The Entertainment industry is full of money, and its entertainers are paid a lot of money for their every blockbuster project. An actor gives a lot of effort to every role they play, and also it takes a lot of time to complete a film/ tv show successfully. Every actor is paid accordingly, and some are paid more than others depending on a lot of aspects like the type of role, the budget of the film, the status of the actor, and a lot of other things. At the end of every financial year, the total earnings of the celebrities are calculated and are sometimes made public. So, here is the list of some of the highest-paid Chines actors.
1. Jackie Chan
Born in the year 1954, Jackie Chan is an actor, comedian, singer, martial artist, entrepreneur, screenwriter, producer, and director. He debuted in 1962 and has appeared in a large number of projects. He was the most recognized star in the world and also in the year 2014. His net worth in 2016 was around 350 million yuan as he was the second highest-paid actor in the world in 2015 and 2016 and is the highest-paid actor in China.
2. Jay Chou
Jay Chou is one of the highest-paid actors in the Chinese entertainment industry. He has worked in a lot of movies like The Green Hornet, Secret, Initial D, and many more. Apart from being an actor, he is also a singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, magician, film director, and record producer. He has released a lot of albums as well. His net worth is around 100 million yuan.
3. Yang Yang
Next on our list is a 1991 born actor, Yang Yang. He made his debut in a 2010 drama named The Dream of Red Mansions and since then he has appeared in a lot of movies and TV Shows. His net worth is around 240 million yuan and is one of the highest-paid celebrity in the industry.
4. Lu Han
This actor has a net worth of 240 million yuan. He is very popular among fans and is better known by his stage name Lu Han. He was a former member of a Korean-Chinese pop band named, EXO as he is a singer as well. Born in the year 1990, this actor is one of the highest-earning celebrities.
5. Chen Kun
The next actor on our list is Chen Kun, who is also referred to as Aloys Chen. Born in the year 1976, he rose to fame after appearing in a drama named Love story in Shanghai. He gained international fame by working in movies like The Knot and Pained Skin. He has a net worth of 180 million yuan.
6. Huang Xiao Ming
He is an actor, singer, and model and has a net worth of around 170 million yuan. One of the best roles he played, is in the show Han, in which he played the character of an emperor. He was born in the year 1977 and has worked in a lot of popular shows and movies.
7. Kris Wu
Wu Yi Fan, who is commonly known as Kris Wu is an actor, rapper, singer, model, and record producer by profession. He was also a member of a popular pop band EXO but left the group in 2014. His total earnings are worth 150 million yuan which makes him one of the highest-paid celebrities in the industry.
8. Deng Chao Yuan
Deng Chao is an actor, singer, director, and comedian who is admired widely for his work. He has appeared in a large number of popular movies and TV shows. He was born in 1979 and has a total worth of 150 million yuan.
9. Wallace Chung
Born in the year 1974, this actor has worked in a lot of popular shows and movies like My Sunshine, You are my sunshine and many more. He has been the part of Forbes Chinese list for four years. He has a net worth of 150 million yuan
10. Jia Nailiang
Last on our list comes, Jia Nailiang who is an excellent actor and has made it to the Forbes list a lot of times. Born in the year 1984 this actor is one of the highest-paid in the industry with a net worth of 140 million yuan.
