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Born in Shenyang, grew up in Jinan, the daughter of an economics professor. Loved music from childhood, and dreamed of a singing career. After failing to gain entrance to China's top music school in 1985, applied for and was admitted to the Central Drama Academy in Beijing, from which she graduated in 1989. While still a student, was cast as the female lead in Red Sorghum (1988)(aka "Red Sorghum"), the initial directing effort by Yimou Zhang. China's best-known actress in the West, she was named Best Actress at the 49th Venice International Film Festival for her role in The Story of Qiu Ju (1992) (aka "The Story of Qiu Ju"). Made a series of successful films with Yimou Zhang, a collaboration that apparently ended with the breakup of their personal relationship in 1995 and Gong's subsequent marriage to a tobacco company executive.

Kenny Lin was born on 13 February 1988 in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. He is an actor, known for The Legend of ShenLi (2024), The Great Wall (2016) and My Old Classmate (2014).

Jinmai Zhao was born on 29 September 2002 in Shenyang, China. She is an actress, known for The Wandering Earth (2019), Reset (2022) and Amidst a Snowstorm of Love (2024).

Danni Wang was born in Shenyang, China. She is known for The Morning Show (2019), Magnum P.I. (2018) and Sight (2023).

Lan Qin was born on 17 July 1979 in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. She is an actress and producer, known for Story of Yanxi Palace (2018), We Are All Alone (2020) and Stand or Fall (2023).

Shuang Zheng was born on 22 August 1991 in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. She is an actress, known for Love Through a Millennium (2015), Mural (2011) and Qing chun dou (2019).

Duo Wang was born on 21 May 1991 in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. He is an actor, known for The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity (2020), Xing He Ru Meng and Sword and Fairy 4 (2024).

Boran Jing was born on 19 April 1989 in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. He is an actor, known for The Climbers (2019), Monster Hunt (2015) and The Shadow Play (2018).

Xingxu Chen was born on 31 March 1996 in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, China. He is an actor, known for The Enchanting Phantom (2020), Good Bye, My Princess (2019) and The Legend of the Condor Heroes (2017).

Sicheng Chen was born on 22 February 1978 in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. He is an actor and writer, known for Detective Chinatown (2015), Beijing Love Story (2014) and Decoded (2024). He was previously married to Liya Tong.

Hao Qin was born on 20 May 1979 in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. He is an actor, known for The Bad Kids (2020), Blind Massage (2014) and Crosscurrent (2016). He has been married to Annie Shizuka Inoh since 21 March 2015. They have one child.

Láng Lang was born on 14 June 1982 in Shenyang, China. He is a music artist and actor, known for The Painted Veil (2006), My Week with Marilyn (2011) and The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018). He has been married to Gina Alice Redlinger since 2 June 2019.

Wei Fan was born on 2 September 1962 in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. He is an actor, known for The Long Season (2023), Mr. No Problem (2016) and One Second (2020).

Hisashi Igawa was born on 17 November 1936 in Shenyang, Occupied Manchuria. He is an actor, known for Ran (1985), Dreams (1990) and Tampopo (1985).

Dafei Zhuang was born on 28 February 2001 in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. She is an actress, known for Johnny Keep Walking! (2023), I Don't Want to Be Friends with You (2020) and The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero (2025).

Qianyuan Wang was born on 23 June 1972 in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. He is an actor, known for Saving Mr. Wu (2015), The Piano in a Factory (2010) and The Big Shot (2019).

Long Jiang was born on 22 March 1995 in Shenyang, China. He is an actor and director, known for To Be Continued (2023), Tiger and Crane (2023) and Legend of Fuyao (2018).

Xing Jin was born in 1967 in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. She is an actress, known for The Protector (2005), You Make My Life Beautiful (2018) and Birth of the Dragon (2016).

Herun Wang was born on 8 October 1994 in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. She is an actress, known for Mysterious Lotus Casebook (2023), In the Name of the Brother (2024) and Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty (2020).

Ray Zhang was born on 7 April 1987 in Liaoning, Shenyang, China. He is an actor, known for Er-Lang God of the New Legend of Deification (2023), Destined (2023) and In Blossom (2024).

Bowen Wang was born on 18 May 1994 in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. He is an actor, known for Weapon & Soul (2016), Re ai (2019) and Uncontrolled Love 2 (2016).

Xiyuan Zhang was born on 2 November 1989 in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. She is an actress, known for S.M.A.R.T. Chase (2017), Love Just Come (2017) and Huang jin fu jiang (2015).

Shan Kwan was born on 20 April 1933 in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. He was an actor and director, known for A Better Tomorrow II (1987), Police Story 2 (1988) and Ah Q zheng zhuan (1958). He was married to Bingxi Zhang. He died on 1 October 2012 in Hong Kong, China.

Xu Zhu was born on 15 April 1930 in Shenyang, China. He was an actor, known for The King of Masks (1995), Lan (2009) and Que li ren jia (1992). He died on 15 September 2018 in Beijing, China.

Qiaoqiao Jin was born on 21 April 1972 in Liaoning, Shenyang, China. She is an actress, known for Zou guo liu yuan (1999), Out of Inferno (2013) and A Legend (2024).