Xie Na

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Xie Na - 谢娜 - Xiè Nà

Name: Xie Na (simplified Chinese: 谢娜; traditional Chinese: 謝娜; pinyin: Xiè Nà)

Introduction: Xie Na is a highly popular Chinese host, singer, and actress. She is best known for her energetic and humorous hosting style, particularly as a long-standing co-host of the variety show “Happy Camp.” She is also a Guinness World Record holder for her massive social media following.

Date of birth: May 6, 1981

Height: 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)

Place of birth: Deyang, Sichuan, China

Family:

  • Parents’ names: Xie Yanggong (father) and Luo Zhengying (mother).
  • Siblings: Information not widely publicized.
  • Spouse: Jason Zhang (m. 2011), a renowned Chinese singer. They registered their marriage on May 5, 2011, and had their wedding ceremony on September 26, 2011, in Shangri-La City.
  • Children:
    • Twin daughters (born February 1, 2018). Their names are reportedly Zhang Tiaotiao and Zhang Qiaochao.
    • A third daughter (born in 2021).
  • Relatives: Her husband Jason Zhang is a well-known celebrity in China.

Profession: Host, singer, actress, entrepreneur, author.

Nationality: Chinese

Religion: Information not consistently available.

College or university attended:

  • Sichuan Film and Television University
  • Sichuan Normal University
  • Boston University’s Center for English Language & Orientation Programs (CELOP) for a 6-week ESL program in 2013.

Biography and What Famous For:

Xie Na moved to Beijing at age 18 to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. She initially started as an actress, appearing in various films, TV series, and stage productions.

However, her career truly skyrocketed when she became a co-host of Hunan Satellite TV’s popular variety show “Happy Camp” (快乐大本营). Joining the show in 2002, she became one of its mainstays alongside He Jiong, Li Weijia, Du Haitao, and Wu Xin. Her vivacious personality, comedic timing, and ability to engage with guests and audiences made her immensely popular, earning her the nickname “Nana.” The show was one of China’s longest-running and most influential variety programs until its discontinuation in 2021.

Xie Na is most famous for:

  • Her Hosting Career and “Happy Camp”: This is her primary claim to fame. Her unique and lively hosting style brought her national recognition and a massive fanbase.
  • Guinness World Records for Weibo Followers: She holds the Guinness World Records for being the first person to accumulate 100 million followers on Weibo (a Chinese microblogging platform similar to Twitter) and also for having the most followers on Weibo for a female celebrity. Her influence on Chinese social media is immense, with her follower count often exceeding 120 million.
  • Her Marriage to Jason Zhang: Her high-profile marriage to singer Jason Zhang is widely followed by the Chinese public, making them a power couple in the entertainment industry.
  • Multi-talented Artist: Beyond hosting, she has had a successful singing career, releasing several albums and EPs. She has also continued to act in films and TV series.
  • Entrepreneurial Ventures: She founded her personal clothing line “HUANXING” in 2010 and co-founded another clothing line “NAYOUNG” in 2017.

Xie Na’s journey is a testament to her versatile talent and her ability to connect with a vast audience, becoming one of China’s most recognizable and beloved entertainment personalities.

Have participated (Selected Works):

Television (Host/Presenter):

  • Happy Camp (快乐大本营) (main co-host, 2002–2021)
  • Viva La Romance (妻子的浪漫旅行)
  • Up Idol (偶像来了)
  • Welcome Back To Sound
  • Amazing Chinese
  • Crazy Magic

Television (Actress):

  • Young Hero Fang Shiyu (少年英雄方世玉) (1999)
  • Street of Happiness (幸福街) (2000)
  • Qi Wu Shi (棋武士) (2000)
  • A Pair of Embroidery Shoes (一双绣花鞋) (2003)
  • The Legend of the Condor Heroes (射雕英雄传) (2008) – Hua Zhen Princess
  • And many more TV series.

Film (Actress):

  • Young Liu Bocheng (青年刘伯承) (1996)
  • Two Stupid Eggs (大电影2.0之两个傻瓜的荒唐事) (2007)
  • Tracing Shadow (追影) (2009)
  • Mars Baby (火星宝贝之火星没事) (2009)
  • Love Tactics (爱情36计) (2010)
  • Beauty on Duty! (美丽密令) (2010)
  • The Ultimate Task (终极任务) (2010)
  • Little Big Panda (熊猫大侠) (2010) – (Voice)
  • Princess and the Seven Kung Fu Masters (公主的七个小矮人) (2013)
  • Forever Young (栀子花开) (2015)
  • My Geeky Nerdy Buddies (我的男友和狗) (2015)

Discography (Selected Albums/EPs):

  • Bo Luo Bo Luo Mi (菠萝菠萝蜜) (2006) – Debut Album
  • Na Shi Xuan Lv (娜些旋律) (2008)
  • Wan Wan Shui (娜样纯真) (2011) – EP

Books:

  • Na Shi Yi Zhen Feng (娜是一阵疯) (2006) – Autobiography
  • Na Xie Nian Hua (娜写年华) (2008)
  • Na Me Kuai Le (娜么快乐) (2012)

Awards and Records (Selected):

  • Guinness World Record: First person to accumulate 100 million followers on Weibo (2018)
  • Guinness World Record: Most followers on Weibo (as of 2018)
  • Entertainment Awards Ceremony: Best Actress in a Stage Play (2007)
  • Sprite Music Awards: Best New Female Prospect (2008)

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