Gao Weiguang

Gao Wei Guang (Chinese: 高伟光, born 16 January 1983) is a Chinese actor and supermodel. He is known for his lead roles in hit dramas Candle In The Tomb: The Wrath Of Time, Eternal Love Of Dream, etc.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Gao.
Gao Weiguang
Born (1983-01-16) January 16, 1983
Mishan, Heilongjiang, China
Other namesVengo Gao
Alma materCentral Academy of Drama
Occupations
Years active2006–present
AgentJay Walk Studio(2014-present)
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)

Early life

Gao Wei Guang was born on January 16,1983 in Mishan,Jixi city of Heilongjiang province,China. In 2006, he came in contact with the modelling industry while working alone in Chengdu.[1]In the same year he participated in the New Silk Road Model look contest and emerged as the first runner-up.

In 2008,he took admission in the performance department of Central Academy of Drama with an 8 th rank.[2]

After his graduation, he joined Jay Walk Studio in 2013.He was chosen by Yang Mi for joining the Studio.

Career

2006–2013: Modeling career

Gao debuted as a model after winning 2nd place in New Silk Road Model Look competition in 2006.[3] He continued his career as a successful international supermodel till 2013.[4]

2014–2016: Acting debut

Gao joined Jay Walk Studio and made his acting debut as the male lead in 2014 web series, V Love.[5] The same year, he starred in the fantasy drama, Swords of Legends. From 2015 to 2016, Gao gained increased recognition from playing supporting roles in military drama Destined to Love You,[6] Legend of Ban Shu, The Ladder of Love, etc. He played second male lead in 2016 workplace series The Interpreter. In the same year, he starred in suspense crime action film Heartfall Arises.

2017–2018: Rising Popularity

In 2017, Gao starred in fantasy romance drama Eternal Love, gaining popularity for his role as "Dong Hua".[7][8] He won Media Recommended Actor of the Year award in China TV Drama Awards for his performance.[9] He also starred in Xuan-Yuan Sword: Han Cloud, a fantasy action drama. In the same year he had his first big screen leading role in romantic comedy film Mr. Pride vs Miss Prejudice.

In 2018 Vengo starred in popular fantasy[10] drama Legend of Fuyao.

2019-Present:Breakthrough

In 2019, Gao starred in the third installment of Candle in the Tomb series, The Wrath of Time as one of the three main leads.[11] He received the Best Actor (Period Drama) Award at the 26th Huading Awards for his performance.[12]

In 2020, Gao starred as the male lead in fantasy romance drama Eternal Love of Dream, reprising his role as" Dong Hua" from Eternal Love. This role caused further increase in his popularity. He received the Best Actor (Period Drama) Award and Top Ten Most Popular Actor Award at 29th Huading Awards for his performance.[13] He also starred in the fourth installment of Candle in the Tomb series, The Lost Caverns, reprising his popular role as "Partridge Whistle" or "Zhe Gu Shao". In the same year he starred as the main lead in popular dramas Miss S and Living Toward The Sun.

In 2021 Vengo starred in popular dramas "Dreams and Glory", "Sword Snow Stride".

In 2022 Gao portrayed the role of Captain Qin Guan, the male lead in military-action drama "Operation Special Warfare".

In 2023 Gao Weiguang starred as the male lead in modern workplace drama "The Outsider".He portrayed the role of CEO Wang Ju An.[14]

Filmography

Film
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes
2014The Embalmer化妆师Gao Jun[15]
2016Heartfall Arises惊天破Jiang Jun[16]
2017Mr. Pride vs Miss Prejudice傲娇与偏见Xiao Jianjun[17]

Television series
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNetworkNotes
2014Swords of Legends古剑奇谭Yin Qianshang / Feng GuangmoHunan TV
V Love微时代之恋Ying Dong / KaiserTencent
2015Destined to Love You偏偏喜欢你Du FengHunan TV[18]
Legend of Zu Mountain蜀山战纪之剑侠传奇Dan ChenziiQiyi[19]
Legend of Ban Shu班淑传奇Prince ZuoxianTencent
2016The Ladder of Love爱的阶梯Chu Yaohui[20]
The Classic of Mountains and Seas山海经之赤影传说Bin YiHunan TV
The Interpreter亲爱的翻译官Gao Jiaming
2017 Eternal Love 三生三世十里桃花 Dong Hua Dragon TV, Zhejiang TV [21]
Xuan-Yuan Sword Legend: Han Cloud 轩辕剑之汉之云 Purple-clothed reverent Dragon TV [22]
2018Legend of Fuyao扶摇Zhan BeiyeZhejiang TV[23]
2019Candle in the Tomb: The Wrath of Time鬼吹灯之怒晴湘西Zhe GushaoTencent
2020Eternal Love of Dream三生三世枕上书Dong Hua
Candle in the Tomb: The Lost Caverns 鬼吹灯之龙岭迷窟Zhe GushaoGuest appearance[24]
Miss S旗袍美探Luo QiuhengBeijing TV, Tencent, HBO Go[25][26]
Living Toward The Sun向阳而生Lin ZhihengHunan TV, Mango TV [27]
2021 Glory and Dreams 光荣与梦想 General Yang Jingyu Beijing TV, Dragon TV,

Tencent Video, iQiyi, Youku

 Guest appearance
2022 Operation:Special Warfare 蓝色闪电 Qin Guan Tencent Video, CCTV 8
Sword Snow Stride 雪中悍刀行 Chen Zhi Bao Tencent Video, CCTV 8 Guest Appearance
Defying the Storm 凭栏一片风云起 Fu Heng Zhen Hunan TV, Tencent Video,

Mango TV

 Guest Appearance
TBA The Outsider 无入浮华 Wang Ju An Youku
The Shadow 如月 Shen Zhiheng Tencent Video
Love and Sword 只此江湖梦 Chu Tian Yao
Above the Rivers 江河之上 Luo Yuan

Brand promotion

Gao Wei Guang has been a brand ambassador of luxury brands including Cartier,[28] and Movado.[29]

Modeling Career Achievements

Gao Weiguang was one of the top ten male [30]models in China from 2009 to 2012. In 2017 Vengo Gao attended The Milan Fashion [31]Week in Italy.

YearAwardResultRef.
2006New Silk Road Model Contest 1st Runner-upWon[32]
Sina Network Popularity AwardWon
Mr. Perfect AwardWon
2009Five Best Chinese Professional Model Awards (male group)Won
2010Five Best Chinese Professional Model Awards (male group)Won
2011Five Best Chinese Professional Model AwardsWon
2012Top Ten Professional Fashion Model of The 15th China International Fashion WeekWon

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
201722nd Huading AwardsBest New PerformerThe Interpreter Nominated [33]
China TV Drama Awards Media Recommended Actor Of The Year Eternal LoveWon [34]
ITOP iFensi EventBreakthrough Actor of the Year—Won
24th Fashion COSMO Beauty CeremonyMost Beautiful Idol of the Year—Won
14th Esquire Man At His Best AwardsCrossover Artist of the Year—Won[35]
201818th Chinese Campus Art Glory FestivalMost Popular Role Model ArtistWon[36]
2018 FEIA Annual Awards

Ceremony

 Popular Actor of The Year—Won
China TV Drama Quality CeremomyRising Star of the YearEternal love, Xuan-Yuan Sword:Han CloudWon
2019 YOKA Fashion CeremonyStylish Actor Of The Year—Won
26th Huading Awards Best Actor (Period Drama) Candle in the Tomb: The Wrath of Time Won [37]
Best Supporting Actor Nominated [38]
Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film and Television Festival Best Actor Nominated [39]
Tencent Video All Star Awards Breakthrough Actor Won [40]
2020Tencent Video All Star Awards

Quality TV Actor of the Year

 Eternal Love of DreamWon
7th The Actors of China Award Best Actor (Web Series) — Nominated [41]
Outstanding Actor Eternal Love of DreamWon[42]
29th Huading Awards Best Actor (Period Drama) Won [13]
Top Ten Favourite Actor Won [13]
Best Supporting Actor Candle In The Tomb: The Lost Caverns Nominated [13]
Tencent Entertainment White Paper Awards TV series Actor of the Year — Won
20212nd Global Film and Television Culture Communication ForumInfluential ArtisteEternal Love of DreamWon
Wonderland Heaven On Earth GalaMost Stylish and Competent Actor Of The Year—Won


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