Gao Wei Guang (, born 16 January 1983) is a Chinese actor and supermodel. He is known for his lead roles in hit dramas ''Candle In The Tomb: The Wrath Of Time'', ''Eternal Love Of Dream'', etc.

Career

2006–2013: Modeling career

Gao debuted as a model after winning 2nd place in New Silk Road Model Look competition in 2006. He continued his career as a successful international supermodel till 2013.

2014–2016: Acting debut

Gao joined Jay Walk Studio and made his acting debut as the male lead in 2014 web series, ''V Love''. The same year, he starred in the fantasy drama, '' Swords of Legends''. From 2015 to 2016, Gao gained increased recognition from playing supporting roles in military drama ''

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'', ''Legend of Ban Shu'', ''The Ladder of Love'', etc. He played second male lead in 2016 workplace series ''

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''. In the same year, he starred in suspense crime action film ''

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''.

2017–2018: Rising Popularity

In 2017, Gao starred in fantasy romance drama '' Eternal Love'', gaining popularity for his role as "Dong Hua". He won Media Recommended Actor of the Year award in

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for his performance. He also starred in '' Xuan-Yuan Sword: Han Cloud'', a fantasy action drama. In the same year he had his first big screen leading role in romantic comedy film ''

Mr. Pride vs Miss Prejudice ''Mr. Pride vs Miss Prejudice'' () is a 2017 Chinese romantic comedy film directed by Li Haishu and Huang Yanwei and starring Dilraba Dilmurat, Leon Zhang and Gao Weiguang. It was released in China on 20 April 2017. Plot Zhu Hou, a spoiled rich ...

''. In 2018 Vengo starred in popular fantasy drama ''

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.''

2019-Present:Breakthrough

In 2019, Gao starred in the third installment of '' Candle in the Tomb'' series, ''The Wrath of Time'' as one of the three main leads. He received the Best Actor (Period Drama) Award at the 26th

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for his performance. In 2020, Gao starred as the male lead in fantasy romance drama ''

Eternal Love of Dream ''Eternal Love of Dream'' (), also known as ''Three Lives Three Worlds, The Pillow Book'', directed by Yang Hsuan, is a 2020 Chinese streaming television series starring Dilraba Dilmurat and Vengo Gao It is based on the novel ''Three Lives Three ...

'', reprising his role as" Dong Hua" from ''Eternal Love''. This role caused further increase in his popularity. He received the Best Actor (Period Drama) Award and Top Ten Most Popular Actor Award at 29th

for his performance. He also starred in the fourth installment of '' Candle in the Tomb'' series, ''The Lost Caverns'', reprising his popular role as "Partridge Whistle" or "Zhe Gu Shao". In the same year he starred as the main lead in popular dramas ''Miss S'' and ''Living Toward The Sun''. In 2021 and 2022 Vengo starred in popular dramas "Dreams and Glory", "Sword Snow Stride"and military-action drama "Operation Special Warfare".

Filmography

Film

Television series

Modeling Career Achievements

Gao Weiguang was one of the top ten male models in China from 2009 to 2012.<

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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Vengo Gao Fanclub

Vengo Gao International Fan Group
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gao, Weiguang 1983 births Living people 21st-century Chinese male actors Chinese male film actors Chinese male television actors Jay Walk Studio People from Jixi Male actors from Heilongjiang Central Academy of Drama alumni