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Chinese actors who were born in 1978

Here are 11 famous actors from China were born in 1978:

Duncan Chow

Duncan Chow (September 19, 1978 Hong Kong-) otherwise known as Duncan Lai is a Chinese model and actor.

He is best known for his work on Hong Kong television dramas, such as "Triumph in the Skies" and "The Four". Chow started his career in the entertainment industry as a model and later transitioned into acting. He has won several awards for his performances, including Best Actor at the TVB Anniversary Awards. In addition to his acting career, Chow is also a successful entrepreneur and has his own line of skincare products. He is known for his philanthropy and has supported various charitable causes throughout his career. Chow is married and has two children.

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Yu Xia

Yu Xia (October 6, 1978 Qingdao-) also known as Xia Yu, Xià Yǔ or Ha Yue is a Chinese actor. He has one child, Xia Haha.

Born in Qingdao, China in 1978, Yu Xia is a renowned actor in the Chinese entertainment industry. He began his acting career in the mid-1990s and gained widespread recognition for his performance in the 1998 movie "In the Heat of the Sun". He went on to act in several critically acclaimed movies including "Spring Subway" (2002), "Waiting Alone" (2005), "The Equation of Love and Death" (2008), and "Mojin: The Lost Legend" (2015).

Alongside his film work, Xia has also had a successful career in television. He starred in the popular TV drama "Tiny Times" (2013) and has been a judge on the reality show "Chinese Restaurant" since 2017.

In addition to his acting career, Xia is also a philanthropist and has supported charitable organizations dedicated to issues such as education and poverty alleviation.

Xia is married and has a child named Xia Haha.

Liu Ye

Liu Ye (March 23, 1978 Changchun-) also known as Ye Liu is a Chinese actor. His children are called Liu Nuoyi and Liu Nina.

Liu Ye is best known for his lead roles in the films "The Promise" (2005) and "Dark Matter" (2007), as well as for his award-winning performance in the film "The Founding of a Republic" (2009). He has also appeared in numerous popular Chinese TV series, including "In the Name of People" (2017) and "All Quiet in Peking" (2014).

Liu Ye graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing in 2000, and began his acting career in TV dramas. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and good looks, and was soon cast in his first film "Postmen in the Mountains" (1999). Since then, he has appeared in over 40 films and TV series, and has won several awards for his performances.

Aside from acting, Liu Ye is known for his passion for art and painting, and has exhibited his works in galleries around the world. He is also a devoted family man, and often shares photos of his children on social media.

Rynn Lim

Rynn Lim (December 29, 1978 Sarawak-) also known as Rynn Lin is a Chinese singer, actor, songwriter and record producer.

He started his music career in 2003 with the release of his debut album "Rynn" and rose to fame with his hit song "Sayang" which won the Best Pop Song award at the Malaysian Music Awards in 2005. Since then, he has released several successful albums and singles including "Yi Ge Xiang Xia Tian Tian De Wan Shang" and "Wo Bu Hui Hu Xiang Ni".

In addition to his music career, Rynn Lim has also ventured into acting and has appeared in several television dramas and films including "Fate" and "Three Kingdoms ". He is also a prolific songwriter and has composed music for other singers such as Aska Yang and Rainie Yang.

Rynn Lim was awarded the Best Mandarin Male Singer at the 25th Golden Melody Awards in 2014 and has also been nominated for several other awards throughout his career. He continues to be a popular figure in the Chinese music industry and is known for his soulful and heartfelt ballads.

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Yu Xing

Yu Xing (December 27, 1978 Zhangqiu-) also known as Huang Yang, Hang Yu, Shi Xing-Yu, Sik Hang-Yu, Zhang Shuwu, Xing Yu, Kong Mong-King, Monk King Kong, Yanneng Shi, Shi Xing Wu, Shi Yanneng, Shi Yan Neng, Xi Yue, H. Y. Cheung, Cheung Hang-Yu, Shi Xing-Wu or Shi Xing Yu is a Chinese actor and monk.

He was born in Shandong province, China and showed interest in martial arts at a young age. He began his training at the Shaolin Temple when he was 12 years old and became a fully ordained monk at the age of 18. During his time at the temple, he specialized in Kung Fu and later traveled around the world performing and teaching martial arts.

In addition to his martial arts training, Yu Xing also pursued a career in acting. He made his film debut in the 2003 movie "Shaolin Temple" and has since appeared in numerous Chinese and Hollywood productions. He is known for his impressive fight scenes and has worked with notable directors such as Zhang Yimou and Quentin Tarantino.

In his personal life, Yu Xing is known for his humility and dedication to Buddhism. He has been praised for his charitable work and often uses his platform as an actor to raise awareness for social causes. Despite his success in both martial arts and acting, he has maintained a strong connection to his roots at the Shaolin Temple and continues to practice Buddhism as a way of life.

Chen Sicheng

Chen Sicheng (February 22, 1978 Shenyang-) also known as Si Cheng Chen, Chen Si Cheng or Sicheng Chen is a Chinese actor, film director, screenwriter, lyricist, songwriter and singer.

Chen Sicheng began his career as an actor in 1999, appearing in several films and television dramas. He rose to prominence in 2003 with his role as Qing Xiaobao in the TV series "The Story of a Noble Family". In 2013, he directed and wrote the screenplay for the film "Beijing Love Story", which was a critical and commercial success in China.

Chen Sicheng is also an accomplished songwriter and singer, having released several albums throughout his career. He has won numerous awards for his work in the film industry, including Best New Director at the Beijing College Student Film Festival and Best Screenplay at the Chinese American Film Festival.

In addition to his career in entertainment, Chen Sicheng is also known for his work as a philanthropist. He has been involved with several charity organizations and has donated money to support causes such as education and disaster relief. Chen Sicheng is married to actress Tong Liya, and the couple has two children together.

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Feng Shaofeng

Feng Shaofeng (October 7, 1978 Shanghai-) otherwise known as Shao-feng Feng, Feng Wei, William Feng, Feng Shao Feng, Shaofeng Feng, 冯威, 馮威, Féng Wēi, 馮紹峰, 冯绍峰 or Féng Shàofēng is a Chinese actor.

He graduated from the Shanghai Theater Academy in 2001 and made his acting debut in the film "The Eagle Shooting Heroes" in 2008. Feng has since become a household name in China with his roles in popular TV dramas such as "The Princess Weiyoung" and "The Story of Yanxi Palace". He has won numerous awards for his acting, including the Best Actor award at the 2016 Shanghai Television Festival. In addition to acting, Feng has also been involved in television production and has established his own production company. He is married to Chinese actress Zhao Liying and they have a son together.

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Yuan Nie

Yuan Nie (March 17, 1978 Zhenyuan County, Guizhou-) a.k.a. Nie Yuan is a Chinese actor.

He is best known for his roles in the television dramas "The Legend of Zhen Huan", "Empresses in the Palace", and "The Rise of Phoenixes". Yuan Nie graduated from the Shanghai Theater Academy in 2000 and began his career as a stage actor. He made his television debut in 2002 and has since appeared in many popular Chinese TV dramas and films. In addition to acting, Nie Yuan has also served as a judge on the reality show "Chinese Restaurant." He is also known for his philanthropic work and has been involved in various charity projects.

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Jerry Lee

Jerry Lee (November 24, 1978 Beijing-) a.k.a. Jerry Lee, Li Chen or Chen Li is a Chinese actor and singer.

He graduated from the Beijing Film Academy and began his career in the entertainment industry in 2000 as a member of the boy band "The Little Tigers". Jerry Lee has also appeared in numerous films and TV dramas, including the popular Chinese historical drama "Scarlet Heart". In addition to his acting career, he has released several solo albums and has won awards for his music. Jerry Lee is known for his versatile talents and continues to be a prominent figure in the Chinese entertainment industry.

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Qiao Zhenyu

Qiao Zhenyu (November 1, 1978 Guilin-) also known as Qiao Zhen Yu or Zhenyu Qiao is a Chinese actor and dancer.

Qiao Zhenyu came from a family of artists, his father being a singer and his mother being a dancer. He began his career as a dancer in the Guangzhou Military Region Art Troupe after finishing his studies in Beijing Dance Academy. He then transitioned to acting, making his debut in the TV series "My Youth" in 2002. Qiao has since acted in numerous TV series and films, including "My Fair Princess III," "The Spirit of the Sword," and "Divas Hit the Road." He is known for his roles in historical dramas, and has won several awards for his performances. In addition to acting, Qiao is passionate about charity work and is a spokesperson for several organizations. He has also ventured into business, opening a restaurant in Guangzhou.

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Haitao Du

Haitao Du (October 28, 1978 Shenyang-) a.k.a. Du Haitao is a Chinese actor.

He is best known for his work as a host on the Chinese variety show, Happy Camp. Prior to his career on television, Du Haitao received a degree in Performance from the Beijing Film Academy. He made his acting debut in the 2000 television series Scouring Marriage and has since appeared in several television series and films. In addition to his work as an actor and host, Du Haitao is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts and is a Goodwill Ambassador for the Heifer International charity. He has also published several books, including his memoir, A Journey of Dreams, which details his rise to fame and success in the entertainment industry.

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