Eleanor Lee

Eleanor Lee Kai-Xin (born October 12, 1999) is a Singaporean actress, singer and model.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Lee.
Eleanor Lee
李凱馨
Born
Eleanor Yu Kai-Xin (俞凱馨)

(1999-10-12) October 12, 1999
Taipei, Taiwan
NationalitySingaporean
Alma materBeijing Film Academy
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
  • model
Years active2014–present
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Parents
RelativesAddy Lee (godfather)
Musical career
OriginChina
GenresMandopop
Instruments
  • Vocal
  • guitar
  • piano
  • drums
Lee Kai-Xin
Traditional Chinese李凱馨
Simplified Chinese李凯馨
Yu Kai-Xin
Traditional Chinese俞凱馨
Simplified Chinese俞凯馨

Early life

Lee was born to Mediacorp artiste Quan Yi Fong and Peter Yu. On January 3, 2009, her parents filed for divorce, leaving her in the custody of both parents.[1] She was then under maternal care by her mother after her parents decided to part ways amicably.[2] They met once a few years ago, gave each other their blessings, and decided not to keep in contact.[3] Addy Lee adopted her as his goddaughter. During her 14th birthday party sponsored by Addy Lee, she announced the adoption of her godfather's surname.[4][5] On November 2, 2019, it was reported her birth parents had reconciled for sometime, and remained as friends.[6]

Lee received education at Tao Nan School before studying at Nexus International School Singapore. Prior to becoming an actress, she was a model for Addyli Hair Care Product, founded by Addy Lee. In July 2017, she was admitted into Beijing Film Academy.[7]

Career

In 2014, Apple's China branch was auditioning for someone to star as the female lead in their micro film, The Old Record, but were unable to find a suitable candidate. Addy Lee chanced upon the news, and recommended Eleanor to audition for the role. In the end, she was selected. When The Old Record was released on February 2, 2015, she garnered huge amount of attention from the public, and was subsequently signed to Beijing Summer Star Media Co. Ltd.[8]

Since then, Lee was constantly involved in filming advertisements and dramas in China, and in 2015, she was chosen by Cao Dun to play the younger version of Xu Lu's character in Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy.[9][10] In November 2015, Lee collaborated with Wu Qiang, producing two pieces of artwork that were to be sold at $13,500 each.[11] She then released her first song, "Qing Yun Zhi" with Wu Junyu, as the theme song of Noble Aspirations.[12]

In March 2017, Lee starred as one of the leads in Solaso Bistro, based on the Japanese drama A Restaurant with Many Problems.[13][14] In June 2017, she was cast as the female lead in Chinese drama, Overseas Security Officer, alongside Leon Lai.[15][16] In September 2017, Lee played the female lead in the campus drama, The Big Boss.[17] In October 2017, she released her first single, "That Girl".[18][19] She continued to release two more singles the same year; "Ink Pen and Eraser",[20] as well as self composed single titled "Be Together".[21]

In 2018, Lee was cast in the Chinese fantasy drama My Poseidon alongside actor Zhang Yunlong,[22] followed by youth healing drama Blowing in the Wind alongside Xing Zhaolin.[23]

In 2020, Lee starred in the romance fantasy web film The Enchanting Phantom, adapted from the 1987 film A Chinese Ghost Story.[24] She also starred in starred in the youth romance drama My Love, Enlighten Me, [25] and historical romance drama Fake Princess.

Filmography

Film
Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/Ref.
2020The Enchanting Phantom倩女幽魂人间情Nie XiaoqianWeb film
TBAA Zebra - Riding Boy纸骑兵Qing Qing[26]
L.A. Rush加州游戏Nicole

Television series
Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/Ref.
2010The Illusionist魔幻视界Irene Chan (child)
2017Solaso Bistro问题餐厅Yuan Qianjia[14]
The Big Boss班长大人Ye Muxi[17]
Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy九州·海上牧云记Su Yuning (young)[9]
2019My Poseidon我的波塞冬An Fei[22]
Blowing in the Wind强风吹拂Lin Feng[23]
2020My Love, Enlighten Me暖暖请多指教Liu Nuannuan[27]
Fake Princess山寨小萌主Liu Yuyao/Chang Le
TBAOverseas Security Officer莫语者An Da[15]

Discography
Year English title Chinese title Album Notes/Ref.
2016"Noble Aspirations"青云志Noble Aspirations OSTwith Wu Junyu[12]
2017"Youth Stage"青春上演The Big Boss OSTwith Dai Jingyao
"Your Shadow"你的身影[28]
"That Girl"那个女孩[18]
"Ink Pen and Eraser"墨水笔与橡皮擦[20]
"Be Together"在一起[21]
2019"It is Raining, Where are You"下雨了，你在哪里My Poseidon OSTwith Zhang Yunlong[29]
"My Ocean"我的海洋
"Faster Come Back"快回来吧Blowing in The Wind OST
"The Whole World's Secrets"全世界的秘密with Xing Zhaolin
2020"The Best Luck"最好的幸运My Love, Enlighten Me OST

References
  1. "Humans are more terrifying than cockroaches: Quan Yi Feng". Channel NewsAsia. December 14, 2009.
  2. "Has actor-turned-cabby Peter Yu been paying maintenance fees to Quan Yi Feng?". AsiaOne. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  3. "Actor Peter Yu may no longer be in contact with daughter Eleanor but he is happy with life". The Straits Times. February 21, 2019.
  4. Kee Yun, Tan. "Quan Yifeng responds to Peter Yu's plea for forgiveness". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on August 18, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  5. 权怡凤女儿要随李荣达改姓李. Zaobao (in Chinese). October 2, 2013. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  6. 洪铭铧, 文 / (November 2, 2019). "离婚不和多年 权怡凤宏荣上演"大和解"". 早报. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  7. Lydia, Lam (July 28, 2017). "Quan Yifeng's daughter Eleanor Lee admitted to Beijing Film Academy, alma mater of Zhao Wei and Huang Xiaoming". The Straits Times. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  8. "TV host Quan Yifeng's daughter Eleanor, 16, stars in Apple China commercial". The Straits Times. February 3, 2015.
  9. "李凯馨《海上牧云记》开播 小女主惊艳出场". Yule (in Chinese). November 22, 2017.
  10. "Eleanor Lee lands role in Chinese period drama". Toggle. October 6, 2015. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  11. "Quan Yifeng's daughter turns artist, and will act in China period drama". The Straits Times. November 9, 2015.
  12. "海上牧云记"李凯馨 惊艳开场"青云志"盛典. Netease (in Chinese). July 14, 2016.
  13. "Local actress Eleanor Lee, 17, takes lead role in anticipated Chinese idol drama". The Straits Times. Singapore Press Holdings. October 19, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  14. "李凯馨 《问题餐厅》走出来"班长大人"". Beijing News (in Chinese). November 3, 2017.
  15. Joanna, Goh. "Eleanor Lee lands drama lead role opposite Leon Lai". Toggle. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  16. "《莫语者》黎明化身海外安全官 萝莉大叔CP受关注" (in Chinese). Sina Corp. June 12, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  17. 漫改校园剧《班长大人》开机 李凯馨首担女一号. Tencent (in Chinese). March 22, 2017.
  18. 全能女生李凯馨首支单曲《那个女孩》首播. Netease (in Chinese). October 24, 2017.
  19. "Eleanor Lee works with Khalil Fong for debut single". Toggle. October 24, 2017.
  20. "李凯馨《墨水笔与橡皮擦》MV演绎女生的爱恋决心" (in Chinese). Sina Corp. November 21, 2017.
  21. 李凯馨首支词曲创作单曲《在一起》上线 (in Chinese). Sina Corp. December 19, 2017.
  22. 《我的波塞冬》今日开机 张云龙李凯馨海洋绝恋. Tencent (in Chinese). January 16, 2018.
  23. 邢昭林李凯馨首次搭档《强风吹拂》重庆开机. ifeng (in Chinese). May 28, 2018.
  24. "李凯馨陈星旭领衔《倩女幽魂：人间情》 时隔33年致敬不老经典". China Yule (in Chinese). January 20, 2020.
  25. "《暖暖，请多指教》定档 梁靖康李凯馨演绎冷暖反差CP". Netease (in Chinese). May 6, 2020.
  26. "李凯馨独立出演《纸骑兵》宣传片 获好莱坞电影精英团队大赞". Yule (in Chinese). February 28, 2019.
  27. "梁靖康李凯馨主演《暖暖，请多指教》杀青". Xinhua News (in Chinese). October 25, 2019.
  28. "李凯馨献唱主题曲 弹吉他帅飞了". Netease (in Chinese).
  29. "《我的波塞冬》上映在即 张云龙李凯馨献唱主题曲". Netease (in Chinese). March 19, 2019.
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