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10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Huang Xiaoming You Didn't Know

Huang Xiaoming is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed Chinese actors of his generation. He has acted in movies and television series that have touched the heart of millions, and he has won numerous awards, including Best Actor at the Hundred Flowers Awards and Best Actor at the Changchun Film Festival. Learn more about this actor with our collection of 10 mind-blowing facts about Huang Xiaoming you didn't know!

Fact 1: Huang Xiaoming was born in 1962

Huang Xiaoming was born in 1962, making him 54 years old as of this writing. He is a native of Sichuan Province, China. He first attended the Beijing Dance Academy before transferring to the Beijing Film Academy where he majored in acting. In 1983, he took part in China's national dance competition and won second place for two consecutive years. His big break came with Zhang Yimou's Red Sorghum (1987), which launched his career into stardom. After that, he starred in many films including To Live (1994) which garnered him international fame and an award at Cannes; Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000); Hero (2002) ; Curse of the Golden Flower (2006).

Fact 2: He is a Cantonese opera performer

Huang is also a Cantonese opera performer, and has been performing since he was 9 years old. He does not only perform as an actor, but also performs as a female actor. In order to prepare for his role in The Story of the Stone, he had to learn how to sing in Mandarin from scratch. It was revealed that this role took up three hours of study every day before filming started, with the goal being to be able to sing well enough for the camera by the end of shooting.

Fact 3: He rose to fame from his movie A World Without Thieves

Huang has always been a lover of acting. He joined the Beijing Film Academy in 1982 and majored in acting. In 1984, he started his acting career with the movie A World Without Thieves. This was followed by many other movies such as The Red Detachment of Women and Red Sorghum.

Fact 4: He acted as Wong Kei-ying in the police drama A Step Into The Past

He is most known for his acting in A Step Into The Past. He acted as Wong Kei-ying, a triad boss who was trying to take over the town. His portrayal of a businessman with many different skills and an unstoppable ambition has made him one of China's most sought after actors. Fact 5: His first time on stage was at the age of 7: His first time on stage was at the age of 7, when he sang alongside his parents during Christmas Eve service at church.

Fact 5: As an actor, he played the role of Tang Sanzang in the series Monkey King

Huang first gained fame for his role as Tang Sanzang in the series Monkey King, which aired from 1986 to 1988. The show has been dubbed into over 10 languages and was a huge success overseas. It's still one of the most popular TV shows in China and helped propel Huang to stardom. 

This is just one of many facts about this talented actor you may not have known!

Fact 6: His talent was discovered by Zhou Xun's brother when he acted on stage.

Huang Xiaoming was first discovered by Zhou Xun's brother when he acted on stage at the age of 8. He was also a child actor and had a cameo in Bernardo Bertolucci's Little Buddha (1993). Huang went to Beijing Film Academy in 1993, but left after two years to study acting at Central Drama Academy where he graduated in 1997.

Fact 7: He appeared on Chinese reality shows such as Day Day Up and Happy Camp with wife Liu Yifei.

Huang's wife Liu Yifei is a famous actress and singer in China. The two met on the set of Day Day Up, when they were both guests. They married in 2009 and had their daughter in 2010. In 2013, Huang became a delegate to the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). He joined the ranks of actor Chen Kun and director Feng Xiaogang as one of three delegates from the entertainment industry.

Fact 8: As an actor, he won awards such as Best Actor at Golden Bauhinia Awards

Huang has been recognized for his performance in many films and television series. In 2012, he won the Best Actor award at the Golden Bauhinia Awards for his role in The Soong Sisters. Huang also won two awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Actor (Golden Horse Award) for his role as Chen Dao in A Battle of Wits; and Best Supporting Actor (Film Director Association Award) for his role as Fu Manchu in Kung Fu Hustle.

Fact 9 : He ranked fifth place on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2016

Huang is one of the most famous actors in mainland China. He has acted in many TV series, films and stage performances. In 2016, he ranked fifth place on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list with income of $69 million. He's been starring in movies since 1990s and played his first leading role as a spy in 1997. 

Huang was named among Top 10 Most Influential Male Artists by GQ magazine for four consecutive years (2010–2013). 

In 2005, Huang was nominated for an Asian Film Award for Best Actor award and won a Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination.

Fact 10 : In 2017, he was selected as a member of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) by his fans.

Xiaoming was selected as a member of the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) by his fans. He finished in third place in the CPPCC election with over 13 million votes, behind Ren Zhongyi and Wang Guoqing.