Tang Wei Biography

Tang Wei is a Chinese actress who rose to fame after her appearance in Lust, Caution. Her other notable roles are in Speed Angels, The Golden Era, Long Day’s Journey into Night and so on. 

Wei is married to Kim Tae-Yong, a South Korean film director and screenwriter. From their relationship, the couple is blessed with a child, daughter. 

What Is The Net worth Of Tang Wei In 2019? Salary, Income

Tang Wei has starred in a number of movies and television series. From her acting career, Wei earns a decent sum of money. As of 2019, the net worth of Wei is estimated to be around $2 million.

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Being active in the entertainment industry for long, Wei has earned name and fame as well as money. Further, there are several upcoming projects of Wei thus, her net worth and income will definitely increase in the upcoming days. As of now, she is living a lavish life with her spouse. 

Is Tang Wei Married Or Dating Her Boyfriend? Relationships, Affairs, Wedding

In 1995 Tang Wei met Zhu Yuchen while they both were majoring in drama and acting. Later they decided to move together in 1998 and receive a university education. Unfortunately, the couple got separated in 2002.

CAPTION: Tang Wei and her husband Kim Tae-yong
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After graduation, Wei met Stan Lai. With the help of him, she acted in several series. However, the pair failed to continue their relationship and later separated. Wei then was in a relationship with Tian Yu for about three years. They were separated in December 2007 but the reason for their breakup is still not revealed.

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Even three unsuccessful relationships did not stop Wei from falling for a new guy. Well, she began dating Kim Tae-Yong, a South Korean film director. The couple met each other in 2009 in a set of Late Autumn. After dating for a few years, the pair tied the knot on 12th July 2014. 

CAPTION: Tang Wei and her husband Kim Tae-yong
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Their wedding was held in the front yard of the home of film legend Ingmar Bergman on the remote Swedish island of Fårö. Likewise, their formal wedding ceremony was held in Hong Kong in front of their family members and close guests. 

From their marital relationship, the husband and wife are blessed with a child, a daughter Summer born in August 2016. As of now, the pair is living a blissful life with their kid with no signs of divorce. 

When Was Tang Wei Born? Early Life and Education

Tang Wei was born on 7th October 1979 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Her parents are father Yu-ming Tang and mother Xi-Feng Shi, a former stage actress and painter. According to her, Wei became interested in painting and learned to paint as she was influenced by her parents.

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Wei studied in a local vocational high school and was graduated from there in 1996. She was an athlete and a good student when she was in high school. Wei wanted to be an archaeologist or lawyer. In 1997 she did modeling. After that, she decided to pursue her career in the entertainment industry. Tang then joined Central Academy of Drama and graduated from there in 2002.

Tang Wei Career, Movies, Tv shows

After auditioning more than 10000 actresses Tang Wei was selected in Ang Lee’s Lust, Caution. She played as Chia Chi along with Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Joan Chen and Leehom Wang. Wei then learned Shanghainese and also was trained for the formal style of dressing and acting.

Tang was also known internationally after the role. She later was banned due to her sexual acts performed in Lust, Caution by State Administration of Radio Film and Television. She was confirmed to star in Tian Zhuangzhuang’s film The Warrior and the Wolf which was a budget period film. Later Maggie Q took her role.

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Wei also attended the University of Reading situated in the United Kingdom as she was absent for a while in the music industry. She then acted in Late Autumn which was directed by Kim Tae-Yong. This movie was shot in Seattle, Washington. Wei later acted as an orphan Oi Lin in Crossing Hennessy with Jacky Cheung.

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Furthermore, Tang also learned Cantonese. She then appeared in The Founding of a Party in September 2010. However, her all roles were cut in a theatrical version which was requested by Mao Zedong’s grandson Mao Xinyu. Tang then played two main movies Speed Angles and Dragon. The dragon was hit at Chinese box office. Wei then starred in Finding Mr. Right with Wu Xiubo which is a romantic comedy movie. This movie got many positive reviews and was a success at the box office.

Tang Wei Awards Achievements

In 2006 Tang Wei was awarded the CCTV Movie Channel Award for the movie Policeman Swallow. In 2007 she was awarded Golden Horse Award, New Weekly Cutting Edge Award, Chinese Film Media Award, Los Angeles Magazine Award, Asian Pacific Film, Hollywood Award, and Best Actress Award at Venice Film Festival for movie Lust, Caution.

Tang Wei also won Baeksang Arts Awards, Busan Film Critics Award, and China Film Media Award in 2011. Further, in 2008 she was listed 59th by The Annual Independent Critics as World’s Most Beautiful People.

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