Gao Fei

Gao Fei (Chinese: 高菲), also known as Gao Ying (高颖), is a Chinese actor and singer. She has been called a "small Carina Lau" and the "number 1 rebellious actress" by the press for her performances.[1]

Gao Fei
Born
Gao Ying (高颖)

Beijing, China
Other names高菲
OccupationActor
Singer
Years active1994–present
Children1

Her first leading role was in Grieved Gunfighter (1994), using Gao Ying as her screen name. She has acted in more than 20 films and over 300 television episodes. Since 2004, she has been using Gao Fei as her stage name. A a singer, her album, Extraordinary Fei, sold over 100,000 copies.

Early life

Gao Fei was born and raised in Beijing, China. Her parents are professors in computer science. They initially did not approve her idea to study acting. She achieved the highest score in the entrance exam for Shanghai Theatre Academy.[2] Her parents continued to disapprove of her decision to study acting and her mother attempted to stop having a relationship with Gao Fei. Gao wrote her mother letters and eventually, after three months, her family approved of her studies.[3]

Career

1993-1995: Early career

While she was a student, she started acting as leading actresses in several movies including “Grieved Gunfighter” (1994), “Romantic Interlude of Red Hats” (1994), and “River of No Return” (1995). She also played in Shanghai Triad (1995) directed by Zhang Yimou.

1996-2001: Television series

In 1996, about the same time as she graduated from Shanghai Theatre Academy, she started her acting as leading actresses in several TV series: “Shanghai Romance,” “Countryside Sister,” “Rumbling in Shanghai,” “Majestic Presence,” and “The Interests of the Family.”

2002-2003: Back to films

In 2002, she took a break from TV series and played as leading actresses in two movies “I Am Here for You” and “Seducing Mr.”

2004–2009: Back to televisions again

After taking a break from acting, she started using the stage name Gao Fei, and started acting as rebellious or villainous characters, earning the nickname “the number one rebellious actress.” She appeared in many TV series including “My Career as an Agent” (2004), “Evil Fire” (2005), “Marriage Code” (2006), “ Would Like to Fly” (2007), “An Epic of A Woman” (2008), and “Agent Zero : The Secret Agent” (2009).

During this period, she worked with musicians Chris Babida, Michael Lai and Pang Long, to produce her debut solo album Extraordinary Fei. The album sold over 100,000 copies. She won the Best New Talent Award at Sprite Music Awards.

2010-present: Movie associate producer

In 2001, she wrote and worked as an associate producer and a leading actress for the movie “You Deserve to Be Single.” The movie won seven nominations including the best picture of the China Movie Channel Media Awards at Shanghai International Film Festival in 2010.

Filmography

YearCategoryTitleDirectorScreen nameRole
1993FilmGrieved Gunfigher (1994 film)
悲情枪手[4]
Yu BenzhengGao YingLead actress as Xiao Lan 肖岚 (女主角)
1994FilmRomantic Interlude of Red Hats
红帽子浪漫曲
Yu JieGao YingXiao Lan 小兰
1995Film“Shanghai Triad”
摇啊摇摇到外婆桥[5]
Zhang YimouGao YingLittle dancer 小舞女
1995Film“River of No Return”
大江东去[6]
Zhuang HongshengGao YingLead actress as Tian Hong 田红(女主角)
1996TV series“Shanghai Romance”
上海之恋
Huang ShuqinGao Yinglead actress as Gu Yingying 顾盈盈(女主角)
1997TV series“Countryside Sister”
山妹子
Xiao JinGao Yinglead actress as countryside sister山妹子(女主角)
1998TV series“Rumbling in Shanghai”
闯上海
Jiang ChengGao Yinglead actress as Ah Lian 阿莲 (女主角)
2000TV series“Majestic Presence”
威风凛凛[7]
Xie MingxiaoGao YingLead actress as Hong Shaoqiu 洪少秋(女主角)
2001TV series“The Interests of the Family”
家族利益
Xie MingxiaoGao YingLead actress as Shen Jiaqi 沈佳琪
2002FilmI Am Here for You
我是你给的
Fang QiongyiGao YingLead actress as Liu Bingkai 刘冰楷 (女主角)
2003FilmSeducing Mr.
引郎入室
Chen LouGao YingLead actress as Anna 安娜 (女主角)
2004TV series“My Career as an Agent”
我的特务生涯
Xie TongGao YingLead actress as Yu Liman于曼丽(女主角)
2005TV series“Evil Fire”
孽火[8]
Hou Keming and Xie MingxiaoGao Feilead actress as Zhao Manyuan 赵曼云(反一号)
2006TV series“Marriage Code”
婚姻密码[9]
Qian XiaohongGao FeiLead actress as Fang Ling 方灵(女主角)
2007TV series“Would Like to Fly”
想飞[10]
Li GuozhongGao FeiLead actress as Zhao Qian 赵倩 (反一号)
2008TV series“An Epic of A Woman”
一个女人的史诗[11]
Xia Gang and Zhu MengGao FeiLead actress Lu Lin 陆琳 (女主角)
2008Film“Desires of the Heart”
桃花运[12]
Ma LiwenGao FeiGuest actress Ceng Fan
2009TV series“Dream Come True”
梦幻天空[13]
He DongxingGao FeiLead actress Joyce
2009TV series“Agent Zero: The Secret Agent”
零号特工
Chen JianfeiGao FeiLead actress as Jian Linglin 简凌琳 (女主角)
2010FilmYou Deserve to Be Single
活该你单身
Cai XinGao FeiLead actress as Li Ying 栗影 (女主角)
2012FilmFlawless
天衣无缝
Li LeiGao FeiLead actress as Meng Lingling 孟玲玲 (女主角)

Music Albums

YearCategoryTitle
2007-2008Single (cover)You were sentimental
2007-2008SingleGeneral mobilization of breakups
2007-2008SingleFavorite of Brahms
2007-2008SingleWhy I love him
2007-2008SingleGo far away
2007-2008AlbumGeneral mobilization of breakups分手总动员
2007-2008AlbumWhy I love him我为什么爱着他
2007-2008AlbumHappy couple幸福两口子
2008AlbumExtraordinary Fei 《菲同凡响》

Awards and honors

  • Elected as A member of Chinese Film Association, 2005
  • China-American Cultural Awards – Charm of Characters Award (Won), 2006
  • Sprite Music Awards – Best New Talent Award (Won), 2008
  • Shanghai International Film Festival Best Picture Nominee, Movie “You Deserve to Be Single” as an associate producer and a leading actress, 2010

Commercial and Humanitarian Activities

  • Global Spokesperson, FED women’s shoes, 2002–2008
  • Ambassador, China Charity Federation, Since 2006
  • Ambassador, Shanghai Lao Fengxiang Jewelry, 2007–2009
  • Partner, Beijing Star Shining International Film and Artists Co., Limited, Since 2007
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References

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