Mao Zijun (, born 31 December 1986) is a Chinese actor.
Career Mao debuted in the 2009 television series Niang Qi and thereafter gained attention for his role as the 14th prince in the 2011 hit drama Palace. The same year, he won the "Best Supporting Actor" award at the Youku Television Awards for his performance in The Glamorous Imperial Concubine. Mao later gained more attention through his antagonist role in the fantasy action drama hit, Noble Aspirations. He gained further recognition with his supporting roles in The Glory of Tang Dynasty and The Destiny of White Snake.
Mao starred in his first lead role in the 2019 historical drama The Legend of Haolan, playing the Qin Emperor.
Filmography Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/Ref.2011 Shang Men Zhai 上门债 Wu Jiawei 2012 Ripples of Desire 花漾 Sir Li
Television series Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/Ref. 2009 Niang Qi 娘妻 Ding Guohua 2010 Pretty Maid 大丫鬟Ah Lie Beauty's Rival in Palace 美人心计 Liu Che 2011 Palace 宫锁心玉 Yinti The Coming and Going 船来船往 Zhang Shengzhong The Glamorous Imperial Concubine 倾世皇妃 Ma Duyun 2012 Jiu He Ru Hai 九河入海 Hai Zhongqi 2013 Painted Skin 2 画皮之真爱无悔Pang Lang2014 Wine Beauty 紅酒俏佳人 Zhao Xi A Legend of Chinese Immortal 剑侠 Cao Gong2015 The Four 少年四大名捕Tie Shou A Scholar Dream of Woman 碧血书香梦 Wu ShiThe Last Battle 最后一战Han Wenyu 2016 Singing All Along 秀丽江山之长歌行 Yin Xing Noble Aspirations 青云志Qin Wuyan Hope Mission 希望使命 Yue Gang 2017 The Glory of Tang Dynasty 大唐荣耀 An Qingxu Legend of Dragon Pearl 龙珠传奇 Zhu Cixuan 2018 The Destiny of White Snake 天乩之白蛇传说 Qi Xiao2019The Legend of Haolan皓镧传Ying Yiren 2021 Gifted Dreamer 天生梦想家 Qin Chuan Hen Jun Bu Si Jiang Lou Yue 恨君不似江楼月Jiang Yuelou2024 Melody of Golden Age 长乐曲 Lai Luo Zhi
Television show Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 2017 I Want to Meet You 我想见到你 Cast member
Awards and nominations YearAward Category Nominated work Result Ref. 2011Youku Television Awards Best Supporting Actor The Glamorous Imperial Concubine2012Asian Idol Awards Media Recommended Newcomer rowspan=6 2017 Only Lady Fashion AwardsMost Popular Actor iFensi Awards 24th Cosmo Beauty Ceremony Beautiful Idol2019 2nd Modern Night Out Most Popular Young Actor OK! The Style Awards Most Loved Trend Actor
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