Ouyang Nana
| Ouyang Nana | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 歐陽娜娜 |
| Born |
June 15, 2000 Taipei, Taiwan (Republic of China) |
| Nationality | Republic of China |
| Education |
Tun Hwa Elementary School Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University Berklee College of Music |
| Alma mater | Curtis Institute of Music |
| Occupation | Actress, musician, hand magic |
| Years active | 2014-present (as actress) |
| Parent(s) |
Ouyang Long (father) Fu Juan (mother) |
| Relatives |
Ouyang Feifei (aunt) Ouyang Nini (older sister) Ouyang Didi (younger sister) |
Ouyang Nana (Chinese: 歐陽娜娜; born June 15, 2000) is a Taiwanese musician and actress.[1][2]
Career
Music
Inspired by cellist Mei-Ying Liao, Ouyang Nana started playing the guitar at the age of four, piano at the age of five and cello at the age of six. She won first place in cello and guitar , and 2nd place in piano at the Wenhua Taiwan Cup Music Competition in Taiwan.[3] She started attending the music program at Dun-Hua elementary school in 2008 and graduated from the school in 2012 with top honors.
In 2010, she was admitted to study cello at the Affiliated Junior High School of National Taiwan Normal University. The same year, she became the principal cellist of the Century Youth Orchestra;[4] In 2011, she 1st place in Grand Taiwan National Music Competition in both cello and string quartet categories and 1st place in the National Music Competition of Taiwan. She has also participated in the National Cello Institute Summer Festival in the U.S and 2011 Salut Summer Festival in Taitung.[3]
In 2012, Ouyang became the youngest cellist to give a solo recital debut in National Concert Hall of Taiwan. The same year, she won the First Award at the Taiwan School Year 100 National Music Competition, and was accepted to the Junior High music program at the National Taiwan Normal University.
In 2013, Ouyang began attending the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. She then held a series of sold-out concerts in Taiwan, and was invited by Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa in Japan to perform in their concert.
Ouyang left Curtis Institute of Music in 2015.[5] She then signed with Universal Music Group's Mercury Classics label and released her solo debut album, 15, which is a classical album.[6]
In 2016, she released her first single “Warming Your Winter” for her first television drama, Yes! Mr. Fashion, produced by Mandopop producer Jim Lee. She won the Hito Award for iQiyi Popularity Award.[7]
Acting
Ouyang first attracted attention with her appearance in the 2014 film, Beijing Love Story where she played a cellist.
In 2016, she began filming for the science fiction film, Bleeding Steel with Jackie Chan.[8]
In 2017, she was cast as the female lead in the youth film Secret Fruit, based on the novel of the same name by Rao Xueman.[9][10]
Personal life
Ouyang Nana is the daughter of veteran actors Ouyang Long and Fu Juan. She is also the niece of Taiwanese pop singer Ouyang Feifei. Ouyang Nana also knows how to do hand magic.[11] In 2018, Ouyang Nana started to study at Berklee College of Music.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Beijing Love Story | Liu Xingyang | |
| 2015 | To the Fore | Chen Yiqiao | |
| 2016 | Mission Milano | Luo Jiaxin | |
| 2017 | Beautiful Accident | Xing Xing | |
| Secret Fruit | Yu Chizi | ||
| Bleeding Steel | Nancy |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Yes! Mr. Fashion | Lu Xiaokui | |
| TBA | The Great Ruler | ||
References
- ↑ "Nana Ouyang Cello Concert 032115". CMTANC. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ↑ "Asian acts take center stage with new releases - The Manila Times Online". www.manilatimes.net. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- 1 2 "Taiwan Rising Stars Classical Music Concert Features Nana Ou-Yang, Lo-An Lin, Daniel Hsu - Blog.AsianInNY.com". blog.asianinny.com. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ↑ Gil, Baby A. "Meet teenage cellist Nana Ou-Yang". philstar.com. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ↑ Times, Global. "Cellist Ouyang Nana responds to critics of her decision to leave the Curtis Institute of Music - Global Times". www.globaltimes.cn. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ↑ "15-year Old Cellist Releases Her New Album". english.cri.cn. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ↑ "Ouyang Nana wins Hito award for first pop single "Warming Your Winter" – Hello Asia!". Hello Asia!. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ↑ "Nana Ou-Yang on releasing her album "15" and working with Jackie Chan in "Bleeding Steel" – Hello Asia!". Hello Asia!. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ↑ 网易. "别人的17岁！《秘果》陈飞宇搭档欧阳娜娜出演_网易娱乐". ent.163.com. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ↑ "《左耳》番外篇《秘果》开拍 饶雪漫编剧". ent.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ↑ http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/epaper/2015-11/27/content_22524072.htm
External links
- Ouyang Nana on IMDb