★ HOW OLD IS JIAOZI?
Jiaozi is 46 years old, born January 1, 1980 in China · Capricorn.
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About
Jiaozi (Yang Yu) directed Ne Zha and Ne Zha 2, animated features that shattered box-office records — Ne Zha 2 made him the first non-Hollywood director to cross US$2 billion globally, and the first animation director ever to reach that threshold. Born in China in 1980, he studied pharmacy at Sichuan University before pivoting to animation writing and directing. A Capricorn with life-path number 2, he blends meticulous craft with collaborative vision [birth fact, enrichments].
★ FEATURE
Biography
Jiaozi is the professional name of Yang Yu, a Chinese animation director, screenwriter, and producer. Born in 1980 in China, he holds a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Sichuan University. His breakthrough came as director and screenwriter of the animated feature film Ne Zha, which established him as a major force in global animation. He followed this with Ne Zha 2, which catapulted him into historic territory: the first non-Hollywood director to produce a film earning US$2 billion, and the only animation director to reach that milestone. Screenwriters craft dialogue, narrative structure, and thematic depth for visual media — work that demands both technical precision and emotional resonance. As a Capricorn, Jiaozi embodies the sign's reputation for discipline and long-term ambition; his life-path number 2 suggests he operates as a bridge-builder and collaborator, traits visible in his role uniting Chinese animation talent with global audiences [birth fact, enrichments]. China has emerged as a dominant force in animated feature production, and Jiaozi's records underscore the country's capacity to compete at the highest commercial and artistic levels.
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Trivia
- Jiaozi holds a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Sichuan University — a non-traditional path into animation directing.
- Ne Zha 2 made him the first non-Hollywood director to produce a film crossing US$2 billion at the global box office.
- He is the only animation director in history to reach the US$2 billion box-office milestone.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Diplomat
Cooperative and intuitive. Jiaozi read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 2 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Jiaozi?
- Jiaozi is 46 years old (born January 1, 1980).
- When is Jiaozi's birthday?
- Jiaozi was born on January 1, 1980.
- What is Jiaozi's zodiac sign?
- Jiaozi is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1980.
- What is Jiaozi's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jiaozi was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Jiaozi from?
- Jiaozi is from China.
- What does Jiaozi do?
- Jiaozi is a writer.
- Is Jiaozi still alive?
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