Tong Dawei
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Tong Dawei is a Chinese
actor and singer. Tong is best known for starring TV series Jade Guan-yin, Struggle and the film Lost in Beijing
.
In 2004, Tong won the Favorite Actor award of Golden Eagle Awards
by playing Yang Rui in Jade Guan-yin. In 2007, the film Lost in Beijing get him nominated the Best New Actor of Pusan Film Critics Awards
.
In the year 2008, Tong starred in the film Red Cliff: Part II directed by John Woo
. In 2011, he starred in the director Zhang Yimou
's masterpiece The Flowers of War
, in which also starred Oscar-winner Christian Bale
.
In 2002, one year after graduation, Tong first gained mainstream popularity in the movie I Love You. He starred, Wang Yi, a character in an unhealthy marriage dealing with the struggles of love. Directed by internationally acclaimed director Zhang Yuan, the movie premiered in many international film festivals including Sundance. In China, the film was a huge success, grossing 10. 2 million Yuan (1.2 million dollars) at Box Office and becoming Yuan’s highest grossing film yet.
At the same time, Tong also starred in the TV show in Jade Guan Yin. Adopted from a novel, the show gain popularity for being an exciting adventure about crime, and was a huge hit with Mainland Chinese audiences. Unfortunately, Tong’s subsequent TV shows between 2003 and 2006 failed to find a target audience.
Tong’s popularity rose back to mainstream in 2007 with his most successful TV show yet; Struggle. Based on the popular novel by Shi Kang, Struggle gained unexpected acclaim due to its cast. Taking place in most 1980s modern China, the show was seen as a breakthrough in Chinese TV production as it broke from the usual Chinese TV series focusing in traditional legends and series. Tong’s character, Lu Tao, reflected the rise in a new social class in modern China. In the same year, Tong’s controversial film, Lost in Beijing, gained international fame for being banned in China for its honesty portrayals of class struggles and sexuality. Directed by awarding winning director Li Yu, the film starred a top Chinese cast including Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, and Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Kai-Fa. The film held its international premiere in Berlin film festival, where it gained strong reviews and acclaim. Like many films dealing with problems in modern Chinese society, the film was officially banned in China in 2008.
In 2008, Tong starred in John Woo’s epic Red Cliff II. At time of production, the film had the highest budget ever released for an Asian film at 80 million USD. Based on the historical battle occurring during the Han Dynasty, the movie filmed huge expansive battles unlike anything seen before in China. The movie was seen by many critics as Director John Woo’s return to form. At the of 2008, Tong joined the large Chinese ensemble in the movie The Founding of a Republic, a movie marking the 60th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. The film was well received with Chinese audiences and critics, earning 62.5 million USD in box office. At the same time, Tong continued collaborating with prominent leaders of the Chinese entertainment industry, and played vital roles in different Chinese TV series.
In 2010, Tong collaborated with international award winning director Zhang Yimou
and Oscar winning Actor Christian Bale for the movie The Flowers of War
. Dealing with the sensitive issue of the Rape of Nanjing, Tong plays Major Lee, a man on a mission to save his lost friend. The movie due be released in December 2011, and as China’s entry for the Best Foreign Film in the 84th Academy Awards, is sure to gain international popularity and acclaim.
Chinese people
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actor and singer. Tong is best known for starring TV series Jade Guan-yin, Struggle and the film Lost in Beijing
Lost in Beijing
Lost in Beijing is a 2007 Chinese film directed by Li Yu and starring Tony Leung Ka-fai, Fan Bingbing, Tong Dawei, and Elaine Jin. It had its international premiere at the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2007...
.
In 2004, Tong won the Favorite Actor award of Golden Eagle Awards
Golden Eagle Awards (China)
China Golden Eagle TV Art Festival also known as the Golden Eagle Awards is the main national television award of the Chinese television industry. For the event's influence, it's also known as the Chinese Emmy Awards. Presented by China Television Artists Association...
by playing Yang Rui in Jade Guan-yin. In 2007, the film Lost in Beijing get him nominated the Best New Actor of Pusan Film Critics Awards
Pusan Film Critics Awards
The Pusan Film Critics Awards have been presented in South Korea since the founding of the prize by the Korea Pusan Film Critics Association. The winners of the awards are announced yearly just prior to the Pusan International Film Festival...
.
In the year 2008, Tong starred in the film Red Cliff: Part II directed by John Woo
John Woo
John Woo Yu-Sen SBS is a Hong Kong-based film director and producer. Recognized for his stylised films of highly choreographed action sequences, Mexican standoffs, and use of slow-motion, Woo has directed several notable Hong Kong action films, among them, A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, Hard...
. In 2011, he starred in the director Zhang Yimou
Zhang Yimou
Zhang Yimou is a Chinese film director, producer, writer and actor, and former cinematographer. He is counted amongst the Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, having made his directorial debut in 1987 with Red Sorghum....
's masterpiece The Flowers of War
The Flowers of War
The Flowers of War , previously called Nanjing Heroes and 13 Flowers of Nanjing, is an upcoming historical drama war film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Christian Bale and Shigeo Kobayashi...
, in which also starred Oscar-winner Christian Bale
Christian Bale
Christian Charles Philip Bale is an English actor. Best known for his roles in American films, Bale has starred in both big budget Hollywood films and the smaller projects from independent producers and art houses....
.
Early Life and Career
Tong Dawei was born in 1979 in Fushun, Liaoning Province. His parents were both part of the police force, and as a young child, Tong also wished to join the police force. After graduating from high school, Tong joined the Shanghai Theater Academy in 1997, and graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting. During his studies, Tong joined his first TV series Brother’s wife, playing the role Yun Dong. Before graduating from the Academy, Tong would be a part f many TV series including Green Wedding, Life of a Century, etc. In 2001, with his graduation from Shanghai Theater Academy his first film, One Thousand Thieves was released.In 2002, one year after graduation, Tong first gained mainstream popularity in the movie I Love You. He starred, Wang Yi, a character in an unhealthy marriage dealing with the struggles of love. Directed by internationally acclaimed director Zhang Yuan, the movie premiered in many international film festivals including Sundance. In China, the film was a huge success, grossing 10. 2 million Yuan (1.2 million dollars) at Box Office and becoming Yuan’s highest grossing film yet.
At the same time, Tong also starred in the TV show in Jade Guan Yin. Adopted from a novel, the show gain popularity for being an exciting adventure about crime, and was a huge hit with Mainland Chinese audiences. Unfortunately, Tong’s subsequent TV shows between 2003 and 2006 failed to find a target audience.
Tong’s popularity rose back to mainstream in 2007 with his most successful TV show yet; Struggle. Based on the popular novel by Shi Kang, Struggle gained unexpected acclaim due to its cast. Taking place in most 1980s modern China, the show was seen as a breakthrough in Chinese TV production as it broke from the usual Chinese TV series focusing in traditional legends and series. Tong’s character, Lu Tao, reflected the rise in a new social class in modern China. In the same year, Tong’s controversial film, Lost in Beijing, gained international fame for being banned in China for its honesty portrayals of class struggles and sexuality. Directed by awarding winning director Li Yu, the film starred a top Chinese cast including Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, and Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Kai-Fa. The film held its international premiere in Berlin film festival, where it gained strong reviews and acclaim. Like many films dealing with problems in modern Chinese society, the film was officially banned in China in 2008.
In 2008, Tong starred in John Woo’s epic Red Cliff II. At time of production, the film had the highest budget ever released for an Asian film at 80 million USD. Based on the historical battle occurring during the Han Dynasty, the movie filmed huge expansive battles unlike anything seen before in China. The movie was seen by many critics as Director John Woo’s return to form. At the of 2008, Tong joined the large Chinese ensemble in the movie The Founding of a Republic, a movie marking the 60th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. The film was well received with Chinese audiences and critics, earning 62.5 million USD in box office. At the same time, Tong continued collaborating with prominent leaders of the Chinese entertainment industry, and played vital roles in different Chinese TV series.
In 2010, Tong collaborated with international award winning director Zhang Yimou
Zhang Yimou
Zhang Yimou is a Chinese film director, producer, writer and actor, and former cinematographer. He is counted amongst the Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, having made his directorial debut in 1987 with Red Sorghum....
and Oscar winning Actor Christian Bale for the movie The Flowers of War
The Flowers of War
The Flowers of War , previously called Nanjing Heroes and 13 Flowers of Nanjing, is an upcoming historical drama war film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Christian Bale and Shigeo Kobayashi...
. Dealing with the sensitive issue of the Rape of Nanjing, Tong plays Major Lee, a man on a mission to save his lost friend. The movie due be released in December 2011, and as China’s entry for the Best Foreign Film in the 84th Academy Awards, is sure to gain international popularity and acclaim.
Personal life
On 17 April 2008, Tong married Guan Yue (born 1979), a movie and TV series actress. The wedding was held in the Hotel Sofitel Wanda, Beijng. On 26 August 2008, the couple gave birth to their daughter.Musical career
Tong released a vocal album titled Da Shi Jie Xiao Zuo Wei(Being Little in A Big World) in the year 2007.Filmography
| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Brother's Wife | 嫂娘 | Yun Dong | TV Series |
| 1999 | Green Wedding | 綠色婚禮 | Xiao Yong | TV Series |
| Life of a Century | 世紀人生 | Da Ming | TV Series | |
| 2000 | Angels Are to Blame | 都是天使惹的禍 | Xiong Feng | TV Series |
| Network Love Story | 一網情深 | Zhou Wei | TV Series | |
| 2001 | One Hundred Thieves | 一百個小偷 | Shi Gang | |
| Meeting Aquarium | 海洋館的約會 | Mai Di | TV Series | |
| Young Justice Bao II | 少年包青天II | Emperor Song Ren Zong | TV Series | |
| 2002 | I Love You I Love You (2002 film) I Love You is a 2002 Chinese drama film directed by Zhang Yuan and starring Xu Jinglei and Tong Dawei. The film was a co-production between the Xi'an Film Studio and Jewel Film Investment Company.... |
我愛你 | Wang Yi | |
| Jade Guan-yin | 玉觀音 | Yang Rui | TV Series | |
| Family on a Diet | 瘦身家族 | Tang Manjin | TV Series | |
| Waterlilies | 出水芙蓉 | Gao Chu | TV Series | |
| 2003 | Sky of Love | 情牽一線 | Wen Tao | |
| Double Dating | 非常浪漫 | Xiao Chun | ||
| Fall in Love at First Sight | 一見鍾情 | Zhao Benxuan | ||
| Taste of Summer | 夏天的味道 | Zhu Cheng | TV Series | |
| A Pink Family | 紅粉世家 | Yu Shuicun | TV Series | |
| 2004 | The Vinegar Tribe | 醋溜族 | Xiao Bai | TV Series |
| First Intimate Contact | 第一次親密接觸 | Pizi Cai | TV Series | |
| Heaven Has Eyes | 蒼天有眼 | Wu Yu | TV Series | |
| Butterfly Fantasy | 蝴蝶飛飛 | Lan Dongchen | TV Series | |
| 2005 | Give the Definite Word | 一言為定 | Ximen Hong | TV Series |
| Romantic Life | 與青春有關的日子 | Fang Yan | TV Series | |
| We Have Nowhere to Place Youth | 我們無處安放的青春 | Li Ran | TV Series | |
| 2007 | Lost in Beijing Lost in Beijing Lost in Beijing is a 2007 Chinese film directed by Li Yu and starring Tony Leung Ka-fai, Fan Bingbing, Tong Dawei, and Elaine Jin. It had its international premiere at the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2007... |
蘋果 | An Kun | |
| Struggle | 奮鬥 | Lu Tao | TV Series | |
| Special Police | 女特警 | Liu Chun | TV Series | |
| The So-called Marriage | 所謂婚姻 | Wu De | TV Series | |
| How Far Is It to My Happiness | 幸福還有多遠 | Wang Xiaomao | TV Series | |
| 2008 | Fit Lover Fit Lover Fit Lover is a 2008 Chinese romantic comedy directed by Zhang Jianya. It is the sequel to Zhang's 2007 film Call for Love. In the previous film, a divorced man must choose between a dozen women. In Fit Lover, the main protagonist, played by Karena Lam, must choose between several leading... |
愛情呼叫轉移2 愛情左右 | Zhang Ting | |
| Red Cliff: PartII | 赤壁-下 | Sun Shucai | ||
| Volunteer | 志願者 | Xiao Ran | ||
| Sniper | 狙擊手 | Long Shaoqin | TV Series | |
| 2009 | The Founding of a Republic The Founding of a Republic The Founding of a Republic is a 2009 Chinese historical film commissioned by China's film regulator and made by the state-owned China Film Group to mark the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China... |
建國大業 | Kong Lingkan | |
| On His Majesty's Secret Service | 大內密探靈靈狗 | Royal Tiger | ||
| Outside the Great Wall Is My Hometown | 長城外面是故鄉 | Ming Di | ||
| Mars Baby | 火星寶貝之火星沒事 | Bank Staff | ||
| Marriage Battle | 婚姻保衛戰 | Guo Yang | TV Series | |
| 2010 | Treasure Inn Treasure Inn Treasure Inn is a 2011 Hong Kong wuxia comedy film directed by Wong Jing and Corey Yuen, starring Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung, Charlene Choi, Liu Yang, David Tong and Huang Yi.-Plot:... |
財神客棧 | Wen Wenqie | |
| Waiting for Our Happiness | 守候我們的幸福 | Lin Ziyang | TV Series | |
| To Southeast Asia | 下南洋 | Jian Zhaoqing | TV Series | |
| 2011 | The Flowers of War The Flowers of War The Flowers of War , previously called Nanjing Heroes and 13 Flowers of Nanjing, is an upcoming historical drama war film directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Christian Bale and Shigeo Kobayashi... |
金陵十三釵 | ||
| A Letter to Wife | 與妻書 | Lin Juemin | ||
| Zodiac Bizarre Incident | 十二星座離奇事件 |
Awards and nominations
List of awards and award nominations| Year | Award | Award category | Title of work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Golden Eagle Awards Golden Eagle Awards (China) China Golden Eagle TV Art Festival also known as the Golden Eagle Awards is the main national television award of the Chinese television industry. For the event's influence, it's also known as the Chinese Emmy Awards. Presented by China Television Artists Association... |
Favorite Actor | Jade Guan-yin | Won |
| 2007 | Pusan Film Critics Awards Pusan Film Critics Awards The Pusan Film Critics Awards have been presented in South Korea since the founding of the prize by the Korea Pusan Film Critics Association. The winners of the awards are announced yearly just prior to the Pusan International Film Festival... |
Best New Actor | Lost in Beijing Lost in Beijing Lost in Beijing is a 2007 Chinese film directed by Li Yu and starring Tony Leung Ka-fai, Fan Bingbing, Tong Dawei, and Elaine Jin. It had its international premiere at the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2007... |
Nominated |