Wang Baoqiang
Actor
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.
As Director
Filmography
Kung Fu Jungle
as Fung Yu-sau 2014
A Touch of Sin
as Zhou San 2013
Little Big Soldier
as Exploration reporter 2010
Iceman
as Sao 2014
Detective Chinatown
as Tang Ren 2015
Assembly
as Sniper Jiang Maocai 2007
A World Without Thieves
as Sha Gen 2004
Detective Chinatown 2
as Tang Ren 2018
Lost in Thailand
as Wang Bao 2012
Monk Comes Down the Mountain
as He Anxia 2015
Detective Chinatown 3
as Tang Ren 2021
Iceman: The Time Traveler
as Sao 2018
Lost on Journey
as Geng Niu 2010
Unbeatable
as Boss Chan 2013
The Island
as Xiao Wang 2018
Detective Chinatown 1900
as Ah Gui 2025
Blind Shaft
as Yuan Fengming 2003