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Jin Yaqin

1925 – 2016

Chinese actress

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About Jin Yaqin

Lived 1925 – 2016 (aged 90–91). Jin Yaqin was a Chinese actor and film actor.

Jin Yaqin (; 1925 – 23 June 2016), also known by her stage name Bai Wei , was a Chinese actress.

Jin won the 25th Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress, 18th Tokyo International Film Festival - Best Actress and 7th Chinese Film Media Award for Best Actress for her role in 2005 film You and Me.

Life Jin was born in Yimianpo Town of Shangzhi city, Heilongjiang province, during the Republic of China in 1925.

Jin worked in Home Troupe between 1943 and 1945, she appeared in The Thunderstorm and The Sunrise as Si Feng and Chen Bailu respectively, both were Cao Yu's writings.

In 2008, Jin filmed in Wheat, a historical film starring Fan Bingbing, Wang Xueqi and Wang Zhiwen.

In 2010, Jin was employed as the choreographer of the film The Flowers of War by Zhang Yimou.

Personal life Jin met and married Niu Xingli ; January 1928–December 31, 2009) in 1950s, he was also an actor from Beijing People's Art Theatre.

Works

Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 1981 Du Shiniang Procuress 2005 You and Me Grandmother 2008 Wheat guest 2009 King of Eaters mother Glittering Days Grandmother He

Television Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 1987 Dream of the Red Chamber Zhao Momo 1993 I Love My Home Aunt Yu 1999 Idler: Sister Ma Liu-Wei Yumei 2002 Ten Years of Marriage Grandmother Ye Chinese Communist Party Member: Sister Ma Liu-Wei Yumei 2009 The Story of Yuanyuan Aunt Yu 2010 Man and Wife Grandmother

Drama The Thunderstorm The Sunrise Zhao Xiaolan Teahouse Rickshaw Boy Dragon Beard Ditch

Awards Year Work Award Result Notes 2005 You and Me 25th Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress 18th Tokyo International Film Festival - Best Actress 2007 7th Chinese Film Media Award for Best Actress

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Born
1925, Shangzhi
Birth century
Occupation
Education
Central Academy of Drama, North China University
Also known as
Bai Wei

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jin Yaqin?

Chinese actress (1925-2016)

When was Jin Yaqin born?

Jin Yaqin was born in 1925 in Shangzhi.

When did Jin Yaqin die?

Jin Yaqin died on 23 June 2016 in Beijing, Republic of China (1912–1949).

What was Jin Yaqin's occupation?

Jin Yaqin was an actor and film actor.

What nationality was Jin Yaqin?

Jin Yaqin was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jin Yaqin

· Wikidata: Q9359759

· DBpedia: Jin Yaqin

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