Acting
Apr 28, 1984
Xingtai, Hebei, China
Wang Baoqiang
Acting
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.
Feature Films (56)
Two Chinese miners, who make money by killing fellow miners and then extorting money from the mine owner to keep quiet about the "accident", happen upon their latest victim. But one of them begins to have second thoughts.
Blind Shaft
Deng Xiaoyu and Hu Duoduo , who are idle on the university campus, dream of performing a gorgeous counterattack on the prom, but didn't want to cause ridiculous and embarrassing incident that caused a sensation in the whole school. Qiu Yingzi, the school's cute flower has been pursuing true love fo four years, unexpectedly receives a mysterious gift. Zhou You has been fighting an old teacher with his quirky spirit. On the eve of graduation he discovers shocking secret. In a blink of an eye, graduation is approaching, whether various mysteries could be revealed or not before it.
This Is Me
The story of a farmer forced into conscription, who has been looking to get out of the army ever since. His great chance arrives when he stumbles upon a wounded general from an enemy state, and he kidnaps him, intending to claim credit for the capture, which includes five acres of land, and most importantly, honorable discharge from the army.
Little Big Soldier
A con-team couple head west after taking a city businessman for his BMW. But an encounter with a naive young carpenter traveling home with his life savings challenges their fate as thieves.
A World Without Thieves
A disgraced MMA fighter finds redemption by training underprivileged kids, risking everything to give them a chance at a better life through boxing.
Never Say Never
A police detective must solve a brutal murder to prove his partner's innocence and unearth the truth behind Hong Kong's police force. The investigation brings him to an unlikely collaboration with an inspector from the Narcotics Bureau, whose motives may not be what they seem.
Fire of Conscience
A boss of a toy corporation, Chenggong Li, tries to head back to Chan Sar to celebrate the Chinese New Year with his family. However, plans don't go as smoothly after he crosses paths with a stranger, Geng Niu.
Lost on Journey
The film tells the story of firefighter Long Dachuan from being looked down upon to becoming a qualified firefighter.
Fire Boy: The Gold Axe
Television & Series (27)
During the fall of the Sui Dynasty, warrior Qin Qiong and his friend Cheng Yaojin join a rebellion after rescuing Li Yuan. As uprisings spread, Qin Qiong helps Li Shimin rise to power, paving the way for the Tang Dynasty’s founding.
Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties
"Youth Periplous" is a cultural tourism exploration variety introduced by Zhejiang Satellite TV. The program is based on the theme of travel and travel with guests, focusing on the theme of “the city is proud of people”, and tells the history and humanities of different cities, highlighting the long history and profoundness of Chinese culture.
Youth Periplous
Documentary about China's film industry and the monumental changes in the past 40 years from beginning with propaganda films to the "5th generation" filmmakers and beyond, who embraced art and commercial films to make China the second largest box office market in the world after Hollywood.
