Ni Ni, An Unintended Acting Career - Chinese Actors Series #3 from AvenueX

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[@theworld5937]

Ni Ni is absolutely stunning. I think when she's angry and flashing her eyes, she's like a dragon. But when she's smiling.. she's like the moon.

[@theNfl_Esq]

What an accurate and beautiful description of NiNi. She has such ❤

[@crystalkan4862]

me: she should have played mulan 2020 me after watching mulan 2020: THANK GOD she is not in the movie

[@MarieMaia445]

Wow. When I saw her in Rise of the Phoenix, I was like, "Oh, she must be a child actress or something. She's waaaaay too good." She's one my favorite actresses and I never knew she was so 'new' to the industry.

[@mahabba7683]

Interesting how alot of the unintended actors are the better ones

[@katiirabbi]

agreed, probably because they generally worked harder, knowing that they aren't professionally trained in acting.

[@Lululuke1980]

They are less technical and more human.

[@DL-idk]

She's by far the only actress I've seen from a younger generation who is unarguably skilled in acting. I mean, unarguably. She literally becomes the role she play every single time without exception. I can enjoy works done by other actresses, but there would always be something off that pulls me out of the story from time to time. She's the only exception.

[@LikeOMGDuh21]

NiNi is the goat! She’s stunning in looks, personality, and acting! Love how dedicated and humble she is. She tries something new all the time and that’s just another reason to love her!! Love “Love and Destiny”. I wish it was more popular. I’ll forever have a special place for it in my heart ❤️ Edit: she’s in a movie called “seventeen again” it’s on KZbin and honestly it’s nothing new but hers acting is amazing and it’s a fun watch.

[@shellytaylor851]

Here because I finished watching Rise of the Phoenixes. She blew me away! So did Chen Kun... dear lord.🔥❤️

[@takirasharde2318]

Same, I binged other works of theirs after this first introduction to their abilities

[@anthonychua3209]

Her performance in TROP was phenomenal.

[@Bonnie-ks8nf]

@@takirasharde2318 can you recommend some please? :)

[@ShebrewQueen]

I want to marry Chen. He is gorgeous and… ♥️😍 I don’t know what else. But, I want to marry him anyway.

[@LienJae]

Fell absolutely in love with Chen Kun and Ni Ni after watching TROP! My gosh - such phenomenal acting, chemistry, and the cinematography and directing was mesmerizing! Ni Ni is definitely my new favorite actress. 😍😍😍

[@haanhdo4190]

Flowers of war was her FIRST time acting?! My. God.

[@HoangNguyen-ol6yt]

yeah, I know. She was so brilliant. She looked like an experienced actress who has acted for years in that film. Nini always gives such a natural performances as if she was the character, not playing them.

[@sony1888]

Nini is one of my favorite actress! Hands down one of the most talented people in the industry. She has mastered micro-expression, and knows how to convey emotions with subtlety. I just adore her! I still don’t understand how Love & Destiny is underrated. Both leads were phenomenal. For me it was the best thing that came out in 2019.

[@iamaeris]

Yes! I love LOVE & DESTINY sooo much! I love NiNi and Chang Chen. They are so brilliant. It is probably my most favourite chinese drama. More than TMOPB

[@lanayabaker]

Yes, TROP is a long drama. The acting, direction, script writing, cinematography, costumes, were absolutely outstanding. I found her acting to be outstanding!

[@whatchahowsya8688]

I took a 6-7 year break from Chinese movie/dramaland and only made a return last year. Rise of Phoenixes and Love & Destiny were some of the first dramas I picked back up and Ni Ni immediately became my new favorite Chinese actor. Not only is she gorgeous, she's also such a naturally gifted talent.

[@morenasilvaoficial]

I love NiNi! She is the most beautiful chinese actress in my opinion! She is also an excellent actress!

[@ealhyacohen-lorente5640]

I love Ni Ni, she never disappoint.

[@Arqua888]

Ni Ni has the aura like Shu Qi. If both make a movie together, I would faint on release date.

[@nonhlanhladlodlo9601]

Love and Destiny is my all time drama series 🥰❤️❤️ Nini was absolutely wonderful ❤️

[@lolnoorly]

I tend to agree with many of your opinions. When I first saw NiNi it was in Flowers or War and I immediately thought -- wow.. she is so talented and will go far. Her acting is incredibly natural and when she smiles you actually feel her happiness. I've watched period dramas all my life and I'm so tired of the repressed acting we get from people like Yang Mi, who has 1/18th of the talent that NiNi has. I loved Love and Destiny and it's one of those dramas that come out every 1-2 years that's really good. I guess it really takes a veteran of dramas to appreciate these kinds, and to recognize the detail and standard of acting.

[@mel6222]

Yes, Nini is one of the best Chinese actresses. She is so natural and versatile. I became a fan of her when I watched her drama series “Love and Destiny”.

[@TylasWater]

I haven't watched the whole thing yet but I love Ni Ni's acting. She's never disappointed me. I love her and her acting. It's great.

[@oolongtea3098]

I just got to say that I'm so glad when Ni Ni started to act in dramas because I got to see more of her good acting and her stunning face!

[@phyzchox]

I loovvve her so much. I agree with you, I am one of those people who thought she was a model at first. Look at her, she looks effortlessly perfect with or without makeup!

[@PandaOrABear]

Nini is simply is QUALITY over Quantity.

[@randolphleeburke338]

Ni Ni her acting is so effortless! Her face her voice her smile - She did something right in her last life. Cause she got it all in this one!

[@megumim6795]

i still recommend you to watch thru the rise of phoenixes. Ni Ni in TROPS IS SOOOO good and the chemistry between Chen Kun and her is just insane.

[@takirasharde2318]

I would rewatch the whole thing if I didn't cry for days at the finale. I damn near ached for both characters to finally have peace and happiness. That's how invested I became.

[@paulagodebrito]

@@takirasharde2318 SO TRUE. Every month I wake up thinking "oh my god I want to rewatch it so badly" but I just can't see them the way they were at the beginning after every thing they went through. PAIN.

[@msmalice6007]

imo its much better than love and destiny even if i didn't like the ending because i enjoyed every moment between her and chen kun and i hope they do another project again like how chen kun and zhou xun work together a lot

[@hawthorn2227]

I fell in love with her in TROP, then Love and Destiny. She’s a great actress, humble and good attitude, personality. Hope she has more good quality projects come along her way for her to shine beyond The Flowers of War.

[@studiohq]

“Love and Destiny” is in my top ten favorite Dramas. The problem with it was timing, people were chewing at the bit waiting on The Pillow book and when LD came out first they were pissed, that's why it didn't blow up.

[@tays1592]

I love NiNi, she's such a good actress.

[@fuzzylimpkins]

Nini is such a girl crush! to this day I can't believe Love and Destiny didn't get the hype it deserved. it was such a good show!!

[@gokuson2590]

I loved Love and Destiny and Rise of the Phoenixes. Both are excellent dramas for me. I love her acting and her voice. She is my fav Chinese actress after Gong Li.

[@yny13xx]

Honestly, I first knew her from SK II commercials. She really has a model's grace. So, I thought she was model-turn-actress. When I later watched her films and series, I thought she was really brilliant, especially for someone who did not start as actor. Thanks for correcting my misunderstanding.

[@patriciaramsey9454]

I loved the show "Love and Destiny ". Excellent.

[@AzadeSeif]

Ok, ok. I'm here after finishing My best friend's story. It was the first time I saw Ni Ni and OH MY GOD! she's so talented and cute. You could just get lost in her smile and big laughs and whole appearances of her. Now u have planned to watch love and destiny.

[@michelleli3373]

MY ABSOLUTE QUEEN. I found her through suddenly 17 (28岁未成年) and watched love and destiny cuz of herr, so worth it

[@red4violet]

Love this video about Ni Ni. I just discovered her from The Rise Of Phoenixes. Love her acting skill!!!!I would love to see her more in dramas.

[@QueenXKnit]

Rise of Phoenix what a golden drama for me because Nini&ChenKun were brilliants!

[@bonnie6338]

She's one of my favourite actresses, she always brings her characters to life so naturally!

[@ShebrewQueen]

Rise is the phoenixes is Everything! I love that series. I’ve watched it twice. On my third time, this weekend. Back at episode one. I absolutely love it. ♥️🎉

[@lilyTlily]

When I see Nini, I clicked. She is one of my favourite actress. She is gorgeous and is so talented and definitely has the X factor.

[@jiyongie4655]

Im such a big fan of NiNi, and watch all the her dramas and agreed with you Love and Destiny are one of the best all time drama, really recommend it for those not yet watch it. Really disappointed that drama dont get much attention but seriously that drama deserved better. I first saw NiNi in Rise of Pheonix (nvr know it was her 1st drama wow) immediately fall in love w her acting, nowdays if i saw NiNi in the cast, for sure gonna watch it ❤❤❤

[@makdm2405]

I watched Flowers of War when it came out and saved a photo of her on my computer for many years. Then a couple of months ago I saw her in Rise of the Phoenix and I'm obsessed.

[@sandiezzz]

I first encountered Nini in Rise of the Phoenix on Netflix and I must say I was captivated. The way she carried herself and her interaction with her co star was just beautiful. her on screen presence was captivating and i really wanted to keep watching but for some reason i wasn't into the court affairs at that time so i stopped watching Rise of the phoenix but i frequently go back on Netflix to watch the trailer. ugh she really feels like she was made for the screen. I somehow felt like her real life self as not girly after watching some behind the scene clips of Rise of the Phoenix. Now i must confess, maybe i was on haitus from youtube or just didn't pay enough attention but i did not see you rave about Love and destiny. I will check it out soon. Cause i can not get enough of her. and if it is the ultimate better version of gods-falling-inlove then, sign me up. i have sat through enough crappy drama just because i love the genre. I am in love with Liu Shishi and if you are going to talk about her then i am 100% looking forward to it. YAY!

[@naleenidas7734]

I really like her in Rise of the Phoenix best. She truly embodied the naive, child-like woman who later grew up all battle hardened simply by the intrigues surrounding that royal family. From start to finish, she was Feng Qiu Wei the woman. She was that good in that role. Truly remarkable as she brought us the audience, and herself, through the wringer of so many emotions.

[@sommalychea6704]

I love NiNi too! I wish her and the main male lead from love and destiny could do another drama together!

[@wishfulkelly3669]

Loved her and Chen Kun in Rise of Phoenix but I dropped that drama, tried to go back to that drama after a while because I really love this both leads but somehow I just couldn't continue watching that drama. Then I went into Love and Destiny, much like you, I was so in love with that drama. And rewatched it for the second time. Brilliant brilliant acting from both leads.

[@Veevlogs870]

It starts off slow yes I did the same twice but finally done it and I love it so much it’s in my top five now....

[@rolandahaloo6678]

Love Ni’Ni! Beautiful in every way.

[@chinasubtitled8892]

I watched Ni Ni's performance in With You yesterday. She killed it.

[@larissa8326]

I met Ní Ni when I watched The Rise of Phoenix, and she really caught my interest!!

[@dorapoch]

I'm glad to have discover her through this channel and Love and Destiny. Love everything about her!

[@NickieWuFan]

Thank you for mentioning Ni Ni!! She deserves so much more.

[@theNfl_Esq]

Flowers of War was also a great film. I didn’t realize that she was in the movie. Thanks for your channel. I can’t stand the C Drama channels who are afraid to give honest reviews. It’s precisely for this reason that I have your channel as the best on KZbin. Period

[@shellytaylor851]

Once I got into the story... I found that 70 episodes was not enough! It kinda broke my heart! I never watched these kind of shows until Eternal Love. I love these far more than American dramas! These dramas seem so much deeper! I’m loving the long episodes! Yes! These dramas are so immersive! I love fantasy/historical dramas now. Ni Ni is fascinating to watch, the way she carries herself. And her stunning neck!

[@ampm9100]

I knew her from the film "Suddenly Seventeen" where I watched it because of Wang Ta Lu but I fell for NiNi instead. She was super gorgeous there and like you said I thought she was a model be4 entering the film industry. However, she does not seem to have much luck in dramaland because her latest drama with Deng Lun may not be broadcasted. So sad.

[@Ashley-vs8nu]

Nini is so poised and so understated most of the time. She shines in more mature roles. Please speak on Zhou Xun. I feel like people outside of Chinese film world doesn't know about her and that just shouldn't be

[@HoangNguyen-ol6yt]

I think Zhou Xun is already a well known actress even for International audience. Her name is almost as big as Gong Li I believe

[@Ashley-vs8nu]

@@HoangNguyen-ol6yt personally I dont know many non Asian N. Americans that know of her. Gong Li was in "Memoirs of a Geisha" not to mention now "Mulan" and of course with her other notable works like "Farewell my Concubine". Whereas Xun hasn't been in the international spotlight as much. I just recently (about a 2 years or so) discovered how great she is through Ruyi's love in the palace and Red Sorghum. However, I feel it was almost by accident that I stumbled into it because I wasn't satisfied with "Story of Yanxi Palace" and wanted to see a realistic take on it

[@HoangNguyen-ol6yt]

@@Ashley-vs8nu As I know, Xun is one of the highest profile actress in China. She is the favorite model by many high class fashion and comestic brands like Dior or Chanel. Her international career is not as rich as Gong Li, she appeared in Cloud Atlas 2012 I believe but her works in mainland is highly appreciated across Asian and inter-audiences. But yeah, she is worthy to be mentioned more.

[@slayawitch6908]

Ohhh!!!! I love her character in Love and Destiny, she is a great actress

[@TheJbgo]

Really like her acting. She isn't one of the always have to keep her facial expression beautiful and model like. I like actors and actresses that let their expressions have real range.

[@theNfl_Esq]

Ethereal face, boyish charm, I am absolutely in love with her. You hit this one out of the park! Excellent review

[@boredbeingbored894]

Lol I could see how you're definitely a fan... I've seen some of her works and I have to say, she just needs better projects to showcase her talents. I do agree she has more acting chops than the other popular actresses in recent years like Yang Mi, Liu Shi Shi, Tang Yan, etc.

[@mutiaravalentine198]

Nini😘 She is vary attractive and her acting really good. I love her so much. My bestfriends Story take me to be fan of Nini. I looking for her next project in modern drama💕

[@lucinamendez4566]

I LOVE HER TOO. SHE IS GREAT

[@hjliu1503]

Love NiNi, she is one of the more confident and naturally comfortable figure within the Chinese actresses. Her work has always be reliable and great. I actually watched Love and Destiny based on your glowing recommendation, and love the series so much.

[@rosellepenarubia4634]

I only watched one of her films which is Suddenly Seventeen and I was very impressed with her acting. She's very versatile actress. I like her ❤️

[@kateoneill6176]

Thank you for this - loved her in 'Rise of the Phoenix', off to watch 'Love and Destiny'.

[@moonandstars9604]

Watch it on Viki. The ones on KZbin doesn't have full and right english subtitles.

[@hollywooddarling]

I love Ni Ni! Of course she has had good projects with great directors like Zhang Yimou but I think what impressed me was when she acted opposite Angelababy in the Chinese adaptation of Bride Wars which is a terrible film (both the English and the Chinese versions) but she was very charismatic in that. I loved her so much in Rise of the Phoenixes, that's my favourite project of hers and I am looking forward to My Best Friend's Story. And yes yes yes she has a great presence as a model and has really great high fashion looks. I hope she reaches the legendary status like other Zhang Yimou stars like Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li.

[@Bllue]

I had to pause watching rise of Phoenix bc it was too good and i need to focus on work. Gonna go back to it soon. NiNi is stunningly good in it. Hope to see more of her work \(n_n)/

[@kiwiljl]

Taking a moment to appreciate the story telling by Avenue X ❤️

[@jun.s4526]

Ever since Love and Destiny, Ni Ni become one of my most fav actress. I even go back to see her movies. Really really love her - her acting and style just perfect 💜

[@animec-dramaskpop6362]

I think "Love and Redemption" is going to get the popularity you were hoping "Love and Destiny" would get.

[@shellytaylor851]

anime c-dramas kpop I’m STILL trying to get through LaD! It’s been a month. Idk why I can’t seem to get into it. I’ve watched a few cdramas now...

[@animec-dramaskpop6362]

@@shellytaylor851 It just might not be for you. Trust me, I've been that way before. Sometimes a drama just don't click for you.

[@shellytaylor851]

anime c-dramas kpop I’ll go back to it later. I can’t leave a series unfinished! 😄

[@animec-dramaskpop6362]

@@shellytaylor851 I hope you do because it really is good.

[@nancyli4089]

Ni Ni is so pretty

[@theundefinedphotographer]

Honestly I could read and listen to essays about Ni Ni for hours. Like Tang Yan, she also had a late debut into acting at 23-ish, which I find to be interesting. While some people say that she hasn't had a project that has topped Flowers of War yet and how she hasn't had multiple breakthrough roles like Zhou Dongyu has, you can see how determined she is about improving her acting and how passionate she is about it based on her lineup of works. Despite her acting surpassing that of most of her peers, she still receives criticism, which was partly why she decided to do a theatre play in order to challenge herself. I also really love how far she's come. Like you said, she had no formal training in acting, and so she struggled with crying scenes on the set of Flowers of War, and now crying scenes is one of her strongest suits. In a way, her passion and determination reminds me of TVB actress Fala Chen who left the station at the height of her career to study at Julliard. While Fala Chen's acting wasn't as good as Ni Ni when she left, I admire her courage to take a break from her career in order to focus on the art of acting. And lastly, yup I totally agree, Ni Ni's 氣質 is just absolutely enchanting. I also watched the teaser for Shockwave 2, and I don't know if it was just me, but there was a voice that sounded like hers that spoke Cantonese. It would be really cool if she did learn Cantonese for the role, kind of like how Zhou Xun learned Cantonese for her role in Overheard 3. Not mainly mainland actors bother with learning Cantonese in HK films, so it would really show her commitment if she did. Looking forward to hearing the next actress you'll talk about! I'm also curious to hear your thoughts about Yang Zi. She's quite the controversial actress too with some people loving her and others thinking she's overrated. She definitely has her weaknesses, but I still enjoy watching her. I think that she has a similar mindset about wanting to become a serious actress, despite all of her idol roles. I'm curious to see how The Psychologist turns out.

[@bapyongukgukguk2352]

Yang Zi I can understand why people like her cause she can emote and cry but my issue is whenever she acts "cute" or ingenue. It is just too much like insufferable. In my opinion a girl like Xuan Lu is miles better than she is but also criminally underrated because her look is not the typical childish doll Chinese PDs like.

[@hyesung9323]

I must admit Nini looks beautiful and photogenic. She is quite similar with Tiffany Tan @ Luo Jin's wife whom has both appearance and talent in acting. Personally I feel after watch both cdrama - The Rise of Phoenix & Love & Destiny, she should takes up role which is not too dramatic. Most people always search for happy ending and The Rise of Phoenix has a very dramatic ending and the whole story is on the heavy side too. As for Love & Destiny this drama is really underrated. The whole story is so wonderful plus the OST are nicely fitted for it. Sorry to say that nowadays audiences especially those young's ones they opt to go for younger, girlish, thin, skinny boys as the ML whom they called "handsome". Anyway I hope to see more Nini's work especially in drama soon with mature and hot dudes 😊💪

[@areum6413]

Thank you for making this video! love NiNi 😍

[@mxmfox9363]

She is so gorgeous and has her own charm on her screen. I’m watching Japanese drama and I swear Nana Komatsu and her has some kind of resemblance even though they both are so unique 😆

[@gingermintrose]

AvenueX, Yes, she is all that, but you forgot to mention Nini's incredible voice - husky and seductive.

[@SrrRahim]

I really like her in suddenly 17. She is a really good actress

[@asc642]

I’m glad you did this video I love Ni Ni as well she’s a great actress and deserves more. Thanks for the video

[@shuhaothomasyu2290]

nini to me is the most gorgeous Chinese actress and one of the best actress in dramaland

[@gasienamohamed1234]

Thank u she is everything u said l have only watched her first movie and blew me away now with her drama my best friend story everything l expected also in rise of the Phoenix she brilliant and beautiful I'm a great fan🤗

[@moimoi3681]

Omg🤭 my fav actress 😍😍😍 I love her so much😍😍

[@kierbaudy]

I really find your comments on her personality really fun and interesting.

[@WatchingSundays]

Love this!!!! She’s such a great actor!!

[@yanillguzman735]

I love Ni Ni

[@user-ky4mb4lm6l]

Me too

[@Lanandr]

To me - Ni Ni is one of the best actresses in the world and a great pity that as most of the actors of her class (take her old fellow Chen Kun) unfortunately highly underestimated and quite often participating in very weak projects which these guys eventually make a sort of masterpiece! 🔥❤️🔥

[@SnowRavenn]

can you do a series of 'where are they now' to some of your favorite actresses? some of the actresses that aren't active on screen now maybe? i know i'm being a feminist but it's intentional. male entertainers have so much advantage of so much coverage anyway. we can also maybe sometimes vote on the actresses? or even suggest some of own favs? but ultimately you chose who you cover? if it's too much work already then that's fine too. i only suggest based on this video, nothing more. 🙈🥺💕💕

[@haslinajunaidi3911]

I just recently become a fan of Ni Ni. I think she is super beautiful and extremely talented. So grateful to come across this video. Thank you♥

[@theNfl_Esq]

Her and Chen Kun were 🔥 in Rising Phoenixes. She is so talented and beautiful. My next wife will be Chinese.

[@enoch7564]

She's perfect in parallel world

[@teresitafelipe2018]

I agree, I just finished watching love and destiny and wow, here I thought Nini is already a pro actresses. She's really a good actress and also chang chen. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jaetine9006]

You’re kinda convincing me to check out Love and Destiny again although I don’t particularly like the whole Gods falling in love thing with multiple lives thing. Like you said it’s like what is new or interesting here....

[@marsanhenning316]

Rise of the Phoenix is the first Chinese drama I watched and I watched Love and Destiny because of the main actress and actor.

[@noursamir3821]

ah didn't thought u will make one about her . I love her so so much tbh i found first about her from here magazine covers and fashion sense she capture my eyes every single time with how elegant and graceful she is on camera . after that I watched her dramas and boy she is so freakn talent . so glad I knew more about her from ur video and looking forward her new roles .

[@xiolinorchdork]

11:56 until I watched your video, I totally thought she was a model before she became an actress! She's so gorgeous.

[@bapyongukgukguk2352]

Zhou Dong Yu shines more in movies than in dramas. She was brilliant in "Better tomorrow" with Jackson Yee

[@daria4484]

Yes omg love Nini she's great

[@Bodhismile]

I have really enjoyed watching Ni Ni and Bai Yu in West Out of Yumen (Parallel World). Ni Ni has power, grace and presence that I can see taking her far.

[@actuallyvidding]

I got to know her through you and now she is by far my most favorite chinese actresses🥰🥰🥰

[@springszn]

Talented and Beautiful!!!

[@Qlee911]

8888 also year of dragon and A TOUGH LION WITH WISDOM NINI IS BEAUTIFUL...

[@ashielfaye]

I love the story of The Flowers of War and had not watched any of her films until Rise of the Phoenixes in which I think she’s so beautiful.. I think I’m the only one who haven’t seen Love and Destiny because I’m saving it(yeah really stupid me😅) thanks for this video, looking forward to more of her dramas👍

[@29MicKayla]

Loved Ni Ni in Love and Destiny!