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
Occupation(s)Actor
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

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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

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1993-1995: Early career

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Year Category Title Director Screen name Role
1993 Film Grieved Gunfigher (1994 film)
悲情枪手[4]
Yu Benzheng Gao Ying Lead actress as Xiao Lan 肖岚 (女主角)
1994 Film Romantic Interlude of Red Hats
红帽子浪漫曲
Yu Jie Gao Ying Xiao Lan 小兰
1995 Film “Shanghai Triad”
摇啊摇摇到外婆桥[5]
Zhang Yimou Gao Ying Little dancer 小舞女
1995 Film “River of No Return”
大江东去[6]
Zhuang Hongsheng Gao Ying Lead actress as Tian Hong 田红(女主角)
1996 TV series “Shanghai Romance”
上海之恋
Huang Shuqin Gao Ying lead actress as Gu Yingying 顾盈盈(女主角)
1997 TV series “Countryside Sister”
山妹子
Xiao Jin Gao Ying lead actress as countryside sister山妹子(女主角)
1998 TV series “Rumbling in Shanghai”
闯上海
Jiang Cheng Gao Ying lead actress as Ah Lian 阿莲 (女主角)
2000 TV series “Majestic Presence”
威风凛凛[7]
Xie Mingxiao Gao Ying Lead actress as Hong Shaoqiu 洪少秋(女主角)
2001 TV series “The Interests of the Family”
家族利益
Xie Mingxiao Gao Ying Lead actress as Shen Jiaqi 沈佳琪
2002 Film I Am Here for You
我是你给的
Fang Qiongyi Gao Ying Lead actress as Liu Bingkai 刘冰楷 (女主角)
2003 Film Seducing Mr.
引郎入室
Chen Lou Gao Ying Lead actress as Anna 安娜 (女主角)
2004 TV series “My Career as an Agent”
我的特务生涯
Xie Tong Gao Ying Lead actress as Yu Liman于曼丽(女主角)
2005 TV series “Evil Fire”
孽火[8]
Hou Keming and Xie Mingxiao Gao Fei lead actress as Zhao Manyuan 赵曼云(反一号)
2006 TV series “Marriage Code”
婚姻密码[9]
Qian Xiaohong Gao Fei Lead actress as Fang Ling 方灵(女主角)
2007 TV series “Would Like to Fly”
想飞[10]
Li Guozhong Gao Fei Lead actress as Zhao Qian 赵倩 (反一号)
2008 TV series “An Epic of A Woman”
一个女人的史诗[11]
Xia Gang and Zhu Meng Gao Fei Lead actress Lu Lin 陆琳 (女主角)
2008 Film “Desires of the Heart”
桃花运[12]
Ma Liwen Gao Fei Guest actress Ceng Fan
2009 TV series “Dream Come True”
梦幻天空[13]
He Dongxing Gao Fei Lead actress Joyce
2009 TV series “Agent Zero: The Secret Agent”
零号特工
Chen Jianfei Gao Fei Lead actress as Jian Linglin 简凌琳 (女主角)
2010 Film You Deserve to Be Single
活该你单身
Cai Xin Gao Fei Lead actress as Li Ying 栗影 (女主角)
2012 Film Flawless
天衣无缝
Li Lei Gao Fei Lead actress as Meng Lingling 孟玲玲 (女主角)

Music albums

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Year Category Title
2007-2008 Single (cover) You were sentimental
2007-2008 Single General mobilization of breakups
2007-2008 Single Favorite of Brahms
2007-2008 Single Why I love him
2007-2008 Single Go far away
2007-2008 Album General mobilization of breakups分手总动员
2007-2008 Album Why I love him我为什么爱着他
2007-2008 Album Happy couple幸福两口子
2008 Album Extraordinary Fei 《菲同凡响》

Awards and honors

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  • 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

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  • 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

References

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  1. ^ "Life of Acting: Gao Fei "Extraordinary Fei"". Archived from the original on 21 October 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  2. ^ 网易. "(独家)高菲:婚外恋是社会发展的必然阶段(组图)_网易娱乐".
  3. ^ Gao Fei: “Villainous Beauty” is More Remarkable, Fighting for a Man by All Means
  4. ^ "动作电影【悲情枪手】—在线播放—优酷网,视频高清在线观看". Archived from the original on 8 August 2016.
  5. ^ "摇啊摇摇到外婆桥 在线观看_高清电影完整版_土豆视频".
  6. ^ "电影《大江东去》上影1995年版_土豆_高清视频在线观看".
  7. ^ "威风凛凛-在线观看-360影视".
  8. ^ "《孽火》全集-电视剧-在线观看-搜狗影视".
  9. ^ "婚姻密码 全30集_视频在线观看 - 56.com".
  10. ^ "想飞-在线观看-360影视".
  11. ^ "一个女人的史诗电视剧_一个女人的史诗高清在线观看_PPTV网络电视_PPTV聚力-始终和你同一频道".
  12. ^ 桃花运 (20 November 2008). "桃花运 - 在线观看 - 电影 - 乐视视频". Le.com. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  13. ^ "梦幻天空-在线观看-360影视".