Ruibo Qian
Ruibo Qian | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Website | ruiboqian |
Ruibo Qian (born January 1, 1983) is an American stage, film, and television actor and musician. She is best known as Penelope Wu in the Black Mirror episode "Smithereens", as Dr. Bethany in Manchester by the Sea, and as Zheng Yi Sao in the HBO Max series Our Flag Means Death.
Early life[edit]
Qian was born in Shanghai and grew up in Texas.[1]
Career[edit]
Qian has appeared in a number of stage, film, and television programmes since 2013.
In 2017, Qian acted in Signature Theatre's production of The Red Letter Plays: F**king A and played the violin and guitar on stage.[2]
In 2023, Qian joined the cast of Our Flag Means Death in its second season. [3] She plays Susan, who is revealed to be Zheng Yi Sao, a character based on the real historical figure.[4]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Manchester by the Sea | Dr. Bethany |
| 2018 | Viral Beauty | Tara Zhang |
| 2019 | Before You Know It | Pregnant Lady |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Whatever This Is. | Shannon | |
| 2014 | Broad City | Janelle | |
| 2015 | Eat Our Feelings | Kate | |
| 2015 | Above Average Presents | Hipster 3 (as Rubio Qian) | |
| 2015 | Jessica Jones | Mei | |
| 2014-2016 | Mozart in the Jungle | Triangle Tanya | Recurring role, 10 episodes |
| 2018 | New Amsterdam | Yong-Mi | |
| 2019 | The Code | Lt. Elena Jin | |
| 2019 | The Good Fight | Hanna | |
| 2019 | Black Mirror | Penelope Wu | Episode: "Smithereens" |
| 2019 | Orange Is the New Black | 'Mad Megan' Prince | |
| 2019 | Living with Yourself | Breastfeeding Woman | |
| 2020 | The Sinner | Perkins | |
| 2020 | High Maintenance | Syd Li | |
| 2021 | Evil | Mila | |
| 2022 | Servant | Mommy | |
| 2023 | Our Flag Means Death | Zheng Yi Sao/Susan | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
Theater[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | You For Me For You | Junhee | Yury Urnov | Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company |
| 2014 | Water by the Spoonful | Orangutan | Edward Torres | Old Globe Theatre |
| 2015 | Red Flamboyant | Vung/Trung Trac | Laura Savia | Calvary-St. George's Parish |
| 2016 | Tiger Style! | Jennifer Chen | Moritz von Stuelpnagel | Huntington Theatre Company |
| 2017 | Bull In A China Shop | Jeannette Marks | Lee Sunday Evans | Lincoln Theater |
| 2017 | The Red Letter Plays: F**king A | Various roles | Jo Bonney | Signature Theatre Company |
| 2019 | The Great Leap | Connie | Lisa Peterson | American Conservatory Theater |
| 2019 | Significant Other | Laura | Lauren English | San Francisco Playhouse |
| 2019 | Becky Nurse of Salem | Witch | Anne Kauffman | Berkeley Repertory Theatre |
| 2021 | P.S. | Adult Ona | Teddy Bergman | Ars Nova (theater) |
| 2022 | Golden Shield | Eva[5] | May Adrales | Manhattan Theatre Club |
| 2022 | Dial M for Murder | Maxine | Stafford Arima | Old Globe Theatre |
| 2023 | The Merry Wives of Windsor | Mrs. Page | James Vasquez |
References[edit]
- ^ "etc - ruibo". www.ruiboqian.com. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "Review of Signature Theatre's production of F**king A by Suzan-Lori Parks". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH Returns For Season Two on Max in October". Broadway World. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "Inside the Creation of 'Our Flag Means Death' Season 2's New Pirate Queen [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "Review: 'Golden Shield' Is an Exercise In Miscommunication". The New York Times. Retrieved 17 November 2023.