AngelaBaby (杨颖)

Angelababy (Yang Ying) skyrocketed to fame not through acting, but as the iconic sole female cast member of the hit reality show Keep Running (Running Man) in 2014. Her willingness to get dirty, play rough games without complaint, and shed any "diva" expectations won over millions. This transformed her from a Hong Kong model into a household name and a top-tier celebrity, making her one of the most famous faces in China.

Breakthrough Role Angelababy's career began with film roles like Summer Love (2011) and The First Time (2012). Her mainstream breakthrough, however, came from her relentless presence on Keep Running, which built her massive popularity. In film, her most notable performance was in the 2015 adventure film Mojin: The Lost Legend, which grossed over 1.6 billion yuan and earned her the Best Supporting Actress award at the 33rd Hundred Flowers Awards. However, her acting is also widely remembered for controversies, such as the "fake eating" scandal on the period drama Love Yunge from the Desert and later for the "green screen acting" on General and I.

Public Perception Once a darling of the industry and named one of the new "Four Dan Actresses" in 2013，Angelababy's public image has been severely damaged in recent years. A pivotal moment was the 2023 "Crazy Horse" show controversy, which led to a suspension of her social media and a loss of brand endorsements. She now faces an uncertain path, with attempts to revive her career through dramas like The Promise of Love (2025) and variety show appearances receiving lukewarm responses. Her reputation remains caught between her undeniable star power from reality TV and persistent criticism of her acting ability.