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Xu Zheng
Shanghai, China
Xu Zheng, born on April 18, 1972, in Shanghai, China, is a celebrated Chinese actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. He graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy in 1994 a…
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Xu Zheng, born on April 18, 1972, in Shanghai, China, is a celebrated Chinese actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. He graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy in 1994 and initially gained fame for his comedic roles in television series like Sunny Piggy (2000). This show not only brought him national recognition but also introduced him to his future wife, actress Tao Hong. Xu transitioned to films and became a household name with his directorial debut, Lost in Thailand (2012), which he also co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in. The movie became a massive success, breaking box office records in China. He followed this with other hits like Lost in Hong Kong (2015) and Dying to Survive (2018), showcasing his versatility as both an actor and filmmaker. Known for his ability to blend humor with social commentary, Xu Zheng has become one of China's most influential figures in the entertainment industry. His works often explore themes of human connection and societal issues, resonating with audiences both in China and internationally.
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2026
The Great Skull
Movie
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2026
See You Later... Maybe
TV show Executive Producer
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2026
替身拳手
Movie Executive Producer
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2025
Her Turn
Movie Thanks
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2025
Fake Dad
Movie Director Ma
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2024
The King of Stand-up Comedy
TV show 气氛组组长
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2024
Upstream
Movie Gao Zhilei
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2024
Amazing Night
TV show Self - Judge
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2022
Farewell, Beijing
Movie Yu Xingrong
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2022
Breaking Through
Movie Producer
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2022
Nice View
Movie Wedding Chef Xu Fu
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2022
Mahua's Fun Age
TV show
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2021
B for Busy
Movie Lao Bai
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2021
Super Sketch Show Featured
TV show
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2021
Super Sketch Show
TV show Self - Judge
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2021
My Country, My Parents
Movie Zhao Pingyang (segment "Duck Prophet")
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2021
Memory Dissection
Movie
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2020
Lady Land
TV show
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2020
My People, My Homeland
Movie Xiao Fan
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2020
Lost in Russia
Movie Xu Ivan
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2019
Adoring
Movie Executive Producer
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2019
My People, My Country: Behind-The-Scenes
TV show Self
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2019
My People, My Country
Movie Olympic TV Host (segment "The Champion")
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2019
Youth Periplous
TV show
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2019
Crazy Alien
Movie Alien
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2018
The Island
TV show
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2018
Ash Is Purest White
Movie Man from Karamay
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2018
The Island
Movie Subway Passenger
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2018
Dying to Survive
Movie Cheng Yong
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2018
The Drug Hunter
TV show Wu Xiong
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2018
How Long Will I Love U
Movie Noodle
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2018
A or B
Movie 钟小年
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2017
Rock & Roast
TV show
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2017
Back to Field
TV show
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2017
Roast
TV show
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2016
Eating on the Road
TV show
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2016
Thirteen Talks
TV show
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2016
Xuan Zang
Movie Li Daliang
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2016
Trump Card
TV show
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2016
Twenty-Four Hours
TV show
