Gülnezer Bextiyar (Chinese: ; born 2 May 1992), also known as Gulinazha or simply Nazha, is a Chinese ethnic Uyghur actress and model who graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in 2011.
Childhood and education
Gulnazar was born in Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China on May 2, 1992. She studied dance at Xinjiang Arts University when she was younger. At the age of 16, she competed in a modeling contest and won the title of "Most Photogenic." In 2011, Gulnazar tried out for the Beijing Film Academy. During the audition, her unusual appearance drew attention, and photos of her were taken and posted online. Tangren Media discovered her and signed her on as a result of the exposure.
Career
Gulnazar made her acting debut in the 2012 television series Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky, where she rose to fame as Yu Xiaoxue.
Gulnazar made her big-screen debut in the 2013 police drama Police Story. She then appeared in the comedy film The Breakup Guru and the action film Black & White: The Dawn of Justice, for which she received the Golden Phoenix Award for Newcomer.
Gulnazar made her acting debut in the fantasy historical drama The Classic of Mountains and Seas in 2016. The same year, she starred as Diaochan in the historical fiction drama God of War, Zhao Yun, and as the female lead in the fantasy action drama Chinese Paladin 5, which was based on the video game of the same name.
Gulnazar co-starred in the fantasy action drama Fighter of the Destiny with Lu Han in 2017. During its run, the drama was a commercial success and received high ratings. The same year, she starred as a rebellious guitarist in the music film City of Rock. Her performance received positive feedback, and she was named the Huading Awards' Breakthrough Actress.
Gulnazar reprised his role as Diaochan in the 2018 historical film Dynasty Warriors, based on the video game of the same name.
Gulnazar appeared alongside Shawn Dou in the 2019 romance drama Ten Years Late, based on the Japanese manga series Asunaro Hakusho, as a travel service product manager.
Gulnazar appeared as a criminal profiler in the crime action drama Dancing in the Storm in 2021, alongside William Chan.
Other pursuits
Endorsements
Gulnazar was named ambassador for the jewelry brand Qeelin in 2018.
Sergio Rossi announced Gulnazar as its first Brand Ambassador for the Greater China region in 2019.
Gulnazar was named brand spokesperson for the eyewear company PRSR in 2019.
Gulnazar was named Chando's global spokesperson for skincare products in 2020.
Silk'n named Gulnazar as their brand's global spokesperson in 2020.
Triumph announced Gulnazar as their brand's first Asia Pacific spokesperson in 2021.
Private life
On August 9, 2015, actor Hans Zhang revealed on Sina Weibo that he was dating his co-star Gulnazar from The Classic of Mountains and Seas. On December 25, 2017, representatives from both parties issued a joint statement stating that the two parted ways amicably in mid-October 2017.
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role |
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2013 | Police Story 2013 | 警察故事2013 | Xiao Wei |
2014 | The Breakup Guru | 分手大师 | Xiao Zhuang |
Black & White: The Dawn of Justice | 痞子英雄2:黎明再起 | Li Xiaomu | |
The Boundary | 全城通缉 | Shao Yu | |
2015 | Lovers & Movies | 爱我就陪我看电影 | Jia Meng |
A Privacy Safe | 隐私保险箱 | Chen Man | |
2017 | The Game Changer | 游戏规则 | Tang Qianqian |
City of Rock | 缝纫机乐队 | Ding Jianguo | |
2019 | Voice of the Nation | 为国而歌 | Yuan Chunhui |
2021 | Dynasty Warriors | 真三国无双 | Diaochan |
2022 | Don't Forget I Love You | 不要忘记我爱你 | Xing Yue |
TBA | Puppy Love | 爱犬奇缘 | Qian Fei Fei |
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Network |
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2012 | Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky | 轩辕剑:天之痕 | Yu Xiaoxue | Hunan TV |
2016 | Legend of Nine Tails Fox | 青丘狐传说 | Tao Heng | |
The Classic of Mountains and Seas | 山海经之赤影传说 | Sumo | ||
God of War, Zhao Yun | 武神赵子龙 | Diaochan | ||
Go! Goal! Fighting! | 旋风十一人 | Yu Fei | Dragon TV | |
First Love | 柠檬初上 | Ning Xiaomeng | Jiangsu TV | |
Chinese Paladin 5 | 仙剑云之凡 | Tang Yurou | Hunan TV | |
2017 | Fighter of the Destiny | 择天记 | Xu Yourong | |
2019 | Return the World to You | 归还世界给你 | Shen Yien | Jiangsu TV |
Ten Years Late | 十年三月三十日 | Yuan Cai | iQiyi, Tencent | |
2021 | Twelve Legends | 十二谭 | Ye Ming | Youku |
Weaving a Tale of Love | 风起霓裳 | Kudi LiuLi | Hunan TV | |
The Dance of the Storm | 风暴舞 | Maggie Zhou | iQiyi, Tencent, Youku | |
TBA | Weaving a Tale of Love Season 2 | 风起西州 第二部 | Kudi LiuLi | Youku |
Incomparable Beauty | 无与伦比的美丽 | Yu JiaEn | Jiangsu TV | |
Destined Wink | 再看你就爱上我 | Shen ShuangShuang | Youku | |
Dongbo Xueying Land | 雪鹰领主 | Yu JingQiu | Tencent Video |
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role |
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2012 | Xuanyuan Sword 7 | 轩辕剑7 | Xiaoxue |
Café. Un moment Lent | 咖啡.慢活一刻 | Nana | |
2013 | Xuanyuan Sword 6 | 轩辕剑6 | Hu Yue |
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes/Ref. |
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2014 | Keep Running | 奔跑吧 | Guest | Season 1 Episode 2 |
2015 | Up Idol | 偶像來了 | Cast member | Season 1 |
2016 | Day Day Up | 天天向上 | Guest | Aired 12 February |
2017 | Divas Hit the Road | 花儿与少年 | Cast member | Season 3 |
2017-2021 | Happy Camp | 快乐大本营 | Guest | |
2019-2020 | Yes, I Do | 喜欢你,我也是 | Cast member |
Year | English title | Chinese title | Album |
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2012 | "Red Dust Inn" | 红尘客栈 | Jay Chou |
Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes/Ref. |
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2019 | "End of Time" | 时光尽头 | Return the World to You OST | |
2020 | You | 你 | sing for the country Ost | |
2020 | "I Like You Too" | 喜欢你,我也是 | I Like You Too theme song | |
2021 | know fate | 夜明 | ||
2021 | little time | 周子萱 |
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2015 | 15th Golden Phoenix Awards | Newcomer Award | Black & White: The Dawn of Justice, The Breakup Guru | Won |
2017 | 22nd Huading Awards | Best Actress (Ancient Drama) | Chinese Paladin 5 | Nominated |
L'Officiel Fashion Night Influence Award | Hot Era Reader | — | Won | |
6th iQiyi All-Star Carnival | Popular Artist Award | — | Won | |
2018 | Weibo Awards Ceremony | — | Won | |
China Screen Ranking | Trend of the Year | — | Won | |
23rd Huading Awards | Breakthrough Actress | City of Rock | Won | |
25th Cosmo Beauty Ceremony | Shining Beautiful Idol | — | Won | |
Weibo Movie Awards Ceremony | Popularity Award | — | Won | |
L'Officiel Night | Generation Transformation Award | — | Won | |
2019 | Weibo Award Ceremony | Weibo Goddess | — | Won |
Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Actress | Return the World to You, Ten Years Late | Nominated | |
Cosmo Glam Night | Dream Personality of the Year | — | Won |
Body Measurements | 32-24-35 inches |
Bodytype | Slim |
Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 m) |
Weight | 52 Kg (114 lbs) |
Waist | 24 inches |
Hair Color | Brown |
Eye Color | Brown |
Shoe Size | 9 (US) |
Dress Size | 4 (US) |
Nickname | Coulee Nazha |
Gender | Female |
Age | 30 years old (in 2023) |
Date of Birth | May 2, 1992 |
Full Name | Gülnezer Bextiyar |
Profession | Actress, Model |
Nationality | Chinese |
Birthplace | Ürümqi, China |
Religion | Buddhism |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Qualification: B.A., Beijing Film Academy, Xinjiang Arts University
Profession: Actress, Model
Known For: Dynasty Warriors 2021
Net Worth: $1.5 Million Approx
Marital Status: Dating
Currently dating: Kris Wu
Past Relationships:
Zhang Han
Hobbies: Traveling, Shopping, Selfie Lover
Favorite Destination: Sweden
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Color: Red, Pink
Favorite Pets: Dog