Gao Weiguang (, 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 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, ranking at 8th place.
After his graduation, he joined Jay Walk Studio in 2013 through Yang Mi.
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, he 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 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, he 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 starred as the male lead in modern workplace drama The Outsider. He portrayed the role of CEO Wang Ju An.
In 2024, he 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. In the same year, he also starred as the male lead, Prosecutor Bai Enyu, in popular courtroom drama "Endless Protection". He also starred in The Company (Ya She 哑舍), a fantasy drama involving time travel in 2025.Gao Weiguang portrayed the role of Bizhi, 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 Jun2017 Mr. Pride vs Miss Prejudice 傲娇与偏见 Xiao Jianjun 2022 Today and Me 无负今日 Huang Shaocheng The Sand Murmurs 沙海之门 Lao Hu
Television series Year English title Chinese title Role Network Notes/2014 Swords of Legends 古剑奇谭 Yin Qianshang / Feng Guangmo Hunan TV V Love 微时代之恋 Ying Dong / Kaiser Tencent Video 2015 Destined to Love You 偏偏喜欢你 Du Feng Hunan TV Legend of Zu Mountain 蜀山战纪之剑侠传奇 Dan Chenzi iQiyi Legend of Ban Shu 班淑传奇 Prince Zuoxian Tencent Video 2016 The Ladder of Love 爱的阶梯 Chu Yaohui The Classic of Mountains and Seas 山海经之赤影传说Bin YiHunan TV The Interpreter 亲爱的翻译官 Gao Jiaming 2017Eternal Love 三生三世十里桃花Dong Hua Dragon TV, Zhejiang TVXuan-Yuan Sword Legend: Han Cloud 轩辕剑之汉之云Purple-clothed reverentDragon 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 Video 2020 Eternal Love of Dream 三生三世枕上书 Dong Hua Candle in the Tomb: The Lost Caverns 鬼吹灯之龙岭迷窟 Zhe Gushao Guest appearance Miss S 旗袍美探 Luo Qiuheng Beijing TV, Tencent Video, HBO Go Living Toward The Sun 向阳而生 Lin Zhiheng Hunan TV, Mango TV 2021Glory and Dreams光荣与梦想General Yang JingyuBeijing TV, Dragon TV, Tencent Video, iQiyi, YoukuGuest appearance2022Operation: Special Warfare蓝色闪电Qin Guan Tencent Video, CCTV-8Sword Snow Stride雪中悍刀行Chen ZhibaoGuest AppearanceDefying the Storm凭栏一片风云起Fu HengzhenHunan TV, Tencent Video, Mango TVGuest Appearance2023The Outsider无入浮华Wang Ju'anYouku2024Snowfall如月Shen ZhihengTencent VideoAbove the Rivers江河之上Luo YuanTencent Video, CCTV-1, iQiyiThe Legend of Heroes: Hot Blooded金庸武侠世界Ouyang FengTencent Video2025Love and Sword 只此江湖梦Chu TianyaoEndless Protection 无尽的尽头Bai Enyu The Prisoner of Beauty折腰Wei Bao / Bo GongThe Legend of Heroes: Duel on Mount Hua新金庸武侠世界：华山论剑Ouyang FengThe Company 哑舍Bizhi2026About Love 玫瑰丛生Gong Yuanqian/Lao GongBlossoms of Power百花杀rowspan="3" Blooming芳名三九Liang ZhichengRemnants of Gold金色Ban ChaMad Blackfin疯狂的黑鱼Chen Binbin
Brand promotion Gao Weiguang has been a brand ambassador of luxury brands including Cartier, and Movado.
Modeling career achievements Gao was one of the top ten male models in China from 2009 to 2012. In 2017, Gao attended the Milan Fashion Week in Italy. Year Award Result 2006 New Silk Road Model Contest 1st Runner-upSina Network Popularity Award Mr. Perfect Award2009Five Best Chinese Professional Model Awards (male group) 2010Five Best Chinese Professional Model Awards (male group) 2011Five Best Chinese Professional Model Awards 2012Top Ten Professional Fashion Model of The 15th China International Fashion Week
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2017 22nd Huading Awards Best New PerformerThe Interpreter China TV Drama AwardsMedia Recommended Actor Of The YearEternal LoveITOP iFensi EventBreakthrough Actor of the Year24th Fashion COSMO Beauty CeremonyMost Beautiful Idol of the Year14th Esquire Man At His Best Awards Crossover Artist of the Year rowspan=2 2018 18th Chinese Campus Art Glory Festival Most Popular Role Model Artist 2018 FEIA Annual Awards CeremonyPopular Actor of The YearChina TV Drama Quality CeremomyRising Star of the YearEternal love, Xuan-Yuan Sword:Han Cloud2019YOKA Fashion CeremonyStylish Actor Of The Year26th Huading AwardsBest Actor (Period Drama) Candle in the Tomb: The Wrath of Time Best Supporting Actor Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film and Television Festival Best Actor Tencent Video All Star Awards Breakthrough Actor 2020Tencent Video All Star Awards Quality TV Actor of the YearEternal Love of Dream7th The Actors of China AwardBest Actor (Web Series)Outstanding Actor Eternal Love of Dream 29th Huading AwardsBest Actor (Period Drama) Top Ten Favourite ActorBest Supporting ActorCandle In The Tomb: The Lost CavernsTencent Entertainment White Paper AwardsTV series Actor of the Year20212nd Global Film and Television Culture Communication ForumInfluential ArtisteEternal Love of DreamWonderland Heaven On Earth GalaMost Stylish and Competent Actor Of The Year2022Golden Blossom AwardsPopular Artist of the Year 2024China TV Drama Quality CeremonyPioneering Star of the Year The Outsider2025Annual Chinese TV Drama CeremonyBest Appealing Actor in a Television SeriesAbove The RiversAnnual Chinese TV Drama CeremonyBest Audience Favourite Actor of The YearAbove the RiversWeibo Vision Conference Most Promising Actor of the Year Endless Protection
References
External links
Vengo Gao Fanclub Vengo Gao International Fan Group