Angelababy is a well-known Hong Kong-based Chinese actress, model, and singer. Angela Yeung Wing is her birth name, and she goes by the moniker Baby. She has been in a number of web series as well as Chinese and Hong Kong films, but she is best recognized for her role in the film “Mojin-The Lost Legend.” She recently made her Hollywood debut in the film ‘Hitman-Agent 47.’ She was named one of the New Four Dan Actresses by Southern Metropolis Daily, and she has won numerous honors for her modeling and cinema work. She also made headlines after a Ruili clinic accused her of undergoing multiple plastic operations. She was then examined in a Beijing hospital to see if she had any traces of plastic surgery, and the examination revealed that her face had no signs of previous surgery.
Childhood and Adolescence
Angelababy was born Angela Yeung Wing in Shanghai on February 28, 1989. Her stage name, Angela, was formed by combining her English name with her nickname Baby.
Angelababy’s mother is from Shanghai, and her father is half-Chinese and half-German. She is the first child of her parents and has a seven-year-old brother named Keven Yang Fan.
Her father used to own and operate an apparel company in Shanghai. Angela lived there until she was 12 years old, when she and her family relocated to Hong Kong.
She enrolled at Notre Dame College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree.
Her father sparked Angelababy’s passion in fashion. She adored visiting to her father’s store and trying on different appearances.
Her classmates forwarded her photos to a modeling agency when she was 14. The photos were well received by the agency, and she was booked for a modeling job.
Angelababy’s full-fledged career began when she was 17 years old. Style International Agency discovered her and signed her for Jay Chou’s Hong Kong concert.
Career of Angelababy
Angelababy debuted on the big screen in 2007. She went on to have supporting roles in a number of films until landing the lead part in “Love You You.”
She began appearing in television series and made her Hollywood debut in 2015.
Angelababy tried her hand at singing and was featured in a number of soundtracks in addition to acting and modeling.
Angela became the first Asian actress to appear in a Gucci commercial. She is also a Mercedes Benz Asia spokesperson.
She has been appointed as the ambassador of China’s Panda Protection Research Centre and the Chinese Child Development Centre.
Trivial Issues: In 2007, Angelababy made her acting debut in this comic flick. Her character was named Taya and she was cast in a supporting role.
Angelababy starred as an angel in the romantic comedy Short of Love. James Yuen directed the film, which was released on June 5, 2009.
Everything works out in the end: This is the fifth installment in the same-named series. The “Princess of the Flowerland” was played by Angelababy. On February 11, 2010, the film was released.
Angela portrayed the female lead for the first time in this romantic comedy film, Love You You. On September 30, 2011, it was released. Xia Mi was the character she played.
First Time: This film is a remake of the South Korean film “…ing,” which was released in 2012. Angela portrayed Song Shiqiao, a myasthenia patient with aspirations of becoming a ballet dancer.
In 2013, the action-adventure film Young Detective Dee-Rise of the Sea Dragon was released. Angela played Yin Ruiji, a lovely courtesan.
Angelababy made her Hollywood debut with this American action thriller film, Hitman-Agent 47. She appeared as ‘Diana Burnwood,’ a handler for Agent 47, in a cameo appearance. In 2015, the film was released in theaters.
Mojin-The Lost Legend was released on December 18, 2015, and is based on the novel “Ghost Blows Out the Light.” In this highly successful action fantasy picture, Angelababy played the male lead’s love interest.
Independence Day: Resurgence is her second Hollywood picture, which came out in 2016. In this American science fiction film, she plays a supporting part. Angela played Rain Lao, a Chinese pilot and lieutenant.
Angelababy made her broadcast debut in Love Yunge from the Desert, a Chinese television series. She portrayed HouYunge, a bashful but educated young lady. The show, which aired from September 13 to November 23, 2015, was widely panned for its lack of investigation.
Angelababy’s next television series, General & I, featured her as Bai Pingting, a military strategist. From January 2 to February 10, 2017, the series aired. Angelababy’s performance was a letdown, despite the fact that the series was warmly welcomed by the audience.
Angelababy sung this single from “Love You You” alongside singer Jin Lin for her music career’s Bottom of the Heart (2011).
We Can Smiling Together (2012) is a film about a group of people who The soundtrack to Angelababy’s film “First Time” is featured on this single.
Today You Will Marry Me (2015): Angelababy collaborated with Ni Ni, Chen Xiao, and Zhu Yawen on this Bride Wars OST.
Green Skirt (2015): She sang this song as part of the OST for her television show “Love Yunge from the Desert.”
Achievements & Awards
Angelababy got the “Most Charismatic Actress” award at the 2013 Hong Kong Society of Cinematographers Awards for her outstanding performances in 2013.
Angelababy received the “Most Anticipated Actress” award at the 13th Chinese Film Media Award for her work in the film “First Time.”
Angelababy got this award in the category of most popular actress in the media at the 9th Huading Awards in 2013.
Angelababy won the award for “Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon” at the 21st Beijing College Student Film Festival for the second time.
Angelababy got the prize for “Supporting Role-Female” at the 33rd Hundred Flowers Awards for her outstanding performance in the film “Mojin: The Lost Legend.”
Personal Experiences of Angelababy
Angelababy had a covert relationship with Huang Xiaoming, a 12 year older Chinese actor. Her manager verified the news to the media in 2015.
Their marriage was registered in Qingdao on May 27, 2015, followed by a spectacular wedding. Because of her extravagant lifestyle, Angela has been dubbed the Chinese Kim Kardashian.
An exclusive Dior wedding gown, a 10-foot tall wedding cake, and pricey gifts for guests such as cell phones were all part of the $30 million ceremony. Her massive six-carat wedding ring set in platinum cost 1.5 million dollars.
Angelababy gave birth to a baby boy on January 17, 2017, and named him “Little Sponge.”
Controversy of Angelababy
Angelababy was accused of having undergone numerous procedures by a cosmetic surgery center. She was even referred to as a “plastic doll” by the clinic. For these charges, Angelababy submitted a legal notification to the concerned company. Angela provided her medical records, which stated that her appearance was authentic and that she was in good health.
Business Partnerships of Angelababy
Angelababy is an entrepreneur who has invested in various businesses in addition to acting and modeling. To begin, she launched a nail salon and a lifestyle store. Following that, she invested in cafe chains with the help of a fellow actor. She’s also invested in the e-commerce platform Ymatouto and the beverage brand “HeyJuice.”
Angelababy has made a 2.6 million dollar donation to a nonprofit that assists young entrepreneurs.
Estimated Net Worth
Angelababy has a net worth of $50 million dollars.