Huang Bo
Huang Bo is one of China's most well-known actors, noted for both his comedic talent and his ability to sell tickets.
Huang Bo, who was born in 1974 in Qingdao, Shandong Province, began his entertainment career in middle school. He worked as a bar singer, dancing instructor, and film dubber for years before becoming an actor. He had a band called Blue Sandstorm (Lán Sè Fng Sh). Huang Bo made his acting debut in the film Get in, and Go (, Shàng Ch, Zu ba) directed by Guan Hu in 2000. Huang Bo struggled as a young actor, with various minor roles in TV programs and little lines. In 2006, Huang Bo made his film debut as Heipi (), a foolish thief, in director Ning Hao's low-budget dark comedy Crazy Stone ( Fngkuáng de Shtou). The film was an instant hit in China, propelling Huang Bo and the rest of the ensemble to stardom.
Huang Bo has since established himself as one of China's most popular actors, starring in a string of hit films including Cow (Du Ni) (2009), for which he won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actor, Design of Death (Sh Shng) (2012), Lost in Thailand (Tài Jing) (2012), Breakup Buddies (Xn Hu Lù Fàng) (2014), and Crazy Alien (Fngkuáng de Wàixngrén) (2015). (2019). Huang Bo has had a lot of success in serious roles while being mostly typecast as a humorous performer. His first big break came when he starred in the Huabiao Award-winning film Dearest (Qn'ài de) (2014). He got critical acclaim and Best Actor accolades for his portrayal of a distraught father whose son was kidnapped.
He then went on to star in the crime film The Conformist (Bng Zh Xià) (2017). This performance has been hailed as one of Huang Bo's greatest, earning him the Best Actor award at the Shanghai International Film Festival as well as another Golden Goblet Award. Huang Bo, who is only 47 years old, still has a long and prosperous career ahead of him, but his filmography and acting abilities are already enough to distinguish him as one of China's best and most well-known performers.
- Born: 26 August 1974 (age 47), Jiuquan, Gansu, China
- Education: Beijing Film Academy
- Occupation: Actor, singer
- Years active2000-present
