Quick Facts
Born:
1992-11-06
Birthplace:
Beijing, China
Credits:
70 Total Roles
Yang Zi
Acting
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Biography
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.
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.
Known For
Go Go Squid!
Tong Nian
Yolo
Doudou
Bodies at Rest
Lynn Qiao
The Bravest
Wanglu
Ashes of Love
Jin Mi
My People, My Homeland
Jiang Ziya
Immortal Samsara
Yan Dan
The Oath of Love
Lin Zhixiao
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Born to Be Alive TV | Bai Ju |
| 2025 | Welcoming Five Blessings TV | Self |
| 2025 | Flourished Peony TV | He Weifang |
| 2024 | YOLO: I Only Live Once TV | Self |
| 2024 | Best Choice Ever TV | Mai Chenghuan |
| 2024 | Yolo MOVIE | Doudou |
| 2024 | Love Endures TV | Huang Yingzi |
| 2024 | Weibo Night MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | 2024湖南卫视芒果TV跨年晚会 MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Our Wonderful Life TV | Self |