Biography:
- Angelababy, born Yang Ying on February 28, 1989, in Shanghai, China, is of mixed heritage with a Shanghainese mother and a father from Hong Kong with Chinese and German descent.
- Her birth name is Yang Ying (Cantonese: Yeung Wing).
- Angelababy developed an interest in fashion from a young age under her father’s influence.
- At the age of 13, she moved to Hong Kong, where she later signed with Style International Management as a model.
- She speaks English, Mandarin, Shanghainese, Cantonese, and Japanese.
Career:
- Angelababy debuted as an actress in 2007 with a cameo in the movie “Trivial Matters” and later starred in various supporting roles in films.
- Her first leading role came in 2011 in the film “Love You You” alongside Eddie Peng.
- She gained popularity with her role in the 2013 film “Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon.”
- Angelababy became widely known for her participation in the Chinese variety show “Keep Running” in 2014.
- In 2015, she made her Hollywood debut in “Hitman: Agent 47” and starred in the successful film “Mojin: The Lost Legend.”
- Angelababy starred in the Hollywood film “Independence Day: Resurgence” in 2016.
- Over the years, she has been involved in numerous TV dramas, including “General and I” (2017) and “Entrepreneurial Age” (2018).
Awards and Recognition:
- She won the Most Anticipated Actress award at the 13th Chinese Film Media Awards for her role in “First Time” (2012).
- Angelababy won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 33rd Hundred Flowers Awards for her role in “Mojin: The Lost Legend” (2015).
- She was listed as one of Forbes’ 30 under 30 Asian Celebrities in 2016.
Personal Life:
- Angelababy dated actor Huang Xiaoming for six years before their marriage in 2015.
- They have a son, Xiaohaimian, born in January 2017.
- Angelababy and Huang Xiaoming announced their divorce on January 28, 2022.
Business Ventures and Philanthropy:
- She has invested in several businesses, including a nail parlour, a café with Tony Leung Ka-fai, and a lifestyle store.
- Angelababy founded her venture capital fund, AB Capital, and invested in companies like Ymatou and HeyJuice.
- She entered the Hurun Philanthropy List in 2016 after donating to a charity program.
- In 2020, Angelababy and Huang Xiaoming donated to hospital relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Angelababy invested in the entertainment company Cool Style in 2021.
- She expressed support for cotton from Xinjiang in 2021, amid controversies surrounding human rights concerns.
- In November 2023, she was banned from Weibo due to “violations of relevant laws and regulations.”
Angelababy is known for her versatile acting career, successful business ventures, and philanthropic efforts throughout her career.