Ruan Lingyu

Acting

Ruan Lingyu

Born April 25, 1910Shanghai, China18 credits

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.

Known For

Filmography

National Customs
1935National Customs
as Zhang LanMovie
New Women
1935New Women
as Wei MingMovie
The Goddess
1934The Goddess
as The GoddessMovie
Goodbye, Shanghai
1934Goodbye, Shanghai
as 白露Movie
Life
1934Life
as 妓女Movie
Little Toys
1933Little Toys
as Sister YeMovie
Chengshi zhi ye
1933Chengshi zhi ye
as 女工Movie
The Peach Girl
1931The Peach Girl
as Miss LimMovie
A Spray of Plum Blossoms
1931A Spray of Plum Blossoms
as Hu Zhuli / JuliaMovie
Love and Duty
1931Love and Duty
as Yang Nai FanMovie
Wild Flower
1930Wild Flower
as Ли ЛианMovie