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Yang Yang
杨洋
Under Yuekai Entertainment
Profile
- Birth name
- Yang Yang
- Birthday
- September 9, 1991
- Place of birth
- Shanghai, China
- Height
- 180 cm
- Age
- 34
- Zodiac
- Virgo
- Nationality
- Chinese
- MBTI
- INFJ
- Blood type
- AB
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About
Short bio
Discover Yang Yang (杨洋), the Chinese actor known for Love O2O, You Are My Glory, Who Rules the World, and The King's Avatar. Learn his age, biography, career, dramas, fun facts, and more.
Background
Yang Yang was born in Shanghai, China, and developed a passion for performing arts at a young age. He later enrolled in the prestigious People's Liberation Army Arts College, where he majored in dance. His years of professional dance training helped shape the posture, discipline, and graceful movement that would later become trademarks of his acting career.
His breakthrough came in 2007 when acclaimed director Li Shaohong personally selected him to portray Jia Baoyu in the television adaptation of Dream of the Red Chamber. Although it was his acting debut, Yang's performance immediately attracted attention and earned him the Best New Actor award at the BQ Celebrity Score Awards.
Over the following decade, Yang Yang evolved from a promising newcomer into one of China's most recognizable leading men, starring in romance, fantasy, historical, military, and esports-themed dramas that achieved massive domestic and international popularity.
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FAQ
- How tall is Yang Yang?
- Yang Yang is 180 cm tall.
- How old is Yang Yang?
- Yang Yang is 34 years old.
- Where is Yang Yang from?
- Yang Yang is from Chinese.
- What is Yang Yang's MBTI?
- Yang Yang's MBTI type is INFJ.
Fun facts
Yang Yang graduated from the Department of Dance at the People's Liberation Army Arts College, one of China's most respected performing arts institutions. Source: People's Liberation Army Arts College
Director Li Shaohong personally selected him from thousands of candidates to play Jia Baoyu in Dream of the Red Chamber, launching his acting career. Source: Dream of the Red Chamber Production Team
His debut role earned him the Best New Actor Award at the BQ Celebrity Score Awards. Source: BQ Celebrity Score Awards
Before becoming an actor, Yang Yang spent years training as a professional dancer. Source: People's Liberation Army Arts College
In January 2016, he became the first Chinese artist ever featured on a China Post commemorative postage stamp. Source: China Post
His role as Xiao Nai in Love O2O helped spark a major wave of international interest in Chinese dramas. Source: Love O2O
He is often praised for bringing a calm, disciplined, and elegant presence to his characters, which many fans attribute to his dance and military-school background. Source: Media Interviews
Yang Yang has frequently been ranked among China's most influential celebrities and highest-value commercial endorsers. Source: Forbes China / Chinese Media Rankings
He is known for performing extensive physical training and preparation for action-oriented roles. Source: Media Interviews
His drama The King's Avatar became one of the most successful esports-themed series in Chinese television. Source: The King's Avatar
He starred opposite Dilraba Dilmurat in the hugely popular romance drama You Are My Glory. Source: You Are My Glory
Yang Yang has repeatedly expressed appreciation for discipline, self-improvement, and professionalism, values that have guided his career since his military-school training days. Source: Media Interviews
His clean-cut image and classic good looks have earned him the nickname of one of China's "national male gods" among fans and media. Source: Chinese Entertainment Media
He successfully transitioned from idol-style popularity into respected leading-man status through a combination of commercial hits and demanding dramatic roles. Source: Chinese Entertainment Media
Despite his fame, he is known for being relatively private about his personal life and prefers to let his work speak for itself. Source: Media Interviews
