Chong Danni is a Chinese actress. She is known for her role in fantasy romance comedy series, Cinderella Chef.
Early life and education Chong Danni was born in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. To pursue a singing career, she moved to Beijing and attended China Conservatory of Music Affiliated High School at age 15. After high school however, realizing her true passion is acting rather than singing folk music, she secretly and successfully applied to Beijing Film Academy against the wishes of her mother. After completing her undergraduate studies at Beijing Film Academy in 2012, Danni pursued a master's degree from Beijing Film Academy on a full scholarship while also participating in many acting and singing projects.
Acting career During Danni second year at Beijing Film Academy, she was offered a major role in the television series Foster Father, produced by and co-starring Chinese entertainment mogul Zhang Guoli. The series was a rating success, and Danni's performance in the series also garnered her wide critical acclaim, including a 2011 Sohu Best New Actress in Television nomination. Impressed by her potential as an actress, Zhang Guoli subsequently signed her to his talent agency.
Filmography Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 2011 Old Home New Home 老家新家 Meimei 2013 Youthful Days青春雷锋Liu Hong 2020 Novoland: The Castle in the Sky - Time Reversal 九州天空城之时光回转 Hong Luan
Television series Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 2010 Foster Father 养父 Lou Xiaoyu 2011 叶落长安 He Yulan 2012 Two Happy Families婆媳拼图 An Xiaoxue 2013 像小朵一样 Xiaoduo 2014Theater剧场Du Xiaohong 血色迷情 Xian'er2016 Legend of Jigong济公传 Yang Qingxue 龙器 Jin Yanran Why Get Married 结婚为什么 Shi Yan Precious Youth 那年青春我们正好 Han Lu 2017 A Splendid Life in Beijing 生逢灿烂的日子 Xiao Wei Stairway to Stardom 逆袭之星途璀璨 Liu Mengtian Mystery Mirrors迷镜 Lin Qi 2018 Cinderella Chef 萌妻食神Ye Jiayao/Ye Jinxuan 2019Behind the Scenes幕后之王Xingzi2021 Faith 信仰 Love Scenery 良辰美景好时光 Really Meet Love That Day当天真遇见爱情
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work ResultRef.20194th China Quality Television Drama CeremonyNewcomer Award The Third Internet Film Festival Most Promising Actress Cinderella Chef Golden Bud - The Third Network Film And Television FestivalMost Capable Actress
References
External links Chong Danni's Official Sina Blog