William Feng was born on October 07, 1978 in Shanghai, China, China, is Actor, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew. Feng was born in an affluent family of Shanghai. He displayed his interests in acting and performance from a young age. Influenced by his mother, an art enthusiast, Feng entered the Shanghai Theater Academy and studied acting. After he graduated in 2001, Feng chose an acting career and worked as a television actor for ten years before rising to fame overnight with his performance in a period drama, Palace (2011).Feng soon turned his focus to film, and intends to pursue a diverse mix of roles. In Hong Mon Yen (2011), he gives a distinctive performance by playing a tragic hero, Xiang Yu. Feng challenges himself in Dich Nhan Kiet: Rong bien troi day (2013) with intensive Kung Fu fight scenes. In the award-wining biopic Huang jin shi dai (2014) directed by Ann Hui, Feng plays a controversial left-wing writer, Xiao Jun, and develops a love-hate relationship with one of China's greatest modern writer, Xiao Hong. Feng also displays his comedian talents in box-office hits like Hua pi 2 (2012) and Hou hui wu qi (2014). Handpicked by director Jean-Jacques Annaud, he stars the Chinese-French corporation Le dernier loup (2015), which is adapted from the renowned best-seller of the same name. Feng played a college student went to inner Mongolia during the Cultural Evolution.Feng also develops an interest in fantasy films after filming Xi you ji zhi: Sun Wukong san da Baigu Jing (2016), in which he plays the famous Monk Tang Sanzang, along with megastar Li Gong and Aaron Kwok, going on the journey to the West. He stars China's first Sci-Fi movie, The Three-Body Problem: I (2017), based on the first translated novel winning the Hugo Award. Further, Feng takes producing duties behind the scenes in the fantasy TV shows that he stars, such as Huan Cheng (2016) and The Starry Night, the Starry Sea (2017).Shaofeng Feng is now one of the leading actors of his generation by keeping a balance between commercial hits and artistic films.
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Popular As |
William Feng |
Occupation |
Actor |
Age |
44 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
Born |
October 07, 1978 ( Shanghai, China, China) |
Birthday |
October 07 |
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Shanghai, China, China |
Nationality |
China |
🌙 Zodiac
William Feng’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs
William Feng was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
Biography/Timeline
1998
Feng made his acting debut in 1998, and has appeared in several television series, including Boy & Girl, Wind and Cloud 2, Assassinator Jing Ke, Sigh of His Highness, and The Conquest.
2010
Feng gained more attention after starring in a grand production drama by Hong Kong's TVB and mainland China's CCTV, The Drive of Life. He then starred in the period drama Yun Niang alongside Ady An and Leanne Liu, which placed number one in ratings upon its premiere on SMG. Feng reunited with Ady An in Four Women Conflicts, and his performance in the series won him the Audience's Most Favorite Actor award at Fujian TV Station's "I Love My Drama" award ceremony. In 2010, he played the role of Liu Zhang in Beauty's Rival in Palace.
2011
Feng rose to mainstream popularity after starring in Palace (2011), one of the most popular Chinese dramas of the year. The same year, he starred in Daniel Lee's historical film White Vengeance where plays Xiang Yu, the powerful warlord. Feng's outstanding performance in the film led to him winning two awards - "Most Commercially Valuable Newcomer" and "Outstanding Performance" at the 2011 Harbin Film Festival.
2012
Feng then starred in Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012), a sequel to Gordon Chan's 2008 box office hit Painted Skin. He next starred alongside Fan Bingbing in Double Xposure, a romantic thriller directed by Li Yu.
2013
In 2013, Feng starred as the titular Lan Ling Wang in the historical drama Prince of Lan Ling. The series earned high ratings in Taiwan, breaking the record set by Three Kingdoms, and earned increased recognition for Feng in the region. The same year, he starred in the action film Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon directed by Tsui Hark. Feng was voted the Most Popular Actor award at the 2014 Beijing Student Film Festival.
2014
In 2014, Feng starred alongside Tang Wei in The Golden Era directed by Ann Hui, which closed at the Venice International Film Festival. His portrayal of Xiao Jun, a left-wing author who is strong and not afraid to express his feelings, earned the praises of the Director. Feng had requested not to be paid to support Ann, whom he has admired and wanted to work with her for many years. The same year, he starred in the road-trip comedy The Continent, directed by Han Han.
2015
In 2015, Feng starred in the Chinese-French co-production Wolf Totem, adapted from Jiang Rong’s 2004 best-selling novel by the same name. He plays a Chinese student who is sent to Inner Mongolia to teach Shepherds and instead learns about the wolf population. Feng and co-star Shawn Dou bonded with the wolves by cleaning their cages and feeding them; and trained in horse-riding for their roles. The film earned Feng his first Best Actor trophy at the 33rd Hundred Flowers Awards. The same year, he was cast in the film adaptation of the best-selling novel, The Three-Body Problem.
2016
Feng then played Xuanzang in The Monkey King 2, which was released in February 2016. The same year, he starred alongside Victoria Song in fantasy drama Ice Fantasy, adapted from Guo Jingming's novel of the same name as well as the Chinese remake of My Best Friend's Wedding.
2017
Feng returned to television with another fantasy drama The Starry Night, The Starry Sea (2017) alongside Bea Hayden. The same year, he starred alongside Liu Yifei in the fantasy comedy film Hanson and the Beast. He was also cast as the male lead in historical drama The Story of Ming Lan.
2018
In 2018, Feng will reprise his roles as Tang Sanzang and Yuchi in the films The Monkey King 3 and Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings respectively. The same year, he was cast in the wuxia film Song of the Assassins. He is set to return to the small screen with historical drama, The Imperial Age, portraying Yongle Emperor.
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