Eleanor Lee

Eleanor Lee
Chinese name 李凱馨 (traditional)
Chinese name 李凯馨 (simplified)
Pinyin Lǐ Kǎixīn (Mandarin)
Born Eleanor Yu Kai Xin
(1999-10-12) October 12, 1999
Taipei, Taiwan
Residence Beijing, China
Other names Lee Kai Xin
Ethnicity Chinese
Alma mater Beijing Film Academy
Occupation
Years active 2014–present
Nationality Singaporean
Genre(s) Mandopop
Instrument(s) Vocal, guitar, piano, drums
Manager(s) Eleanor Li Kai Xin Studio (under Summer Star Media 盛夏星空)
Parents Peter Yu (father)
Quan Yi Fong (mother)
Relatives Addy Lee (Godfather)

Eleanor Lee (born October 12, 1999), also known as Lee Kai Xin (simplified Chinese: 李凯馨; traditional Chinese: 李凱馨; pinyin: Lǐ Kǎixīn), is a Singaporean actress, singer and model based in China.

Early life

Lee was born to Mediacorp artiste Quan Yi Fong and former artiste Peter Yu, with Addy Lee serving as her godfather. On January 3, 2009, her parents filed for divorce, leaving her in the custody of both parents.[1] She was then left under the care of her mother when her father broke contact with them.[2] During her 14th birthday celebration organized by Addy Lee, she announced the adoption of her godfather's surname.[3][4]

Lee received education at Tao Nan School before studying at Nexus International School Singapore. Prior to becoming an actress, she was a model for Addyli Hair Care Product, founded by Addy Lee. In July 2017, she was admitted into Beijing Film Academy.[5]

Career

In 2014, Apple's China branch was auditioning for someone to star as the female lead in their micro film, The Old Record, but were unable to find a suitable candidate. Addy Lee chanced upon the news, and recommended Eleanor to audition for the role. In the end, she was selected. When The Old Record was released on February 2, 2015, she garnered huge amount of attention from the public, and was subsequently signed to Beijing Summer Star Media Co. Ltd.[6]

Since then, Lee was constantly involved in filming advertisements and dramas in China, and in 2015, she was chosen by Cao Dun to play the younger version of Xu Lu's character in Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy.[7] In November 2015, Lee collaborated with Wu Qiang, producing two pieces of artwork that were to be sold at $13,500 each.[8] She then released her first song, "Qing Yun Zhi" with Wu Junyu, as the theme song of Noble Aspirations.[9]

In March 2017, Lee starred as one of the leads in Solaso Bistro, based on the Japanese drama A Restaurant with Many Problems.[10] In June 2017, she was cast as the female lead in Chinese drama, Overseas Security Officer, alongside Leon Lai.[11][12] In September 2017, Lee played the female lead in the campus drama, The Big Boss.[13] In October 2017, she released her first single, "That Girl".[14][15] She continued to release two more singles the same year; "Ink Pen and Eraser",[16] as well as self composed single titled "Be Together".[17]

In 2018, Lee was cast in the Chinese fantasy drama My Poseidon alongside actor Zhang Yunlong,[18] followed by youth healing drama Blowing in the Wind alongside Xing Zhaolin.[19]

Filmography

Television series

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2017Solaso Bistro问题餐厅Yuan Qianjia
The Big Boss班长大人Ye Muxi
Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy九州·海上牧云记Su Yuning (young)
TBAOverseas Security Officer莫语者An Da
My Poseidon我的波塞冬An Fei
Blowing In The Wind强风吹拂Lin Feng

Discography

Year English title Chinese title Album
2016"Noble Aspirations"青云志Noble Aspirations OST
2017"Youth Stage"青春上演The Big Boss OST
"Your Shadow"你的身影
"That Girl"那个女孩N/A
"Ink Pen and Eraser"墨水笔与橡皮擦N/A
"Be Together"在一起N/A

References

  1. ↑ "Humans are more terrifying than cockroaches: Quan Yi Feng". Channel News Asia. December 14, 2009.
  2. ↑ "Has actor-turned-cabby Peter Yu been paying maintenance fees to Quan Yi Feng?". AsiaOne. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  3. ↑ Kee Yun, Tan. "Quan Yifeng responds to Peter Yu's plea for forgiveness". AsiaOne. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  4. ↑ "权怡凤女儿要随李荣达改姓李". Zaobao (in Chinese). October 2, 2013. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  5. ↑ Lydia, Lam (July 28, 2017). "Quan Yifeng's daughter Eleanor Lee admitted to Beijing Film Academy, alma mater of Zhao Wei and Huang Xiaoming". The Straits Times. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  6. ↑ "TV host Quan Yifeng's daughter Eleanor, 16, stars in Apple China commercial". The Straits Times. February 3, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Eleanor Lee lands role in Chinese period drama". Toggle. October 6, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Quan Yifeng's daughter turns artist, and will act in China period drama". The Straits Times. November 9, 2015.
  9. ↑ ""海上牧云记"李凯馨 惊艳开场"青云志"盛典". Netease (in Chinese). July 14, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Local actress Eleanor Lee, 17, takes lead role in anticipated Chinese idol drama". The Straits Times. Singapore Press Holdings. October 19, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  11. ↑ Joanna, Goh. "Eleanor Lee lands drama lead role opposite Leon Lai". Toggle. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  12. ↑ "《莫语者》黎明化身海外安全官 萝莉大叔CP受关注". Sina (in Chinese). June 12, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  13. ↑ "漫改校园剧《班长大人》开机 李凯馨首担女一号". Tencent (in Chinese). March 22, 2017.
  14. ↑ "全能女生李凯馨首支单曲《那个女孩》首播". Netease (in Chinese). October 24, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Eleanor Lee works with Khalil Fong for debut single". Toggle. October 24, 2017.
  16. ↑ "李凯馨《墨水笔与橡皮擦》MV演绎女生的爱恋决心". Sina (in Chinese). November 21, 2017.
  17. ↑ "李凯馨首支词曲创作单曲《在一起》上线". Sina (in Chinese). December 19, 2017.
  18. ↑ "《我的波塞冬》今日开机 张云龙李凯馨海洋绝恋". Tencent (in Chinese). January 16, 2018.
  19. ↑ "邢昭林李凯馨首次搭档《强风吹拂》重庆开机". ifeng (in Chinese). May 28, 2018.
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