Yang Zi

Yang Zi, also known as Andy Yang, is a Chinese actress and singer from Beijing whose career spans childhood roles to major award-winning performances.

What do we know about Yang Zi?

Here are the key biographical details about Yang Zi:

  • Name: Yang Zi
  • Also Known As: 杨紫, Andy, 杨旎奥, 양쯔, Zi Yang, Yang Niao, Yang Ni Ao, Andy Yang, ヤン・ズー, Ян Ни Ао, Dương Tử, 楊紫, یانگ زی
  • Date of Birth: November 6, 1992
  • Place of Birth: Beijing, China
  • Gender: Female
  • Job Title: Actor
  • Crew Jobs: Theme Song Performance

Who is Yang Zi?

Yang Zi, otherwise known by the English name Andy Yang, is an actor and singer born in Beijing, China who got her start as a child. In 2014, she graduated from Beijing Film Academy (BFA).

In 2002, Yang Zi made her debut in "Ru Ci Chu Shan" (如此出山) and in 2004, she made her big-screen debut in the film "Girl's Diary" (女生日记).

In 2012, Yang Zi won the Best Newcomer Award at the 14th Golden Phoenix Awards for the thriller film "Insistence" (守株人). Yang Zi won the Best Actress in Modern TV Series award at the 26th Huading Awards and Outstanding Actress (Emerald Category) at the 6th The Actors of China Award Ceremony. At the 2019 iQiyi All-Star Carnival, she won the iQiyi Scream Goddess and earned the Favourite Supporting Actress award at the 16th Guangzhou Student Film Festival for her work on "The Bravest" (烈火英雄). She won three consecutive Weibo Queen titles at the 2019, 2020 and 2024 Weibo Awards Ceremonies and was awarded TV Drama Actress of the Year at the 2023 Tencent All-Star Night.

On November 15, 2021, Yang Zi announced the expiration of her contract with H&R Century Pictures Co., Ltd and established her own personal studio the following day.

What is Yang Zi known for?

With over 70 credits spanning film and television, Yang Zi's most recognized performances include:

  • Go Go Squid! (2019, TV Series)
  • Yolo (2024, Movie)
  • Bodies at Rest (2019, Movie)
  • The Bravest (2019, Movie)
  • Ashes of Love (2018, TV Series)
  • My People, My Homeland (2020, Movie)
  • Immortal Samsara (2022, TV Series)
  • The Oath of Love (2022, TV Series)
  • Ode to Joy (2016, TV Series)
  • Home with Kids (2005, TV Series)

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