Wang Xueqi (; born 19 March 1946) is a Chinese

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actor whose career has spanned over 25 years. He was often cast in early Fifth Generation films, such as

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's '' Yellow Earth'' (1984) and '' The Big Parade'' (1986),

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's '' Samsara'', and

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's '' Codename Cougar'' (1989). He has since carved out a niche in the Chinese market as a

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. He has recently appeared in award-winning roles in ''

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'' (2008) and '' Bodyguards and Assassins'' (2009) Wang has also directed one film, '' Sun Bird'', which the screenwriter

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also co-directed. The film won a Special Grand Prize of the Jury at the Montreal World Film Festival.

Filmography

Variety show

References

External links

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