At their essence, actors are storytellers. Acting is both political and spiritual. It may spark discussion, educate, critique life, or mobilize people to fight tyranny. It's important because our culture and art distinguish humans from the other creatures, we share the planet with, said Neil Rawlinson, the Actors Centre's Creative Projects Manager. And here are some of the best Chinese actors of the decade.
1. Yang Yang
Yang Yang is a famous Chinese artist. He made his acting debut in The Dream of Red Mansions, a Chinese television drama (2010). His films The Left Ear (2015), I Belonged to You (2016), and Once Upon a Time (2017).
2. Xiao Zhan
Sean Xiao, commonly known as Xiao Zhan, is a Chinese singer and actor. Xiao Zhan's career in the entertainment industry began when he auditioned for the idol survival program X-Fire and made his debut as a member of the Chinese boy group X Nine.
3. Li Yifeng
Li Yifeng, popularly known as Evan Li, is a Chinese actor and singer who shot to prominence after entering the 2007 My Hero competition. He has steadily moved his career attention to acting since 2009.
4. Wang Yibo
Wang Yibo is a professional motorcycle racer and a Chinese actor, dancer, singer, and rapper. In 2014, he made his debut as a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band Uniq, where he served as the group's dancer and rapper.
5. Li Xian
Li Xian is a well-known Chinese actor. He began his acting career in the film Feng Shui, where he had a role. In the adventure fantasy film Soul Snatcher, he played a red fox for the first time. In the online series City of Fantasy, Xian made his small-screen debut, e-sports drama was his breakout performance.
6. Deng Lun
With the television programs Because of Meeting You and Ashes of Love, he rose to prominence and is a very famous actor now.
7. Luo Yunxi
Luo Yunxi, often known as Leo Luo in English, is a Chinese actor. He received his diploma from the Shanghai Theater Academy, where he majored in ballet. Luo rose to prominence as the male protagonist He Yichen's younger counterpart in the blockbuster romantic drama My Sunshine.
8. Hu Ge
Hu Ge, sometimes known as Hugh Hu, is a Chinese singer-songwriter and actor. While still a student at the Shanghai Theater Academy, famous for the 2005 television series Chinese Paladin, he quickly rose to prominence as one of China's most popular performers.
9. Zhu Yilong
Zhu Yilong is a well-known Chinese actor. He is famous for his roles in TV shows Love Three Lives, The Shaw Eleven Lang, Border Town Prodigal, Guardian, The Story of Minglan, and Reunion: The Sound of Providence.
10. Zhang Xincheng
Zhang Xincheng, often known as Steven Zhang in English, is a Chinese actor. Lin Yang acted in the high school drama My Huckleberry Friends, which was his first significant role.
