Huang Jingyu (; born November 30, 1992), also known as Johnny Huang, is a Chinese actor and model. He is known for his roles in Addicted (2016), Operation Red Sea (2018), Moonshine and Valentine (2018), and The Thunder (2019). He ranked 28th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2019 and 36th in 2020.
Early life Huang went to Eastern Liaoning University to be a flight attendant. He had worked several part-time jobs before he was introduced by his friends to work as a model.
Huang has practiced Brazilian jiu-jitsu and participated in many competitions. He has also won championships held in Shanghai Brazilian jiu-jitsu College.
Career In 2016, Huang made his acting debut in the BL web drama Addicted, which propelled him to fame. The drama was then banned by SAPPRFT before its finale due to its depiction of homosexuality. That same year, Huang appeared in the fantasy web drama Demon Girl 2.
In 2018, Huang starred in the action film Operation Red Sea, directed by Dante Lam, which became the highest-grossing Chinese film of that year. His performance in the film earned him the Best Newcomer Award at the Asian Film Awards. The same year, Huang starred in the romance dramas Moonshine and Valentine and My Story for You. Forbes China listed Huang under their 30 Under 30 Asia 2017 list.
In 2019, Huang starred in the comedy film Pegasus directed by Han Han and police drama The Thunder. In 2020, Huang starred in the romance drama Love Advanced Customization.
Other activities
Endorsements and fashion In 2016, Huang became the first celebrity to be featured on the China Merchants Bank's bank card. In June, he was invited to the Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2017 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week as one of the "Millennials".
In 2017, he was chosen as the first male ambassador and spokesperson of international brand Pantene.
In 2018, he was appointed as the China's spokesperson and ambassador of the two perfume brands, Dior Fragrance and Elizabeth Arden. In August, he became the new ambassador of Sebastian Professional and Johnnie Walker. Later, he was honored as the first Chinese Brand Ambassador of Abercrombie & Fitch. In October, he was appointed as the global spokesperson of the two skincare brands SNP (Shining Nature Purity) and Sesderma.
In 2021, Bally appointed Huang as its global brand ambassador.
Ambassadorship In 2017, Huang attended the "15th Strait Youth Forum" and was awarded the title of "The Messenger of Youth Cultural Exchange between Fujian and Taiwan". The same year, he was invited to the forum "Deciphering New Opportunities in Chinese Film" sponsored by Shanghai International Film Festival and NetEase Entertainment, and accepted the letter of appointment to become NetEase "Star Editor".
In January 2019, Huang was appointed as youth ambassador of 13th Asian Film Awards.
Filmography Film Year English title Chinese title Role 2018 Operation Red Sea 红海行动Gu Shun 2019 Pegasus 飞驰人生 Lin Zhendong Mao Zedong 1949 决胜时刻Chen Youfu 2020 Lost in Russia 囧妈 Da Long (Cameo) Wild Grass 荞麦疯长 Wu Feng Oversize Love 月半爱丽丝 Han Bing 2023 The Procurator 检察风云 Qu Sheng 2024 Formed Police Unit 维和防暴队 Yu Weidong Pegasus 2 飞驰人生2 Lin Zhendong 2026 Pegasus 3 飞驰人生3 Lin Zhendong Circulation 循环 A Ji
Television series Year English title Chinese title Role Network 2016 Addicted 上瘾 Gu Hai iQiyi Demon Girl II 半妖倾城II Nurhaci Mango TV 2018 Moonshine and Valentine结爱·千岁大人的初恋 Helan Jingting Tencent Video My Story for You 为了你我愿意热爱整个世界 Changgong Wei iQiyi 2019 The Thunder 破冰行动 Li Fei CCTV 2020 Love Designer 幸福触手可及 Song Lin Hunan TV Together 在一起 Lu Chaoyang Dragon TV Something Just Like This 青春创世纪 Duan Ran iQiyi 2021 Lucky with You 三生有幸遇上你 Hou Juejie Youku My Dear Guardian 爱上特种兵 Liang Muze iQiyi Ace Troops 王牌部队 Gao Liang iQiyi 2022 Chasing the Undercurrent 罚罪 Chang Zheng iQiyi 2023 Bright Eyes in the Dark 他从火光中走来 Lin Luxiao iQiyi 2024 Lost Identity 孤战迷城 Ou Xiao'an iQiyi, Tencent Video The First Shot 雪迷宫 Zheng Bei Youku Love Song in Winter 冬至 Jiang Chengyi iQiyi 2025 The Punishment 罚罪 第二季 Qin Feng iQiyi 2026 Our Dazzling Days 岁月有情时 Zhang Xiaoman CCTV, iQiyi rowspan=5 Winner 赢风 Lu Yunxiang CCTV, Tencent Video Zhong Qi 重器 Chen Yizhong iQiyi Love Song in Summer 明川有知夏 Li Zechuan iQiyi Sea of Dreams 梦之海 Jiang Xingbei Youku Cat & Thief 斗贼 Third Brother Ping
Variety shows Year English title Chinese title Role 2016 Date with Star 约吧！大明星Cast member 2017 King of Glory 王者出击 2018 Let Go of My Baby S03 放开我北鼻 第3季 2019Chase Me追我吧2021 Mr. Housework S03 做家务的男人 第3季 2022Go fighting! S08极限挑战 第8季2024Natural High现在就出发Recurring Member2025Natural High现在就出发Regular Member**
Discography Singles Year English title Chinese title Album 2015 "Oath of the Sea" 海若有因 Addicted OST 2016"Date with Star"约吧！大明星Date with Star OST 2018 "Operation Red Sea" 红海行动 Operation Red Sea OST 2019 "My Motherland and I" 我和我的祖国 Qing Chun Wei Zu Guo Er Chang 2020 "Colorful Days" Wild Grass OST 2022"Only the Way is Ordinary"只道是寻常Ace Troops OST"Longing"渴望"Never been Apart"从未分离过
Accolades Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2016 16th Top Chinese Music Awards Media Recommended New IdolHuang Jingyu Cosmo Fashion for Dream Award Ceremony Dream Fashionable Figure 23rd Cosmo Beauty Ceremony Rising Idol of the Year 2016 Netease Attitude Awards New Force National Idol Youku Young Choice Award Ceremony Promising Idol of the Year 2017 2016 Powerstar's Award Ceremony Most Popular Promising Newcomer 2017 Instyle Icon Awards Most Popular Male Artiste of the Year GQ Men of the Year 2017 New Artiste of the Year 24th Cosmo Beauty Ceremony Beautiful Idol of the Year8th DoNews Award Ceremony Entertainment Figure of the Year2018 Interest Tribe Appreciation Night Most Commercially Valuable Actor 2018 Baidu Entertainment AwardPerson of the Year Popular Star of the Year 24th Huading AwardsBest Actor (Modern Drama) Moonshine and Valentine 14th Changchun Film Festival Best Supporting ActorOperation Red Sea 34th Hundred Flowers AwardsBest Newcomer 31st Tokyo International Film Festival - Gold Crane Award Most Popular Actor Golden Bud - The Third Network Film And Television FestivalBest Actor (Web Drama)Moonshine and Valentine15th Esquire China's Man At His Best Awards Annual Breakthrough AwardHuang Jingyu2019 13th Asian Film Awards Best NewcomerOperation Red Sea 25th Huading Awards Best Newcomer 6th The Actors of China Award Ceremony Best Actor (Emerald Category)The Thunder26th Huading AwardsBest Actor (Modern drama) Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival Best Actor 16th Guangzhou Student Film FestivalMost Popular Supporting Actor Pegasus 11th China TV Drama AwardsYouth Charismatic Actor Huang Jingyu 20207th The Actors of China Award Best Actor (Emerald) 2021 Weibo Movie NightBreakthrough Actor of the Year 2022Golden Lotus - Macau International Movie and Television FestivalBest ActorChasing the Undercurrent
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