Gülnezer Bextiyar

Gülnezer Bextiyar (; , ; born 2 May 1992), also known by her pinyin transliteration name Gulinazha or its diminutive form Nazha, is a Chinese Uyghur actress and model who graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in 2011.

Early life and education Gülnezer was born on 2 May 1992 in Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China and is of Uyghur ethnicity. She attended Xinjiang Arts University, majoring in dancing when she was young. At the age of 16, she participated in a modeling contest where she took home the award for the "Most Photogenic". Gülnezer auditioned for the Beijing Film Academy in 2011. During the audition, her unique appearance received attention and her photos were taken and published online.

Career In 2012, Gülnezer made her acting debut in the television series Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky and rose to fame for her role as Yu Xiaoxue.

In 2013, Gülnezer made her big-screen debut in the police film Police Story 2013.

In 2021, Gülnezer starred in the crime action drama Dancing in the Storm as a criminal profiler, alongside William Chan.

In 2018, the jewelry brand Qeelin chose Gülnezer to become its ambassador.

In 2019, Sergio Rossi announced the appointment of Gülnezer as its first Brand Ambassador for the Greater China region. Gülnezer was also chosen as brand spokesperson for the eyewear brand PRSR.

In 2020, Chando announced Gülnezer as their global spokesperson for skincare products. Silk'n also announced Gülnezer as their brand global spokesperson.

In 2021, Triumph announced Gülnezer as their brand's first spokesperson for the Asia Pacific region.

In 2024, Saint Laurent announced that Gülnezer has become its Chinese ambassador.

Personal life On August 9, 2015, actor Hans Zhang revealed on Sina Weibo that he was in a relationship with his The Classic of Mountains and Seas co-star Gülnezer. On December 25, 2017, the representatives of both issued a statement stating that the two broke up amicably in mid-October 2017.

Filmography Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/ 2013 Police Story 2013 Xiao Wei 2014 The Breakup Guru Xiao Zhuang Black & White: The Dawn of Justice Li Xiaomu The Boundary Shao Yu 2015 Lovers & Movies Jia Meng A Privacy Safe Chen Man 2017 The Game Changer Tang Qianqian City of Rock Ding Jianguo 2019 Voice of the Nation Yuan Chunhui 2021 Dynasty Warriors Diaochan 2022 Don't Forget I Love You Xing Yue 2022 Ordinary Hero Ainur 2023 Puppy Love Qian Fei Fei 2024 A Legend Princess Meng Yun

Television series

Short film

Variety shows Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/2014 Keep Running 奔跑吧 Guest Season 1 Episode 22015 Up Idol 偶像來了 Cast member Season 1 2016 Day Day Up 天天向上 Guest Aired 12 February2017 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

Music video appearances Year English title Chinese title Album Notes/ 2012 "Red Dust Inn" 红尘客栈 Jay Chou

Discography Year English title Chinese title Album Notes/ 2019 "End of Time" 时光尽头 Return the World to You OST 2020"You"你Sing for the Country OST "I Like You Too" 喜欢你，我也是 I Like You Too OST 2021"Know Fate"夜明"Little Time"周子萱

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2015 15th Golden Phoenix Awards Newcomer Award Black & White: The Dawn of Justice, The Breakup Guru 2017 22nd Huading Awards Best Actress (Ancient Drama) Chinese Paladin 5 L'Officiel Fashion Night Influence Award Hot Era Reader 6th iQiyi All-Star Carnival Popular Artist Award 2018 Weibo Awards Ceremony China Screen Ranking Trend of the Year 23rd Huading Awards Breakthrough Actress City of Rock25th Cosmo Beauty Ceremony Shining Beautiful Idol Weibo Movie Awards Ceremony Popularity Award L'Officiel Night Generation Transformation Award 2019 Weibo Award Ceremony Weibo Goddess Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival Best ActressReturn the World to You, Ten Years Late Cosmo Glam Night Dream Personality of the Year