# Huang Shengyi

Huang Shengyi (Chinese: 黄圣依, born February 11, 1983), also known as Eva Huang, is a Chinese actress and singer.

## Early life and education

Huang was born and raised in Shanghai. Her father was educated in the United States and lived there in the early 1990s, while her mother worked as an editor in a newspaper agency in Shanghai. She graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in 2001.

## Career

Eva Huang rose to fame after starring in Stephen Chow's action comedy film Kung Fu Hustle (2004). Kung Fu Hustle took a record 155 million yuan at box offices across the Chinese mainland, making it China's top-grossing film in 2004. In August the following year, she ended her contract with Chow's company after appearing in a magazine photo shoot without their consent. Huang then starred in Dragon Squad (2005), which received critical acclaim and was among the first films to be listed in the permanent collection by the National Museum of China.
Starting in 2006, Huang worked with China Juli Group on a number of television series, including Fairy Couple (2007) and The Shadow of Empress Wu (2007). Fairy Couple was the highest rated drama of the year, and led to increased recognition for Huang. She also starred in the television adaptation of Louis Cha's novel Sword Stained with Royal Blood. In 2008, Huang released her first solo album, titled Huang Shengyi. In 2009, Huang became the CEO of China Juli Group's Entertainment Media Co., Ltd, drawing a six-figure salary annually. The same year, she appeared in a minor role in the Hollywood science fiction film Race to Witch Mountain.
In 2011, Huang starred alongside Jet Li and Raymond Lam in The Sorcerer and the White Snake where she played the White Snake Demon. She then starred in The Locked Door (2012), a film which tells about the life story of a girl from noble family, who was raped at young age. The film won the Best Feature at the Monaco Charity Film Festival. In 2013, Huang starred in the romance drama Marriage Rules. This is the first production created by Huang's own studio, and it was a commercial and ratings success. In 2014, Huang starred alongside Donnie Yen in the action comedy film Iceman, which won her the Best Actress award at the Huading Awards for her performance. In 2015, Huang was cast in the war epic film Air Strike.

## Controversial Events
### Relationship with Yang Zi

Huang Shengyi and Yang Zi's relationship has been a topic of speculation, with various rumors ranging from them being lovers to business partners. Their conflicting public statements have fueled suspicions of media manipulation. In 2006, Huang was spotted at Yang's film set, sparking dating rumors, which they later denied.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | Kung Fu Hustle | 功夫 | Fong | |
| 2005 | Heaven's Eyes | 天堂的眼睛 | Bai Xue | |
| 2005 | Dragon Squad | 猛龙 | Pak Yut-suet | |
| 2006 | Lethal Ninja | 战神再现 | Xiaoling | |
| 2006 | Flying Sword | 飞刀 | Xiao Yu | Not released |
| 2007 | Call for Love | 爱情呼叫转移 | Long Xiaoxia | |
| 2009 | Race to Witch Mountain | 超异能冒险 | Shira the UFO Huntress | |
| 2009 | The Founding of a Republic | 建国大业 | Broadcaster from Xinhua News Agency | |
| 2010 | A Singing Fairy | 寻找刘三姐 | Liu Tiantian | |
| 2010 | The Fantastic Water Babes | 出水芙蓉 | Ayu | |
| 2010 | Piratic Love | 盗版爱情 | Lajiaomei | |
| 2011 | The Man Behind the Courtyard House | 守望者：罪恶迷途 | Chu Xiaoli | |
| 2011 | The Sorcerer and the White Snake | 白蛇传说 | White Snake | |
| 2012 | The Locked Door | 女人如花 | Yan Wen | |
| 2012 | One Night to be Star | 一夜成名 | Sui Xiaofei | |
| 2013 | The Palace | 宮鎖沉香 | Concubine Wen | |
| 2013 | High Kickers | 舍身技 | Ling Ling | |
| 2014 | On the Way | 我在路上最愛你 | Cui Shuijing | |
| 2014 | Iceman | 3D冰封俠 | Xiao Mei | |
| 2014 | Nature Law | 拆散專家 | Mi Lan | |
| 2016 | Two Idiots | 奇葩追夢 | Mi Yimei | |
| 2018 | Air Strike | 大轰炸 | Lin Shuyuan | |
| 2018 | Iceman 2: The Frozen Hero | 时空行者 | May | |
| TBA | Idiots | 活宝 | Zhu Xiaohuai | |
| TBA | Defiance | 代号·反抗 | Xiao Xi | |
| TBA | Peacocking | 狐踪谍影 | Fei Xing | |

### Television series

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role |
| 2003 | The House of Apple | 红苹果乐园 | Jiang Lingda |
| 2005 | The Royal Swordsmen | 天下第一 | Liusheng Xueji |
| 2005 | Hail the Judge | 新九品芝麻官 | Zhan Suifeng |
| 2006 | Kung Fu Beggar | 功夫状元 | Wen Qi / Jin Sha |
| 2006 | Golden Age | 金色年华 | Ai Wanqing |
| 2007 | Sword Stained with Royal Blood | 碧血剑 | Xia Qingqing / Wen Qingqing |
| 2007 | | 家和万事兴之抬头见喜 | Cui Xiyue |
| 2007 | | 丁家有女喜洋洋 | Ding Xun |
| 2007 | Song Bird | 天涯歌女 | Wan Renmei |
| 2007 | Fairy Couple | 天仙配 | Seventh Fairy |
| 2008 | | 凭什么爱你 | Keke |
| 2008 | The Foolish Old Man Removed Mountains | 愚公移山 | Baihe |
| 2008 | The Shadow of Empress Wu | 日月凌空 | Xie Yaohuan |
| 2009 | Girl Rushes Forward | 女孩冲冲冲 | Lin Wumei |
| 2010 | Endless Love in Tokyo | 东京生死恋 | Lankouzi |
| 2010 | | 广府太极传奇 | Yang Yuying |
| 2011 | Melody of Youth | 青春旋律 | Tian Tian |
| 2011 | | 下南洋 | Tao Shuyan |
| 2011 | Revered Hero Fang Shiyu | 蓋世英雄方世玉 | Lei Wushuang |
| 2013 | The Marriage Rules | 第22婚规 | Lee Yuetong |
| 2013 | No Promise of Love | 没有承诺的爱 | Lin Minna |
| 2015 | Love You Thousands of Silk | 爱你，万缕千丝 | Tong Zhiyuan |
| 2015 | I Will Wait for You in Xilingol | 我在錫林郭勒等你 | Han Xiao |
| 2016 | The Marriage Rules 2 | 第22婚规2 | Lee Yuetong |
| 2018 | The Enticement | 天珠的诱惑 | Xia Wei |
| 2019 | Fortress Besieged | 热爱 | An Xin |
| 2020 | Winter Begonia | 鬓边不是海棠红 | Gu Dali |
| 2022 | The Enticement | 诱惑 | Xia Wei |
| TBA | Young Emperor Kangxi | 少帝康熙 | Empress Xiaoyiren |
| TBA | Sui Sui Qing Lian | 岁岁青莲 | |

### Variety show

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
| 2020 | Sisters Who Make Waves | 乘风破浪的姐姐 | Cast member | |

## Discography
### Albums

| Year | English title | Chinese title |
| 2007 | Tattoo of Love | 爱的纹身 |
| 2008 | Huang Shengyi | 黄圣依同名专辑 |
| 2009 | Love in Heart | 心中有爱 |
| 2009 | Choosing Love Everyday | 选美everyday |
| 2013 | Facing Love | Facing Love |

### Singles

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes |
| 2004 | "Only Want to Live a Day for You | 只要为你活一天 | Kung Fu Hustle OST | |
| 2004 | "I Won't Live for You" | 我不入地狱 | Kung Fu Hustle OST | |
| 2006 | "The One I Love Most" | 最爱的人 | The One I Love Most | with Wang Ziming |
| 2006 | "Not Allowed to Make Me Angry" | 不许惹我生气 | — | |
| 2009 | "Dream of Liu Sanjie" | 绿色行动令 | A Singing Fairy OST | with Alec Su |
| 2009 | "Happiness is Energy" | 快乐是能量 | Dalian Discovery Kingdom OST | |
| 2011 | "Promise" | 许诺 | The Sorcerer and the White Snake OST | with Raymond Lam |
| 2012 | "Moonlight Person" | 月亮人 | The Locked Door OST | |
| 2014 | "Three Days & Three Night" | 三天三夜 | On the Way OST | |

## Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Ref. |
| 2008 | 12th Golden Phoenix Awards | Newcomer Award | Heaven's Eyes | |
| 2015 | 15th Huading Awards | Best Actress | Iceman | |