Jackson Yee

Jackson Yee
Background information
Chinese name 易烊千璽 (traditional)
Chinese name 易烊千玺 (simplified)
Pinyin Yì Yángqiānxǐ (Mandarin)
Born (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000
Huaihua, Hunan, China
Ethnicity Han
Education

The Central Academy Of Drama - Acting Department (2018–present)

Meixihu High School Attached to Hunan Normal University (2015–2018)
Alma mater Central Academy of Drama[1]
Occupation
Years active 2005–present
Label(s) TF Entertainment (2013–)
Jackson Yee Studio (2017–)
Website Jackson Yee on Sinaweibo

Jackson Yee (Chinese: 易烊千玺; pinyin: Yì Yángqiānxǐ, born 28 November 2000) is a Chinese singer, dancer and actor. After a talent manager discovered him at a children talent competition, where he performed a hip-hop dance, and signed to TF Entertainment, Jackson became the youngest member of the Chinese boy band TFBoys in 2013.[2]

Jackson is also active as a solo artist and singer. His single in 2017, "Li Sao (The Lament)" was named "Mandarin Song of the Year" by Billboard Radio China. Jackson also has upcoming starring roles in Yan Shi Fan: New Youth and The Longest Day in Chang'an both set to be released in 2018.

In 2017, Jackson was appointed as The Great Wall Protection And Public Welfare Ambassador by the China Foundation For Cultural Heritage Conservation, becoming the first celebrity to hold the title.

Career

2005–2012: Career beginnings, Fashion Youngster

Jackson debuted as a child star, appearing in several variety programs from 2005 to 2008.[3][4]

In 2009, Jackson became a member of former Chinese idol group Fashion Youngsters. He left the group in 2011.[4]

In 2010, Jackson made his acting debut in the television series Iron Pear.[4]

In March 2012, Jackson participated in Hunan TV's reality talent show Up Young and entered the top 100. Despite being eliminated, he attracted the attention of TF Entertainment and was invited to audition with the company. Prior to debuting with TFBoys, Jackson released his first solo single "Dream Skyscraper".[5] He also acted in several short films[6][7] and appeared in Voice of China contestant, Chang Hohsuan's music video for his self-composed single "Father".

2013–2016: TFBoys and solo activities

Jackson officially debuted as a member of TFBoys in 2013. He has been recognized for his talent in dance as well as his self-choreographed dance covers of popular songs.[8] In 2014, he participated in a Beijing Street Dance competition and emerged as the champion.

In 2015, he voiced the main character for the Chinese dub of the animated movie The Little Prince, based on the 1943 novel of the same name by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.[9] The film set box office records and became one of the highest-grossed French animated films in China.[10]

In July 2016, he starred in the Xianxia television series, Noble Aspirations, playing a fox demon.[11] In November, he released his second solo single "You Say". The single was produced by music producer Lee Wei Song and written by Leehom Wang.[12] The same month, he joined the cast of the variety show Baby Let Me Go.[13]

2017–present: Mainstream popularity

In January 2017, Jackson joined the voice cast of the animated movie GG Bond: Guarding, playing the character of a mysterious man.[14] Jackson starred as the young version of the male protagonist in historical drama Song of Phoenix.[15] He also released his own rendition of Li Sao for the soundtrack of the drama.[16]

In September, it was announced that Jackson has set up his own independent studio for his solo activities.[17] In October, he was cast in upcoming action dramas Yan Shi Fan: New Youth[18] and The Longest Day in Chang'an.[19] In November, Jackson released his first English language single, titled "Nothing to Lose", produced by Harvey Mason Jr. while Jackson participated in the lyrics writing.[20] Five days later, he released another single titled "Unpredictable", produced by David Gamson and lyrics written by Dave Gibson.[21] Both songs ranked number two and one respectively on the FreshAsia Music Chart.

In 2018, Jackson was confirmed to join the dance-oriented variety show, Street Dance of China as a mentor.[22] Jackson was invited to attend the 60th Grammy Award Ceremony on January 28, 2018, held in New York as a China Music Vision guest.[23] The same year, it was announced that he will star in the fantasy animated film L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties 2.[24]

In 2019, Jackson is set to star in the youth romance film Shao Nian De Ni, based on the Chinese novel, In his youth, in her beauty.[25]

Ambassador roles

In June 2016, China Green Foundation chose Jackson as their envoy for their Poverty Alleviation in Ecosystem Project.[26] The same month, it was announced that the "Jackson Yee Fans Public Welfare Foundation" has been set up; this is a charity initiative solely ran by his fans.[27]

In March 2017, he was named charity ambassador of the China Children and Teenagers' Fund, as part of their Musical Childhood Project to help poor children realize their musical dreams.[28][29]

In May 2017, Jackson has been appointed as Danish tourism ambassador to China in conjunction with the Danish-Chinese Tourism Year. The same month, it was announced that Jackson was one of the recipients of the "May 4th Medal", awarded by the Chinese Communist Youth League (CCYL) to outstanding youths who have made remarkable achievements in agriculture, hi-tech research, news coverage, politics and law, army and police.[30][31]

In June 2017, Jackson was chosen as one of the China Tobacco Control Advocates by the World Health Organization.[32][29]

In September 2017, Jackson was named as the first image ambassador and "protector" of the Great Wall of China (The Great Wall Protection And Public Welfare Ambassador) by the China Foundation For Cultural Heritage Conservation.[33]

In November 2017, Jackson was invited by the World Health Organization to Geneva as one of the four youth leaders from China, to give a speech a calling for the elimination of AIDS discrimination. Shortly after, he was awarded the title of WHO China's special envoys for health.[29] The same month, he collaborated with 16 other celebrities on the song "Embracing You", which serves as the theme song for 30th World AIDS Day.[34]

On his birthday concert held on 28 November 2017, Jackson announced the establishment of the Jackson Yee Fund. Its first phase will help raise 1.5 million yuan ($227,000) to support a charity program for the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation to help more than 2,000 rural, "left-behind" children, whose parents have moved to urban areas to earn a living with temporary jobs.[35]

In December 2017, Jackson was announced as the first-ever International Youth Creative Ambassador for Adidas Neo.[36]

Jackson was named as one of the top 10 influential charity stars by Sina in January 2018.[37]

Discography

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CHN
Baidu Chart		 CHN
Billboard V Chart
"Dream Skyscraper" (夢想摩天樓) 2013 —— N/A
"You Say" (你说) 2016 —— N/A
"The Lament" (离骚) 2017 —1[38] Song of Phoenix OST
"Embracing You" (拥抱你) —— N/A
"Nothing to Lose" —— N/A
"Unpredictable" —— N/A
"丹青千里"[39] 2018 —— N/A
"Overrun" (災) N/A

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Keep UpHsiao-chiehShort film
SnailChangshu
The Legend of Yunchu TempleFugui
2015Pound of FleshCameo
Mr. Six
The Little PrinceLittle PrinceMandarin dubbed
2017GG Bond: GuardingMysterious man
2018L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties 2Supporting role
2019Shao Nian De NiBei YeLead role

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Iron PearZhang Jian (young)
2011Super Equipment Kids Hsiang-Tzu
2016Love for SeparationSong YunzheCameo
Noble AspirationsXiao Qi
2017Song of Phoenix Qu Yuan (young)
Boy HoodYin KeLead role
2018Yan Shi Fan: New YouthYi
The Longest Day in Chang'AnLi Bi

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Hi-Tech BelleLee Kenan's younger brotherCameo[40][41]
Surprise
2016Finding SoulChen HaoxuanLead role

Variety show

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Run for TimeParticipant Season 1
2017Let Go of My Baby Cast memberSeason 2
2018 CCTV 6 MTalk. Performers' Statement
National Treasure Guardian of Da Ke Ding (food vessel)
Street Dance of ChinaCaptain
Trust in China Cast member

Music video appearances

YearTitleSingerNotes
2013"Dad"Chang Hohsuan[42]
2017"Almost Famous"Mayday[43]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultsRef.
201616th Top Chinese Music AwardsMost Popular IdolN/AWon[44]
Most Popular NewcomerN/AWon
Most Popular Variety IdolN/AWon
2017Fresh Asia Chart FestivalTop Ten Songs"You Say"Won[45]
"The Lament"Won
Billboard Radio China 2017Mandarin Song of the YearWon[46]
10th Elle Style AwardsPopular Idol of the YearN/AWon[47]
Bazaar 2017 Men of the Year AwardsAttractive Celebrity of the YearN/AWon[48]
GQ Men of the Year Awards 2017Popular Idol of the YearN/AWon[49]

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  2. ↑ "环球星访谈·易烊千玺：心理年龄39岁的腹黑高冷总裁-国际在线". ent.cri.cn. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
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  4. 1 2 3 "TFBOYS偶像手记精彩片段回顾". People's Daily (in Chinese). November 15, 2014.
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  6. ↑ "时代星光学员易烊千玺演绎励志微电影《追上去》". Sohu (in Chinese). March 18, 2012.
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