Tong Dawei

Tong Dawei
National UN Women Ambassador Tong Dawei
Background information
Chinese name 佟大為 (traditional)
Chinese name 佟大为 (simplified)
Pinyin Tóng Dàwéi (Mandarin)
Jyutping Tung4 Daai6wai4 (Cantonese)
Born (1979-02-03) 3 February 1979
Fushun, Liaoning, China
Other names David Tong
Ethnicity Manchu
Alma mater Shanghai Theatre Academy
Occupation
Years active 1998–present
Label(s) Beijing Tongyuemingxin Media Co.,Ltd.
Spouse(s)
Guan Yue (m. 2008)
Children 2 daughters
1 son

Tong Dawei (simplified Chinese: 佟大为; traditional Chinese: 佟大為; pinyin: Tóng Dàwéi, born 3 February 1979) is a Chinese actor and singer. Tong is best known for starring in the television series Jade Goddess of Mercy (2003), Struggle (2007), and Tiger Mom (2015); as well as the films Lost in Beijing (2007), The Flowers of War (2011) and American Dreams in China (2013).

Early life and career

Tong Dawei was born in 1979 in Fushun, Liaoning Province. He joined the Shanghai Theater Academy in 1997 and graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting.[1][2]

Tong first gained attention for his role in the romantic film I Love You (2002) by acclaimed director Zhang Yuan.[3] He then starred in Jade Goddess of Mercy (2003),[4] which was a huge hit with the audience in China and launched Tong into a household name.[5] After the success of Jade Goddess of Mercy, none of Tong's performance struck a chord in the audience, till he starred in the youth drama Romantic Life (2006).[6] His powerful performance in the series left a deep impression on the audiences, and Tong returned to the limelight once again.[7][5]

Tong hit a new peak in his career with his most successful television series yet; Struggle (2007).[8] Based on the popular novel by Shi Kang, Struggle gained unexpected acclaim and was seen as a breakthrough in Chinese TV production as it broke from the usual Chinese TV series focusing in traditional legends and series. Tong’s character, Lu Tao, reflected the rise in a new social class in modern China.[9] The same year, he starred in Lost in Beijing which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and earned Tong a Best New Actor nomination at the Busan Film Critics Awards.[10][11] He released his debut vocal album titled Da Shi Jie Xiao Zuo Wei (A Small Action in a Big World) in 2007.[12]

In 2008, Tong starred in war epic Red Cliff: Part II, directed by John Woo.[13] The film was also shown at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, bringing Tong onto the international platform for the first time.[11] The same year, Tong joined the Chinese ensemble in the film The Founding of a Republic, a movie marking the 60th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.[14]

In 2011, Tong starred in award-winning director Zhang Yimou's film The Flowers of War. Dealing with the sensitive issue of the Rape of Nanjing, Tong plays Major Lee, who died as a hero to save his lost friend during China's anti-Japanese war.[15] In order to better portray the role, Tong underwent military-like training and lost 16 pounds. Zhang praised Tong’s performance, saying that he added an “intellectual temperament to his character” and said he continues to “break through and impress the audience.”[1] He became the first Chinese actor to walk the red carpet of the Golden Globe Awards.[11]

Tong received acclaim for his role as an artistic youth in Peter Chan's American Dreams in China (2013),[16] and he won the Best Supporting Actor awards at the Changchun Film Festival and Hundred Flowers Award.[17][18] This was followed by another role in Peter Chan film, the critically acclaimed Dearest (2014), based on a true story about child abduction.[19] He also co-starred in John Woo's romantic epic The Crossing (2014), based on the true story of the Taiping steamer collision and follows six characters and their intertwining love stories in Taiwan and Shanghai during the 1930s.[20]

Tong reunited with Dearest co-star Zhao Wei in the television series Tiger Mom (2015), which focuses on parenting and children education.[21] Tong won Best Actor at the 17th Huading Awards for his performance.[22]

In 2016, Tong was appointed goodwill ambassador of National Committees for UN Women.[23]

Personal life

On 17 April 2008, Tong married Guan Yue (born 1979), a film and television actress and the niece of Rosamund Kwan. The wedding was held in the Hotel Sofitel Wanda, Beijing.[24] They have two daughters and one son.

Filmography

Film

YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes
2001One Hundred Thieves一百个小偷Shi Gang
2003Double Dating非常浪漫Xiao Chun[25]
I Love You我爱你Wang Yi
Sky of Love情牵一线Wen Tao[26]
Fall in Love at First Sight一见钟情Zhao Benxuan
2007Lost in Beijing苹果An Kun
2008Volunteer志愿者Xiao Ran[27]
Fit Lover爱情呼叫转移Ⅱ：爱情左右Zhang Ting[28]
2009Red Cliff: Part II赤壁-下Sun Shucai
On His Majesty's Secret Service大内密探灵灵狗Royal Tiger[29]
The Founding of a Republic建国大业Kong Lingkan
Mars Baby火星沒事Bank StaffCameo [30]
2011Treasure Inn财神客栈Wen Wenqie[31]
Great Wall My Love追爱Fang Mingdi[32]
The Flowers of War金陵十三釵Major Li
2012To My Wife与妻书Lin Juemin[33]
The Zodiac Mystery十二星座离奇事件Chen Wei[34]
All for Love三个未婚妈妈Dong Bei's brotherCameo [35]
2013Better and Better越來越好之村晚Geng Zhi[36]
American Dreams in China中国合伙人Wang Yang
Switch天机·富春山居图Toshio[37]
Badges of Fury不二神探Real Estate ManagerCameo [38]
2014Dearest亲爱的Gao Xia
But Always一生一世TeacherCameo [39]
The Crossing太平轮Tong Daqing
Meet Miss Anxiety我的早更女友Yuan Xiao'ou[40]
Love on the Cloud微爱之渐入佳境Security guardCameo [41]
2015You Are My Sunshine何以笙箫默Ying Hui[42]
Hollywood Adventures横冲直撞好莱坞Fang Dawei[43]
The Crossing 2太平轮2Tong Daqing
2016Lost in White冰河追凶Wang Hao[44]
Scandal Maker外公芳龄38He Zhiwu[45]
2018Goddesses in the Flames of War那些女人Teacher BaoCameo [46]
Dream Breaker破梦游戏Cameo[47]
TBAFatal Visit圣荷西谋杀案[48]
Midnight Drive午夜慢车[49]

Television series

YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes
1999Brother's Wife嫂娘Yun Dong
Difficult Lover难得有情人Tan YonglinCameo
2000Life of a Century世纪人生Da Ming
Green Wedding绿色婚礼Xiao Yong
2001Young Justice Bao II少年包青天IIEmperor Song[50]
All the Misfortunes Caused by the Angel都是天使惹的禍Xiong Feng[51]
2002Date at the Aquarium海洋馆的约会Mai Di[52]
2003Network Love Story一网情深Zhou Wei[53]
Jade Goddess of Mercy玉观音Yang Rui
2004First Intimate Contact第一次親密接觸Pizi Cai[54]
Water Lilies出水芙蓉Gao Chu[55]
Butterfly Fantasy蝴蝶飞飞Lan Dongchen[56]
Crimson Romance紅粉世家Yu Shuicun[57]
Heaven Has Eyes苍天有眼Wu Yu[58]
Taste of Summer夏天的味道Zhu Cheng[59]
Family on a Diet瘦身家族Tang Manjin
2005The Vinegar Tribe醋溜族Xiao Bai[60]
2006Give the Definite Word一言为定Ximen Hong[61]
Romantic Life与青春有关的日子Fang Yan
2007We Have Nowhere to Place Youth我们无处安放的青春Li Ran[62]
Struggle奋斗Lu Tao
Special Police女特警Liu Chun[63]
2008The So-called Marriage所谓婚姻Wu De[64]
How Far Is It to My Happiness幸福还有多远Wang Xiaomao[65]
2009The Perfect Happiness幸福的完美WorkerCameo
Sniper狙击手Long Shaoqin[66]
2010Marriage Battle婚姻保卫战Guo Yang[67]
2011All Men Are Brothers新水浒Su DongpoCameo[68]
To Southeast Asia下南洋Jian Zhaoqing[69]
Waiting For Our Happiness远远的爱Lin Ziyang[70]
2013Wonder Lady我的极品是前任Cameo [71]
Matched For Marriage门·第He Chunsheng[72]
Longmen Express龙门镖局Tong ChengchouCameo[73]
Little Daddy小爸爸BossCameo [74]
2014May December Love大丈夫Cheng WuCameo [75]
My Son is Unique我的儿子是奇葩Chu Hanmin[76]
10 Rides of Red Army十送红军Zhang Erguang[77]
2015Think Before You Marry想明白了再结婚Long Xia[78]
Tiger Mom虎妈猫爸Luo Su
My Baby我的宝贝Yuan Xiaofan[79]
2017Love Actually人间至味是清欢Ding Renjian[80]
TBAIf Love Like This如果可以这样爱Geng Mochi[81]
Love Without a Trace爱无痕Tong TianqingCameo
Masked绝密者Jin Haodong[82]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
20039th Huabiao Film AwardsBest NewcomerI Love YouNominated[83]
200424th Flying Apsaras AwardBest ActorJade Goddess of MercyNominated[84]
22nd China TV Golden Eagle AwardWon[85]
20055th Top Ten China TV ArtsWon[86]
200611th Busan Film Critics AwardsBest NewcomerLost in BeijingNominated
200757th Berlin International Film FestivalBest ActorNominated
201212th Chinese Film Media AwardsMost Popular ActorThe Flowers of WarWon[87]
20135th China Image Film FestivalBest ActorAmerican Dreams in ChinaNominated
Most Popular ActorWon[88]
50th Golden Horse AwardsBest Supporting ActorNominated
10th Guangzhou Student Film Festival Most Popular Actor Won [89]
56th Asia-Pacific Film FestivalBest Supporting ActorNominated[90]
201433rd Hong Kong Film AwardsNominated[91]
12th Changchun Film FestivalWon[17]
32nd Hundred Flowers AwardWon[92]
10th Chinese American Film FestivalWon[93]
201516th Huading AwardsBest Supporting ActorThe CrossingNominated
17th Huading AwardsBest ActorTiger MomWon[22]
20th Asian Television AwardNominated
201622nd Shanghai Television FestivalNominated[94]

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