Isabella Wei
Isabella Wei | |
|---|---|
| Education | Chinese International School, Hong Kong |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2022-present |
Isabella Wei is a Hong Kong dancer and actress. On television, she is known for her role in the Netflix series 1899 (2022). In 2024, she was cast in the fourth series of Bridgerton, also on Netflix.
Early life
[edit]From Hong Kong, Wei attended Chinese International School, graduating in 2022. She was a part of the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation where she initially trained as a dancer and performed at the Shouson Theatre, performing hip-hop, contemporary and jazz choreography.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Wei had her first acting role on stage in the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation production of #Hashtag. She made her television debut in the 2022 Netflix mystery thriller series 1899 as a geisha-dressed character called Ling Yi.[2][1][3]
In 2023, she was cast in the lead role in Silent D Pictures' comedy-drama film High Wire alongside Dominic Lam.[4] She appeared as Zadie in the 2024 remake of The Crow alongside Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs.[5][6]
In 2024, she was cast as Posy Li in the fourth series of Netflix series Bridgerton as well as Netflix espionage thriller Black Doves.[7][8][9]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1899 | Ling Yi | 8 episodes |
| 2024 | The Crow | Zadie | Film |
| TBA | Black Doves | Kai-Ming | |
| TBA | High Wire | Au Go-wing | |
| TBA | Bridgerton | Posy Li | Series four |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Sobti, Tara (Nov 23, 2022). "Exclusive: Meet Isabella Wei, Hong Kong's Brightest New Film Star on Netflix's Thriller 1899". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ a b Lui, Mabel (28 August 2024). "Meet The Crow's Isabella Wei, Hong Kong actress who plays Zadie and starred in 1899". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Cremona, Patrick. "Meet the cast of Netflix drama 1899". Radio Times. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (May 15, 2023). "'The Crow,' '1899' Star Isabella Wei Headlines British-Chinese Comedy-Drama 'High Wire' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Viswanathan, Neeraja (April 19, 2023). "'The Crow': Cast, Director, Filming Details, and Everything We Know About the Long-Delayed Reboot". Collider. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Yu, Caroline (August 23, 2024). "Isabella Wei on Taking Charge of the Screen in 2024's 'The Crow'". Character Media. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Hibbs, James (16 September 2024). "Bridgerton casts Harry Potter star as production begins on season 4". Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Moreau, Jordan (Sep 16, 2024). "'Bridgerton' Season 4 Begins Production and Adds 3 Cast Members". Variety. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Griffiths., Emmy (16 September 2024). "Harry Potter star joins Bridgerton cast in major role as show begins filming season 4". Hello Magazine. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
External links
[edit]- Isabella Wei at IMDb