Gao Weiguang
Gao Weiguang is a Chinese actor and model. He is known for his roles in hit dramas Eternal Love, Candle in the Tomb: The Wrath of Time, Eternal Love of Dream, Legend of Fuyao, and Snowfall.
Early life
Gao 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, ranking at 8th place.
After his graduation, he joined Jay Walk Studio in 2013 through Yang Mi.
Career
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, he 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 Award at the 26th Huading Awards for his performance.In 2020, Gao 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 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, he starred in popular dramas Dreams and Glory and 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 starred as the male lead in modern workplace drama The Outsider. He portrayed the role of CEO Wang Ju An.
In 2024, he starred in Above the Rivers as the male lead, judge Luo Yuan. He also starred in "The Legend of Heroes" and portrayed the role of Ouyang Feng, one of the five great masters of martial art. In the same year, he played the main lead, Shen Zhi Heng, the famous vampire and owner of a newspaper company in popular drama "Snowfall".
In 2025, Gao portrayed the role of warrior Yan Shao in fantasy, time travel drama Love and Sword. In the same year, he also starred as the male lead, Prosecutor Bai Enyu, in popular courtroom drama "Endless Protection". He also starred in The Company, a fantasy drama involving time travel in 2025.Gao Weiguang portrayed 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 was one of the top ten male models in China from 2009 to 2012. In 2017, Gao attended the Milan Fashion Week in Italy.| Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
| 2006 | New Silk Road Model Contest 1st Runner-up | Won | |
| 2006 | Sina Network Popularity Award | Won | |
| 2006 | Mr. Perfect Award | Won | |
| 2009 | Five Best Chinese Professional Model Awards | Won | |
| 2010 | Five Best Chinese Professional Model Awards | Won | |
| 2011 | Five Best Chinese Professional Model Awards | Won | |
| 2012 | Top Ten Professional Fashion Model of The 15th China International Fashion Week | Won |