12. Chen Xiao:
Chen Xiao is a talented Chinese actor who began his acting career as a child star. At the age of 10, he began his acting career by starring on the TV screen in the TV series "The Song of Our Class".
Chen Xiao, who was born in Hefei, Anhui Province, loves acting and graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 2009. As a professional actor, he has gained super popularity with popular dramas such as "Smiling Proud Jianghu" and "The Legend of Lu Zhen". "The Condor Heroes" and "The Journey of Love". With his outstanding acting talent, Edison Chen has won many awards such as "Most Popular Idol Actor", "Weibo Male God", "Weibo Popularity Award", and "Most Marketable Young Actor".
11. Hakukeitei:
Bai Jingting is a Chinese actor known for his roles in popular TV series and web dramas such as "Whirlwind Girl", "Run to the Summer of Death", and "Reset". Originally from Huairou District, Beijing, Mr. Bai has been passionate about sports and music since he was a child.
In 2014, Bai Jingting started his acting career with the TV series "Time Back". In 2016, he made his screen debut with the youth romance movie "Yesterday Reappears" and became popular in one fell swoop. Shiro's stellar performance in "Who is the Murderer" further increased his fame.
In addition to his success in the entertainment industry, Bai Jingting was also ranked 72nd on the 2019 Forbes China Top 100 Celebrity list.
10. Li Xian:
Li Xian's career began in 2012 with a supporting role in the film Feng Shui. It wasn't until 2020 that he made his first major role in the film Soul Snatcher. Born in Xianning, he grew up in Jingzhou, where he completed his secondary education before entering the Beijing Film Academy to pursue a career in acting.
After starring in many movies and TV series, Li Xian finally played the leading role in the thriller detective drama "Tianjin Detective" and became the focus of attention. His outstanding performance in the play won him the "Chinese Actor Award". His major commercial breakthrough was the TV series "Let's Go Squid", which not only won him an award, but also a nomination for the "Huading Award".
With his star status and brand value, Li has now become the spokesperson of many domestic and foreign brands.
9. Xiao Zhan:
Xiao Zhan's journey in the entertainment industry began with the survival show "X-Fire". Originally from Chongqing, he has had a keen interest in painting and music since he was a child.
He initially gained recognition as a singer and even released his debut mini-album in 2016. In the same year, he set foot in the entertainment industry and starred in the "Super Star Academy" series, which has been viewed an astonishing 1.68 billion times on Tencent's platform. In 2019, his major breakthrough came in the TV series "Chen Qingling", and his role as "Wei Wuxian" won him praise and praise.
In addition to his acting and music careers, Xiao Zhan has also become the spokesperson of many domestic and foreign brands, and his sales have increased significantly after cooperation.
8. Wang Yibo:
Wang Yibo is a multi-talented Chinese entertainer – he acts, dances, sings, raps, and even races motorcycles professionally. He developed a love for dance from an early age. He was in the limelight when he finished in the top 16 in the hip-hop category at the IBD National Dance Competition.
He made his debut with the movie "MBA Partner", and then played the leading role for the first time in the TV series "Private Shushan Academy".
In addition to stage and screen, he has become one of China's most influential brand ambassadors and has worked with more than 30 local and international brands.
7. Forest Update:
Lin Gengxin became popular for starring in the TV series "Step by Step". Born in Shenyang, he studied theatre at the Shanghai Theatre Academy and has appeared in various low-budget TV shows, short films and commercials.
After his successful debut, Jeremy Lin's role in "Xuanyuan Sword: Traces of Heaven" continued to impress. In 2014, the starring film "My Old Classmate" won the Jury Award at the 21st Beijing University Student Film Festival. He has been nominated for numerous awards and has won several awards, including "Best Newcomer of the Year", "Best New Actor", and "Most Popular Actor".
6. Liu Haoran:
Liu Haoran is known for his roles in several critically acclaimed films such as "The Legend of the Demon Cat". Originally from Pingdingshan, Ms. Liu moved to Beijing at the age of 12 and studied at the High School Affiliated to Beijing Dance Academy. There, a Chinese director noticed his talent and starred him in the romantic film Beijing Love Story. With this film, he was nominated for Best New Actor at the 2015 Beijing University Student Film Festival and became famous.
Liu Haoran's acting career has been nothing short of illustrious, with many of his films achieving box office success and cementing his status as a household name in China. His achievements even earned him one of Forbes China's 2018 Asia's 30 Under 30 list.
5. Wang Hedi:
Wang Hedi is a Chinese actor best known for his role as "Daoming Temple" in the classic TV series "Meteor Garden". Before entering showbiz, Dylan began his career as a flight attendant and poster model. However, it didn't take long for Dylan to attract the attention of the industry, allowing him to appear in numerous hit TV series and reality shows.
In 2022, with the costume fairy drama "Love of Immortals and Demons", his star power will soar, and his popularity will exceed 10,000 points. In addition to his acting career, Dylan has endorsed famous luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and even appeared regularly on Harper's Bazaar in China.
4. Yang Yang:
Yang Yang is loved by a large number of fans because of his striking appearance and charismatic personality. His graduation performance amazed everyone and earned him a role in Dream of the Red Chamber, earning him the title of "Heartthrob in China". Even before the big screen, Yang Yang was already a household name, thanks to his appearances in advertisements and magazine covers.
In addition to his iconic TV series roles, he has also become the face of luxury brands, making him more well-known in China. He also ranked No. 5 on the 2017 Forbes China Top 100 Celebrity List.
3. Wang Kai:
Wang Kai is a popular Chinese actor who has gained attention for his role in the Chinese version of Ugly Girl Invincible, based on the American comedy series Ugly Betty. He was born in Hubei Province and loves acting. However, while juggling his parents' desire for a stable career, he took a side hustle while pursuing acting courses.
In the end, he made a life-changing decision to be admitted to the Central Academy of Drama and won his first acting role in "Cold Autumn". Wang's natural acting skills and diverse choice of roles soon made him a household name in China.
2. Hu Ge
Hu Ge is one of China's most popular actors, made famous by the TV series "Sword and Fairy". Born in Shanghai, he excelled in school, excelling academically and in extracurricular activities, proving himself to be an all-rounder. Subsequently, he entered the world of entertainment, becoming a popular TV presenter and appearing in commercials even before graduating from high school.
His talent earned him a place at the prestigious Shanghai Theater Academy and he began starring in many hit TV shows. Along the way, he has received numerous awards and recognitions, including being ranked 24th on the 2020 Forbes China Celebrity List.
1. Wu Lei
Wu Lei is affectionately known as the "National Little Brother" and one of China's "Four Little Kings". He began his acting career at the age of three. He started his career with the TV series "Legends and Heroes", and subsequently starred in many supporting roles, which earned him a huge reputation.
Even more impressive was his academic success. He scored 92.85 points in the entrance exam to get a seat at the Beijing Film Academy. He was also named to Forbes China's prestigious "30 Under 30" list.