Gulnazar


Gülnezer Bextiyar, also known as Gulinazha or simply Nazha, is a Chinese actress and model of Uyghur ethnicity who graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in 2011.

Early life and education

Gulnazar was born on 2 May 1992 in Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China. She attended Xinjiang Arts University, majoring in dancing when she was young. At the age of 16, she participated in a modeling contest where she took home the award for the "Most Photogenic". Gulnazar auditioned for the Beijing Film Academy in 2011. During the audition, her beauty received attention and her photos were taken and published online. Due to the exposure, she was discovered and signed on by Tangren Media.

Career

In 2012, Gulnazar made her acting debut in the television series ' and rose to fame for her role as Yu Xiaoxue.
In 2013, Gulnazar made her big-screen debut in the police film Police Story 2013.
She then starred in comedy film The Breakup Guru and action film ', and received the Newcomer award at the Golden Phoenix Awards.
In 2016, Gulnazar played her first leading role in the fantasy historical drama The Classic of Mountains and Seas. The same year, she played the role of Diaochan in the historical fiction drama God of War, Zhao Yun; and the female lead in the fantasy action drama Chinese Paladin 5, based on the video game of the same title.
In 2017, Gulnazar starred in the fantasy action drama Fighter of the Destiny alongside Lu Han. The drama was a commercial success and attained high ratings during its run. The same year, she starred in the music film City of Rock as a rebellious guitar player. Her performance received positive reviews, and she was won the Breakthrough Actress award at the Huading Awards.
In 2018, Gulnazar was once again cast as Diaochan in the historical film Dynasty Warriors, based on the video game of the same name.
In 2019, Gulnazar starred in the romance drama Ten Years Late, based on the Japanese manga series Asunaro Hakusho alongside Shawn Dou; where she played a travel service product manager.
In 2020, Gulnazar is set to star in the crime action drama Dancing in the Storm as a criminal profiler, alongside William Chan.

Other activities

Endorsements

In 2018, the jewelry brand Qeelin chose Gulnazar to become its ambassador.
In 2019, Sergio Rossi announced the appointment of Gulnazar as its first Brand Ambassador for Greater China.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Short film

Variety show

Music video

Discography

Awards and nominations