Top 100 Chinese celebrities 2011
- By Xu Lin
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This year, Hong Kong actress and singer Andy Lau toppled Jackie Chan to become the top celebrity in China, according to the 2011 China Celebrity 100 list published by Forbes Magazine.
The magazine ranked 100 Chinese celebrities in a wide array of fields, including entertainments, sports and media, based on their income, search engine hits, as well as exposure on newspapers, in magazines and on television.
Andy Lau was followed by Taiwan singer Jay Chou, and music artist and actress Faye Wong.
The 100 celebrities (including 55 males and 55 females) made a total income of 3.97 billion yuan (US$613.79 million) during the surveyed period (March 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011).
An overwhelming majority on the top 100 list are from the show business thanks to the quick expansion of the entertainment industry in China.
Following are the top 10 on the 2011 China Celebrity 100 List:
Zhao Benshan
Zhao Benshan is the most famous Chinese sitcom actor and he has recently turned to a TV director. Zhao gained his fame for regularly appearing on the CCTV New Year's Gala and his performance was well welcomed by the audience. As the CCTV annual gala becomes less popular (and even boring), Zhao has become the most and maybe the only expected performer by the audience. He was involved in a great number of commercial performances and TV shows last year. Some of his students, such as Xiao Shenyang and Wang Xiaoli, have also gained nationwide fame. The total income of Zhao in the assessment period was as high as 104.08 million yuan (US$16.09 million).
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Birthday: October 2, 1957
Place of birth: Tieling, Liaoning, China
Height: 175cm
Weight: 63kg
Blood type: B
Sign of the Zodiac: Libra
Occupation: Actor
Masterpieces (movies): Just Call Me Nobody, The Grandmasters, A Simple Noodle Story, Getting Home, Happy Times, The Emperor and the Assassin Television series: Ma Dashuai, Liu Laogen
Fan Bingbing
Fan Bingbing is a famous actress in China and was popularly referred to as "China's Monica Bellucci." Fan was ranked 10th in the Forbes China Celebrity 100 last year. In 2011, her popularity in China rose due to her performances in the two films Shaolin and Buddha Mountain. She won the Best Actress Award in the 2010 Tokyo International Film Festival for her role in Buddha Mountain. She also appeared again on the 64th Cannes Film Festival's red carpet and promoted her new film, My Way together. Fan is also working her way up in the international fashion circle and is involved in many advertisements and commercial activities. Her income reached 51 million yuan (US$7.88 million) in the assessment period.
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Birthday: September 16, 1981
Place of birth: Qingdao, Shandong, China
Ancestry: Yantai, Shandong, China
Height: 168cm
Weight: 50kg
Blood type: B
Sign of the Zodiac: Virgo
Occupation: Actress, singer
Masterpieces (movies): Cell Phone, Kung Fu Hip-Hop, Call for Love, The Matrimony, Buddha Mountain, Lost in Beijing
Notable songs: Floating in Chaos, Happiness for Thousand Years, Long Summer, Flowers Blossom, Rouge Snow, Love Ends, People Part Ways, I Thought
Years active: 1996 - present
Jet Li
Jet Li is a Chinese martial artist, actor, film producer, Wushu champion, and international film star. He was born in Beijing, and took Singaporean citizenship in 2009. He played the leading roles in two new films Flying Swords of Dragon Gate last year and The Sorcerer and the White Snake this year. Li is also the founder of the charity fund One Foundation. His income reached 151 million yuan (US$23.34 million) in the assessment period.
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Other name(s): Lee Yeung Chung / Li Yangzhong
Birthday: April 26, 1963
Place of birth: Beijing, China
Ancestry: Beijing, China
Height: 169cm
Weight: 66kg
Blood type: AB
Sign of the Zodiac: Taurus
Occupation: Actor, Martial artist, Film producer
Masterpieces (movies): Shaolin Temple, Once Upon A Time in China, Romeo Must Die, Expendables, The Forbidden Kingdom, The Mummy: Tomb of The Dragon Emperor, Ocean Heaven
Years active: 1982–present
Official Website: www.jetli.com
Zhang Ziyi
Zhang Ziyi is one of the most internationally well-known Chinese actresses. She has been nominated for numerous awards throughout her career, including three BAFTA Award nominations and Golden Globe Award nomination. In the past year, she paid attention to the rebuilding of her public image by taking part in many charity events after a string of scandals that bewildered her in the past two years. As one of the most recognizable Chinese faces, Zhang was featured in a new "Experience China" ad campaign by the Chinese government and Zhang also sing a song in the 16th Asian Games. Her income reached 74.5 million yuan (US$11.52 million) in the assessment period.
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Birthday: February 9, 1979
Place of birth: Beijing, China
Height: 164cm
Weight: 48kg
Blood type: O
Sign of the Zodiac: Aquarius
Occupation: Actress
Masterpieces (movies): Hero, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Rush Hour 2, House of Flying Daggers, Memoirs of a Geisha
Years active: 1996–present
Official Website: http://www.helloziyi.com
Donnie Yen
Apart from being a well-known film and television actor in China, Yen has also gained international recognition for appearing in many films with other internationally-known actors such as Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh. He is considered to be Hong Kong's top action star. His new movie Wu Xia (Dragon) has increased his income. His profit per movie increased from 12 million HK dollars (US$1.54 million) to 15 million HK dollars (US$1.93 million), and due to his increasing popularity, Yen is selected by many companies to advertise for their products with a pay over 10 million HK dollars (US$1.28 million) each. His income in the assessment period reached 126 million yuan (US$19.47 million).
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Birthday: July 27 1963
Place of birth: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Ancestry: Taishan, Guangdong, China
Height: 175cm
Weight: 77kg
Blood type: A
Sign of the Zodiac: Leo
Occupation: Actor, martial artist, film director, action choreographer, film producer
Masterpieces (movies): Once Upon a Time in China II, Legend of the Wolf, Ballistic Kiss, Ip Man, Seven Swords, SPL: Sha Po Lang
Instrument(s): Piano
Years active: 1983 - present
Official Website: http://www.donnieyen.com/
Yao Ming
Yao Ming is a professional basketball player who plays for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently the tallest player in the NBA. He had an income of 228.84 million yuan (US$35.37 million) last year, the richest star among the celebrities. His injuries have been troubling him for long and had received a lot of coverage in the media. The happiest thing for him last year is that he became a dad.
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Birthday: September 12, 1980
Place of birth: Shanghai, China
Height: 229cm
Weight: 141kg
Blood type: B
Sign of the Zodiac: Virgo
Occupation: Basketball player
Position: Center, No. 11 Houston Rockets
Career history: Chinese Basketball Team Houston Rockets (2002–present)
Shanghai Sharks (CBA) (1997–2002)
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, a famous Hong Kong actor, director, film maker and producer, ranks fourth on the list. He is a shining Kung Fu movie star, who has high prestige and influence in China and in the rest of the world. Chan has been acting since the 1960s and has appeared in over 100 films. He has had a very successful and stable position in the entertainment circles. His income reached 180 million yuan (US$27.82 million) in the assessment period.
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Birth name: Chan Kong-sang
Other name(s): Fong Si-lung
Birthday: April 7, 1954
Place of birth: Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
Ancestry: Linzi, Shandong
Height: 173cm
Weight: 65kg
Blood type: AB
Sign of the Zodiac: Aries
Occupation: Actor, martial artist, director, producer, screenwriter, action choreographer, singer, stunt director, stunt performer
Masterpieces (movies): Snake in the Eagle's Shadow, Drunken Master, Half a Loaf of Kung Fu, Spiritual Kung Fu, Battle Creek Brawl, The Young Master, Dragon Lord, Project A, Police Story, Armour of God, Rush Hour, Who Am I, Rob-B-Hood, The Spy Next Door
Notable songs: Story of a Hero, Kung Fu Fighting Man, We Are Ready
Genre(s): Cantopop, Mandopop, Hong Kong English pop, J-pop
Instrument(s): Vocal
Years active: 1962–present
Faye Wong
Faye Wong, a 1990s Greater China pop queen, ranks number 3 this year after a successful comeback concert tour. There was almost a full house at her 13 concerts, which proves that her appeal is still very strong. Her income reached 118.08 million yuan (US$18.25 million) in the assessment period.
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Other name(s): Shirley Wong
Birthday: August 8, 1969
Place of birth: Beijing
Height: 172cm
Weight: 50kg
Blood type: O
Sign of the Zodiac: Leo
Occupation: singer-songwriter, actress
Masterpieces (movies): Chungking Express, Chinese Odyssey 2002
Notable songs and albums: Eyes on Me, I'm willing, Undercurrent, Separate Ways, Only Love Strangers, Fable, To Love, Sky
Genre(s): C-pop, C-rock, dream pop
Instrument(s): Vocal
Years active: 1989–2005, 2010-present
Jay Chou
Taiwan singer Jay Chou ranks second this year from the popularity of his new album, The Era, and a strong income from his 33 concerts. His first Hollywood film, The Green Hornet, had a box-office profit of over 100 million yuan in Chinese mainland. His income reached 186.2 million yuan (US$28.78 million) in the assessment period.
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Other name(s): Director Chou
Birthday: January 18, 1979
Place of birth: Linkou, Taipei County, Taiwan
Height: 173cm
Weight: 61kg
Blood type: O
Sign of the Zodiac: Capricorn
Occupation: Musician, singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, rapper, deejay, music video director, film director, music arranger, model, screenwriter, actor
Masterpieces (movies): Initial D, Curse of the Golden Flower, The Treasure Hunter, The Green Hornet
Notable songs: Herbalist's Manual, Faraway, Chrysanthemum Terrace, Perfection, Listen to Mother, Coral Sea
Genre(s): Mandopop, Taiwanese pop, Chinese rock, R&B, Hip pop
Instrument(s): Piano, violin, cello, guitar, drum, guzheng, bass guitar, keyboard, pipa, erhu, harmonica
Years active: 2000–present
Andy Lau
Fifty-year-old Andy Lau came out on top for his role in five highly-paid movies and 20 unforgettable concerts, celebrating his 30th anniversary of engaging in show business. His most successful movies were What Women Want with co-star with Gong Li, Shaolin with Jackie Chan, and The Warlords with co-star with Jet Li. His income reached 139.6 million yuan (US$21.57 million) in the assessment period.
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Birth name: Lau Fook Wing
Birthday: September 27, 1961
Place of birth: Tai Po, Hong Kong
Ancestry: Xinhui, Guangdong, China
Height: 174cm
Weight: 63 kg
Blood type: AB
Sign of the Zodiac: Libra
Occupation: Singer, actor, film producer, and presenter
Masterpieces (movies): As Tears Go By, A Moment of Romance, The Conman, Running out of Time, A Fighter's Blues, Infernal Affairs
Notable songs: The Days We Spent Together, If You Are My Legend, The Tide, Forget Love Potion, True Forever, Chinese people, Love You Forever, You Are My Woman
Genre(s): Cantopop, Mandopop
Instrument(s): Vocal
Years active: 1981 - present
Official website: www.andylau.com
2011 Forbes China Celebrities List
Comprehensive Ranking | Name | Occupation | Comments |
1 | Andy Lau | Singer, Actor | Played in five films; held "unforgettable" concerts |
2 | Jay Chou | Singer, Actor | Published a new album The Era; held 33 concerts |
3 | Faye Wong | Singer, Actress | Successful came back to the stage; held 13 concerts, almost full house |
4 | Jackie Chan | Actor | As director, actor and producer; having a stable position in the entertainment circles |
5 | Yao Ming | Athlete | Suffered from a series of injuries; was involved in many advertisements; became a dad |
6 | Donnie Yen | Actor | New movie Wu Xia (Dragon) made him a higher-paid actor; his income from advertisements also increased sharply. |
7 | Zhang Ziyi | Actress | Paid attention to the building of public image by taking part in the performance in China's national image publicity film and singing a song in the 16th Asian Games |
8 | Jet Li | Actor, philanthropist | Played the leading roles in two new films Flying Swords of Dragon Gate last year and The Sorcerer and the White Snake this year |
9 | Fan Bingbing | Actress | Became popular in international fashion circle and involved in the performance of many advertisements and commercial activities |
10 | Zhao Benshan | Actor | Sitcoms Village Love 4 and Comedy World showed on TV; Zhao and his teachers became more famous than before. |
11 | Huang Xiaoming | Actor | Played in the film Sacrifice; some commercial endorsements |
12 | Leehom Wang | Singer, Actor | Good performance on music; shows his ability as a director |
13 | Lin Chi-ling | Actress, Model | Performed magic tricks in CCTV New Year's Gala; high income from commercial advertisements and endorsements |
14 | Feng Xiaogang | Director | Directed If you are the one 2 |
15 | Jolin Tsai | Singer | New album Myself was published; was involved in many commercial activities and advertisements |
16 | Barbie Hsu | Actress | Her marriage with millionaire Wang Xiaofei became a popular topic. |
17 | Jiang Wen | Director, Actor | Directed the sequel of Let the Bullets Fly; played in the film The Lost Bladesman |
18 | Eason Chan | Singer, Actor | Earned much from his concert in Guangzhou |
19 | Jacky Cheung | Singer, Actor | His 1/2 Century World Concert was overwhelmed |
20 | Zhang Yimou | Director | The film Under the Hawthorn Tree received favorable comments; the new film Nanjing Hero is expected |
21 | Ge You | Actor | His three films were on the show at the same time. |
22 | Guo Degang | Actor | De Yun She (a crosstalk association) became popular again after Guo rectified the association because one of his students beat a person. |
23 | Nicholas Tse | Actor, Singer | Won the title of Best Actor of the 30th Hong Kong Film Awards |
24 | Yao Chen | Actress | Joined Huayi Brothers; involved in increasing number of commercial advertisements |
25 | Louis Koo Tin Lok | Actor | A popular leading role in many commercial films, with increasing income from acting in films |
26 | Cecilia Cheung | Actress | Played in the film Alls Well, Ends Well 2011 after giving birth to her child. |
27 | Shu Fanny | Actress | Played in If You Are the One 2 and A Beautiful Life; many commercial endorsements |
28 | S.H.E | Vocal Group | Member Selina was burn in an accident; the development of the group had to stop. |
29 | Chow Yun fat | Actor | Played in The Monkey King after Let The Bullets Fly |
30 | Aaron Kwok | Singer, Actor | One of the Four Heavenly Kings in Hong Kong, still very charming; involved in many commercial performances and endorsements. |
31 | Daniel Wu | Actor | Became more popular after getting married; played in Overheard 2. |
32 | Lee Bingbing | Actress | Played in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan; paid attention to build her public image |
33 | Sun Honglei | Actor | A leading role in the TV play Latent, becoming more and more popular |
34 | Show Luo | Singer, Actor | Became even more popular after a series of concerts held |
35 | Li Na | Athlete | Won the second place in Australia Open and the first place in France Open this year; Endorsement for Rolex; is expected to have a better ranking next year. |
36 | Lang Lang | Pianist | Many performances and product endorsements |
37 | Zhao Wei (Vicki Zhao) | Actress, Singer | Not quite involved in acting, but in many commercial endorsements after giving birth to her child. |
38 | Yi Jianlian | Athlete | Was traded to Washington Wizards, with perfect status |
39 | Zhou Xun (Jue) | Actress | Played in New Dragon Gate Inn; many commercial performances and endorsements |
40 | Mayday | Vocal Group | Busy in holding concerts |
41 | Hai Qing | Actress | Her position “wife” in TV plays was very successful; was the most popular actress in TV plays. |
42 | Peter Ho | Actor | Became very popular because of multiple works in 2010; his prices for commercial advertisements and endorsements was increased. |
43 | Zhang Liangying (Jane Zhang) | Singer | Held “I believe” concerts; involved in more commercial advertisements and endorsements with higher prices. |
44 | Li Yuchun (Chris Lee) | Singer | Signed contract with EE Media, being the top singer in the media. |
45 | Liu Ruoying (Ren'e Liu) | Actor, Singer | Published her new album Together; held 16 concerts |
46 | Dee Hsu | Actress | Was involved in many commercial advertisements and endorsements |
47 | Karen Mok | Actress, Singer | Held tour concerts to improve her popularity; involved more in commercial advertisements and endorsements |
48 | Ruby Lin | Actress | Played in the hot film Schemes of a Beauty; being the producer and playing a leading role in the film The Glamorous Imperial Concubine |
49 | Tony Leung Chiu Wai | Actor | Played in the film The Great Magician; was stable on the status of “movie king” |
50 | Takeshi Kaneshiro | Actor | Played in the film Wu Xia (Dragon); still a popular movie star |
51 | Sherry (A Mei) | Singer | Her new album Amit was appraised by the public; held concert and was involved in commercial performances and endorsements |
52 | Guo Jingming | Author | His book Zui Novel was popular; he started to act in commercial advertisements. |
53 | Liu Xiang | Athlete | Won the first place in 110-meter hurdles race in three successive Asian Games; less commercial endorsements |
54 | Angela Chang | Singer | Sang the Shanghai World Expo mascot Haibao's theme song; held multiple concerts |
55 | Gong Li | Actress | Play in the re-shot Hollywood movie What Women Want with Andy Lau |
56 | Xu Jinglei | Director, Actress | Played in the movie Eternal Moment; increasing number of commercial endorsements |
57 | Li Jing | Host | Beautiful "Jing Host", powerful woman in business circle |
58 | Joey Yung | Singer, Actress | An A-list singer in Hong Kong; one of the most famous star in Emperor Entertainment Group |
59 | Rainie Yang | Singer, Actress | Held first personal concert in Tai Pei; Played in the TV play Sunshine Angel |
60 | Yundi (Li Yundi) | Pianist | Singed to EMI; Published Chopin Nocturnes (Complete) |
61 | Willber Pan | Singer | Published a new album 808; played in the TV play Endless Love |
62 | Sun Li | Actress | Played in the film Painted Skin 2; many commercial endorsements |
63 | Xiao Shenyang (Shen He) | Actor, Singer | Played in the film Just Call Me Nobody; His song was popular among the public |
64 | Zhou Libo | Actor | Performed crosstalk shows; got married in 2010 |
65 | Chen Kun | Actor, Singer | Achievements in acting and singing; was involved in many commercial endorsements and performances. |
66 | Lu Chen | Magician | Played in the film My Kingdom; started to be involved in movies |
67 | Charmaine Sheh | Actress | A famous star of TV series; Played in the TV play Beyond The Realm Of Conscience; started to be involved in the market of Chinese mainland. |
68 | Carina Lau | Actress | Won the title of the Best Actress in Hong Kong Film Awards for the film Detective Dee And The Mystery Of The Phantom Flame |
69 | Han Han | Race Driver, Author | His magazine had to stop; joined Subaru Rally Team China |
70 | Ching-Tien Juan | Model, Actor | Won the title of the Best Actor in Hong Kong Film Awards for the film Monga; became more popular and his prices for movies and commercial advertisements |
71 | Raymond Lam | Actor, Singer | A famous star in Television Broadcasts Limited and Emperor Entertainment Group; Was involved in gossip |
72 | Zhang Jie | Singer | Published a new album “It’s Love”; Held his Beijing concert |
73 | Anthony Wong | Actor | One of the most influential actor in Chinese movies; His charm brings him many business opportunities. |
74 | Xie Na | Host, Actress | Busy in hosting, singing and playing in movies |
75 | Yang Lan | Host | Beloved host of the audience with good image; Outstanding behavior in host and business circles |
76 | Han Geng | Singer | Terminated his contract with SM company of South Korea; involved in many charily activities |
77 | Wang Luodan | Actress | Played Jing Qiu in the TV play The Love of the Hawthorn Tree |
78 | Liu Wen | Model | Becoming world-famous; endorsement for Estee Lauder |
79 | Charlene Choi | Singer, Actress | Published her first Chinese album AS A SA, played in the firm The Emerald And The Pearl |
80 | Yeung Chin-Wah | Actress, Singer | Her marriage made her more popular; her Hong Kong concert was very successful |
81 | Deng Chao | Actor | His TV play The Love in Yan’an was popular; played in many movies and TV plays |
82 | Ariel Lin | Actress | A famous actor in Taiwan idol drama; involved in many commercial activities and endorsements |
83 | Chen Kaige | Director | His film Sacrifice was on show in the end of last year; became the art consultant of corpse protector |
84 | Yam Tat-wah | Actor | Involved in many commercial activities and endorsements |
85 | Yoga Lin | Singer | Held the Senses Around concert; Had many young fans |
86 | Lin Dan | Athlete | Became the person who won the champion of Olympics, World Champs, Asia Games and Thomas Cup |
87 | Zhang Jingchu | Actress | Played in the movies The Man Behind the Courtyard House and The Law Of Attraction |
88 | Yang Ying (Angela baby) | Model | A young model in Hong Kong; very popular in Chinese mainland |
89 | Tang Wei | Actress | Became an A-list actor again; played in more movies and endorsements |
90 | He Jiong | Host | The program happy camp he hosted broke the viewership record repeatedly |
91 | Jiang Wenli | Actress | Played in the Pursuit of Happy; involved in many advertisements and endorsements |
92 | Yang Mi | Actress | Became very famous because of playing in the TV play Palace |
93 | Liu Yifei | Actress | Played in the film A Chinese Fairy Tale; selective on commercial activities and endorsements |
94 | Kwai Lun-mei | Actress | A young actor in Taiwan; Favored by advertisers |
95 | Jam Hsiao | Singer | Performed in CCTV Spring Festival Gala; published the song Jasmine Love |
96 | Zhang Jiayi | Actor | His TV play Borrowing a gun was on the show; few commercial activities and endorsements |
97 | Fahrenheit | Vocal Group | The group was on the verge of dismissing; the members developed individually |
98 | Liu Yunlong | Actor | Played in the films and TV play The Informant, War Spike, King of Legend |
99 | Wang Han | Host | The program he hosted became more and more popular; His new book was published |
100 | Zhao Youting | Actor | After the film Monga was on show, he was involved in more commercial advertisements and endorsements. |
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