不韦 | Lady Zhao | |
| 2001 | The Grand Mansion Gate | 大宅门 | Zhen'er | |
| 2001 | Yingxiong | 英雄 | Tang Lan | |
| 2002 | Cao Cao Yu Cai Wenji | 曹操与蔡文姬 | Diaochan | |
| 2002 | Mengduan Zijincheng | 梦断紫禁城 | Qinglian | |
| 2003 | Da Qinchai Zhi Huangcheng Shenying | 大钦差之皇城神鹰 | Jin Fenghuang | |
| 2003 | Legendary Fighter: Yang's Heroine | 杨门女将 | Mu Guiying | Nominated – Lily Award for Favorite Actress |
| 2003 | Obeisance Moon Cabin | 拜月亭 | Ruilan | |
| 2003 | Xiaozhuang Mishi | 孝庄秘史 | Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang | Chunyan Award for Best Actress |
| 2003 | Baofeng Fating | 暴风法庭 | Su Jie | |
| 2003 | Dazhaimen | 大宅门 | Zhen'er | |
| 2004 | Huang Taizi Mishi | 皇太子秘史 | Princess Jianning | |
| 2004 | The Prince of Han Dynasty 2 | 大汉天子2 | Empress Wei Zifu | |
| 2004 | Xin Wunü Baishou | 新五女拜寿 | Nuanbing | |
| 2004 | Wutong Xiangsi Yu | 梧桐相思雨 | Empress Dowager Longyu | |
| 2004 | Hunduan Loulan | 魂断楼兰 | Maya | |
| 2004 | Baiyin Gu | 白银谷 | Du Yunqing | |
| 2004 | Zhenxiang De Beihou | 真相的背后 | Xue Wenjun | |
| 2004 | Da Ma Bang | 大马帮 | Guoguo | |
| 2004 | Liuzhi Qinmo | 六指琴魔 | Wang Xuemei | |
| 2004 | Zuijian Enchou Lu | 醉剑恩仇录 | Ruan Hong | |
| 2005 | Yueshang Jiangnan Zhi Di Renjie Xiyuan Lu | 月上江南之狄仁杰洗冤录 | Bai Ruxue | |
| 2005 | The Romantic King of Dramas | 风流戏王 | Li Xiangjun | |
| 2005 | Langzi Yan Qing | 浪子燕青 | Lü Siniang | |
| 2005 | Devildom | 魔界之龙珠 | Fu Tianjiao | |
| 2005 | Ming Mo Fengyun | 明末风云 | Zhang Yan | |
| 2005 | Shaxiaozi Li Yuanba | 傻小子李元霸 | Xiao Meiniang | |
| 2005 | Ma Dashuai 2 | 马大帅2 | Li Ping | |
| 2005 | Lost City in Snow Heaven | 雪域迷城 | Leng Yun | |
| 2005 | Trail of the Everlasting Hero | 侠影仙踪 | Empress Dowager Yu | |
| 2005 | Donggui Yingxiong Zhuan | 东归英雄传 | Yangjin | |
| 2006 | Shiquan Shimei Zhi Youmeng Niandai | 十全十美之有梦年代 | Langqin | |
| 2006 | The Lucky Stars | 福禄寿三星报喜 | Wangmu Niangniang | |
| 2006 | Ruan Lingyu | 阮玲玉 | Hudie | |
| 2006 | Gushang Zao Shi Qian | 鼓上蚤时迁 | Pan Qiaoyun | |
| 2006 | Hujia Hanyue | 胡笳汉月 | Empress Wenming | |
| 2006 | Royal Tramp | 鹿鼎记 | Chen Yuanyuan | |
| 2006 | Sela Qingchun | 色拉青春 | Duan Yuanyuan | |
| 2006 | King of Nanyue Kingdom | 南越王 | Princess Wuyang | |
| 2008 | Ai Jiu Ai Daodi | 爱就爱到底 | Yang Xi | |
| 2008 | Great Porcelain Merchant | 大瓷商 | Yin Xiuli | |
| 2009 | Zan Ba Zan Ma Liushi Nian | 咱爸咱妈六十年 | Bai Yulan | |
| 2010 | Da Guanjia | 大管家 | Wang Xiaoxi | |
| 2010 | Lady Shexiang | 奢香夫人 | Lady Shexiang | [1] |
| 2010 | Hong Huai Hua | 红槐花 | Feng'er | |
| 2012 | The Qin Empire II: Alliance | 大秦帝国之纵横 | Mi Bazi (羋八子; Lady Mi) | |
| 2017 | The Qin Empire III | 大秦帝國之崛起 | Queen Dowager Xuan | |
| 2019 | The Legend of Haolan | 皓镧传 | Lady Li |
Reality show
| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Note |
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| 2015 | Up Idol | 偶像来了 | cast member | |
| 2015 | Divas Hit the Road | 花儿与少年 | cast member | |
| 2020 | Sisters Who Make Waves | 乘风破浪的姐姐 | cast member | |
| Lady Land | 姐姐的爱乐之程 | cast member | ||
| 2021 | Produce Camp 2021 | 创造营2021 | cast member |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 1993 | San Sebastián International Film Festival | Silver Shell Award for Best Actress | Red Firecracker, Green Firecracker | Won |
| Golden Phoenix Award | Society Award | Won | ||
| Golden Rooster Award | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| 1994 | Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards | Best Leading Actress | In the Heat of the Sun | Nominated |
| 1997 | Beijing College Student Film Festival | Students' Choice Award for Favorite Actress | Red River Valley | Won |
| Hundred Flowers Award | Best Actress | Won | ||
| Beijing College Student Film Festival | Best Actress | The Bewitching Braid | Won | |
| Shanghai Film Critics Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| 1999 | Golden Rooster Award | Best Actress | Lover's Grief over the Yellow River | Won |
| Changchun Film Festival | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2003 | The Lilly Awards | Favorite Actress | Legendary Fighter: Yang's Heroine | Nominated |
| Chunyan Awards | Best Actress | Xiaozhuang Mishi | Won | |
| 2012 | Hundred Flowers Award | Best Supporting Actress | 1911 | Won |
| Macau International Film Festival | Best Actress | Happy Hotel | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b 宁静演彝族奢香夫人 少数民族气质受认可(图). Sina (in Chinese). November 17, 2011.
- ^ 舜文齐组乐队录新歌 曝亲姐姐宁静脾气太大. Tencent (in Chinese). May 12, 2015.
- ^ Lu, Sheldon H. (2007). Chinese Modernity and Global Biopolitics: Studies in Literature and Visual Culture. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 9780824831776. page 122
- ^ 宁静晒17岁混血儿子帅照 自曝外籍前夫多次求复婚. People.com.cn (in Chinese). June 30, 2015.
External links
- Ning Jing on Sina Weibo (in Chinese)
- Ning Jing at IMDb
- Chinese Beauties