Mickey He
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Mickey He Shengming is a Chinese
actor and singer. Born in Xiantao
, Hubei
, He moved to Guangzhou
, Guangdong
in the early 1990s to pursue a music career. Along with Peng Liang and Yang Guang, they formed the boy band China Power in 1996, with He as their main vocalist. He left the band in 1998 and released his first single "Solo" that same year, performing under the name He Weiqi.
He has recently found success in his performances in Mainland Chinese television dramas, most of them Yu Zheng productions. He's popularity in dramas also revived his music career, which suffered ever since he left China Power in 1998.
, Hubei
, People's Republic of China
on July 9, 1976. He has one older brother, Hairong. As a result, close relatives and friends often call him Xiao Hai ("Little Hai"). In 1996, He moved to Guangzhou
, Guangdong
and formed the short-lived boy band China Power with members Peng Liang and Yang Guang. China Power was extremely popular in the Cantonese music scene
, and the group won "Best Group" at the first annual Chinese Singing Awards, which was held in Hong Kong
in 1997.
As the lead vocalist, He was the most popular member. In 1998, He left the group and released his first single "Solo" under the stage name He Weiqi to support a Shenzhen
food company. He released his first complete album in 1999, which only received lukewarm responses. He announced his indefinite leave in the industry and enrolled in the Beijing Film Academy
, occasionally filming for several dramas.
He attempted to return to the music scene in 2005, using his first stage name He Min. He was unsuccessful, and retired to working as a backstage visual supervisor instead.
Yu Zheng, one of Mainland China's most popular television drama producers, discovered He and casted him a role in Rose Martial World
(2008), which propelled He to stardom. Following Rose, He continued his collaboration with Yu in other big-budgeted works, such as Schemes of a Beauty (2009), Pretty Maid (2009) and Happy Mother-in-law, Pretty Daughter-in-law
(2010).
Chinese people
The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:*People with Han Chinese ethnicity ....
actor and singer. Born in Xiantao
Xiantao
Xiantao is a sub-prefecture level city in the province of south-east Hubei province, Central China. As of 2005, it had a population of 240,000.-Sports:...
, Hubei
Hubei
' Hupeh) is a province in Central China. The name of the province means "north of the lake", referring to its position north of Lake Dongting...
, He moved to Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
, Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...
in the early 1990s to pursue a music career. Along with Peng Liang and Yang Guang, they formed the boy band China Power in 1996, with He as their main vocalist. He left the band in 1998 and released his first single "Solo" that same year, performing under the name He Weiqi.
He has recently found success in his performances in Mainland Chinese television dramas, most of them Yu Zheng productions. He's popularity in dramas also revived his music career, which suffered ever since he left China Power in 1998.
Career
He Min was born in XiantaoXiantao
Xiantao is a sub-prefecture level city in the province of south-east Hubei province, Central China. As of 2005, it had a population of 240,000.-Sports:...
, Hubei
Hubei
' Hupeh) is a province in Central China. The name of the province means "north of the lake", referring to its position north of Lake Dongting...
, People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
on July 9, 1976. He has one older brother, Hairong. As a result, close relatives and friends often call him Xiao Hai ("Little Hai"). In 1996, He moved to Guangzhou
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
, Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...
and formed the short-lived boy band China Power with members Peng Liang and Yang Guang. China Power was extremely popular in the Cantonese music scene
Cantopop
Cantopop is a colloquialism for "Cantonese popular music". It is sometimes referred to as HK-pop, short for "Hong Kong popular music". It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop...
, and the group won "Best Group" at the first annual Chinese Singing Awards, which was held in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
in 1997.
As the lead vocalist, He was the most popular member. In 1998, He left the group and released his first single "Solo" under the stage name He Weiqi to support a Shenzhen
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is a major city in the south of Southern China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately north of Hong Kong. The area became China's first—and one of the most successful—Special Economic Zones...
food company. He released his first complete album in 1999, which only received lukewarm responses. He announced his indefinite leave in the industry and enrolled in the Beijing Film Academy
Beijing Film Academy
Beijing Film Academy is a coeducational state-run higher education institution in Beijing, China. The film school is the largest institution specialised in the tertiary education for film and television production in Asia...
, occasionally filming for several dramas.
He attempted to return to the music scene in 2005, using his first stage name He Min. He was unsuccessful, and retired to working as a backstage visual supervisor instead.
Yu Zheng, one of Mainland China's most popular television drama producers, discovered He and casted him a role in Rose Martial World
Rose Martial World
Meigui Jianghu, also known by its literal English title Rose Martial World, is a 30-part Chinese-Hong Kong co-produced television drama serial created by Yu Zheng. The drama is directed by Peter Yuen and Wang Shaojie, starring cast members from both Mainland China and Hong Kong. It was first...
(2008), which propelled He to stardom. Following Rose, He continued his collaboration with Yu in other big-budgeted works, such as Schemes of a Beauty (2009), Pretty Maid (2009) and Happy Mother-in-law, Pretty Daughter-in-law
Happy Mother-in-law, Pretty Daughter-in-law
Huan Xi Popo Qiao Xifu, also known by its literal English title Happy Mother-in-law, Pretty Daughter-in-law, is a Chinese television comedy-drama serial created by Yu Zheng. The drama is a produced by Yu Zheng Workshop and Zijun Brilliance, directed by Yeung Chi-kin and Zhou Jiawen, and features...
(2010).
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Striking a Heavy Blow (TV drama) | ||
| 2004 | Ye Lin Tan Da Dao Dong (TV drama) | Tang Jun | |
| 2008 | One Thousand Teardrops (TV drama) | Wan Jiahui | Opening theme: "Zai Jian" Ending theme: "One Thousand Teardrops" (with Jiang Hong) Sub-theme song: "Four Seasons" |
| 2008 | Rose Martial World Rose Martial World Meigui Jianghu, also known by its literal English title Rose Martial World, is a 30-part Chinese-Hong Kong co-produced television drama serial created by Yu Zheng. The drama is directed by Peter Yuen and Wang Shaojie, starring cast members from both Mainland China and Hong Kong. It was first... (TV drama) |
Lin Chuyi | Opening theme: "Jianghu Yao" |
| 2009 | Four Women Conflict (TV drama) | Ling Yun | aka Love Tribulations Opening theme: "Suo Qing Qiu" (with Tang Hongfei) |
| 2009 | Love, Bring Me Home | Gao Lei | |
| 2009 | Nan Wei Nu'er Hong (TV drama) | Cameo appearance Cameo appearance A cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television... |
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| 2009 | Good Wife, Wise Mother (TV drama) | Chen Jiaye | Opening theme: "Yong Yuan" Ending theme: "Chong Sheng" |
| 2009 | Schemes of a Beauty (TV drama) | Zhou Yafu Zhou Yafu Zhou Yafu was a renowned Han Dynasty general who put down the Rebellion of the Seven States, but whose honesty and integrity eventually cost him the favor of Emperor Jing and his life... |
Ending theme: "Jiao Fang Dian" |
| 2010 | Pretty Maid (TV drama) | Shen Liunian | Ending theme: "Ru Hua" |
| 2010 | Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame | soldier | extra |
| 2010 | Happy Mother-in-law, Pretty Daughter-in-law Happy Mother-in-law, Pretty Daughter-in-law Huan Xi Popo Qiao Xifu, also known by its literal English title Happy Mother-in-law, Pretty Daughter-in-law, is a Chinese television comedy-drama serial created by Yu Zheng. The drama is a produced by Yu Zheng Workshop and Zijun Brilliance, directed by Yeung Chi-kin and Zhou Jiawen, and features... (TV drama) |
Tie Changhuan | Opening theme: "Huan Xi Ge" (with Myolie Wu Myolie Wu Myolie Wu Hang-yee is a Hong Kong actress for the Hong Kong TVB television station and a singer under contracts with Neway Star-Career:... ) Ending theme: "Li Hai Liao" |
| 2010 | Spell of a Fragrance (TV drama) | Gong Shaohua | Opening theme: "Shang Shan Ruo Shui" Ending theme: "Hui Bu Liao" (with Sunny Deng) |
| 2011 | Palace Palace (TV series) Palace, also known as Gong or Palace: The Locked Heart Jade, is a Chinese television series produced by Yu Zheng. The series was directed by Lee Wai-chu and starred cast members from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The series was first broadcast on Hunan TV in China in 2011.-Plot:Luo... (TV drama) |
Yinzhen, the Fourth Imperial Prince Yongzheng Emperor The Yongzheng Emperor , born Yinzhen , was the fifth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty and the third Qing emperor from 1722 to 1735. A hard-working ruler, Yongzheng's main goal was to create an effective government at minimal expense. Like his father, the Kangxi Emperor, Yongzheng used military... |
Opening theme: "Ai De Gong Yang" (with Xiang Ying) Ending theme: "Jian Huo Bu Jian" |
| 2011 | World of a Beauty (TV drama) | Pei Shaoqing | Ending theme: "Tang Ge" Completed |
| 2011 | Hidden Intention (TV drama) | Dai Yongcheng | Completed |
| 2012 | Bian Di Lang Yan | Xiao Wu | Post-production |
| 2012 | Qing Cheng Xue (TV drama) | Fang Tianyu | Post-production |
| 2012 | Palace 2 (TV drama) | Yinzhen, the Fourth Imperial Prince | Filming |
| 2012 | Yun Zhong Ge (TV drama) | Liu Xuan Emperor Xuan of Han Emperor Xuan of Han was an emperor of the Chinese Han Dynasty from 74 BC to 49 BC. His life story was a riches-to-rags-to-riches story.Emperor Xuan was the great grandson of Emperor Wu... |
Pre-production |
Discography
- 1999: Wei He Ai Qing De Zi Wei Shi Zhe Me Qi Wei (Why is the Taste of Love so Beautiful?)
- 2002: Meng Jian Mei Li (Dreaming Beauty)
- 2006: Yu Le Xiao Ying (Entertainment Effect)