Mi Yang, also known as Yangmi, was born in Beijing, China, as the only child in her family. Her parents, both with the surname Yang, chose the name Mi, which means "power" in Chinese, due to its mathematical significance. Yang's striking features, including her large, wet eyes and pale alabaster skin, have captivated her audiences from a young age.
As a child prodigy, Yang began her acting career at just four years old. In 1990, director Jialin Chen discovered her talent and cast her in the TV series "Tang Ming Emperor" as a young princess. She soon appeared in the film "Wu Zhuangyuan Su Qi-er" alongside Stephen Chow, playing his daughter.
Over the next few years, Yang took on various roles in TV series before quitting the industry for about a decade. During her hiatus, she developed a passion for drawing and writing poetry, and spent her teenage years living an innocent and carefree life. Yang returned to show business at 17, while still in high school, and began her professional acting career.
In 2004, Yang played the role of Guo Xiang, a simple and endearing character, in the TV series "Return of the Condor Heroes." This performance left a lasting impression on audiences and revitalized her career. She then enrolled in the Performance Institute of Beijing Film Academy in 2005.
In 2007, Yang collaborated with director Jialin Chen once more, this time playing the iconic role of Zhaojun Wang, one of ancient China's "Four Beauties," in a legendary drama. Her breakthrough role came in 2009, when she portrayed a spoiled and mischievous noble girl in the TV series "Chinese Paladin III." This performance earned her widespread acclaim and solidified her position in the industry.
Later that year, Yang appeared in another critically acclaimed TV series, "Hong Lou Meng," as Qingwen, a servant girl who defied fate and social norms. This significant role showcased her versatility as an actress and cemented her status as a talented and dedicated performer.
