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10 Talented Young Actors and Actresses Who Became Popular Thanks to Chinese Dramas They Starred In

10 Talented Young Actors and Actresses Who Became Popular Thanks to Chinese Dramas They Starred In

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10 Talented Young Actors and Actresses Who Became Popular Thanks to Chinese Dramas They Starred In

The Chinese entertainment industry continues to produce new faces that capture public attention thanks to their acting talent and charisma on screen. Some of them only needed one drama to drastically change their careers, from newcomers to top stars.

With captivating visuals, solid acting skills, and the right role choices, these ten young actors and actresses prove that they are not just popular for their looks, but also for their quality. Here’s the complete list in chronological order based on their achievements, showing how they built their popularity from scratch through dramas.

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Cheng Xiao, former member of WJSN, transitioned to acting after graduating from Seoul Performing Arts High School. With a 10-year background in dance, she brings stage expression into the world of drama and proves her talent as an actress.

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Guan Xiaotong started acting at the age of 4 and received acclaim for the film Nuan (2003). Known as "Nation's Daughter", she is now considered one of the most promising actresses of the 90s generation.

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Dylan Wang caught attention after winning the Sichuan Campus Red Festival in 2016 and then the reality show Hyper Dimensional Idol (2017). His popularity skyrocketed after starring in the new version of the drama Meteor Garden.

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Zhao Lusi debuted in UNTOUCHABLE LOVERS (2017), and her career continued to rise through THE ROMANCE OF TIGER AND ROSE (2020). She has received various prestigious awards, including Best Actress at Hengdian and the Asian Star Prize at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2021.

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Leo Wu, also known as Wu Lei, is one of the busiest young actors who has been nicknamed "National's Little Brother". He is regarded as one of the "Four Little Heavenly Kings" of China due to his dramatic career from a young age.

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Bailu started her acting career in 2015 through short films, and got her first television role in ZHAOGE (2016). However, her popularity skyrocketed after starring in UNTOUCHABLE LOVERS (2018), which also earned her the Best Newcomer award at the iQiYi All-Star Carnival.

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Wang Yibo first appeared on screen in 2016 through the film MBA Partners. Although he initially came from the music world, his presence in Chinese dramas proves that he can be a leading actor with charisma and depth of character.

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Zhao Jinmai has been in the industry since childhood, debuting at the age of 10 in the drama CANNOT NO MOTHER (2012), and her first film was BALALA THE FAIRIES (2013). She is now known as a talented young actress with extensive experience in the industry.

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Chen Zheyuan started his career in the entertainment world through the variety show King of Pop in 2015, then made his acting debut in the drama ALL ABOUT SECRETS (2017). He continues to prove his versatility through the film MISS PUFF (2018), which opened the door to larger roles.

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Zhang Linghe made his acting debut in 2020 through the drama Maiden Holmes. His popularity was further strengthened by the "New Force of the Year" award at the Jinguduo Network Film and Television Festival 2021. Come on, read articles about other Chinese celebrities on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?