Top 100 Chinese celebrities 2011

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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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