Huang Shengyi (, born February 11, 1983), also known as Eva Huang, is a Chinese actress and singer.
Early life and education Huang was born and raised in Shanghai. Her father was educated in the United States and lived there in the early 1990s, while her mother worked as an editor in a newspaper agency in Shanghai. She graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in 2001.
Career Huang rose to fame after starring in Stephen Chow's action comedy film Kung Fu Hustle (2004). Kung Fu Hustle took a record 155 million yuan at box offices across the Chinese mainland, making it China's top-grossing film in 2004. In August the following year, she ended her contract with Chow's company after appearing in a magazine photo shoot without their consent. Huang then starred in Dragon Squad (2005), which received critical acclaim and was among the first films to be listed in the permanent collection by the National Museum of China.
Starting in 2006, Huang worked with China Juli Group on a number of television series, including Fairy Couple (2007) and The Shadow of Empress Wu (2007). Fairy Couple was the highest rated drama of the year, and led to increased recognition for Huang. She also starred in the television adaptation of Louis Cha's novel Sword Stained with Royal Blood. In 2008, Huang released her first solo album, titled Huang Shengyi. In 2009, Huang became the CEO of China Juli Group's Entertainment Media Co., Ltd, drawing a six-figure salary annually. The same year, she appeared in a minor role in the Hollywood science fiction film Race to Witch Mountain.
In 2011, Huang starred alongside Jet Li and Raymond Lam in The Sorcerer and the White Snake where she played the White Snake Demon. She then starred in The Locked Door (2012), a film which tells about the life story of a girl from noble family, who was raped at young age. The film won the Best Feature at the Monaco Charity Film Festival. In 2013, Huang starred in the romance drama Marriage Rules. This is the first production created by Huang's own studio, and it was a commercial and ratings success. In 2014, Huang starred alongside Donnie Yen in the action comedy film Iceman, which won her the Best Actress award at the Huading Awards for her performance. In 2015, Huang was cast in the war epic film Air Strike.
Personal life Huang's relationship with businessman and former actor Yang Zi has been a topic of speculation, with various rumors ranging from them being lovers to business partners. Their conflicting public statements have fueled suspicions of media manipulation. In 2006, Huang was spotted at Yang's film set, sparking dating rumors, which they later denied. In 2007, they got married.
At the end of 2024, Huang and Yang appeared on the reality show See You Again 4, sparking speculation about their personal lives. Some of the couple's business ventures have also attracted negative media coverage. Then, in early 2025, the two announced their divorce.
Filmography Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 2004 Kung Fu Hustle 功夫 Fong 2005 Heaven's Eyes天堂的眼睛 Bai Xue Dragon Squad猛龙 Pak Yut-suet 2006 Lethal Ninja战神再现 Xiaoling Flying Sword 飞刀 Xiao YuNot released 2007 Call for Love爱情呼叫转移 Long Xiaoxia 2009 Race to Witch Mountain 超异能冒险 Shira the UFO Huntress The Founding of a Republic 建国大业 Broadcaster from Xinhua News Agency 2010 A Singing Fairy寻找刘三姐 Liu Tiantian The Fantastic Water Babes 出水芙蓉 Ayu Piratic Love 盗版爱情 Lajiaomei2011 The Man Behind the Courtyard House 守望者：罪恶迷途 Chu Xiaoli The Sorcerer and the White Snake白蛇传说 White Snake 2012 The Locked Door女人如花 Yan Wen One Night to be Star 一夜成名 Sui Xiaofei 2013 The Palace 宮鎖沉香 Concubine Wen High Kickers 舍身技Ling Ling2014 On the Way 我在路上最愛你Cui Shuijing Iceman 3D冰封俠 Xiao Mei Nature Law 拆散專家Mi Lan 2016 Two Idiots 奇葩追夢Mi Yimei 2018 Air Strike 大轰炸Lin Shuyuan Iceman 2: The Frozen Hero 时空行者May TBA Idiots 活宝 Zhu Xiaohuai Defiance 代号·反抗 Xiao Xi Peacocking 狐踪谍影 Fei Xing
Television series Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 2003 The House of Apple 红苹果乐园 Jiang Lingda 2005 The Royal Swordsmen天下第一 Liusheng Xueji Hail the Judge新九品芝麻官 Zhan Suifeng 2006 Kung Fu Beggar功夫状元 Wen Qi / Jin Sha Golden Age 金色年华 Ai Wanqing 2007 Sword Stained with Royal Blood 碧血剑 Xia Qingqing / Wen Qingqing 家和万事兴之抬头见喜 Cui Xiyue 丁家有女喜洋洋 Ding Xun Song Bird 天涯歌女 Wan Renmei Fairy Couple 天仙配 Seventh Fairy 2008 凭什么爱你 Keke The Foolish Old Man Removed Mountains 愚公移山 Baihe The Shadow of Empress Wu 日月凌空 Xie Yaohuan 2009 Girl Rushes Forward 女孩冲冲冲 Lin Wumei 2010 Endless Love in Tokyo 东京生死恋 Lankouzi 广府太极传奇 Yang Yuying 2011 Melody of Youth 青春旋律Tian Tian 下南洋 Tao Shuyan Revered Hero Fang Shiyu 蓋世英雄方世玉 Lei Wushuang2013 The Marriage Rules第22婚规 Lee Yuetong No Promise of Love 没有承诺的爱 Lin Minna 2015 Love You Thousands of Silk 爱你，万缕千丝Tong Zhiyuan I Will Wait for You in Xilingol 我在錫林郭勒等你 Han Xiao 2016 The Marriage Rules 2第22婚规2 Lee Yuetong 2018The Enticement天珠的诱惑Xia Wei 2019 Fortress Besieged 热爱 An Xin2020 Winter Begonia 鬓边不是海棠红 Gu Dali 2022 The Enticement 诱惑 Xia Wei TBA Young Emperor Kangxi 少帝康熙 Empress Xiaoyiren Sui Sui Qing Lian 岁岁青莲
Variety show Year English title Chinese title Role Notes2020Sisters Who Make Waves乘风破浪的姐姐Cast member
Discography Albums Year English title Chinese title 2007 Tattoo of Love爱的纹身 2008 Huang Shengyi 黄圣依同名专辑 2009 Love in Heart心中有爱 2009Choosing Love Everyday选美everyday 2013Facing Love
Singles YearEnglish titleChinese title Album Notes2004 "Only Want to Live a Day for You只要为你活一天Kung Fu Hustle OST "I Won't Live for You"我不入地狱 2006 "The One I Love Most" 最爱的人 The One I Love Mostwith Wang Ziming "Not Allowed to Make Me Angry"不许惹我生气 2009 "Dream of Liu Sanjie"绿色行动令 A Singing Fairy OSTwith Alec Su "Happiness is Energy"快乐是能量 Dalian Discovery Kingdom OST 2011 "Promise"许诺 The Sorcerer and the White Snake OSTwith Raymond Lam 2012 "Moonlight Person"月亮人 The Locked Door OST 2014 "Three Days & Three Night"三天三夜 On the Way OST
Awards Year Award Category Nominated work Ref.2008 12th Golden Phoenix Awards Newcomer Award Heaven's Eyes 2015 15th Huading Awards Best Actress Iceman
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