31 Facts About Angelababy

Angela Yeung Wing, better known by her stage name Angelababy, is a Chinese model and actress.

Angelababy was born in Shanghai, China to a Shanghainese mother and a father from Hong Kong, who is of half German and half Chinese descent.

Angelababy gained an interest in fashion as a child under her father's influence.

Angelababy combined these two names to form her stage name, Angelababy.

Angelababy began her career as a model at 14, frequently collaborating with her agency mate Janice Man, presenting themselves as a twin-sister duo.

Angelababy debuted as an actress in the movie Trivial Matters in 2007, where she had a 5-minute cameo appearance in the film, followed by a supporting role in 2009 Hong Kong film Short of Love.

Angelababy had major roles in two of her 2010 films, before her first leading role in the 2011 film Love You You alongside Eddie Peng.

Angelababy sang a duet with JJ Lin entitled "Bottom of the Heart" as part of the movie's soundtrack.

In 2012, Angelababy starred alongside Mark Chao in romance film First Time, a remake of the 2003 Korean film.

Angelababy then starred in both instalments of wuxia film Tai Chi, portraying a martial artist.

In 2013, Angelababy starred in Tsui Hark's crime action film Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon, playing a beautiful courtesan.

Angelababy won the Most Popular Actress award at the 21st Beijing College Student Film Festival for the film.

In 2014, Angelababy joined the cast of Keep Running, the Chinese version of the South Korean variety show Running Man.

Angelababy was crowned "Weibo Goddess" and "Weibo Queen" for the year 2014.

Angelababy made her Hollywood film debut in Hitman: Agent 47 with a minor role.

Angelababy then starred in Mojin: The Lost Legend, based on the popular tomb raiding novel series Ghost Blows Out the Light.

Angelababy won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 33rd Hundred Flowers Awards for her role, but was criticised for her mediocre acting and lackluster performance.

In 2016, Angelababy played a supporting role in the Hollywood science fiction film Independence Day: Resurgence.

In 2017, Angelababy starred alongside Wallace Chung in the historical drama General and I Although the drama was a commercial success, she received criticism for her acting and for using stunt doubles.

In 2019, Angelababy starred in the modern drama My True Friend as a property agent alongside Deng Lun.

In 2021, Angelababy was cast in the drama Twilight alongside Ren Jialun.

Angelababy's career slowed down since her divorce from Huang Xiaoming in 2022 and was seriously derailed in October 2023, when she reportedly attended Lisa's Crazy Horse show in Paris, France.

In June 2024, when the Running Man spin-off was broadcast, Angelababy's appearance was censored.

In January 2025, Angelababy made her comeback with two web shows: Everlasting Longing, followed by the period thriller Back for You.

Since 2009, Angelababy had been dating Chinese actor Huang Xiaoming, who is 12 years her senior, for six years, but their relationship was not revealed to the public until February 2014.

Angelababy gave birth to their son on 11 January 2017 at the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital.

Angelababy has invested in several businesses; including a nail parlour, a cafe and a lifestyle store.

Angelababy then bought shares in Chinese overseas purchasing e-commerce site Ymatou and beverage brand HeyJuice.

In 2016, Angelababy entered the Hurun Philanthropy List, the youngest to be included.

In 2021, Angelababy invested in an entertainment company, Cool Style, which was set up by Media Asia and Louis Koo's One Cool Group.

In March 2021, Angelababy expressed her support for cotton from Xinjiang, after several companies stopped purchasing the cotton due to concerns about human rights violations.