In the Chinese entertainment industry, many artists achieved success from a very young age, first appearing on screen as child actors. Growing up under the spotlight, they gained valuable acting experience and gradually developed into some of the most prominent faces in film and television today.
Yang Mi
Yang Mi began acting at the age of four, making her first appearance in a historical drama. In 2006, she attracted attention with a supporting role in The Return of the Condor Heroes. Her career entered a new stage when she took on the leading role in Palace (2011), a highly popular historical drama that established her as an A-list actress.
In the years that followed, Yang Mi continued to star in major productions such as the Tiny Times film series, Sword of Legends, and Eternal Love. Beyond acting, she founded Jay Walk Studio, a talent agency managing several well-known artists including Dilraba Dilmurat. With her consistent success and strong commercial influence, Yang Mi is widely regarded as one of the most powerful stars in China.
Yang Zi
Yang Zi began her acting career in 1999 with Ru Ci Chu Shan. She rose to fame in 2005 through the family sitcom Home With Kids, playing the role of Xiaoxue. After graduating from the Beijing Film Academy, she transitioned into more mature roles, earning recognition for her performances in Battle of Changsha (2014), Ode to Joy (2016), and Noble Aspirations (2016).
In 2018, Yang Zi reached a new career peak with her leading role as Jin Mi in Ashes of Love, solidifying her status as one of the top actresses of the post-1990 generation. Subsequent projects such as Go Go Squid! (2019), The Oath of Love (2022), Immortal Samsara (2022), and Lost You Forever (2023–2024) all achieved major success, particularly on streaming platforms.
Leo Wu (Wu Lei)
Leo Wu began his career in 2002 as a child model, appearing in numerous commercials. At the age of seven, he played Nezha in the TV drama The Legend and the Hero, officially marking his acting debut. He gained wider recognition with his role as Fei Liu in the critically acclaimed historical drama Nirvana in Fire (2015).
As he matured, Leo Wu continued to build his career with notable works such as Whirlwind Girl, Fights Break Sphere, The Long Ballad, and Cross Fire. Today, he is considered one of the leading young actors in China and is affectionately nicknamed the “Nation’s Little Brother.” Maintaining both television and film projects, he is seen as one of the industry’s most promising stars.
Guan Xiaotong
Guan Xiaotong made her screen debut at the age of four in Yuguanyin (2001). In 2003, she gained attention for her performance in the film Nuan, which won an award at the Tokyo International Film Festival. As an adult, she continued to appear in well-received projects such as To Be a Better Man, Sweet Combat, and Twenty Your Life On.
Often referred to by Chinese media as the “Nation’s Daughter,” Guan Xiaotong has built a steady career across both film and television, balancing youthful charm with strong acting talent.
Chen Xingxu
Chen Xingxu began his career at the age of four with the television drama A Passionate Life. As a child actor, he participated in several series, including Golden Marriage and Sparkling Red Star.
In 2017, he drew significant attention for his portrayal of an antagonist in The Legend of the Condor Heroes. Two years later, his breakthrough came with the lead role in Goodbye My Princess (2019), a historical romance that earned him critical praise. Since then, Chen Xingxu has continued to appear in both period dramas and modern productions, steadily establishing himself among the most promising young male actors of his generation.
