Gao Weiguang

Gao Weiguang (, born 16 January 1983) is a Chinese actor and model. He is known for his lead roles in hit dramas Candle In The Tomb: The Wrath Of Time, Eternal Love Of Dream.

Early life
Gao Weiguang 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 with an 8 th rank.

After his graduation, he joined Jay Walk Studio in 2013.He was chosen by Yang Mi for joining the Studio.

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 Vengo 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 Wei Guang 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 Vengo starred in popular dramas "Dreams and Glory", "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 Weiguang starred as the male lead in modern workplace drama "The Outsider".He portrayed the role of CEO Wang Ju An.

In 2024 Vengo starred in "Above the rivers" as the male lead ,judge Luo Yuan. He will also be starring in "The Company" (Ya She 哑舍), a fantasy drama involving time travel. Gao Weiguang will portray the role of Bi Zhi, an antiques dealer from the future who can travel back into the past to retrieve antiques.

Brand promotion
Gao Wei Guang has been a brand ambassador of luxury brands including Cartier, and Movado.

Modeling Career Achievements
Gao Weiguang was one of the top ten male models in China from 2009 to 2012. In 2017 Vengo Gao attended The Milan Fashion Week in Italy.