Director

Wang Baoqiang

Acting

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Directed movies: 3Directed series: 0All crew credits: 5

TMDB ID: 71051

IMDb ID: nm1316170

Known for: Acting

Born: April 29, 1984

Age: 41

Place of birth: Xingtai, Hebei, China

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1983 - 2025

Years active: 43

Average TMDB rating: 6.51

Wikidata: Q7967359

Also known as

Wang Bao-Qiang • 王宝强 • 왕보강 • وانگ بائوچیانگ • Wang Bao Qiang • Baoqiang Wang

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Biography

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.