Li Fei'er

Li Fei'er (, born Li Fei; 3 October 1987), also known as Monica Li, is a Chinese actress and singer. After completing filming for her scenes in Royal Tramp, Li briefly trained in singing and dancing at now-defunct South Korean record label Good Entertainment in 2007.

Career

In 2006, at the age of nineteen, Li made her acting debut in the historical television series The Secret History of Kangxi, playing the role of Princess Duan Min.

In 2007, after completion of filming for the wuxia drama Royal Tramp, Li went to South Korea and signed with Good Entertainment for singing and dancing training. However, she never debuted as an idol after refusing to undergo rhinoplasty as instructed by her agency and subsequently returned to China. In December the same year, she appeared in the music video of Royal Tramp co-star Huang Xiaoming's song Anything.

In 2008, Li co-starred in the war drama Great Wharf alongside Nicky Wu and Vivian Chen. In May the same year, Royal Tramp began airing on television, in which she played one of Wei Xiaobao's seven wives, Zeng Rou.

In January 2009, Li co-starred alongside Ady An and William Feng in Four Women Conflict, where she played a cold but intelligent girl. In July the same year, she co-starred in the period drama Republic of China Past Events directed by Yiming Lian, playing the role of Miaoyu, the most beautiful woman of Shanghai Bund. In November, she starred in the family movie Chongqing Blues.

In February 2011, Li co-starred in the romance movie Somebody to Love with Annie Wu and Dennis Wu. In the film, she played Jane, a newly hired production director. In March the same year, she starred in the suspense movie Together. In the film, she played Xu Xiaochun, a female college dropout. A month later on 24 April, Li participated in the third season of the Chinese variety show Dancing Miracle. Later in October, she appeared in the comedy film Scary Market, playing the role of a nitpicking cashier, Jenny.

In June 2012, Li starred in the urban emotional drama Green Porcelain, adapted from the novel of the same name, in which she played Zhou Xinran, the daughter of Zhou Yunnian, secretary of the municipal legal committee.

In April 2013, Li starred in the youth inspirational drama Happy Noodle, in which she played Zhu Lingling, the assistant to the vice chairman of the noodle shop. In August the same year, she co-starred with Nick Cheung and Eddie Peng in the action movie Unbeatable.

In April 2014, Li participated in the reality show Divas Hit the Road as part of the show's "Five Sisters". In September the same year, she participated in the outdoor reality show Family Go (明星家族的2天1夜), forming a "family" with Cica Zhou, Bu Xueliang, Du Haitao along with seven other members and an X guest. One month later, she starred in the modern urban drama Wonderful Family, in which she played Yan Xiaoyuan, a liar who can sacrifice everything for money.

In June 2015, Li co-starred with William Chan and Siqin Gaowa in the action movie Lost in Wrestling. In the film, she played a Hong Kong fighter Yueyue. In September the same year, Li co-starred with Lee Hyun-jae and Zheng Yuanyuan in the romantic comedy movie The Old Cinderella 2.

In January 2016, Li co-starred alongside Kimi Li and Leon Jay Williams in the romance movie For Love, where she played an intellectual youthful urban white-collar worker Liang Shuang. In March the same year, she co-starred with Park Hae-jin and Shawn Zhang in the romance drama Far Away Love, in which she played the optimistic and tough single mother Meng Chuxia. A month later, Li released a single Turn Around (转身), which will serve as the theme song of the movie The Old Cinderella 2. In May the same year, Li was invited to attend the closing ceremony and awards ceremony of the 23rd Beijing College Student Film Festival, and served as the guest of honour. In September, she appeared in the youth inspirational idol drama Boy Hood. Later in October, Li co-starred with Bao Bei'er and Jia Ling in the costume drama Happy Mitan.

In January 2017, Li participated in the ice reality show The King Of Kanone (跨界冰雪王), where she advanced to the top six. In March, Li co-starred alongside Song Minyu and Zheng Haoyuan in the costume idol drama Beauties of the King, playing the rebellious eldest daughter of an ancient security escort company.

In May 2018, Li participated in the Beijing TV-produced cross-border music reality show Crossover Singer 3 as the first guest singer. In November the same year, Li was featured in "Dream Up", the first official promotion song of the "Everyone is a Volunteer" charity project.

In January 2019, Li co-starred with Yan Yikuan in the costume drama Kunpeng and Butterfly.

Personal life In the first half of 2007, Li was rumoured to be in a relationship with South Korean actor Kwon Sang-woo, whom she met during her brief training period in South Korea. Although the two were spotted on dates in both their respective countries, Kwon's agency denied the rumours. In December 2007, it was reported that Li was dating her Royal Tramp co-star Huang Xiaoming since July of that year.

In May 2010, Li and Huang were said to have broken up with rumours that the latter became involved with Angelababy.

Filmography

Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/Ref. 2009 Dust Net Sunlight 塵網曦光 A'Feng Digital film 2010 Chongqing Blues 日照重慶 Xiaowen The Kidnap 綁架冰淇淋 Du Yaoyao 2011 Somebody to Love 我们约会吧 Jane Together 幸存日 Xu Xiaochun Scary Market 黑點 Jenny 2012 Dark Wedding 诡婚 2013 Unbeatable 激戰 Coco 2015 Lost in Wrestling 搏击迷城 Yueyue The Old Cinderella 2 脱轨时代 Zhang Yaohua / Yao Zi 2016 For Love 致我们终将到来的爱情 Liang Shuang 2017 Yesterday Once More 昨日重現

Television series Year English title Chinese title Role Network Notes/Ref. 2006 Secret History of Kang Xi 康熙秘史 Princess Duan Min Beijing TV 2007 Great Wharf 大碼頭 Beijing TV 2008 Royal Tramp 鹿鼎記 Zeng Rou Jiangsu TV, TVB 2009 Four Women Conflict 锁清秋 Su Xinhe Dragon TV Good Wife and Mother 贤妻良母 Chen Jianhui Hebei TV, Henan TV, Jiangxi TV, Shanxi TV The Qin Empire 大秦帝國之裂變 Hei Zao CCTV 2010 Republic of China Past Events 民国往事 Miaoyu CETV, Jiangxi TV, Shanxi TV, Yunnan TV That Love Comes 欢迎爱光临 Ye Zi Taiwan TV 2012 Green Porcelain 青瓷 Zhou Xinran Hunan TV 2013 Happy Noodle 幸福的面条 Zhi Lingling Zhejiang TV 2014 Wonderful Family 奇葩一家親 Yan Xiaoyuan Jiangsu TV 2016 Far Away Love 遠得要命的愛情 Meng Chuxia Guangdong TV, Southeast TV Woman Flower Dream 女人花似梦 Dong Qing Hunan TV Happy Mitan 欢喜密探 Hong Xing Youku Cameo 2017 Boy Hood 我们的少年时代 Xia Lu Hunan TV Beauties of the King 龙凤店传奇 Feng'er iQiyi Beauties of the King 2 2018 Beauties of the King 3 2019 Kunpeng and Butterfly 鲲鹏与蝴蝶 Shuiyue 2022 Boy Hood 2 我们的少年时代2 Xia Lu Hunan TV

Variety show Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/Ref. 2014 Divas Hit the Road 1 花儿与少年 Cast member 2016 Perhaps Love 3 如果爱 2017 Relativity of Life 生活相对论 The King Of Kanone 跨界冰雪王 Contestant 2021 Sisters Who Make Waves 2 乘风破浪的姐姐2

Discography

Singles Year English title Chinese title Album Notes/Ref. 2016 "Turn Around" 转身 Turn Around 2018 "Dream Up" "Everyone is a Volunteer" Charity Project

Music video Year English title Chinese title Singer Notes/Ref. 2007 Anything 什麼都可以 Huang Xiaoming 2010 The Fool's Promise 傻子的約定 Dick and Cowboy

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work ResultRef. Major awards 2014 12th Changchun Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Unbeatable 2015 17th Huading Awards Audience's Favorite Stars Other awards 2008 Sina Television Series Second Quarter Selection Best Couple Award Royal Tramp Global "Langska" Best New Female Singer 2014 Ruili Yiren Fashion Magazine Awards Ceremony Popular Fashion Idol