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Xiao Zhan
Xiao Zhan (, born 5 October 1991), also known as Sean Xiao, is a Chinese actor and singer. He began his career in the entertainment industry when he participated in the idol survival show ''X-Fire'' (2015) and joined the Chinese boy group X Nine. He achieved breakthrough success with the ''xianxia'' drama '' The Untamed'' (2019), followed by dramas '' Joy of Life'' (2019), '' The Wolf'' (2020), '' Douluo Continent'' (2021), '' The Oath of Love'' (2022), '' The Youth Memories'' (2023), as well as films '' Jade Dynasty'' (2019) and '' Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants'' (2025). As a singer, Xiao Zhan released " Spotlight" (光点) in 2020, which set the ''Guinness World Record'' for the highest selling digital single of all time, the fastest-selling digital track and biggest-selling digital single in China. Early life and education Xiao Zhan was born on 5 October 1991, in Chongqing. From childhood, he began to learn painting and play the violin. He studied at Modern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiao (surname)
Xiao (; ) is a Chinese surname, Chinese-language surname. In the Wade-Giles system of Romanization of Chinese, romanization, it is rendered as Hsiao, which is commonly used in Taiwan. It is also romanized as Siauw, Shiao, Siaw, Siew, Siow, Seow, Siu, Shiu or Sui, as well as Shaw (name), Shaw among overseas Chinese communities. It is the 99th name on the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem.K. S. Tom. [1989] (1989). Echoes from Old China: Life, Legends and Lore of the Middle Kingdom. University of Hawaii Press. . After the demise of the Qing dynasty, some of the descendants of Manchu clan Šumuru sinicized their clan name to the Chinese surnames ''Shu (surname), Shu'' (舒), ''Xú (surname), Xu'' (徐) or ''Xiao'' (蕭). A 1977 study found that it was the 20th most common Chinese surname in the world. It is said to be the 30th most common in China. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Best-selling Singles
This is a compendium of the best-selling single (music), music singles. The criterion for inclusion is to sell at least ten million copies worldwide. The singles listed here were cited by reliable sources from various media, such as digital journalism, newspapers, magazines, and books. According to ''Guinness World Records'', Irving Berlin's "White Christmas (song), White Christmas" (1942) as performed by Bing Crosby is the best-selling Single (music), single worldwide, with estimated sales of over 50 million copies. The song, recognized as "the best-selling single of all time", was released before the Pop music, pop/Rock music, rock singles-chart era and "was listed as the world's best-selling single in the first-ever ''Guinness Book of Records'' (published in 1955) and—remarkably—still retains the title more than 50 years later". ''Guinness World Records'' also states that double A-side charity single "Candle in the Wind 1997"/"Something About the Way You Look Tonight" ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netflix
Netflix is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service. The service primarily distributes original and acquired films and television shows from various genres, and it is available internationally in multiple languages. Launched in 2007, nearly a decade after Netflix, Inc. began its pioneering DVD-by-mail movie rental service, Netflix is the most-subscribed video on demand streaming media service, with 301.6 million paid memberships in more than 190 countries as of 2025. By 2022, "Netflix Original" productions accounted for half of its library in the United States and the namesake company had ventured into other categories, such as video game publishing of mobile games through its flagship service. As of 2025, Netflix is the 18th most-visited website in the world, with 21.18% of its traffic coming from the United States, followed by the United Kingdom at 6.01%, Canada at 4.94%, and Brazil at 4.24%. History Launch as a mail-based renta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mo Dao Zu Shi
''Mo Dao Zu Shi'' () is a Chinese donghua series based on the novel of the same name written by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (). It is produced by Tencent Penguin Pictures and B.C May Pictures. The series depicts a fictional xianxia world where humans attempt to cultivate to a state of immortality, known as ''xian'' (). The protagonist of the series, Wei Wuxian, due to certain circumstances, deviated from the conventional cultivation path to xian and eventually created Guidao (the Ghost Path). The first season, titled ''Qian Chen Pian'' (), aired from July 9 to October 6, 2018, on Tencent Video for 15 episodes. The second season, titled ''Xian Yun Pian'' (), aired from August 3 to August 31, 2019, for 8 episodes. A chibi series, titled ''Mo Dao Zu Shi Q'', aired from July 31, 2020, to January 29, 2021, and ran for 30 episodes. The third and final season, titled ''Wán Jié Piān'' (), aired from August 7 to October 16, 2021, for 12 episodes. The first two seasons were released on Cru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xianxia (genre)
''Xianxia'' ( zh, t=, s=仙侠, p=xiānxiá, l=immortal heroes, first=t) is a genre of Chinese fantasy heavily inspired by Chinese mythology and influenced by philosophies of Taoism, Chan Buddhism, Confucianism, Chinese martial arts, traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese folk religion, Chinese alchemy, other traditional elements of Chinese culture, and the ''wuxia'' genre. Protagonists of ''xianxia'' stories are often practitioners or cultivators of immortality and supernatural powers, or else are transcendent beings () already possessing such powers to varying degrees. Antagonists have similar powers, and often belong to either the ''Yaoguai, yao'' (妖) tribe (i.e. fae tribe) or ''Mogwai (Chinese culture), mo'' (魔) (i.e. demon tribe) or similar category of inhuman sentient beings. Persons in the ''xianxia'' genre manifest superhuman talents or physics-defying superpower (ability), superpowers such as flight/Levitation (paranormal), levitation, teleportation, telekinesis, di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wang Yibo
Wang Yibo ( zh, c=, p=Wáng Yībó, pronounced wǎŋ.íː.pʷǒ">Help:IPA/Mandarin">wǎŋ.íː.pʷǒ born 5 August 1997) is a Chinese actor, dancer, singer, professional road motorcycle racer and racing driver. He debuted as a member of South Korean-Chinese boyband Uniq in 2014. As an actor, he is best known for his roles in television series ''Love Actually'' (2017), '' Gank Your Heart'' (2019), '' The Untamed'' (2019), '' Legend of Fei'' (2020), ''Luoyang'' (2021), ''Being a Hero'' (2022) and '' War of Faith'' (2024). He made his big screen lead role debut in 2023, starring in '' Hidden Blade'', ''Born to Fly'' and '' One and Only''. His performances have earned him multiple acting nominations at various film awards, including the Golden Rooster Awards, Huabiao Awards and Asian Film Awards. Wang has made regular appearances in the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list, ranking 2nd in 2021. Early life and education Wang Yibo was born on 5 August 1997 in Luoyang, Henan, China. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Through The Heavens
''Battle Through the Heavens'' () is a 2018 Chinese television series adapted from the eponymous novel ''Doupo Cangqiong'' (斗破苍穹) by Tiancan Tudou (天蚕土豆). It stars Leo Wu, Lin Yun, Li Qin, Baron Chen, Xin Zhilei and Liu Meitong. The series aired on Hunan TV on September 3, 2018 till October 25, 2018. Synopsis Xiao Yan (Leo Wu) is the son of Xiao Zhan (Yu Rongguang) and Gu Wenxin ( Carman Lee). When Xiao Yan was nine, his mother was killed by enemies and his father never talked about it. Until he was fifteen years old, his martial art had made no progress due to his mother's ring absorbing all his progress. One day, Xiao Yan encounters the old man Yao Chen ( Baron Chen) after making contact with the ring. With the help of Yao Chen, Xiao Yan makes great advances in martial arts, and learns of the main instigator the death of his mother. Xiao Yan enrolls for the Jianan Academy () and makes friends there. Once he is framed and narrowly escaped, he finds that his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rookies (2019 Film)
''The Rookies'' () is a Chinese action film written and directed by Alan Yuen, starring Wang Talu, Sandrine Pinna, Milla Jovovich, Xu Weizhou and Liu Meitong. Filming took place in Hungary and China. It was released in China on July 12, 2019. The film was a box office failure during its release in China, grossing only around $3 million. Synopsis Extreme sport lover Zhao Feng gets involved in illegal international trade by accident. So he follows an international special agent Bruce to Budapest. Together with a crappy police officer Miao Yan, a non-professional scientist Ding Shan and an unemployed doctor LV, they form an amateur unit. In company with the senior agent Bruce, these four rookies start a fight with terrorists that is both thrilling and hilarious. Cast The following list and order are based on the billing shown on the first movie poster and IMDb. Production Filming Filming locations are Hungary and China. In Hungary, the shooting spots include Hungarian State Ope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monster Hunt 2
''Monster Hunt 2'' is a 2018 fantasy film, fantasy comedy film, comedy adventure film directed by Raman Hui. A Chinese-Hong Kong co-production, it stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tony Leung, Bai Baihe, Jing Boran, Li Yuchun and Tony Yang. A sequel to 2015's ''Monster Hunt'', the film was released in mainland China and Hong Kong on February 16, 2018. Plot Wuba is on his own journey through monster realm. The darker forces of the evil monster king are in search for Wuba. Peace is not restored in the monster world. Wuba meets Tu and BenBen, a human-monster team, and they rescue Wuba multiple times. Meanwhile, Huo and Song are in search of Wuba and reach Monster Hunter Bureau. They upgrade their weapons and find new friends. In the end, all of them fight, rescuing Wuba from the evil monsters. Finally, Wuba is reunited with its family. Cast *Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tony Leung as Tu Sigu *Bai Baihe as Huo Xiaolan *Jing Boran as Song Tianyin *Li Yuchun as Zhu Jinzhen *Tony Yang as Yunqing *Huan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wang Yuwen (Chinese Actress)
Wang Yuwen (; born 28 May 1997) is a Chinese actress. She is known for her roles especially in drama series ''Once We Get Married'' (2021) and '' The Love You Give Me'' (2023) which gave her fame overseas as well. Career Wang debuted in the 2016 fantasy campus drama ''Superstar Academy''. She then made her film debut in the youth film ''Nice To Meet You'' directed by Gu Changwei, and starred in the youth melodrama '' Rush to the Dead Summer'', based on the novel of the same name written by Guo Jingming. In 2018, Wang gained attention for starring in the drama film ''An Elephant Sitting Still''. The same year, she starred in the historical drama '' Secret of the Three Kingdoms'', playing the role of Cao Cao Cao Cao (; ; ; 15 March 220), courtesy name Mengde, was a Chinese statesman, warlord, and poet who rose to power during the end of the Han dynasty (), ultimately taking effective control of the Han central government. He laid the foundation f ...'s daughter. In 2020 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TME Physical Album Sales Chart
The TME Physical Album Sales Chart is a sales chart in China established by Tencent Music in 2023 and includes retroactive rankings starting from September 2021. The TME Physical Album Sales Chart ranks the physical record sales for albums, both CD and LP formats, based on data from QQ Music QQ Music () is one of three Chinese freemium music streaming services owned by Tencent Music, a joint venture between Tencent and Spotify, now majority owned by Tencent. , the service is set to reach over 700 million users with an estimated 120 ... and KuGou Music. It does not include digital sales data or physical sales data from other platforms. Refunds are taken into account when calculating sales for the week. The TME Physical Album Sales Chart contains four lists: Weekly, Monthly, Annual, and Overall. Weekly and Monthly lists show the top 20 while Annual and Overall show the top 100. Charts are updated daily. Annual chart results are featured in the yearly Tencent Music music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
微博
Weibo () is a general term for ''microblogging'', but normally understood as Chinese-based mini-blogging services, including social chat sites and platform sharing. Weibo services make it possible for internet users to set up real-time information sharing communities individually, and upload and update information. Weibo services use a format similar to the American-based Twitter-service, but are used almost exclusively by Chinese language speakers. The format of specific features is not exactly identical, such as, for example, hashtags on Sina Weibo and Tencent Weibo, which both employ a double-hashtag "#HashName#" method, since the lack of spacing between Chinese characters necessitates a closing tag. A major difference – also in this digital arena – is that characters in idiom-based scripts, such as Chinese and Japanese can use fewer characters to convey information, as, for example witnessed by the 280 (formerly 140) characters limit that is in use on Twitter. In 2016 th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
