To know what you want to be when you grow up as a child, and to be able to follow it through is a tough job. It could prove to be extremely crucial and difficult. Even so, there are quite a few people who made it big, following their dreams right from their childhood. Follow this list to know about some of the Chinese stars who began grinding from childhood.
1. Wu Lei
Wu Lei is an aspiring Chinese actor, known as the ‘Nation’s Younger Brother’. Wu Lei, along with Liu Hao Ran, Wang Jun Kai, and Wang Yi Bo, is one of the ‘Four Little Heavenly Kings’. He debuted at the age of 7, in the television drama ‘The Legend and The Hero’. Wu Lei first came under the limelight for his roles in ‘Home With Aliens’ and ‘Naughty Boy Xiaotiao Ma’ and won the ‘Outstanding Child Actor’ at the Flying Apsaras Awards for his role in the drama.
2. Yang Zi
Yang Zi is a most popular and highly in-demand Chinese actress. In 2016, the actress was chosen as one of the ‘Four Dan Actresses’ of the post-90s generation. Yang made her acting debut in 1999 with ‘Ru Ci Chu Shan’. She made her big-screen debut in 2003 in the youth-romance film ‘Girl’s Diary’ receiving the ‘Best Child Actor’ nomination for her role in the film at the Tongniu Film Awards. Yang rose to prominence in 2005 with her role as ‘Xia Xue’ in the popular sitcom ‘Home With Kids’. The series was a number one hit when it aired.
3. Guan Xiao Tong
Guan Xiao Tong is an extremely popular and renowned actress in China. She is titled ‘Nation’s Daughter’ by the media. Guan Xiao Tong is one of the ‘Four Dan Actresses’ of the post-90s generation. Her father is Guan Shao Zeng, a veteran actor of mainland China. She received acclaim for her role in ‘Nuan’ at the age of 4. Guan joined Beijing Film Academy in 2016, after placing first in both the practical and written section of the famous Gaokao Exams. Gaokao is considered to be the world’s most difficult examination.
4. Chen Xing Xu
Chen Xing Xu is a famous actor in China. He is a graduate of the Performance Department of the Central Academy of Drama in 2018.Chen Xing Xu is a famous actor in China. He is a graduate of the Performance Department of the Central Academy of Drama in 2018.Chen Xing Xu is a famous actor in China. He is a graduate of the Performance Department of the Central Academy of Drama in 2018.Chen was scouted when he was 3 years old. He shot multiple advertisements for a year and finally shot his first TV series at the age of 4 in the series ‘A Passionate Life’, starring the Golden Horse Award-winning actress Lu Li Ping. Chen gains more attention with his role in the 2017 drama, ‘The Legend of The Condor Heros’. The series was adapted from Jin Yong’s novel.
5. Niu Jun Feng
Niu Jun Feng is a talented young artist. He began training in Peking Opera at a young age and went on to get direct admission to the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts. Ni made his debut in the movie ‘Jia You Jiao Che’ at the age of 10. In 2016, Niu waltzed into mainstream acting with his supporting role as ‘Yu Ban Shan’ in the hit rom-com ‘Love O2O’. Yu Ban Sha’s role was a significant breakthrough in Niu’s career. He received his first main lead role in 2018 with the youth drama ‘Your Highness, The Class Monitor’.
6. Jiang Yi Yi
Jiang Yi Yi is a popular and highly in-demand young actress. Starring in her first commercial at the tender age of 1, Jiang had shot over 100 commercials by the age of 10. Jiang made her acting debut with the 2007 drama ‘Beautiful Life’. She went on to become a famous household name in the year 2010 when she received her role as young ‘Nie Shen Er’, in the historical drama, ‘Beauty’s Rival in Palace’. Jiang’s r first lead role was in the 2017 drama, ‘Die Now’.
7. Zhang Yi Shan
Zhang Yi Shan is a Chinese actor and was a highly-popular child star. Zhang’s acting career began with a small role in ‘Little Soldier Zhang Ga’ at the age of 9. Zhang went on to gain extreme popularity for his comical performance in the four seasons of the national hit sitcom ‘Home With Kids’.He received mainstream popularity when he played the role of the titular protagonist in the 2016 web series ‘Yu Zui’. The drama was based on a popular novel by Chang Shu Xin. The series racked up over 450 million hits when it had initially been aired.
8. Song Zu Er
Song Zu Er is a charismatic and talented actress. She began acting in 2005, with a supporting role in the television drama ‘The Sea and Sky Boundless’. She didn’t gain any big-time recognition until 2009, when she played ‘Ne Zha’, in the series ‘Prelude of Lotus Lantern’. The actress had taken a hiatus till 2016, returning with a comedy film ‘Papa’. She joined the cast of ‘Divas Hit The Road’ in 2017 and became even more widely known.
9. Zhang Xue Ying
Zhang Xue Ying has been a famous actress ever since her childhood. She has been labeled as one of the ‘Four Dan Actresses’ of the post-90s generation. She began acting in 2003 when she debuted in the drama ‘Hero During Yongle Period’. Zhang has appeared in several dramas and movies till today and has one of the most impactful careers in the Chinese entertainment industry.
10. Yang Mi
Yang Mi is one of the most successful actresses in China. She began acting at the age of 4 when she was offered a role by director Chen Jialin in the series ‘Tang Ming Emperor’. Yang then featured in a few movies before finally returning to television through ‘Hou Wa’. Her mesmerizing performance in ‘Return Of The Condor Heros’ left a deep and positive impression and firmly established her acting career.
