Yao Di (; pinyin: Yáo D, born March 17, 1982) is a Chinese actress.
Childhood and education
Yao was born on March 17, 1982 in Tongxiang, Jiaxing, Zhejiang. She received her diploma from the Beijing Film Academy. Yao began the entertainment industry at the age of 18.
Career
Yao rose to prominence with her parts in the television series The Dream of Red Mansions. (2010).
Yao appeared in the 2011 romance drama Naked Marriage. The TV drama became a nationwide sensation, and the Chinese media dubbed Yao the "Nation's Girlfriend."
The following year, Yao starred in the youth drama Beijing Youth, about Beijing teenagers rebelling against their parents' conservative and traditional lifestyle. The drama was warmly received by young mainland Chinese audiences.
Yao's profile continued to increase in 2013 after she appeared in two TV dramas, New Dating Era and Love Is Not Blind, both of which were based on a 2011 Chinese film of the same name. Youku called her the Most Popular Actress.
Her affair with actor Wen Zhang, however, was revealed in 2014. Her reputation was severely harmed, and her film career was momentarily halted.
Yao was discovered having an affair with actor Wen Zhang in 2014, while Wen's legal wife Ma Yili had just given birth to their second daughter. According to legends, their secret romance began when Ma was pregnant. When he was caught by the media, Wen apologized to his family, whereas Yao was widely blamed by the public on social media. Yao chose to remain mute following the disputed occurrence and attempted to avoid public scrutiny.
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | A Zhen and Her Hostess | 阿珍和她的女主人 | A Zhen |
| 2008 | June Sunlight | 六月里好阳光 | Gu Fei |
| Starting Over | 从头再来 | Huang Ruolan | |
| 2009 | City of Life and Death | 南京！南京！ | Zhou Xiaomei |
| Looking for Jackie | 寻找成龙 | Wang Xifeng | |
| 2010 | The Love of Three Smile: Scholar and the Beauty | 三笑之才子佳人 | Qiuxiang |
| Midnight Beating | 午夜心跳 | Wu Xinyao | |
| 2011 | Where Are You From | 你是哪里人 | Qianqian |
| Love Is Not Blind | 失恋三十三天 | ||
| 2012 | If I Were You | 变身男女 | Xiao Ai |
| I Love You to Love Me | 爱在一起 | ||
| 2015 | Cairo Declaration | 开罗宣言 | Huang Yiqing |
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 红粉须眉 | Jin Ye | |
| 2002 | Music Up | 歌让我狂 | Cong Rong |
| 2003 | Master Lu Ban | 鲁班大师 | Cong'er |
| 2004 | 天月 | Jin Jin | |
| The Last Concubine | 末代皇妃 | Shui Cong | |
| 律政佳人 | Rebellious girl | ||
| 厨子当官 | Wu Yaoshi | ||
| 2005 | Olive Tree in My Life | 我生命中的橄榄树 | Xiao Rui |
| 青花 | Bo Xiaotao | ||
| Venus of Love | 维纳斯之恋 | Gao Ziman | |
| 刺杀1号首长 | Zhu Qiuping | ||
| Purple Jade and Gold Sand | 紫玉金砂 | Xu Yuelian | |
| 2006 | 爱本无罪 | Wu Yiren | |
| 男人有情女人有义 | Qiao Man | ||
| Get Married Or Not | 结婚不结婚 | Tingting | |
| Double Sided Adhesive Tape | 双面胶2 | Yang Yang | |
| 2007 | Golden Earring | 金耳环 | Qiao Xiao'ou |
| 俞净意公遇灶神记 | Yu Min | ||
| Initiating Prosperity | 开创盛世 | Yuwen Meiniang | |
| Ming Dynasty | 天下 | Xiaohong | |
| 2010 | Sinful Debt 2 | 孽债2 | Shen Meixia |
| The Dream of Red Mansions | 红楼梦 | Wang Xifeng | |
| Chang'e | 嫦娥 | Chang'e | |
| 2011 | The Hawk That Goes Away | 远去的飞鹰 | Ye Rongran |
| Naked Wedding | 裸婚时代 | Tong Jiaqian | |
| Guarding Country General | 护国大将军 | Xiao Fengxian | |
| Men | 男人帮 | Xiaoxue | |
| 2012 | Glory Land | 光荣大地 | Shui Yingying |
| Psychological Attack | 攻心 | Ouyang Mei | |
| Sunflower Blooming Sound | 葵花怒放的声响 | Yuan Xiaomi | |
| Chinese Sherlock Shi | 施公案 | Wu Wanxin | |
| Beijing Youth | 北京青年 | Tang Jiao | |
| 2013 | New Age of Love | 新恋爱时代 | Deng Xiaoke |
| Warring States Little Soldier | 战国小兵 | Lou Fanyan | |
| Love Is Not Blind | 失恋33天 | Huang Xiaoxian | |
| Tiptoe and Kiss | 踮起脚尖吻到爱 | Bian Tinghua | |
| 2014 | Blooming Peace Time | 和平的全盛时代 | Bao Xiaodou |
| The Young Doctor | 青年医生 | Xia Kexin | |
| 2015 | My Baby | 俏妈萌爸的甜蜜时光 | Liu Ruonan |
| Mission Impossible Love | 爱情碟中谍 | Ding Xiaoyu | |
| 2016 | Love Che Courier | 功夫之爱的速递 | Yang Yiyi |
| Why Get Married | 结婚为什么 | Wang Ran | |
| 2017 | Fighter of the Destiny | 择天记 | Nan Ke |
| 2018 | Born In 70s | 生于70年代 | Tan Yanfei |
| 2019 | Sword Dynasty | 剑王朝 | Zheng Xiu |
| 2020 | Trace | 痕迹 | Liang Maiqi |
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "A Love Song" | 一首情歌 | New Age of Love OST |
| "Acknowledged" | 认了 |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 13th Golden Phoenix Award | Best Newcomer | — | Won |
| 2012 | 26th China TV Golden Eagle Award | Best Actress | The Hawk That Goes Away | Nominated |
| Body Measurements | 32-24-33 inches |
| Bodytype | Slim |
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches (1.64 m) |
| Weight | 45 kg (99 lbs) |
| Waist | 24 inches |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
| Nickname | Yao |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 41 years old (in 2023) |
| Date of Birth | March 17, 1982 |
| Full Name | Yao Di |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Birthplace | Tongxiang, Jiaxing, China |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Qualification: Beijing Film Academy
Profession: Actress
Known For: Love Is Not Blind
Net Worth: $4 Million Approx
Hobbies: Poker, Video Game, Hiking
Favorite Destination: Japan
Favorite Food: Chicken Tenders, Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Pets: Cat
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