Gülnezer Bextiyar (; , ; born 2 May 1992), also known by her pinyin transliteration name Gulinazha or its diminutive form Nazha, is a Chinese Uyghur actress and model who graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in 2011.
Early life and education Gülnezer was born on 2 May 1992 in Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China and is of Uyghur ethnicity. She attended Xinjiang Arts University, majoring in dancing when she was young. At the age of 16, she participated in a modeling contest where she took home the award for the "Most Photogenic". Gülnezer auditioned for the Beijing Film Academy in 2011. During the audition, her unique appearance received attention and her photos were taken and published online. Due to the exposure, she was discovered and signed on by Tangren Media.
Career In 2012, Gülnezer made her acting debut in the television series Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky and rose to fame for her role as Yu Xiaoxue.
In 2013, Gülnezer made her big-screen debut in the police film Police Story 2013. She then starred in comedy film The Breakup Guru and action film Black & White: The Dawn of Justice, and received the Newcomer award at the Golden Phoenix Awards.
In 2016, Gülnezer played her first leading role in the fantasy historical drama The Classic of Mountains and Seas. The same year, she played the role of Diaochan in the historical fiction drama God of War, Zhao Yun; and the female lead in the fantasy action drama Chinese Paladin 5, based on the video game of the same title.
In 2017, Gülnezer starred in the fantasy action drama Fighter of the Destiny alongside Lu Han. The drama was a commercial success and attained high ratings during its run. The same year, she starred in the music film City of Rock as a rebellious guitar player. Her performance received positive reviews, and she was won the Breakthrough Actress award at the Huading Awards.
In 2018, Gülnezer was once again cast as Diaochan in the historical film Dynasty Warriors, based on the video game of the same name.
In 2019, Gülnezer starred in the romance drama Ten Years Late, based on the Japanese manga series Asunaro Hakusho alongside Shawn Dou; where she played a travel service product manager.
In 2021, Gülnezer starred in the crime action drama Dancing in the Storm as a criminal profiler, alongside William Chan.
Other activities Endorsements In 2017, Gülnezer was chosen as Chinese brand ambassador for Italian luxury fashion brand Fendi.
In 2018, the jewelry brand Qeelin chose Gülnezer to become its ambassador.
In 2019, Sergio Rossi announced the appointment of Gülnezer as its first Brand Ambassador for the Greater China region. Gülnezer was also chosen as brand spokesperson for the eyewear brand PRSR.
In 2020, Chando announced Gülnezer as their global spokesperson for skincare products. Silk'n also announced Gülnezer as their brand global spokesperson.
In 2021, Triumph announced Gülnezer as their brand's first spokesperson for the Asia Pacific region.
In 2024, Saint Laurent announced that Gülnezer has become its Chinese ambassador.
Personal life On August 9, 2015, actor Hans Zhang revealed on Sina Weibo that he was in a relationship with his The Classic of Mountains and Seas co-star Gülnezer. On December 25, 2017, the representatives of both issued a statement stating that the two broke up amicably in mid-October 2017.
Filmography Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/ 2013 Police Story 2013 Xiao Wei 2014 The Breakup Guru Xiao Zhuang Black & White: The Dawn of Justice Li Xiaomu The Boundary Shao Yu 2015 Lovers & Movies Jia Meng A Privacy Safe Chen Man 2017 The Game Changer Tang Qianqian City of Rock Ding Jianguo 2019 Voice of the Nation Yuan Chunhui 2021 Dynasty Warriors Diaochan 2022 Don't Forget I Love You Xing Yue 2022 Ordinary Hero Ainur 2023 Puppy Love Qian Fei Fei 2024 A Legend Princess Meng Yun
Television series Year English title Chinese title Role Network Notes/ 2012 Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky 轩辕剑:天之痕 Yu Xiaoxue Hunan TV 2016 Legend of Nine Tails Fox 青丘狐传说 Tao Heng The Classic of Mountains and Seas 山海经之赤影传说 Sumo God of War, Zhao Yun 武神赵子龙 Diaochan Go! Goal! Fighting! 旋风十一人 Yu Fei Dragon TV Cameo First Love 柠檬初上 Ning Xiaomeng Jiangsu TV Chinese Paladin 5 仙剑云之凡 Tang Yurou Hunan TV 2017 Fighter of the Destiny 择天记 Xu Yourong 2019 Return the World to You归还世界给你Shen Yien Jiangsu TV Ten Years Late 十年三月三十日 Yuan Cai iQiyi, Tencent 2021 Twelve Legends 十二谭 Ye MingYouku Weaving a Tale of Love风起霓裳Kudi LiuliHunan TV The Dance of the Storm风暴舞Maggie Zhou iQiyi, Tencent, Youku 2023 Snow Eagle Lord雪鹰领主Yu JingqiuTencent Video Incomparable Beauty 无与伦比的美丽 Yu JiaenJiangsu TV Weaving a Tale of Love 2 风起西州 第二部 Kudi LiuliYouku Got a Crush on You恋恋红尘Song XinchenViki 2024 Fangs of Fortune大梦归离Shen NviQIYICameo 2025 The Journey of Legend赴山海Xiao XueyuiQIYI, Tencent Video Glory玉茗茶骨Rong ShanbaoHunan TV, Mango TV rowspan="1" The Awake醒来Jin BaoiQIYI
Short film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/2012Xuanyuan Sword 7轩辕剑7Xiaoxue Café. Un moment Lent咖啡.慢活一刻 Nana2013 Xuanyuan Sword 6轩辕剑6Hu Yue
Variety shows Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/2014 Keep Running 奔跑吧 Guest Season 1 Episode 22015 Up Idol 偶像來了 Cast member Season 1 2016 Day Day Up 天天向上 Guest Aired 12 February2017 Divas Hit the Road 花儿与少年 Cast member Season 32017-2021 Happy Camp 快乐大本营 Guest 2019-2020 Yes, I Do 喜欢你，我也是 Cast member
Music video appearances Year English title Chinese title Album Notes/ 2012 "Red Dust Inn" 红尘客栈 Jay Chou
Discography Year English title Chinese title Album Notes/ 2019 "End of Time" 时光尽头 Return the World to You OST 2020"You"你Sing for the Country OST "I Like You Too" 喜欢你，我也是 I Like You Too OST 2021"Know Fate"夜明"Little Time"周子萱
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2015 15th Golden Phoenix Awards Newcomer Award Black & White: The Dawn of Justice, The Breakup Guru 2017 22nd Huading Awards Best Actress (Ancient Drama) Chinese Paladin 5 L'Officiel Fashion Night Influence Award Hot Era Reader 6th iQiyi All-Star Carnival Popular Artist Award 2018 Weibo Awards Ceremony China Screen Ranking Trend of the Year 23rd Huading Awards Breakthrough Actress City of Rock25th Cosmo Beauty Ceremony Shining Beautiful Idol Weibo Movie Awards Ceremony Popularity Award L'Officiel Night Generation Transformation Award 2019 Weibo Award Ceremony Weibo Goddess Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival Best ActressReturn the World to You, Ten Years Late Cosmo Glam Night Dream Personality of the Year
References
External links
Gülnezer Bextiyar at Sina Weibo