Yang Mi is a Chinese actress and singer who was ranked seventh on the China Celebrity List by Forbes China in 2014 and was named Influential Woman of the Year at the 2015 Women’s Media Awards. Born on September 12, 1986, Yang Mi also goes by the name Mimi Yang. She made her acting debut at the age of 4 when she appeared in the historical television drama “Tang Ming Huang” in 1990. After a few other roles, Yang Mi focused on her studies until she returned to acting in 2004. She rose to fame with her role in the 2006 television drama “The Return of the Condor Heroes” and has since starred in many popular films and dramas, including “Palace” (2011), “Beijing Love Story” (2012), “Clear Midsummers Night” (2013), “Legend of the Ancient Sword” (2014), “The Micro Era of Love” (2014), “The Interpreter” (2016), “Eternal Love” (2017) and “Legend of Fuyao” (2018). Yang Mi married Hong Kong actor Hawick Lau in 2014 and her father-in-law is actor Lau Don.

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When Yao Ji (Yang Mi), Qi Wan (Li Jiu Xiao), and Fa Cai (Yu Ai Lei), receive a cryptic text message from opera house owner Jiu Bing (Yu Qian), the four strangers find themselves gathered around a game of mahjong as Jiu Bing proposes a heist to steal back money he had given Fu Yu (Tian Yu), a corrupt official, after he reneged on his promise to spare Jiu Bing's theater from demolition. The trio accept, and the plan seems to go off without a hitch – until they discover a suitcase containing Fu Yu's unconscious but alive body, and they don't know what to do with him. As the foursome argue over hot pot about the next steps they should take, cracks in their tenuous alliance begin to form. Will they manage to get away with their heist, or have they bitten off more than they can chew?

Nothing Can't Be Undone by a Hotpot

Yao Ji

Tencent

Career-minded attorney Qin Shi (Yang Mi) lands a job at top law firm Cheng and Hui by fabricating a marriage to Yang Hua (Xu Kai), a man she’s never met. Chaos ensues when Yang Hua unexpectedly appears at a company gathering, and Qin Shi has to act to keep her web of lies from unravelling. Facing family pressure, Yang Hua agrees to become Qin Shi’s “husband” and maintain the charade. But there are consequences, as people around them start to notice something is amiss. Things go from bad to worse when Qin Shi’s ex-boyfriend joins the firm. Is Qin Shi’s plan about to collapse? Or will romance bloom as they try to navigate the mess? This 2022 Chinese romance drama was directed by Lin Yan.

She and Her Perfect Husband

Xiao Yan (Yang Mi), a skilled EICU doctor who recently returned from abroad, struggles to settle into her new role at Tongshan Hospital while dealing with personal grief from losing her fiancé. Her cold exterior makes connecting with colleagues challenging, especially when working alongside the initially arrogant Bai Shu (Bai Yu). As they collaborate on challenging medical cases, Bai Shu's perspective shifts after adopting a terminally ill patient, softening his previously inflated ego. The two doctors gradually develop a deeper understanding of each other while working intensely to save patients' lives. Their professional partnership begins to reveal unexpected personal connections, hinting at a potential deeper relationship. Based on the novel "ICU 48 Hours" by Seng Li, this is a 2022 Chinese medical romance drama directed by Zhang Rui.

Thank You Doctor

Under Emperor Di Xu’s (Xu Kai Cheng) oppressive pearl tax, villagers resort to pretending to kill their children to coax Naga mermaids into crying, producing luminous pearls. Ye Hai Shi (Yang Mi) narrowly escapes such a tragedy but loses her father and witnesses her village’s massacre. She is rescued by Fang Zhu (William Chan), the Emperor's confidant, who disguises her as a man and takes her as his disciple in the Imperial City. As the years pass, Hai Shi struggles with growing feelings for Fang Zhu, who cannot reciprocate due to his duty to Da Zheng and the Emperor. Torn between personal emotions and her people's suffering, Hai Shi must ultimately choose her path as she navigates her dual identity. Adapted from the novel by Xiao Ru Se, this is a 2021 Chinese fantasy romance drama directed by Yu Bo and Jin Sha.

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✺ Pearl Tears ✺ Team

iQIYI, Tencent

Ma Shang (Zhang Bin Bin), a national security agent, is sent to track down a spy involved in a large network stealing confidential research data from the Huading Group. His investigation leads him to Hunan Province, where he unexpectedly reunites with An Jing (Yang Mi), his former high school classmate who now leads the local police unit. Despite their complicated past, they must work together to dismantle the spy ring and protect critical national security interests. As the stakes escalate, their collaboration becomes crucial in unraveling the complex espionage plot. This is a 2021 Chinese drama series directed by Jin Sha.

Storm Eye

Gone with the Shirt Team

ZJTV

Meng Fu Yao (Yang Mi), reincarnated from a divine lotus flower, masters an invincible fighting technique at 16 and sets out to collect secret talismans from five kingdoms. Her quest leads her to Crown Prince Zhangsun Wu Ji (Ethan Juan), who becomes her ally in battling powerful political forces. Together, they navigate a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the land, with Fu Yao determined to restore peace and uncover the truth behind her mysterious origins. As she travels through different kingdoms, she encounters challenges that test her skills and resolve, ultimately seeking entry into the sacred Firmament. This is a 2018 Chinese historical fantasy drama directed by Yang Wen Jun, based on the novel Empress Fuyao by Tian Xia Gui Yuan.

Legend of Fuyao

Fuyao's Court 

Fu Yao

Hunan TV

Xie Xiaofei (Huang Zi Tao), the reluctant heir to a global business empire, finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Tong Wei (Yang Mi), a professional hired to represent his family's company during negotiations. Despite their initial friction, romantic feelings begin to develop between them. When Xie's family discovers their budding relationship, they strictly forbid the couple from dating. Undeterred by family opposition, the pair must navigate complex personal and professional challenges. A sequel to 2016's "The Interpreter," this drama explores love's ability to overcome familial and corporate barriers. "Negotiator" is a 2018 Viki Original Chinese drama directed by Liu Yizhi.

Negotiator

When a young mother's son goes missing, she'll do anything to find his kidnapper including finding a way to travel through time. 

Xia Tian (Yang Mi) is a young, single-mother who is a research scientist working on technology that allows people to travel through time. 

A competing company unable to make progress in their research hires Tsui Hu (Wallace Huo) to take desperate measures to steal the technology. 

When Xia Tian's (Yang Mi) son Dou Dou (Hummer Zhang) goes missing, she won't stop until she's successful in retrieving her son. 

Will Xia Tian's (Yang Mi) be successful in her time travel leaps to ensure her son's safety? 

"Reset" is a 2017 Chinese film.

Reset

Xia Tian

ZJSTV, DragonTV

In this epic tale of love transcending mortality, the beautiful High Goddess Bai Qian (Yang Mi) loses her memories while sealing away an evil demon lord. Sent to the mortal world to regain her powers, she encounters Ye Hua (Mark Chao), and they fall deeply in love. When Bai Qian regains her immortality, Ye Hua struggles to rekindle their connection, facing her initial indifference. Will Ye Hua be able to regain Bai Qian’s affections and have her fall in love with him all over again? 2017 Chinese fantasy romance drama is based on the xianxia novel 'To the Sky Kingdom'.

Eternal Love

♞ Candle Knights ♘

Bai Qian

Hunan Satellite

Qiao Fei (Yang Mi), a determined French postgraduate student, aspires to become a professional interpreter. Her mentor, Cheng Jia Yang (Huang Xuan), a genius French interpreter and son of a foreign minister, initially challenges her but gradually develops a connection. Their budding romance faces complications when Qiao Fei's ex-boyfriend Gao Jia Ming (Gao Wei Guang) is revealed to be Jia Yang's adopted brother, and Jia Yang's family prefers Wen Xiao Hua (Zhou Qi Qi) as a more suitable match. Supported by his friend Wang Xu Dong (Zhang Yun Long), Jia Yang must decide whether to follow his heart or conform to family expectations. This is a 2016 Chinese drama series based on the novel "Les Interprètes" by Miao Juan, directed by Wang Ying.

The Interpreter

The Lost in Translation Team

Qiao Fei

During the Tang Dynasty, Baili Tusu (Li Yi Feng) is a young swordsman infected with a mysterious demonic aura from the Sword of Burning Solitude, causing him to grow up isolated. When he encounters warriors Ouyang Shao Gong (Qiao Zhen Yu) and Fang Lan Sheng (Ma Tian Yu) searching for a magical resurrection jade, Tusu joins their quest. Along the way, he meets Feng Qing Xue (Yang Mi), an immortal girl seeking her brother, and together they embark on a journey to restore balance to the world and confront their individual destinies. Their path is fraught with challenges as they navigate the complex landscape of magic, survival, and personal redemption.

Sword of Legends

Ancient Sword

Feng Qing Xue

AHTV

Adopted sisters Hao An Qi (Yang Mi) and Hao An Na (Guo Zhen Ni) share a close bond and fashion industry dreams until they both fall in love with Liu Chen Xi (Feng Shao Feng). An Na becomes a successful Shanghai fashion model, while An Qi struggles as a cleaner but is encouraged by fashion designer Zhao Tian You (Zhang Lun Shuo) to pursue her design aspirations. When the sisters reunite on the runway, their complicated relationship is put to the test. This is a 2011 Chinese drama series directed by Ke Han Chen, adapted from the 2010 South Korean drama "Cinderella's Sister."

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