Tang Guoqiang
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| Born | 4 May 1952 | ||||||||||
| Years active | 1975–present | ||||||||||
| Spouse | Zhuang Li | ||||||||||
| Awards | Huabiao Film Awards – Best Actor 1998 Long March(movie) Golden Rooster Awards – Best Supporting Actor 1999 Yongzheng Dynasty Best Actor 2001 White Snow and Red blood Best Actor 2002 Long March(TV drama) Best Directing for a Television Series 2002 Long March(TV drama) Lifetime Achievement Award 2004 Absolute Power | ||||||||||
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Tang Guoqiang (born 4 May 1952) is the highest ranking actor in China. He is best known for portraying historical figures in several films and television series. Some of his more notable roles include: various Chinese emperors (e.g. Emperor Taizong of Tang, Yongle Emperor, Yongzheng Emperor), Zhuge Liang, Yan Zhenqing and Mao Zedong. Tang started his acting career when he first joined a performance troupe in 1970 after graduating from middle school. He made his film debut in 1975 as the male lead in Storm over the South China Sea. He is also a member of the Chinese Calligraphy Society. He has starred in over 30 movies and over 40 TV dramas, and is the most influential super stars of all time in the Chinese mainland.
Early life and education[edit]
Tang was born in Qingdao, Shandong, on 4 May 1952,[1] while his ancestral home in Yantai. After graduating from Qingdao No.39 High School, he joined the Qingdao Drama Troupe in 1970 and then the August First Film Studio in 1975.
Acting career[edit]
Tang rise to fame started in 1979, with his role in the military-themed film Little Flower, becoming something of a pop idol after his appearance in the mythological romance flick, Peacock Princess, in 1982.[1] In 1990, Tang played the ancient politician and strategist Zhuge Liang in the epic TV drama Romance of Three Kingdoms,[2] and through the years he would become a specialist interpreting historic figures, such as Li Shimin and Yongzheng.[1]
He is also well known for his performances of Mao Zedong,[1][3][4] starting in 1996, when Tang starred with Li Lin and Ma Xiaowei in Zhai Junjie's war film The Long March.[5] Since then, he has represented the “Great Helmsman” in over 40 television dramas and movies.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Tang is married to actress Zhuang Li and they have a son named Tang Yinghan (born in 1995).[6] Tang also has a daughter named Tang Lili (born in 1983) from a previous marriage to Sun Tao.[6]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Storm Over the South China Sea |
Yu Hualong | |
| 1977 | Zouzai Zhanzheng Qianmian |
Li Tiecheng | |
| 1979 | Little Flower |
Zhao Yongsheng | |
| 1980 | The Stars Are Bright Tonight |
He Zhanyun | |
| 1981 | Peacock Princess |
Zhao Shutun | |
| 1983 | A Long Way to Go |
Cheng Kang | |
| 1983 | Sidu Chishui |
Lu Qingsong | |
| 1984 | Wreaths at the Foot of the Mountain |
Zhao Mengsheng | |
| 1987 | Gongheguo Buhui Wangji |
Lan Yumeng | |
| 1989 | Anli Xiaojie |
Lin Yiping | |
| 1989 | Little Emperors |
Lin Jie | |
| 1989 | Long Yun Yu Jiang Jieshi 龙云 |
Long Shengwu | |
| 1996 | The Long March 长征 |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2004 | Zhang Side 张思 |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2009 | The Founding of a Republic |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2009 | Xunzhao Weichen |
guest star | |
| 2015 | Hundred Regiments Offensive | Mao Zedong | |
| 2015 | Cairo Declaration | Mao Zedong | |
| 2017 | The Founding of an Army | ||
| 2019 | The Code on the Fingertips | ||
| 2019 | Mao Zedong 1949 决胜时刻 |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2021 | I Am Mao | Mao Zedong | Mao's biopic in English |
| 2023 | The Volunteers: To the War | Mao Zedong |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Bai Jinbei |
Officer | |
| 1983 | Tianxia Diyi Guan |
Xiao Xian | |
| 1989 | Lengxue |
Shang Wuqiang | |
| 1990 | Mingtian Bushi Meng |
Zhong Shan | |
| 1990 | Fengxian |
Technician | |
| 1990 | Changzhenghao Jinye Qifei 长征 |
Hu Yang | |
| 1994 | Romance of the Three Kingdoms |
Zhuge Liang | |
| 1996 | Kingdoms of the Spring and Autumn Period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty 东周 |
Duke Zhuang of Zheng | |
| 1997 | The Water Margin |
Su Shi | cameo |
| 1998 | Yongzheng Dynasty 雍正 |
Yongzheng Emperor | |
| 1998 | Zheng Banqiao Waizhuan 郑板桥外传 |
Qianlong Emperor | |
| 1998 | Zhanguo Hongyan 战国红颜 |
King Goujian of Yue | |
| 1999 | Kaiguo Lingxiu Mao Zedong 开国领袖 |
Mao Zedong | |
| 1999 | Xiaozhangfu |
Gao Yeye | |
| 1999 | Return of Justice Bao |
Cao Hong | |
| 2000 | Zhongguo Zhapian Daan Jishi |
host | |
| 2000 | Li Wei the Magistrate |
Yongzheng Emperor | |
| 2000 | Zheng Chenggong 郑 |
Zhu Yujian | |
| 2000 | Zhang Wentian Yu Liu Ying 张闻 |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2000 | Baogong Shengsijie |
Emperor Renzong of Song | |
| 2000 | The Long March 长征 |
Mao Zedong | director |
| 2001 | Love Legend of the Tang Dynasty |
Emperor Taizong of Tang | |
| 2001 | Dajiao Ma Huanghou |
Hongwu Emperor | |
| 2002 | Juedui Quanli 绝对权力 |
Qi Quansheng | |
| 2002 | Zhengjiu 拯救 |
Complainer | |
| 2002 | Nüren Tang |
Lin Tianquan | |
| 2002 | Yijiang Chunshui |
Wei Zhilin | |
| 2002 | Gongsu |
host and artistic director | |
| 2002 | Xuebai Xuehong |
Ma Qi | |
| 2003 | High Flying Songs of Tang Dynasty |
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang | |
| 2003 | Li Wei the Magistrate II |
Yongzheng Emperor | |
| 2003 | Diezhan Zhi Teshu Jiaoliang 谍战 |
Liao Peng | |
| 2003 | Wo Shengming Zhong De Ganlan Shu |
Xiao Zhenxiong | |
| 2003 | Yongle Ernü Yingxiong Zhuan |
Jianwen Emperor | |
| 2003 | Yan'an Song |
Mao Zedong | artistic director |
| 2003 | Kangding Qingge |
Muya Qudeng | |
| 2003 | The Affaire in the Swing Age |
Hong Taiji | alternative title Love Against Kingship |
| 2004 | Xuese Shiyan |
Chu Qi | |
| 2004 | Jiajing Fengyun |
Jiajing Emperor | |
| 2004 | Zhang Boling 张伯苓 |
Zhang Boling | |
| 2004 | Zhaojun Departs the Frontier |
Emperor Xuan of Han | |
| 2004 | Dahan Beige |
Prince of Jiangxia | |
| 2004 | Chuanqi Huangdi Zhu Yuanzhang 传奇 |
Guo Zixing | alternative title Zhu Yuanzhang Huanxiang ( |
| 2005 | Carol of Zhenguan 贞观长歌 |
Emperor Taizong of Tang | |
| 2005 | Xian Xinghai 冼星 |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2005 | Eighth Route Army |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2005 | The Great Dunhuang |
Li Yuanhao | |
| 2005 | Chuanguo Yuxi 传国 |
Yongle Emperor | |
| 2005 | Zheng He Xia Xiyang |
Yongle Emperor | artistic director; alternative title Da Hanghai ( |
| 2005 | Xiongguan Mandao |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2005 | Bishu Shanzhuang Da Chuanqi |
Lei family descendant | |
| 2006 | Wanli Shoufu Zhang Juzheng 万历首辅张居正 |
Zhang Juzheng | |
| 2006 | Hujia Hanyue |
Tuoba Tao | |
| 2006 | Nanyue Wang |
Qin Shi Huang | |
| 2006 | Baiqiuen |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2006 | Xi'an Shibian |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2006 | Chisong Weilong |
Emperor | |
| 2006 | Huang Feihong Wuda Dizi |
Boss Jin | |
| 2006 | The Sword and the Chess of Death |
Jianzu | |
| 2007 | Wenzhou Ren Zai Bali |
Wan Zhenguo | |
| 2007 | Zhou Enlai in Chongqing |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2007 | Yingxiong Wuming |
Yan Baohang | |
| 2007 | The Legend and the Hero |
Yuanshi Tianzun | guest star |
| 2007 | Su Dongpo |
Emperor Renzong of Song | guest star |
| 2008 | Datang Shuhun Yan Zhenqing |
Yan Zhenqing | |
| 2008 | The Legend and the Hero 2 |
Yuanshi Tianzun | guest star |
| 2008 | Zhentan Chengxu 2: Qiannian Miju 偵探 |
Police inspector | |
| 2008 | Baowei Yanan |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2008 | Qizhi |
Qi Tianshun | |
| 2008 | The East Is Red |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2008 | Jiefang |
Mao Zedong | director |
| 2009 | Jinfeng Huakai |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2009 | Tonglingzi |
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| 2009 | Dongfang |
Mao Zedong | director |
| 2009 | Bao Qingtian Qixia Wuyi |
Emperor Zhenzong of Song | |
| 2010 | Journey to the West |
Jade Emperor | |
| 2010 | Huang Yanpei |
Mao Zedong | |
| 2011 | Journey to the West |
Yuanshi Tianzun | |
| 2011 | 1911 Revolution |
director | |
| 2011 | Secret History of Empress Wu |
Emperor Taizong of Tang | |
| 2012 | Legend of Yuan Empire Founder |
Genghis Khan |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Xu, Fan. "A man for all seasons". China Daily. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ Allen, Josh, Why Tang Guoqiang Is The Best Zhuge Liang Ever, retrieved 21 November 2022
- ^ Veg, Sebastian (4 June 2012). "Propaganda and Pastiche". China Perspectives. 2012 (2): 41‑53. doi:10.4000/chinaperspectives.5869. ISSN 2070-3449.
- ^ "'Mao Zedong 1949' revisits founding of People's Republic of China - China.org.cn". www.china.org.cn. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ Zhang Wenbo (张文
伯 ); Gou Yina (勾伊娜) (17 October 2006). 《我 的 长征》首 映 银幕荧屏一起重走长征路. people.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 12 February 2020. - ^ a b "Famous actor Tang Guoqiang: I remarried and married Zhuang Li, my daughter is my heartache and pride". inf.news. 22 November 2022.
- ^ Tang Guoqiang at hkmdb.com
- ^ Tang Guoqiang at chinesemov.com
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