Crystal Liu Yi Fei Profile
Name: Crystal Liu Yi Fei (Liu YiFei, Liu Xi Mei Zhi)
Chinese name: 刘亦菲 (劉亦菲, 刘茜美子, 劉茜美子)
Birth name: An Feng 安风
Nickname: Xixi 茜茜, Baozi 包子
Birth date: August 25, 1987
Birth place: Wuhan, China
Height: 170cm
Blood Type: B
Education: Beijing Film Academy (graduated 2006)
Languages spoken: Mandarin and English
Profession: Actress and singer
Favorite sports: Golf and tennis
Favorite actresses: Audrey Hepburn and Vivian Leigh
Favorite singers: Amuro Namie and Faye Wong
Crystal Liu Yi Fei Biography
Crystal Liu Yi Fei was born in Beijing but spent her childhood mostly in Wuhan. Her father was a university professor while her mother a famous dancer and stage performer.
Liu Yi Fei was already modeling since 8 years old; her photos are still found on some streets in Wuhan where she spent her childhood. Yi Fei was said to be a very potential artist since she was a kid; she showed talents in singing, dancing and playing piano.
After the divorce of her birth parents, Yi Fei left China to USA with her mother at age of 10. Yi Fei only came back to China in 2002, where she was accepted into the prestigious Beijing Film Academy at the tender age of 15.
Just shortly after Yi Fei got into Beijing Film Academy in 2002, she received chances to star in a TV drama, “Story of a Noble Family” (金粉世家).
Liu Yi Fei then got her leading role as ‘Wang Yuyan’ in CCTV’s “Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils” (天龙八部), a WuXia drama based on the legendary Jin Yong same titled novel.
Crsytal’s age was a concern for most people as they were worried if she could performed to the standard at the age of 15… but Yi Fei proved to everyone that her maturity is beyond her age and her performance at the series was up to the par.
Liu Yi Fei starred in her first movie “Love of May” (五月之恋) in 2003, followed by another movie “The Love Winner” (恋爱大赢家) in 2004.
It was however Crystal’s acting in another popular TV drama, “Chinese Paladin” in 2004 that made Yi Fei a superstar in China.
Chinese Paladin or “The Legend of Fairy Sword” was adapted from a popular RPG game and both the TV drama and game were superhit in China. Yi Fei played the leading role ‘Ling Er’ and Ling-Er was used as her nickname by Chinese fans as well.
In 2005/2006, Yi Fei made her fame as international superstar as ‘Xiao Long Nu’ in CCTV’s TV drama series, Return of the Condor Heroes, another Jin Yong’s WuXia novel adopted production. ROCH is a popular hit across Asia, from China to Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and South East Asia. Liu Yi Fei is becoming a household name and one of the most popular young actresses.
Liu Yi Fei is becoming a singer too, she signed a record contract with Sony Music in August 2005 and has been learning singing and dancing in Japan and China since then. Yi Fei has released her first Japanese single “Mayonaka no Door” in July 2006 and released her debut Chinese album in September 2006.
Crystal Liu decided to take a break from entertainment world in early 2007 to pursue her study in USA… but her plan was interrupted because of a great chance to star alongside superstars Jackie Chan and Jet Li in movie “The King of Kungfu,” which they are filming at the moment.
Why I like Crystal Liu Yi Fei
For me, Crystal Liu Yi Fei is not stunningly beautiful, but she’s definitely cute and has the like-ability factor. It is hard for anyone, any ages or gender to not like a girl like Yi Fei.
Liu Yi Fei first caught my eyes in her role at the TV drama series Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, her acting was just ok… but after I discovered that Yi Fei was just 15 when making the scene, I changed my perception about her… she was definitely showing more potential than one could expected from her age.
After Zhang Ziyi making her fame in Hollywood, people always wonder who is the next from China to shine in the international stages, everyone is still waiting… and Liu Yi Fei is a possible candidate to live up to international superstar status.
Crystal Liu Yi Fei Pictures, Photos and Videos
Galleries 1 l 2 l 3 l 4 l 5 — Videos 1 l 2 l 3
Crystal Liu Yi Fei Related Websites
Official Japanese Website (with Chinese too)
Liu Yifei’s blog at Sohu (Chinese)
Crystal Liu Yi Fei at Asia Popular Forum
April 15th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
[...] and Jackie, along with director Rob Minkoff, action choreographer Yuen Woo Ping and actresses Liu Yifei and Li Bingbing, met the press at a media event in Beijing on April 14 to promote the movie. (L-R) [...]
April 17th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
HELLO…….. L Y F……….
How are you?
I VERY VERY LIKE YOU’
April 18th, 2008 at 10:43 am
hi helo im joan ur no.1fans,im sure u a good guy,add me pls DMJA_21@yahoo.com
April 18th, 2008 at 11:49 am
hello!
April 19th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
HI LYF? HOW R U ?
April 20th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
hi liu yi fei
April 20th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
i’m so happy to meet you in tv
April 20th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
HI Liu Yi Fei i’m a big fan of yours currently living in Malaysia, i think that your latest show the Forbidden Kingdom is really amazing. I hope to see you appear in more movies in the future!
April 21st, 2008 at 8:00 am
I like the last seen where you were wearing a whit T-shirt and Jeans..OMG you were looking stunning. I have never ever in my whole life seen such beautiful face like that …..
April 22nd, 2008 at 3:18 pm
hi liu yi fei!
congrats on your new movie
i have watch it and it is great
jia yo in your works
and TAKECARE
=D
April 23rd, 2008 at 4:43 pm
hi its me your lost friend but i am still your fanatic idol….
keep up the good work. and always stay happy!
good luck to your new movie i enjoy it a lot…..
god speed…….
April 24th, 2008 at 7:52 am
hi! Crystal Liu Yi Fei
i have big crush on you specialy when i saw in Return of the Condor Heroes.but thing i didnt finish the whole story because i have work. if i can read it in english version…
am also an asian from the philippines
good luck on your career
god bless………………..
April 24th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
DEAR; LIU YI FEI
HI……. I MISS YOU AND I WISH I SEE YOU BUT I HAVE NO MONEY.
CAN I GET YOUR NUMBER AND YOU SAVE YOUR NUMBER TO MY FRIENDSTER MY EMAIL IS CHRISTIANA_SEXY@YAHOO.COM
……………….YOU ARE SO VERY BEAUTIFULL GIRL…………..
……………….AND VERY GOOD GIRL I MISS YOU …………….
April 24th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
nice girl
nice person
nice acting
nice all of u….
good blessed u….
April 25th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
hi yi fei! yesterday i got to watch forbidden kingdom and you were fantastic and so perfect for the role as the sparrow. i t was my first time to see you in the movies. i couldnt take my eyes off you in every scene….you got me admiring you instantly. i hope to see more of your movies…to see more of you. you take care always.
April 25th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
hi!! ur so beautifull.. im so glad i see ur pic!!! hope dat i can see r in d personal
April 25th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
HI
April 26th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
hi crystal liu!!!
your so great and sooooooooooo beautiful in the Forbidden Kingdom, hope you can post a pictures from that movie. thanks, you will always be my idol… FOREVER!!!
April 29th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
hi crystal liu!!!
you r so pretty. i hope i will have a sister that beautiful like you.Can i call you sister? i like watching your movies. Today i just watch the Forbidden Kingdom. It’s a fantastic movie. I hope i will watch your new movie soon.
April 30th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
It’s too bad that LYF played only a small role in the Forbidden Kingdom compared to Jackie Chan and Jet Li. And I am so happy that i can understand nontranslated chinese phrases in the movie, cause it describes part of the movie.
Superb Movie!!! The Forbidden Kingdom !!
If only there was a bigger role for LYF and more use of martial energy (the special effects).