He Shengming (born He Min on July 9, 1976) is a

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actor and singer. Born in

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, He moved to

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in the early 1990s to pursue a music career. Along with Peng Liang and Yang Guang, they formed the boy band China Power in 1996, with He as their main vocalist. He left the band in 1998 and released his first single "Solo" that same year, performing under the name He Weiqi. He has recently found success in his performances in Mainland Chinese television dramas, most of them

Yu Zheng Yu Zheng (; born 28 February 1978) is a Chinese screenwriter and producer who is noted for ''Palace'', which earned him a Best Screenwriter award at the 16th Asian Television Awards. Biography Early life Yu was born and raised in Haining, Zheji ...

productions. He's popularity in dramas also revived his music career, which suffered ever since he left China Power in 1998.

Career

He Min was born in

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on July 9, 1976. He has one older brother, Hairong. As a result, close relatives and friends often call him Xiao Hai ("Little Hai"). In 1996, He moved to

and formed the short-lived boy band China Power with members Peng Liang and Yang Guang. China Power was extremely popular in the Cantonese music scene, and the group won "Best Group" at the first annual Chinese Singing Awards, which was held in

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in 1997. As the lead vocalist, He was the most popular member. In 1998, He left the group and released his first single "Solo" under the stage name He Weiqi to support a

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food company. He released his first complete album in 1999, which only received lukewarm responses. He announced his indefinite leave in the industry and enrolled in the

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, occasionally filming for several dramas. He attempted to return to the music scene in 2005, using his first stage name He Min. He was unsuccessful, and retired to working as a backstage visual supervisor instead. Yu Zheng, one of Mainland China's most popular television drama producers, discovered He and cast him a role in ''

Rose Martial World {{Chinese, c=玫瑰江湖, p=Méiguī Jiānghú, j=Mui4 Gwai3 Gong1 Wu4, l=Roses of Jianghu ''Rose Martial World'' is a Chinese-Hong Kong wuxia-romance television series produced by Yu Zheng and directed by Peter Yuen and Wang Shaojie, starring ca ...

'' (2008), which propelled He to stardom. Following ''Rose'', He continued his collaboration with Yu in other big-budgeted works, such as ''

Beauty's Rival in Palace ''Beauty's Rival in Palace'' ( Chinese: 美人心計, pinyin: Měirén Xīnjì, lit. ''Schemes of a Beauty'') is a 2010 Chinese television series adapted from Xiao Qiying's short story ''Turbulence in the Empress' Chamber'' (). It was first broadc ...

'' (2009), ''Pretty Maid'' (2009), and ''

Happy Mother-in-Law, Pretty Daughter-in-Law ''Huan Xi Popo Qiao Xifu'', also known by its literal English title ''Happy Mother-in-Law, Pretty Daughter-in-Law'', is a Chinese television comedy-drama serial created by Yu Zheng. The drama is a produced by Yu Zheng Workshop and Zijun Brillianc ...

'' (2010). He is perhaps best known for his role as the Fourth Imperial Prince on the 2011 period drama ''

Palace A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence, or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word is derived from the Latin name palātium, for Palatine Hill in Rome which ...

'', also a Yu Zheng production. He has since starred in many signature Yu Zheng dramas, namely ''Abandoned Secret'', ''Spell of the Fragrance'', ''

Palace II ''Palace II'' (Chinese: 宫锁珠帘, lit. ''Locked Beaded Curtain'') is a 2012 Chinese television series written and produced by Yu Zheng and directed by Lee Wai-chu. It is a sequel to the 2011 television series ''Palace''. The series was firs ...

'', '' Beauty World'', ''Desperate Love'', and ''Allure Love''. He has since transitioned to more serious acting, take on roles in spy and war dramas ''Tongbai Hero'' and ''Hunt Wolf''. He also starred in the medical drama ''OB Gyns'', gaining recognition with his acting; and as an antagonist in the wuxia drama '' The Four''.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Discography

Albums

Singles

Soundtracks

Awards

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:He, Mickey 1976 births Living people Male actors from Hubei People from Xiantao Beijing Film Academy alumni Chinese Mandopop singers Musicians from Hubei Cantopop singers Singers from Hubei Chinese television producers Chinese male film actors Chinese male television actors 21st-century Chinese male actors 21st-century Chinese male singers