Qiao Zhenyu (, born 1 November 1978) is a Chinese actor who is a graduate of the

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Career

In 2000, Qiao made his debut in the film ''Soaring Dragon Leaping Tiger''. The same year, he filmed his first television drama ''Xin Nü Fu Ma''. In 2006, he starred in several hit dramas namely ''Princess Shengping'', ''Love of Fate'' and ''

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'', which won him recognition. He received the Best New Actor award at the TVS Award Ceremony. In 2007, he starred in ''The Spirit of the Sword'', based on the novel of the same name by

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. The drama was a ratings hit and propelled Qiao to fame in China. He also starred in several well received historical dramas like ''

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'' (2006) and ''

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'' (2008). In 2013, he starred in the critically acclaimed family drama ''To Elderly with Love''. The same year, he starred in the critically acclaimed historical drama ''

Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties ''Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties 1 & 2'' () is a 2012 Chinese historical television series directed by Li Hantao. It was first aired on Hunan Television in China in 2012. The series is based on the events in the reign of Emperor Yang of Sui duri ...

'', as well as period drama ''Beauties at the Crossfire''. He received recognition for his acting performance, and won the Most Popular Actor award at the

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. In 2014, he starred in the hit fantasy action drama ''

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'' and received popularity for his portrayal of the anti-hero, Ouyang Shaogong. In 2017, he starred in the historical drama ''

Song of Phoenix ''Song of Phoenix'' ( Chinese: 思美人) is a 2017 Chinese television series adapted from Liang Zhenhua's namesake novel, focusing on the legendary life of great Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the Warring States Period (475-221BC). It stars Ma Ke as ...

'', portraying

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. He received the Outstanding Performance award at the inaugural Gold Hibiscus Awards. In 2019, Qiao starred in the mystery web drama ''Mystery of Antiques''. In 2019, Qiao starred in the historical drama ''

Empress of the Ming ''Ming Dynasty'' is a 2019 Chinese historical television series starring Tang Wei and Zhu Yawen, which aired on Hunan Television until 2020. It is adapted from the novel ''The Chronicle of the Six Eras'' () by Lianjing Zhuyi (), which is a ficti ...

''.

Filmography

Film

Television series

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Qiao, Zhenyu 1978 births Living people Male actors from Guangxi Chinese male dancers People from Guilin Chinese male film actors Chinese male television actors 21st-century Chinese male actors Beijing Film Academy alumni