Actor / Actress
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Biography
Ruan Lingyu, born Ruan Fenggen, also known by her English name Lily Yuen, was a Chinese silent film actress. One of the most prominent Chinese film stars of the 1930s, her exceptional acting ability and suicide at the age of 25 led her to become an icon of Chinese cinema.
Ruan Lingyu is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 18 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes The Goddess (1934), A Spray of Plum Blossoms (1931), Little Toys (1933), New Women (1935), Three Modern Ladies (1933), The Dream of the Ancient Capital (1930), The Peach Girl (1931), Love and Duty (1931). The recorded credits span 1927 to 1935, including 18 movies and 0 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies18
TV shows0
Active years represented1927–1935
Place of birthShanghai, China
Died
Also known as
Lily Yuen Ling-Yuk · Лили Юэнь · Lily Yuen
Known for
MovieThe Goddess
MovieA Spray of Plum Blossoms
MovieLittle Toys
MovieNew Women
MovieThree Modern Ladies
MovieThe Dream of the Ancient Capital
MovieThe Peach Girl
MovieLove and Duty
MovieChengshi zhi ye
MovieLife
MovieNational Customs
MovieGoodbye, Shanghai
MovieA Married Couple in Name Only
MovieComing Home
MovieWild Flower
MovieImperial Concubine Yang of Beijing
MovieSea of Scented Snow
MovieSpring in the Jade Palace