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Wang Baoqiang

Apr 29, 1984 (41 years old) in Xingtai, Hebei, China

Wang Baoqiang is a renowned Chinese actor, director, and martial artist, born on May 29, 1984, in Nanhe County, Xingtai, Hebei, China. His journey into the entertainment industry is truly inspiring. At the age of 8, he was captivated by the movie Shaolin Temple starring Jet Li, which motivated him to train in Shaolin martial arts despite his family's initial opposition.

Before entering the film industry, Wang worked as an unskilled laborer and faced challenges due to his height when pursuing acting. However, his breakthrough came with the independent film Blind Shaft (2003), earning him the Best New Performer prize at the Golden Horse Awards. He gained further recognition with roles in Soldiers Sortie (2006) and My Brother's Name is Shun Liu (2009), as well as films like Lost in Thailand (2012) and the Detective Chinatown series.

In 2017, Wang made his directorial debut with Buddies in India, showcasing his versatility in the industry. His career is marked by resilience and a passion for storytelling, making him a celebrated figure in Chinese cinema.

Known For

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Detective Chinatown 1900
Ghost / Ah Gui
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Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties
Li Yuanba/李元霸
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Detective Chinatown
Tang Ren
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Conspiracy
阿炳
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传奇·幻想殷商
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Playing Go
Cui Ye
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Detective Chinatown 3
Tang Ren
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The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up
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A Touch of Sin
Zhou San
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Little Big Soldier
Exploration reporter

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