AKA Mark Rowswell
He has been called the most famous foreigner in China. He has become a regular fixture on Chinese television and a cultural icon across the nation. Ask anyone in China -- 8 out of 10 will be able to tell you who Dashan is. Dashan is now considered a cultural ambassador between China and the West, having found a common ground between the two cultures. To many Chinese, Dashan is an international role model and a prominent symbol of "East-meets-West".
Feng Gong
One of China's top-class entertainers, who specializes in Xiangsheng, a popular form of comic dialogue in China. He is currently the general supervisor of arts for the China Broadcasting Performing-arts Group and the vice-chairman of Chinese Association of Composers and Artists. He is also a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the most important political conference in China.
Ji Xinpeng
A current member of the Chinese National Badminton team. He was a gold medalist in the Men's Singles at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. He became a member of National Badminton Team in 1996, and went on to win the championship in the Men's Singles at the 2000 Swiss Open, and was runner-up in Men's Singles at the 2000 Japan Open.
Dr. Lin Jia Mei
She participated in the original Long March at the age of 15 and serves as a special advisor to the Green Long March. She is also the wife of former Chinese President Li Xiannian.
Liu Zi
One of the most famous actresses in China. She has a degree from Beijing Film Academy, the most prestigious film school in China, and the starting place for many of China's top actors and actress. She has played major roles in various films and TV series. She was also chosen to host of CCTV (Chinese Central TV Station) Spring Festival Gala Evening in 2004, and often hosts many popular entertainment programs on CCTV.
Luo Zhongxu
A famous Chinese pop song singer, and has released several popular albums, such as “Proud of You”, “Live for Love” and “Thorns”. At the 8th Gold Deer International Popular Music Festival, the largest of its kind in Europe, Luo Zhongxu was awarded the first prize. He has won several other awards, both at home and internationally.
Qu Ying
A multi-talented Chinese celebrity, lighting China's screens, stages, and pages as a model, actress, host and singer. She has played major roles in several films and TV series, released several popular albums, and was runner-up at the First China’s Model Competition. She has also been widely recognized, winning several international prizes.
Sha Baoliang
A famous Chinese pop song singer. He has performed theme songs for several very popular TV shows such as “Divorce with Chinese Style” and “Jin Fen Shi Jia.” He has released several popular singles and albums. Among his other awards, he was awarded the “Golden Deer Prize” at the Golden Deer International Pop Music Festival in Romania, and a Gold Single on the 11th Global Musical Charts for Chinese Songs. He is also ranked as one of the most popular male singers in China.
Tennger
A singer-songwriter from Inner Mongolia who sings with his soul. In 1986 he began to make a name for himself in music circles with his composition and performance of the song "The Mongolian". Since then, he has won a number of awards in various national and international music competitions. At the 1991 Asia Music Festival he was awarded the top award for Chinese works with his song "Father and I."
Wang Hongwei
A famous Chinese singer, known for his top-notch renditions of folk songs. He has a master’s degree conferred by the PLA (People's Liberation Army) Art Academy, and has represented China by giving performances in many international location such as Japan, Singapore and Italy. He has been awarded several prizes, including the Gold Prize at the 9th annual “Bu Bu Gao Cup” National Youth Singers TV Competition, for his excellent command and performance in folk songs.
Xia Xuanze
An accomplished member of Chinese National Badminton Team, and winner of the 2003 Badminton Men’s Single World Championship. He was selected as a member of Zhejiang Provincial Badminton Team in 1989, and moved up to be a member of the National Team in 1996. He won championships for the British Open and Swiss Open Men's singles in 2000. He was also one of the star players in the Thomas Cup (also known as World Team Championships) in 2006.
Yao Chen
An widely known comedic actress with a large following in China. A graduate of the Shanghai Theatre Academy China, she is now the main character on the popular television show "My Own Swordsman," and has appeared in countless other projects. Among some of her more famous films are "Seven Weeks, No Sleep" "The Magic Bird," and "Dou She Nan Nu."
Yin Xiaotian
A renowned Chinese Actor, and a graduate of the prestigious Central Academy of Drama. He has appeared in many well known television series and films such as "What will it take to save you, my love?" and "One Meter of Sunlight," and "Talented Guy / Pretty Girl." Most recently his film "Huayao Bride in Shangri-La" was awarded the Golden Horse at the 41st Golden Horse Awards in Hong Kong.
