Tiffany Tang (born December 6, 1983), also known as Tang Yan, is a Chinese actress. She graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 2006, majoring in "art of performance". In 2007 she was nominated for the White Magnolia Award (白玉兰奖) for Best Actress at the Shanghai International Film Festival for her film debut in Farewell for Love. She left her company Orange Sky Entertainment Group mid-2012 to set up her own studio.
Career[]
Tang acted in many television series in her early time, including her Feng Man Lou, Zhen Guan Chang Ge, and Meili Cungu. In 2005, she acted in a drama Paint Still not Dry and played the major role of Susan. Known in the mainland china as one of the four Fadan, the other being Yang Mi, Qi Wei, and Liu Shishi, she is considered to be a prominent rising actress of her time. In 2006, Tang received praise for her acting in her film debut Farewell for Love. In 2007, she performed as the lead female role in the music video Zhu Xian with Taiwanese actor-singer Richie Ren, and then soon came to the forefront, particularly in Hong Kong and Macau. Tang Yan quickly rose to fame in the popular wuxia-fantasy drama Chinese Paladin 3 in which she starred as Zi Xuan a decedent of the Nuwa Goddess that spent three lifetimes in love with Wallace Huo character's who was reincarnated as a priest for three lifetimes. The wuxia-fantasy drama of Tang Yan and Wallace Huo characters drew in much attention from the public and critics through the rich and heart-warming story line.
In 2010-2011 Tang Yan became more influential in her career starring in the drama My Daughter(also known as Xia Family Three Daughters, Xia Jia San Qian Jin and Ai Qing Zhen Shan Mei) which had depicted for two seasons of 40 episodes per season. Her breakthrough role in this drama allowed her to receive many awards and contributed to her popularity as an actress where she was offered many roles for later projects. Tang Yan's career continues to further on with many great projects gaining much attention in mainland china.
Tang Yan has continued to stay in close contact with many of her former co-stars such as Yang Mi, Hu Ge and Wallace Huo. With her close friendship with them Tang Yan had been invited to participate in their own drama productions. Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky a television drama adaption of the popular RPG produced by Chinese Entertainment Shanghai, Hu Ge's company invited her to star with him. In 2013 Tang Yan received a phone call from Wallace Huo to star as his leading female with him in his first drama production Perfect Couple (Chinese Drama) written by Tong Hua (writer) known as the genius screenwriter behind Scarlet Heart. Tang Yan quickly agreed to the role before even knowing the characterization of the role and the story-line. The news of the drama quickly drew attention as fans of Tang Yan and Wallace Huo from Chinese Paladin 3 have eagerly waited for 5 years for the two to be paired again on-screen. The drama aired on April 21 of 2014. Tang Yan has broadened her career by taking upon more large screen appearance such as starring along Liu Yifei and Rain in the film Difficult Love.
It was reported that Tang Yan would possibly star in Painted Skin 3 reuniting her with fellow actresses Yang Mi and Cecilia Liu. Tang Yan has been keeping busy with several drama upcoming drama projects as the female lead in The Legend of Fragrance and The Lost Tomb starring alongside Li Yi Feng for both dramas, Tang Yan is also participating in the live adaptation of GuMan's novel (Silent Separation)starring alongside Wallace Chung and joining a high budget production Diamond Lovers starring alongside Rain the drama is set to film in several cities such as Shanghai, Belgium and Seoul, filming begins in December.
Filmography[]
Film[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | 2006 | Farewell for Love 离别也是爱 |
Hu Yan | |
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2007 | Bullet & Brain 神枪手与智多星 |
Xiaoyu | |||||
2007 | Dangerous Games 棒子老虎鸡 |
Tangtang | |||||
2008 | Dowry 嫁妆 |
Zhenzhu | |||||
2008 | Qingchun Chuji 2 Shengsi Jiuzhu 青春出击2生死救助 |
Ying Jia | |||||
2009 | Looking for Jackie 寻找成龙 |
Swordswoman | |||||
2009 | The Storm Warriors 风云II |
Chu Chu | |||||
2010 | Let Love Go Home 让爱回家 |
Ye Xiao Bin | |||||
2011 | Preserve 保留 |
Tangtang | mini-movie | ||||
2011 | East Meets West 2011 东成西就2011 |
Ya Qiao | |||||
2012 | Finding Love | Li Hui | internet movie | ||||
2014 | For Love or Money | TBA | Supporting Role | ||||
2016 | Painted Skin 3 | TBA |
Television[edit][]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | 2005 | Meili Cungu 美丽村姑 |
Tian Mu | |
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2006 | Feng Man Lou 风满楼 |
Zhou Yutong | |||||
2007 | Zhen Guan Chang Ge 贞观长歌 |
Caiji | also known as The Story of Zhen Guan | ||||
2007 | Caoyuan Chun Lai Zao 草原春来早 |
Hasi Gaowa | also known as Spring Comes Early in Grassland | ||||
2008 | Modern Lady 现代美女 |
Li Wei | also known as Modern Beauty | ||||
2009 | Meiyou Yuyan De Shenghuo 没有语言的生活 |
Zhu Ling | also known as Life Without Language | ||||
2009 | Born after the 80s 生于80后 |
An Wen | |||||
2009 | Chinese Paladin 3 仙剑奇侠传三 |
Zixuan | |||||
2010 | Pandamen 熊猫人 |
Lia Lee | |||||
2010 | Mengxiang Guangrong 1942 梦想光荣1942 |
Zhao Dongmei | also known as Dream to Be Honorable 1942 | ||||
2010 | Shan Hun 闪婚 |
Han Jinbei | also known as Lightning Marriage | ||||
2011 | My Daughter 夏家三千金 |
Xia Tianmei | |||||
2011 | My Daughter II 爱情真善美 |
Xia Tianmei | |||||
2011 | Ad Mania 广告风云 |
Ruan Xinli | |||||
2011 | Unbeatable 无懈可击之高手如林 |
Tang Qiqi | |||||
2011 | Waking Love Up 爱情睡醒了 |
Liu Xiaobei | |||||
2012 | Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar Of Sky 轩辕剑之天之痕 |
Dugu Ningke | |||||
2012 | A Beauty in Troubled Times 乱世佳人 |
Zhang Lian Xin | also known as Luan Shi Jia Ren | ||||
2012 | Agent X X女特工 |
Zhong Li | |||||
2013 | Mian Bao Shu De Nü Ren 面包树上的女人 |
Cheng Yun | also known as Woman on the Breadfruit Tree | ||||
2013 | The Lady in Cubicle 格子間女人 |
Tan Bin | |||||
2014 | Across Heaven and Earth 風雲天地 |
Tang Yi Yi | guest | ||||
2014 | Perfect Couple 金玉良缘 |
Yu Qilin | |||||
2014 | Lady and the Liar 千金女贼 |
Jiang Xin | |||||
2015 | Die Xiang 活色生香 |
Le Yan | also known as 蝶香 The Legend of Fragrance | ||||
2015 | My Sunshine 何以笙箫默 |
Zhao Mo Sheng | Based off the short internet novel "Silent Separation (何以笙箫默)" by Gu Man | ||||
2015 | The Lost Tomb 盗墓笔记 |
A-Ling | Tang Yan will star as the Leading Lady alongside Li Yi Feng | ||||
2016 | Diamond Lover 克拉恋人 |
Mi Duor | Tang Yan will star as the Leading Lady alongside Rain |
Achievements[]
In 2001, she took part in the "Shulei Century Star" Chinese Grand Beauties Competition, with the "Top Champion" awarded at the end. In 2004, she was selected as one of the 14 "Olympic Babies" by director Zhang Yimou and then performed in the grand "Chinese eight minutes" program at the closure of the Athens Olympic Games. In 2007 the 13th Shanghai International Film Festival, Tang was nominated both the best TV play actress and the best movie actress at the same time for the Film and Television Festival in Shanghai Tang Yan with "Parting is love" in the best performance, access to the "Magnolia Award" nominations for best TV movie actress. Within that same year Tang Yan became the Spring Festival Party image ambassador for Beijing.
Awards and Nominations[]
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2001 | Shulei Century Star | National Championship | National Beauty Contest | Nominated |
2007 | 14th Beijing Student Film Festival | Best Actress TV Film | N/A | Nominated |
2008 | 2nd Hua Ding Awards | Best New Actress | Modern Lady | Nominated |
2008 | Forbes Celebrity Award | Most Promising | N/A | Won |
2010 | LeTV Awards | Most Popular TV Actress | N/A | Won |
2010 | 5th Hua Ding Awards | Top 10 New Spirit Artist | N/A | Won |
2011 | Anhui TV Drama Awards | Favorite Actress: Mainland | Xia Family Three Daughters (My Daughter) | Won |
2011 | Anhui TV Drama Awards | Favorite Screen Couple - Roy Chiu, Tiffany Tang | Xia Family Three Daughters (My Daughter) | Nominated |
2011 | Sohu Internet TV Festival - Spring | Favorite Actress | Xia Family Three Daughters (My Daughter) | Nominated |
2011 | Sohu Internet TV Festival - Spring | Best Screen Couple - Roy Chiu | Xia Family Three Daughters (My Daughter) | Nominated |
2011 | Sohu Internet TV Festival - Autumn | Best Screen Couple - Hu Ge | Unbeatable | Nominated |
2011 | Sohu Internet TV Festival - Autumn | Most Charming Actress | Unbeatable | Nominated |
2012 | 8th Hua Ding Awards | Best TV Actress: Legend | Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar Of Sky | Nominated |
2012 | Anhui TV Drama Awards | Favorite Actress: Mainland | Beauty in Troubled Times | Nominated |
2012 | Anhui TV Drama Awards | Favorite Screen Couple - Hu Ge | Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar Of Sky | Nominated |
2012 | Anhui TV Drama Awards | Media Special Recommended Artist | N/A | Won |
2012 | LeTV Awards | Most Popular TV Actress | Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar Of Sky | Won |
2012 | BQ Celebrity Score Awards | Favorite Actress | Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar Of Sky | Nominated |
2013 | Anhui TV Drama Awards | Sweet Screen Couple - Luo Jin | Agent X | Nominated |
2013 | Anhui TV Drama Awards | Most Valuable Actress | N/A | Won |
2013 | Anhui TV Drama Awards | Most Popular Actress | N/A | Nominated |
2013 | Asian Idol Awards | Favorite Actress | N/A | Won |
2013 | 2013 BQ Celebrity Score Awards | Favorite Actress | N/A | Won |
2014 | Anhui Tv Drama Awards | The Four Tv Goddesses Awardees | N/A | Won |