Yao Xingtong

Yao Xingtong
姚星彤
Helen Yao, in 2012.
Born	Yao Xinqian (姚馨茜) Yao Lan (姚岚) April 12, 1983 Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
Other names	Helen Yao Anna Yao
Alma mater	Beijing Film Academy
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2008–present
Agent(s)	Huayi Brothers Untitled Entertainment

Yao Xingtong (Chinese: 姚星彤; pinyin: Yáo Xīngtóng; born 12 April 1983) is a Chinese actress. She is also known as Helen Yao and Anna Yao. She is fluent in French and English.

She is noted for her roles as Ma Liruo and Coco in the film Life of Sentime (2010) and CZ12 (2012).

Early life

Yao was born and raised in Nangang District of Harbin, Heilongjiang. She graduated from Beijing Film Academy, where she majored in acting.

Career

Yao has been a supporting actor in several television series, including Together with You, Police Story, War and Destiny, and Records of Kangxi's Travel Incognito 5.

Her first film role was uncredited appearance in the film Growth (2006). After other minor roles in films and television series, she received her first leading role in a film called Blossom, for which she received Golden Rooster Award nominations for Best Actress.

In 2009, she starred in the romantic comedy film Life of Sentime, alongside Ming Dow and Xia Yu, which earned her a Best Newcomer Award at the Macau International Movie Festival.

Yao gained international fame for her starring role as Coco in CZ12 (2012), a Hong Kong-Chinese action film co-produced, written, directed by, and starring Jackie Chan.

In 2014, Yao had the lead role in Ex-Files, a romantic comedy film co-starring Han Geng.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Awards and nominations