The entertainment sector is a dynamic one. Actors occasionally go beyond their traditional roles, collaborating with charitable groups, starting clothes or cosmetics businesses, etc. They might even be singers in some cases. In truth, many of the most outstanding actors working today either began their careers in music or continue to work in both fields of art, succeeding in both. The additional challenge of being a singer who also dabbles in acting is the potential for audience division. The majority of the time, listeners either have prejudice towards singers who try to venture outside of their genre or are open to giving them a chance. The top ten Chinese singers who are also excelled as actors are listed below.
1. Wang Yibo
Wang possesses strong singing and dancing abilities, just like many other actors on the list. As a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band Uniq, he made his debut in the entertainment business in 2014. He is proficient in both Chinese and Korean. In 2016, Wang began hosting the television variety programme “ Day Up “. In 2019, he landed his breakthrough role on the historical xianxia drama series "The Untamed."
2. Xiao Zhan
Like Wang Yibo, Xiao began his career as a Chinese boy band X Nine member. He played the protagonist character in the online fantasy drama "Super Star Academy" in 2016. He appeared in many additional streaming programmes during the ensuing years, such as "The Wolf" and the historical romance comedy "Oh! My Emperor" from Tencent Video (2020).
3. Li Yifeng
Before that, Li started his career film debut in Guan Hu's 2016 drama film "Mr Six" (Lao Paor), where he received Best Supporting Actor at the Hundred Flowers Awards, China's most prestigious film accolades. Due to his rising fame, Li was listed ninth on the Forbes China Celebrity list in 2015 and eleventh in 2017.
4. Luo Yunxi
After earning a degree in ballet from the Shanghai Theater Academy, Luo Yunxi (Lei Luo) joined the JBOY3 band as a singer and dance instructor (disbanded in 2012). He received multiple nominations and accolades as a result of the experience, aiding his transition into acting. Luo rose to fame in 2015 thanks to his performance in the popular love story "My Sunshine."
5. Cheng Yi
When he made his acting debut in Beauty World in 2011, he had been a student at the Central Academy of Drama. Following his participation in Nobel Aspirations in 2016, he gained even more notoriety. In 2017, Cheng Yi made his musical debut with the song Goodbye to the Past.
6. Zhang Han
Zhang Han is a Chinese actor and singer. He made his acting debut in Let's Watch Meteor Shower in 2009. He got honours and was an immediate success. Additionally, Zhang has contributed his voice to numerous official soundtracks (OSTs) for Chinese dramas.
7. Tiffany Tang
Tiffany Tang is an actress and singer who was born in 1983. She made her acting debut in the 2007 romantic comedy Farewell for Love. For her part, she received a nomination at the Shanghai Television Festival. In 2012, she issued Candy-Heart, her debut album as a solo artist.
8. Jackson Yee
Jackson Yee (Yi Yangqianxi), a Chinese singer, actor, and dancer was born in 2000. He was discovered in a youth talent show and eventually signed with TF Entertainment. 2013 saw Yee become TFBoys' newest member. He performs alone as well. "Mandarin Song of the Year" was given to his song Li Sao. He appeared in movies like Forward and The Longest Day in Chang'an (2019). (2019).
9. Yang Mi
Actress and singer Yang Mi were born in 1986. She was recognised as Best Actress in 2017. She made her acting debut in the television series Tang Min Huang and won praise for her performances. In 2009, Shu-Li Moon, her single, was released. Numerous OSTs featured her voice.
10. Kris Wu
Kris Wu Fan is a 1990-born Canadian actor, rapper, model, and singer. He was formerly a member of the Chinese-South Korean boy band EXO 2014. Kris Wu is a popular actor and singer in China who has starred in many of the highest-grossing Chinese movies ever.
