Xia Yu
Encyclopedia
Xia Yu is a Chinese
actor
.
, Shandong
Province. He was initially discovered by Jiang Wen
during his semi-autobiographical film In the Heat of the Sun
(1994). Xia was chosen partly because of facial resemblance to a young Jiang. He achieved international fame by winning many awards for his first film, including Best Actor from the Venice Film Festival
- becoming the younger actor to won that award in the history of the festival.
After his first film, he was accepted into the Central Academy of Drama
, the most prestigious acting school in Beijing
. After completing his studies there, Xia remained an active force in Chinese cinema
as well as television
, appearing in many films and television
series. His most recent film appearance was in the modern Chinese comedy Waiting Alone
(2005). He also appeared in the Hong Kong
action film
Meng Long (Dragon Squad, 2005).
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
.
Biography
He was born in QingdaoQingdao
' also known in the West by its postal map spelling Tsingtao, is a major city with a population of over 8.715 million in eastern Shandong province, Eastern China. Its built up area, made of 7 urban districts plus Jimo city, is home to about 4,346,000 inhabitants in 2010.It borders Yantai to the...
, Shandong
Shandong
' is a Province located on the eastern coast of the People's Republic of China. Shandong has played a major role in Chinese history from the beginning of Chinese civilization along the lower reaches of the Yellow River and served as a pivotal cultural and religious site for Taoism, Chinese...
Province. He was initially discovered by Jiang Wen
Jiang Wen
Jiang Wen is a Chinese film actor and director. As a director, he is sometimes grouped with the "sixth generation" that emerged in the 1990s. Jiang is also well known internationally as an actor, having starred with Gong Li in Zhang Yimou's debut film Red Sorghum...
during his semi-autobiographical film In the Heat of the Sun
In the Heat of the Sun
In the Heat of the Sun is a 1994 movie directed by Jiang Wen. This was Jiang Wen's first foray into directing after years as a leading man. The film is based on author Wang Shuo's novel Wild Beast .-Synopsis:...
(1994). Xia was chosen partly because of facial resemblance to a young Jiang. He achieved international fame by winning many awards for his first film, including Best Actor from the Venice Film Festival
Venice Film Festival
The Venice International Film Festival is the oldest international film festival in the world. Founded by Count Giuseppe Volpi in 1932 as the "Esposizione Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica", the festival has since taken place every year in late August or early September on the island of the...
- becoming the younger actor to won that award in the history of the festival.
After his first film, he was accepted into the Central Academy of Drama
Central Academy of Drama
The Central Academy of Drama is a drama school in Beijing, People's Republic of China.-History:The academy was established in April 1950. It was named by Mao Zedong. It inherited the drama department of Lu Xun Art Academy in Yan'an, art school of North China University, and National Drama College...
, the most prestigious acting school in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
. After completing his studies there, Xia remained an active force in Chinese cinema
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
as well as television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
, appearing in many films and television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
series. His most recent film appearance was in the modern Chinese comedy Waiting Alone
Waiting Alone
Waiting Alone is a 2005 Chinese romantic comedy film written & directed by Chinese-American filmmaker Dayyan Eng , depicting the lives of a group of hip, affluent, twenty-something Beijing residents. The film features Chinese movie stars Xia Yu, Gong Beibi and Li Bingbing...
(2005). He also appeared in the Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
action film
Action film
Action film is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases...
Meng Long (Dragon Squad, 2005).
Filmography
- In the Heat of the SunIn the Heat of the SunIn the Heat of the Sun is a 1994 movie directed by Jiang Wen. This was Jiang Wen's first foray into directing after years as a leading man. The film is based on author Wang Shuo's novel Wild Beast .-Synopsis:...
(1994) - Ma Xiaojun - Shadow MagicShadow MagicShadow Magic is a 2000 film directed and co-written by Ann Hu. The film was a US-China co-production starring Xia Yu, Jared Harris and Xing Yufei. The movie was Ann Hu's directorial debut.-Synopsis:...
(2000) - Liu Jinglun (Liu Zhonglun) - Roots and Branches (2001)
- China: The Panda Adventure (2001) - Quentin Young
- Where Have All the Flowers Gone (2002) - Gao Ju
- Cala, My Dog!Cala, My Dog!Cala, My Dog! is a 2002 Chinese comedy film directed by Lu Xuechang. The film had its world premiere at the 2003 Berlin International Film Festival and its Chinese release a week earlier on February 2, 2003. The film follows a blue-collar worker in Beijing as he attempts to acquire a dog license...
(2003) - Jing cha you yue (2003) - Zhao Liu'an
- Bamboo ShootBamboo shootBamboo shoots or bamboo sprouts are the edible shoots of many bamboo species including Bambusa vulgaris and Phyllostachys edulis. They are used in numerous Asian dishes and broths...
(2004) - Wang Shengli - Waiting AloneWaiting AloneWaiting Alone is a 2005 Chinese romantic comedy film written & directed by Chinese-American filmmaker Dayyan Eng , depicting the lives of a group of hip, affluent, twenty-something Beijing residents. The film features Chinese movie stars Xia Yu, Gong Beibi and Li Bingbing...
(2004) - Chen Wen - Electric ShadowsElectric ShadowsElectric Shadows is a 2004 Chinese film directed by Xiao Jiang. The English title of the film is the literal translation for the Chinese term for movies or "dian ying" ....
(2005) - Mao Dabing - Dragon SquadDragon SquadDragon Squad is a 2005 Hong Kong action film co-written and directed by Daniel Lee, co-produced by Steven Seagal and starring Vanness Wu, Sammo Hung, Michael Biehn, Maggie Q, and Simon Yam.-Plot:...
(2005) (as Sean Xia) - Cheung - Shanghai Rumba (2006) - Chuan
- Sun Plant (2006)
- The Painted VeilThe Painted Veil (2006 film)The Painted Veil is a 2006 Chinese-American drama film directed by John Curran. The screenplay by Ron Nyswaner is based on the 1925 novel of the same title by W. Somerset Maugham...
(2006) - Secret History of Kangxi (2006)
- Getting HomeGetting HomeGetting Home is a 2007 Chinese comedy/drama film directed by Zhang Yang and starring Chinese comedian Zhao Benshan. The film is episodic in nature and follows two workers in their 50's, Zhao and Liu...
(2007) - Dangerous GameDangerous GameDangerous Game is a 1993 film directed by Abel Ferrara starring Madonna, Harvey Keitel and James Russo.-Reception:The film opened in US theaters on November 19, 1993 and was trashed by critics...
(2007) - Tiny Dust, True Love (2009)
- Life of Sentime (2010)
- Wind Blast (2010)