Li Jinming Explained

Li Jinming
Native Name:李金铭
Native Name Lang:zh
Other Names:Kimi Li
Birth Date:21 November 1985
Birth Place:Jinan, Shandong, China
Alma Mater:Shanghai Theatre Academy
Occupation:Actress, hostess, author
Years Active:2007–present
Agent:Shanghai Xinhai Media Corporation
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Li Jinming (; born 21 November 1985), also known as Kimi Li, is a Chinese actress and hostess.

Li is noted for playing Chen Meijia in the romantic comedy television series iPartment, which enjoyed the highest ratings in China when it was broadcast.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Early life and education

Li was born in Jinan, Shandong on November 21, 1985. She graduated from Shanghai Theatre Academy, majoring in acting.

Acting career

In 2007, Li attended the Juedui Changxiang (Chinese: 绝对唱响) in Jiangsu Television and she ended up in the seventh position.

Li joined Anhui Television and hosted Sunday Best (Chinese: 周日我最大) since June 2009.[5]

In 2009, Li starred in a romantic comedy television series IPartment, alongside Eric Wang, Deng Jiajia, Michael Chen, Loura Lou, Sean Sun, Jean Lee and Vanessa Zhao, the series was one of the most watched TV shows in mainland China in that year. Sun also filmed in a number of successful sequels to IPartment.

Li had a minor role as He Xiaoyi in the historical television series A Weaver on the Horizon (2010), which starred Liu Shishi as Princess Jiayi and Janine Chang as Huang Daopo.

Li co-starred with Janine Chang, Zhou Zihan, Mike He, Li Zhinan and Li Yifeng in the 2011 modern idol drama Sunny Happiness as Kong Xinjie.

In 2012, Li appeared in Happy Michelin Kitchen, a romantic comedy television series starring Lan Cheng Long, Cheryl Yang, Wu Jianfei and Ying'er.

In 2014, Li played Keke in the wuxia television series The Flying Daggers, which adapted from Gu Long's wuxia novel of the same title. She also filmed in Women on the Breadfruit Tree, Loli's Beautiful Days and Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio.

Filmography

Film

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2016 For Love Chinese: 致我们终将到来的爱情 Liang Jia
Lonely Garden Chinese: 孤独花园 Luo Lan
2018 Priestess Chinese: 大傩·董春女 Dong Chunnü
iPartment Chinese: 爱情公寓 Chen Meijia

Television

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2009 iPartment Chinese: 爱情公寓 Chen Meijia
2010 Happy and Love Forever Chinese: 幸福一定强 Ji Shuting
A Weaver on the Horizon Chinese: 天涯织女 He Xiaoyi
2011 Sunny Happiness Chinese: 幸福最晴天 Kong Xinjie
2012 Happy Michelin Kitchen Chinese: 幸福三颗星 Li Ruzhen
iPartment 3 Chinese: 爱情公寓3 Chen Meijia
2013 Seven Years Itch Chinese: 七年之痒 Lin Fei
2014 iPartment 4 Chinese: 爱情公寓4 Chen Meijia
2015 Women on the Breadfruit Tree Chinese: 面包树上的女人 Meilun
The Flying Daggers Chinese: 飞刀,又见飞刀 Keke
Loli's Beautiful Days Chinese: Loli的美好时代 Mo Chou
Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio Chinese: 聊斋四 Hengniang
Chinese: 医馆笑传2 Chen An'an
2017 Super Dad & Super Kids Chinese: 熊爸熊孩子 Tao Yinzi
2018 The Flames of Kangda Chinese: 烽火抗大 Liang Tingting

Variety show

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2007 Absolutely Sing to Ring Chinese: 绝对唱响 Competitor
6 May 2009 Sunday Best Chinese: 周日我最大 Hostess
10 March 2017 The Negotiator (Season Two) Chinese: 王牌对王牌(第二季) Guest
2 February 2018 24 Hours (Season Three) Chinese: 二十四小时(第三季) Guest

Singles

Year English title Chinese title Notes
2012 "iPartment" Chinese: 爱情公寓
"If You Say Love Me" Chinese: 如果你说爱我
2014 "Coming to My World" Chinese: 来我的世界

Book

Notes and References

  1. http://news.xinmin.cn/rollnews/2009/08/14/2381957.html 传《爱情公寓》“美嘉”因跳槽被剧组封杀
  2. Web site: http://gb.cri.cn/27224/2014/02/27/108s4440322.htm . zh:美嘉关谷录亲子节目 李金铭透露30岁前想当妈妈(组图) . 2014 . CRL . zh.
  3. Web site: http://news.sina.com.cn/o/2014-02-24/224129552949.shtml . zh:李金铭证实《爱情公寓》系列或将收官 不再拍新 . 2014 . Sina . zh.
  4. Web site: http://news.163.com/14/0220/17/9LHVTHQ000014JB6.html . zh:《爱情公寓4》李金铭新剧女神变女神经 小伙伴难再聚第5季恐泡汤 . 2014 . Neteast . zh.
  5. http://ent.163.com/09/0821/15/5H8I8BOV00031GVS.html 关于"李金铭退出《爱情公寓》剧组"的严正声明