As one of the largest countries in the world developing and contributing to every industry possible, China has had its fair share of popularity in the Entertainment Industry. The Chinese Entertainment industry has won many hearts, whether it is the C-Dramas or Chinese Idol groups, the music or the dramas, the singers or actors. While some Chinese stars are active in one profession, many other stars choose to show their talents to the world in many fields. Here is a list of 10 Chinese singers who are also active in acting.
1. Roy Wang
Roy Wang, born on November 8, 2000, is a Chinese singer-songwriter, actor and a television host. Also known as Wang Yuan, he debuted as a singer in January 2016 by releasing a single called “Cause of You.” Since then, he has released several self-written and composed singles and albums, and he has also been an Emcee and a cast in several variety shows. Roy Wang’s acting career began in 2016 as Dusk in L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties. He has acted in films like 1921 and The Boy Who Counted Stars and Television series like The Great Ruler and Ray of Light.
2. Li Yuchun
Born on March 10, 1984, Li Yuchun is a Chinese singer, DJ, and actress. She is also known as Chris Lee, and she gained fame in the music industry after winning first place in Super Girl, a Chinese singing contest, in 2005. In 2005, she released her debut album, “The Queen and the Dreams.” Since then, she has released several singles and studio albums. She is known for her unique vocal range, and her musical genre mainly includes C-pop or Mandopop. Li Yuchin’s acting career began in 2009, starring in the feature film Bodyguards and Assassins. She has starred in several feature films and television series.
3. William Chan
William Chan Wai-ting is a Hong Kong-based singer, dancer, and actor. Born on November 21, 1985, he debuted in 2006 as a member of Sun Boy’z, a Cantopop music group, wherein he adopted a singer-dancer image. However, after Sun Boy’z disbanded in 2008, William began his solo career in music and released several singles and albums. He made his big screen debut in 2009 by starring in Overheard. Since then, William has starred in several Films and Television series and has won awards for many of his roles.
4. Fan Chengcheng
Born on June 16, 2000, Fan Chengcheng is a Chinese singer, actor, and rapper. He participated in a Chinese survival Boy band program and won third place in 2018. He then debuted as a member of the Chinese boy group Nine Percent. Later, he also became a member of NEX7 in June 2018. Apart from being in groups, he has also released solo singles like I’m Here and Umbrella. Fan made his acting debut in 2021 and has starred in films such as Door Lock and Television series such as Spirit Relm and Wisher.
5. Lu Han
Lu Han, also known as Luhan, is a Chinese singer, actor, and dancer. Born on April 20, 1990, He was a member of the South Korean Boy band EXO from 2011-14 and became a solo artist after 2015. He released his solo album Reloaded in 2015, and in 2017, he announced that he would be releasing albums under the name ‘XXVII.’ He is popularly known as the Chinese counterpart of Justin Bieber and has a fandom of his own. Luhan made his acting debut in 2015 by starring in the film 20 Again, which became a huge hit. Since then, he has starred in movies and television dramas like The Witness and Fighter of the Destiny.
6. Tian Yuan
Born on March 20, 1985, Tian Yuan is a Chinese singer-songwriter, actress, novelist, and photographer. In 2001, when she was 16, she joined a local band “Hopscotch” as a vocalist and lyricist. Due to some contract issues, her musical career paused in between. She released her first solo album, “Tian Yuan,” an 11-song album, in 2010. She debuted in acting in 2004 by starring in a Hong Kong film ‘Butterfly’ and has starred in several films, short films, and music videos since then.
7. Xia Zhiguang
Born on January 4, 2000, Xia Zhiguang is a Chinese singer and actor. He made his musical debut in 2016 as a member of the Chinese boy group ‘XNINE.’ In 2019, he completed the music survival show and debuted in the group ‘R1SE.’ He has released several albums and singles as a part of these groups. Zhiguang made his acting debut in 2018 with the television series ‘Oh! My Emperor’ and the movie ‘Monster Hunt.’ Since then, he has starred in many dramas and films.
8. Xiao Zhan
Xiao Zhan, also known as Sean Xiao, is a Chinese actor and singer. Born on October 5, 1991, he participated in several music survival shows and contests and debuted as a member of the boy group XNINE in 2016. As a solo artist, he has sung soundtracks for the dramas he has starred in. Xiao Zhan made his acting debut in 2016 and gained widespread popularity in dramas such as The Untamed, Joy of Life, and The Wolf. In 2020, he released a digital single called ‘Spotlight,’ which became a huge hit and sold millions of copies.
9. Zhu Zhu
Born on July 19, 1984, Zhu Zhu is a Chinese actress and singer. Initially, she joined MTV China and was a host for many music programs. Zhu signed with a music label in 2007, and her first solo album came out in 2009. Majorly an actress, Zhu made her film debut in 2010 by starring in a Chinese rom-com ‘What Women Want.’ She has starred in many films and television series, like Shanghai Calling, Kung Fu Panda 3, Tubelight, Marco Polo, The Rebel, and The Bond.
10. Hou Minghao
Hou Minghao, also known as Neo Hou, is a Chinese actor and singer. Born on August 3, 1997, he made his acting debut in 2016 as Xiao Shuai in the film Funny Soccer. He has starred in movies and television shows like Angel Institute, Think Like a Dog, Hidden Strike, A Girl Like Me, and Our Times. Neo Hou debuted in 2014 as a part of Boy Band ‘Fresh Teenager Geek,’ and later parted ways to continue as a solo singer.
