These 6 Chinese Artists Actually Have Impressive Educational Backgrounds

Kapanlagi.com - Who says the entertainment world is only filled with pretty faces and great acting? Some of these Chinese artists actually come with educational backgrounds that leave many people astonished.

Some are graduates in engineering, design, and even aeronautics, yet they have now succeeded in becoming screen idols. Their journeys prove that great stars can emerge from any path.

1. Zhang Linghe

Zhang Linghe is one of the Chinese artists who surprised the public because his academic background is unrelated to the arts. The actor of He Su Ye in The Best Thing is a graduate in Electrical Engineering from Nanjing Normal University. During his college years, he was even active in the Aerospace Society due to his strong interest in physics.

Interestingly, Zhang Linghe's love for the world of physics has followed him into the entertainment industry. His fandom even gave him the unique nickname 'Han Si', which means welding wire, inspired by a term closely related to the engineering field. His academic journey and career make him stand out as a young, multi-talented Chinese artist.

2. Zhang Ruonan

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Not many know that Zhang Ruonan, the actress who caught attention through her role as Wen Yifan in The First Frost, is a graduate in Graphic Design from Hangzhou Dianzi University. This major made her accustomed to visuals, color concepts, and aesthetics from an early age. During her college years, she was also active as a model and even made it to the Top 30 in a campus beauty contest.

This experience provided a strong foundation for her career as a Chinese artist known for her natural charm. From modeling to acting, her transition was smooth thanks to her visual understanding and expression honed since her college days. She is now one of the favored Chinese artists due to her soft and consistent acting style.

3. He Yu

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As one of the rising stars in China, He Yu has an unusual educational background for an actor. The actor portraying Ye Yun in Dashing Youth is a graduate in Architecture from Chongqing University, one of the prestigious engineering universities in China. Architecture studies demand high creativity and precision, traits that evidently carry over into his acting style.

After graduation, He Yu even continued his education at Victoria University as a testament to his seriousness in pursuing knowledge. His academic journey shows that he does not only rely on visuals but also possesses a strong dedication to academics. This makes him stand out even more as a young Chinese artist who is intelligent and has character.

4. Chen Zheyuan

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Chen Zheyuan's popularity skyrocketed thanks to his role as Duan Jiaxu in Hidden Love and his career since appearing on King of Pop. He has indeed been interested in pursuing acting since the beginning of his education. Chen Zheyuan studied Performance at Shenzhen University, a campus known for its strengths in technology, business, and creative design.

This formal education provided a professional foundation for his continuously evolving acting career. He is known as a Chinese artist with a stable and progressive acting ability year after year. It is no wonder that his name has become one of the most considered young actors today.

5. Chen Duling

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Chen Duling is widely known for her role as Wen Xiao in the Chinese drama Fangs of Fortune, but few know that she is also an outstanding academic figure. She once scored an impressive 612 on the Gaokao (out of a maximum of 750), an achievement that led her to Nanjing University, majoring in Aeronautics and Astronautics. This makes her one of the Chinese artists with the most impressive educational backgrounds.

Her abilities in academics show that Chen Duling is not just a pretty face with acting talent. The discipline she cultivated since college has influenced her consistency as an actress. She has also become an inspiration for many fans, both in the arts and in education.

6. Chang Huasen

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Chang Huasen began to gain widespread recognition after appearing on Youth With You 3 and then became more popular through his role as Su Chang He in the Chinese drama Blood River. Although he is now active as an actor and entertainer, he actually has an educational background far from the arts. Chang Huasen is a graduate of Electronic Science and Technology from Hangzhou Dianzi University, a campus known for its technology and research.

The combination of technological knowledge and an entertainment career gives him a unique perspective as a Chinese artist. His academic intelligence helps shape a disciplined and creative character. It’s no wonder that his popularity continues to rise and he successfully attracts the attention of many fans.

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