# Gao Weiguang

Gao Weiguang (Chinese: 高伟光, born 16 January 1983) is a Chinese actor and model. He is known for his roles in hit dramas Eternal Love, Candle In The Tomb: The Wrath Of Time, Eternal Love Of Dream, Legend of Fuyao and Snowfall.

## Early life

Gao Weiguang 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. 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 8th rank.
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. He continued his career as a successful international supermodel till 2013.

### 2014–2016: Acting debut

Gao joined Jay Walk Studio and made his acting debut as the male lead in 2014 web series, V Love. 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, 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". He won Media Recommended Actor of the Year award in China TV Drama Awards for his performance. 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 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. He received the Best Actor (Period Drama) Award at the 26th Huading Awards for his performance.
In 2020, Gao Wei Guang 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. 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" and "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.
In 2024 Vengo starred in "Above the rivers" as the male lead, judge Luo Yuan. He also starred in "The Legend of Heroes" and portrayed the role of Ouyang Feng, one of the five great masters of martial art. In the same year, he played the main lead, Shen Zhi Heng, the famous vampire and owner of a newspaper company in popular drama "Snowfall".
In 2025 Gao portrayed the role of warrior Yan Shao (other name Chu Tian Yao) in fantasy,time travel drama "Love and Sword".
He will also be starring in "The Company" (Ya She 哑舍), a fantasy drama involving time travel. Gao Weiguang will portray the role of Bi Zhi, an antiques dealer from the future who can travel back into the past to retrieve antiques.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role |
| 2014 | The Embalmer | 化妆师 | Gao Jun |
| 2016 | Heartfall Arises | 惊天破 | Jiang Jun |
| 2017 | Mr. Pride vs Miss Prejudice | 傲娇与偏见 | Xiao Jianjun |
| 2022 | Today and Me | | Huang Shao Cheng |

### Television series

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2014 | Swords of Legends | 古剑奇谭 | Yin Qianshang / Feng Guangmo | Hunan TV | |
| 2014 | V Love | 微时代之恋 | Ying Dong / Kaiser | Tencent | |
| 2015 | Destined to Love You | 偏偏喜欢你 | Du Feng | Hunan TV | |
| 2015 | Legend of Zu Mountain | 蜀山战纪之剑侠传奇 | Dan Chenzi | iQiyi | |
| 2015 | Legend of Ban Shu | 班淑传奇 | Prince Zuoxian | Tencent | |
| 2016 | The Ladder of Love | 爱的阶梯 | Chu Yaohui | Tencent | |
| 2016 | The Classic of Mountains and Seas | 山海经之赤影传说 | Bin Yi | Hunan TV | |
| 2016 | The Interpreter | 亲爱的翻译官 | Gao Jiaming | Hunan TV | |
| 2017 | Eternal Love | 三生三世十里桃花 | Dong Hua | Dragon TV, Zhejiang TV | |
| 2017 | Xuan-Yuan Sword Legend: Han Cloud | 轩辕剑之汉之云 | Purple-clothed reverent | Dragon TV | |
| 2018 | Legend of Fuyao | 扶摇 | Zhan Beiye | Zhejiang TV | |
| 2019 | Candle in the Tomb: The Wrath of Time | 鬼吹灯之怒晴湘西 | Zhe Gushao | Tencent | |
| 2020 | Eternal Love of Dream | 三生三世枕上书 | Dong Hua | Tencent | |
| 2020 | Candle in the Tomb: The Lost Caverns | 鬼吹灯之龙岭迷窟 | Zhe Gushao | Tencent | Guest appearance |
| 2020 | Miss S | 旗袍美探 | Luo Qiuheng | Beijing TV, Tencent, HBO Go | |
| 2020 | Living Toward The Sun | 向阳而生 | Lin Zhiheng | Hunan TV, Mango TV | |
| 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 | |
| 2022 | Sword Snow Stride | 雪中悍刀行 | Chen Zhi Bao | Tencent Video, CCTV 8 | Guest Appearance |
| 2022 | Defying the Storm | 凭栏一片风云起 | Fu Heng Zhen | Hunan TV, Tencent Video, Mango TV | Guest Appearance |
| 2023 | The Outsider | 无入浮华 | Wang Ju An | Youku | |
| 2024 | Snowfall | 如月 | Shen Zhiheng | Tencent Video | |
| 2024 | Above the Rivers | 江河之上 | Luo Yuan | Tencent video,CCTV 1,iQiyi | |
| 2024 | The Legend of Heroes | 金庸武侠世界 | Ouyang Feng | Tencent video | |
| 2025 | Love and Sword | | Chu Tian Yao | Tencent Video | |
| TBA | Cicada Girls | | Lao Gong | Tencent video | |
| TBA | The Company | | Bi Zhi | Tencent video | |
| TBA | Angel Heart | 天使心 | Ryo Saeba | Nippon TV, Tencent video | |

## Brand promotion

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

## Modeling Career Achievements

Gao Weiguang was one of the top ten male models in China from 2009 to 2012. In 2017 Vengo Gao attended The Milan Fashion Week in Italy.
| Year | Award | Result |
| 2006 | New Silk Road Model Contest 1st Runner-up | Won |
| 2006 | Sina Network Popularity Award | Won |
| 2006 | Mr. Perfect Award | Won |
| 2009 | Five Best Chinese Professional Model Awards (male group) | Won |
| 2010 | Five Best Chinese Professional Model Awards (male group) | Won |
| 2011 | Five Best Chinese Professional Model Awards | Won |
| 2012 | Top Ten Professional Fashion Model of The 15th China International Fashion Week | Won |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2017 | 22nd Huading Awards | Best New Performer | The Interpreter | Nominated |
| 2017 | China TV Drama Awards | Media Recommended Actor Of The Year | Eternal Love | Won |
| 2017 | ITOP iFensi Event | Breakthrough Actor of the Year | — | Won |
| 2017 | 24th Fashion COSMO Beauty Ceremony | Most Beautiful Idol of the Year | — | Won |
| 2017 | 14th Esquire Man At His Best Awards | Crossover Artist of the Year | — | Won |
| 2018 | 18th Chinese Campus Art Glory Festival | Most Popular Role Model Artist | — | Won |
| 2018 | 2018 FEIA Annual Awards Ceremony | Popular Actor of The Year | — | Won |
| 2018 | China TV Drama Quality Ceremomy | Rising Star of the Year | Eternal love, Xuan-Yuan Sword:Han Cloud | Won |
| 2019 | YOKA Fashion Ceremony | Stylish Actor Of The Year | — | Won |
| 2019 | 26th Huading Awards | Best Actor (Period Drama) | Candle in the Tomb: The Wrath of Time | Won |
| 2019 | 26th Huading Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Candle in the Tomb: The Wrath of Time | Nominated |
| 2019 | Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film and Television Festival | Best Actor | Candle in the Tomb: The Wrath of Time | Nominated |
| 2019 | Tencent Video All Star Awards | Breakthrough Actor | Candle in the Tomb: The Wrath of Time | Won |
| 2020 | Tencent Video All Star Awards | Quality TV Actor of the Year | Eternal Love of Dream | Won |
| 2020 | 7th The Actors of China Award | Best Actor (Web Series) | — | Nominated |
| 2020 | 7th The Actors of China Award | Outstanding Actor | Eternal Love of Dream | Won |
| 2020 | 29th Huading Awards | Best Actor (Period Drama) | Eternal Love of Dream | Won |
| 2020 | 29th Huading Awards | Top Ten Favourite Actor | Eternal Love of Dream | Won |
| 2020 | 29th Huading Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Candle In The Tomb: The Lost Caverns | Nominated |
| 2020 | Tencent Entertainment White Paper Awards | TV series Actor of the Year | — | Won |
| 2021 | 2nd Global Film and Television Culture Communication Forum | Influential Artiste | Eternal Love of Dream | Won |
| 2021 | Wonderland Heaven On Earth Gala | Most Stylish and Competent Actor Of The Year | — | Won |
| 2022 | Golden Blossom Awards | Popular Artist of the Year | — | Nominated |
| 2024 | China TV Drama Quality Ceremony | Pioneering Star of the Year | The Outsider | Won |
| 2025 | Annual Chinese TV Drama Ceremony | Best Appealing Actor in a Television Series | Above The Rivers | Nominated |
| 2025 | Annual Chinese TV Drama Ceremony | Best Audience Favourite Actor of The Year | Above the Rivers | Won |