Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1986-09-12
- Born Place: Beijing, China
Also Known As:
Mi Yang, Yeung Mik, Mimi Yang, Mini Yang, 楊幂, Dương Mịch, 양미, ヤン・ミー, 杨幂, 楊冪, Ян Ми, یانگ می
Yang Mi
Yang Mi (Chinese: 杨幂; born September 12, 1986) is a highly successful and influential Chinese actress, singer, and producer. She began her career as a child actress, making her debut at the age of four in the historical television series Tang Ming Huang (1990). Throughout the 2000s, she transitioned to adult roles and gained recognition for her work in period dramas.Her breakthrough came with the 2011 time-traveling drama Palace, which brought her immense popularity and solidified her status as a leading actress. She further cemented her stardom with roles in hit television series such as Swords of Legends (2014), The Interpreter (2016), Eternal Love (2017), and Legend of Fuyao (2018). These dramas were not only commercial successes but also earned her numerous awards and nominations, including a Best Actress win at the 26th China TV Golden Eagle Awards for her role in Beijing Love Story.In addition to her television work, Yang Mi has also appeared in a number of successful films, including the commercially successful Tiny Times film series. She has also starred in critically acclaimed films, such as Reset (2017), for which she won Best Actress at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, and Baby (2018), which was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. She has also ventured into producing with her own company, Yang Mi Studio.Despite her immense popularity, she has also faced criticism, including being named "Most Disappointing Actress" at the Golden Broom Awards on two occasions. In recent years, she has continued to take on diverse roles, including her first villainous part in the 2024 espionage drama In the Name of the Brother, as well as a role in the 2025 film The Lychee Road.
