Danni Chong
Danni Chong (Chinese Simplified: 种丹妮, Pinyin: Chong Dan Ni), born on September 11, 1989, is an up-and-coming Chinese actress based in Beijing, China. She is currently managed by Beijing Guoli Changsheng Entertainment Group （北京国立常升影视文化传播有限公司）.[1]
Early Life and Education
Danni Chong was born in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. To pursue a singing career, she moved to Beijing and attended China Conservatory of Music Affiliated High School (中国音乐学院附中) at age 15. After high school however, realizing her true passion is acting rather than singing folk music, she secretly and successfully applied to Beijing Film Academy (北京电影学院) against the wishes of her mother, who hoped Danni to attend China Conservatory of Music （中国音乐学院）.[2] After completing her undergraduate studies at Beijing Film Academy in 2012, Danni is currently pursuing a master's degree from Beijing Film Academy on a full scholarship while also participating in many acting and singing projects.[3][4]
Acting career
During Danni second year at Beijing Film Academy, she was offered a major role in the television series Foster Father, produced by and co-starring Chinese entertainment mogul Zhang Guoli (张国立). The series was a rating success in 2011. Danni's performance in the series also garnered her wide critical acclaim, including a 2011 Sohu Best New Actress in Television nomination (搜狐2011电视剧春季盛典最佳女新人奖).[5] Impressed by her potential as an actress, Zhang Guoli subsequently signed her to his talent agency.[1]
As of 2013, Danni's other television and film credits include: Just like Xiaoduo, Two Happy Families, Ye Luo Changan and films Civilian King and Leifeng.
Filmography
Television:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Theatre/剧场 | Du Xiaohong/杜晓红 | Female Lead |
| 2013 | Jing Zi/金子 | Xianer/仙儿 | Female Lead |
| 2012 | Sweet New Career/甜蜜的新事业 | Xiao Rongrong/肖蓉蓉 | |
| 2012 | Just Like Xiaoduo/像小朵一样 | Xiaoduo/小朵 | Female Lead |
| 2011 | Two Happy Families/婆媳拼图 | An Xiaoxue/安小雪 | Female Lead |
| 2010 | Ye Luo Changan/叶落长安 | He Yulan/郝玉兰(青年) | |
| 2010 | Foster Father/养父 | Lou Xiaoyu/楼小语 | Female Lead |
| 2009 | Civilian King/草根王 | Cui Hua/翠花 |
Film:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Leifeng/雷锋 | Liu Hong/柳红 | |
| 2011 | Old Home New Home/老家新家 | Meimei/美美 |
References
- 1 2 Yang, Xiaomi. "《养父》卫视热播 张国立力挺爱徒种丹妮/<<Foster Father>> Solid Rating, Zhang Guoli Impressed His Protege Danni Chong". Sina Entertainment News. Sina. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
- ↑ 光线传媒. "2012-10-31最佳现场 种丹妮为考表演院校 曾用跳楼威胁妈妈/ 2012-10-31 Interview with Danni Chong". v.ifeng.com. Phoenix Media. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
- ↑ "种丹妮自曝不闪婚/Danni Chong Interviews with MSN". MSN Entertainment China. MSN China. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
- ↑ "Singer Chong Danni attends the 5th Beijing Billboard Music Newcomers Festival at Jiuhua Resort on September 17, 2012 in Beijing, China". Getty Images. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ↑ Yuan, Hejuan. "种丹妮入围最佳女新人 《养父》助前程/Actress Danni Chong Garners Sina Nomination". China Daily Entertainment News. China Daily Online. Retrieved 20 September 2013.