Chinese Actors have amazed the world with every talent, whether acting, dancing, singing, sports, or anything. Many actors have started their careers in the film industry from much poverty and a shallow ground level. Consistent hard work and passion led to their success as an actor and millionaires. Let us look at the Top 10 actors who have been successful and self-made millionaires.
1. Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan is one of the most internationally recognized martial arts actors. He was born on 7 April 1954 in Hong Kong, British. Jackie began his acting career back in 1962, as a child actor at the age of five years. He continued to act in minor roles unless he got a bigger role. Finally, in 1972, he got a role as a double stunt in his film “Fist of Fury.” He started working as a lead artist very early due to his hard work and talent. He got roles in various Chinese fighting films and this led to his success in the comedy genre. He later starred in many Hollywood films such as “Rush Hour,” and many more like this. Today, his net worth is $400 million.
2. Jet Li
Jet Li is also one of our favorite martial arts artists. Jet was born on 26 April 1963 in China. He is regarded as one of the most renowned martial arts artists of his era. He debut in the Chinese film industry with the film “Shaolin Temple,” which broke the box office records in China by crossing over $85 Million. Jet showcased his talent and debuted in international films from 1998, including popular movies like "Lethal Weapon," "Romeo Must Die," and "TheOne.". Today, his net worth is $250 Million.
3. Jay Chou
Jay Chou is a Chinese singer, songwriter, record producer, rapper, actor, and Television personality. He was born on 18 January 1979 in Taiwan, Republic of China. He released his first studio album “Jay” in 2000 and after the release of his second album “Fantasy in 2001, he rose to fame and earned International recognition. This album won five Golden Melody Awards. In 2005, he made his Hollywood debut with "Golden Flower," and has since appeared in many films including "The Green Hornet," "Seth Rogen," "Christoph Waltz," "Now You See Me 2," and others.. His net worth today is $95 Million.
4. Huang Xiaoming
Huang Xiaoming (also called Mark Huang) is an actor, singer, and model. He was born on 13 November 1977 in China. Huang debuted as an actor in 1998 with a drama titled “Love is Not a Game,” and continued to work on television and films. He was a very introverted personality and due to this, he declined a role as a child actor in 1984, offered to him by a producer. He acted in numerous TV shows and movies such as “The Sniper,” “The Message,” “Sacrifice,” “The Return of the Condor Heroes,” “Yue Fei,” “American Dream in China,” and more. His net worth today is $40 Million.
5. Andy Lau
Andy Lau is a Hong Kong actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer. He was born on 27 September 1961 in China. Andy has been performing amazingly well in acting since the mid-1980s while also maintaining his career as a successful singer. He keeps his schedule very busy, indulging himself in films and singing. He has performed in almost 160 films until now, some of which include “Infernal Affairs,” “The Wandering Earth 2,” “God of Gamblers,” “Shaolin,” and many more. For his commendable performance in his career, he has won 292 awards. Today, his net worth is $70 Million.
6. Tatchakorn Yeerum
Tatchakorn Yeerum (also called Tony Jaa ) is a renowned martial arts actor from Thailand. He was born on 5 February 1976 in China. Before acting on the stage, he worked as a stuntman for the Muay Thai Stunt group for 14 years. He started his acting career in "Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior" and appeared in its sequels. He also acted in "Fast and Furious 7". He has worked in many films as a martial arts artist such as “Tom Yum Gong,” “Monster Hunter,” “The Protector 2,” and many more. His net worth today is $10 Million.
7. Lu Han
Lu Han is one of the youngest millionaires in the Chinese industry, just 32 years old. He is a singer and actor and was born on 20 April 1990 in Beijing, China. Lu became a member of a popular South Korean- Chinese boy band called Exp in 2011 and since then he achieved much fame. Leaving the group in 2014, it ranked him as the sixth most famous entertainer in China in the same year. He has delivered many successful songs to the industry, such as “Deep,” “The Inner Force,” and many more. He has worked in many films, some of which include “Time Raiders,” “The Witness,” “See You Tomorrow,” and many more. Today, his net worth is $10 Million.
8. Wu Yi Fan
Wu Yi Fan (professionally called as Kris Wu) is also one of the youngest millionaires born on 6 November 1990 in China. Wu is a Canadian rapper, singer, actor, and model. He was part of the South Korean Chinese boy band Exo, but he departed from the group in 2014. He has starred in various box office hits, some of which include “Mr. Six,” “Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back,” and many more. He debuted in the film industry in 2012 as the eleventh member of the Exo band. His net worth today is $9 Million.
9. Chow Yun Fat
Chow Yun Fat (previously known as Donald Chow) is a Hong Kong actor. Chow was born on 18 May 1955 in Hong Kong. He grew up in a poor farming community family. He started acting in 1976 and has been successful since then. His first film was “Hot Blood,” with Goldig Films production in 1976. He has appeared in over 95 films and 25 television series. He has starred in many movies, some of which include “A Better Tomorrow,” “The Killer,” “Hard Boiled,” “City on Fire,” and many more. His net worth is $9 Million.
10. Faye Wong
Faye Wong is a Hong Kong singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born on 8 August 1969 in Beijing, China. In her career, she always used her stage name, i.e. Shirley Wong. Shirley Wong got famous in Hong Kong for her distinct singing style mixing alternative music and Chinese pop. This started with her self-titled album. Faye also gained a large following in Japan. She is also known for starring in many films such as “Chungking Express,” “2046,” and many more. She has recorded some English songs also such as “Eyes on Me,” “Final Fantasy VIII theme song,” and many more. Her net worth today is $150 Million.
