Huang Xiaoming
Huang Xiaoming, one of the best famous actors in China, is one of China's most well-known and successful actors, with wins and distinctions including Best Actor at the Golden Rooster Awards, Hundred Flowers Awards, and Golden Eagle Awards. Huang Xiaoming, the son of an engineer and Chinese accountant, was born in 1977 in Qingdao, Shandong Province. He was cast as a child actor in a drama by a film producer when he was seven years old, but he was later dropped due to his quiet and introverted attitude. Huang Xiaoming, undeterred by his dreams, auditioned for Beijing Film Academy in 1996 and was accepted the following year. In 1998, he made his television debut as the lead in the drama series Love is Not a Game (iqng Bsh Yóux).
In 2001, Huang Xiaoming made his debut in the three-season period drama series The Prince of Han Dynasty (Dà Hàn Tin Z), in which he played Emperor Wu of Han. He went on to star in more successful TV dramas including Merry Wanderer Tang Bohu (Fngli Shàonián Táng Bó H) (2003) and The Return of the Condor Heroes (Shén Dio Xiá L) (2006), establishing himself as a household figure in China. Huang Xiaoming's brilliance quickly drew the attention of Chinese film legend Feng Xiaogang, who cast him in the epic film The Banquet (Yè Yàn) alongside Zhang Ziyi, Ge You, and Zhou Xun. This partnership launched his illustrious career on the big screen, and he went on to collaborate with great names in Chinese cinema such as Chen Kaige, Peter Chan, and Wong Jing.
- Born: 13 November 1977 (age 44), Qingdao, Shandong, China
- Nationality: Chinese
- Occupation: Actor, singer, model
- Years active: 1998–present
