Zheng Kai
Chinese actor (born 1986)
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Zheng Kai (simplified Chinese: 郑恺; traditional Chinese: 鄭愷, born 17 April 1986), also known as Ryan Zheng, is a Chinese actor and television personality. He graduated from Shanghai Theatre Academy Performance Institute in 2008. During university, he was roommates with fellow actors Du Jiang, Chen He and Zhang Dianlun. After graduating, he signed with Huayi Brothers Media Corporation. Zheng is best known for being a cast member in the variety show Keep Running.[1][2] He is also known for starring in films So Young, My Lucky Star, Personal Tailor and Ex-Files.[3] On 21 May 2020, he announced his marriage with his wife, Vivi Miao. The couple have two children: a daughter (born October 2020) and a son (born June 2022).[4][5] Zheng ranked 86th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 in 2015,[6] 67th list in 2017,[7] and 68th in 2019.[8]
Born17 April 1986
Shanghai, China
OthernamesRyan Zheng
AlmamaterShanghai Theatre Academy
Occupations
- Actor
- television personality
Zheng Kai | |
|---|---|
郑恺 | |
| Born | 17 April 1986 Shanghai, China |
| Other names | Ryan Zheng |
| Alma mater | Shanghai Theatre Academy |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Agent | Huayi Brothers |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Filmography
Film
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Assistant of Superstar | 明星助理 | Ma Xiaoyu | |
| 2011 | Struggle | 奋斗 | Xiang Nan | [9] |
| 2013 | So Young | 致我们终将逝去的青春 | Xu Kaiyang | [10] |
| My Lucky Star | 非常幸运 | Po | [11] | |
| Personal Tailor | 私人订制 | Ma Qing | [12] | |
| Love Run | 粉红女郎·爱人快跑 | Zhang Gongzi | [13] | |
| 2014 | Ex-Files | 前任攻略 | Yu Fei | [14] |
| A Stupid Journey | 江湖论剑实录 | Situ Yaozu | [15] | |
| Fleet of Time | 匆匆那年 | Zhao Ye | [16] | |
| Meet the Pegasus | 喜羊羊与灰太狼之飞马奇遇记 | Prince Pegasus | Voice-dubbed[17] | |
| 2015 | Running Man | 奔跑吧！兄弟 | Himself | [18] |
| One Night Stud | 有种你爱我 | Cha Yi | [19] | |
| Let's Get Married | 咱们结婚吧 | Ling Xiao | [20] | |
| Jian Bing Man | 煎饼侠 | Himself | Cameo | |
| Ex-Files 2 | 前任2：备胎反击战 | Yu Fei | [21] | |
| This Is Me | 年少轻狂 | Lu Xiaobei | [citation needed] | |
| Running Lover | 奔跑吧有情人 | Chen Xiaobei | [22] | |
| 2016 | The Great Wall | 长城 | [23] | |
| 2017 | La Historia de Un Amor | 臨時演員 | Li Feifan | [24] |
| The Golden Monk | 降魔傳 | Bu Tong/Jin Tong | [25] | |
| The Loop | 无尽日 | He Dafu | Cameo; also producer[26] | |
| The Ex-File 3: The Return of the Exes | 前任3：再见前任 | Yu Fei | [27] | |
| 2018 | The Faces of My Gene | 祖宗十九代 | Manager | Cameo[28] |
| Shadow | 影 | Shi Liang | [29] | |
| Report the Teacher | 报告老师我是东北银 | also producer[30] | ||
| 2019 | The Sexy Guys | 最佳男友进化论 | Fan Fan | [31] |
| Always Missed You | 下一站：前任 | Wu Chuan | [32] | |
| 2020 | The Eight Hundred | 八佰 | Chen Shusheng | [33] |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | 扎克·施奈德版正义联盟 | Ryan Choi | Director's cut of Justice League |
| Never Stop | 超越 | Hao Chaoyue | ||
| 2024 | 749 Bureau | 749局 | [34] | |
| 2025 | Escape From The Outland | 用武之地 | Miao Feng |
Television series
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Six Cities | 都市六人行 | Teng Yonghao | [35] |
| Home with Kids New Biography | 家有儿女新传 | Thief | Cameo | |
| 2009 | Health Team's Story | 卫生队的故事 | Li Chaohe | Cameo |
| A Robbery | 名门劫 | Yan Zhengming | ||
| Unrivaled Jack of all trades | 无敌三脚猫 | Cameo | ||
| Home with Aliens | 家有外星人 | Chang Shou | ||
| 2010 | For Spring | 张小五的春天 | Yu Zi | Cameo |
| A Story of Lala's Promotion | 杜拉拉升职记 | Zhou Liang | [36] | |
| Single Princesses and Blind Dates | 单身公主相亲记 | Li Xiaoyao | [37] | |
| 2011 | Utopia Office | 乌托邦办公室 | Li Xiaoyuan | [38] |
| My Life in Yan'an | 我的青春在延安 | Zhao Jinfei | [39] | |
| 2012 | Separation for Love | 离爱 | An Youyou | [40] |
| Embarrassed people a happy life | 囧人的幸福生活 | Liang Chengshi | [41] | |
| Rules Before a Divorce | 离婚前规则 | Li Xin | [42] | |
| 2013 | Dream Back to Tang Dynasty | 梦回唐朝 | Li Xuan / Li Yufan | [43] |
| 2014 | Tricks of Love | 爱的秘笈 | Wang Yaoqiang | [44] |
| Love at Second Sight | 一见不钟情 | Lu Zhexi | [45] | |
| 2015 | Best Get Going | 加油吧实习生 | Zhang Sheng | [46] |
| Woman on the Breadfruit Tree | 長在麵包樹上的女人 | Tian Hong | [47] | |
| 2016 | Precious Youth | 那年青春我们正好 | Xiao Xiaojun | [48] |
| Hey, Kids | 嘿，孩子 | Jiang Nan | Special appearance[49] | |
| 2017 | The Times We Had | 国民大生活 | Wang Shuwang | [50] |
| Huang Fei Hong | 国士无双黄飞鸿 | Wong Fei-hung | [51] | |
| 2018 | On The Road | 梦想合伙人 | Liu He | [52] |
| Long Time No See | 好久不见 | He Yan | [53] | |
| 2020 | Love Yourself | 他其实没有那么爱你 | Yu Tian | [54] |
| Line Walker: Bull Fight | 使徒行者3 | The Painter | Cameo | |
| 2021 | Dreams and Glory | 光榮與夢想 | Zhang Xueliang | Cameo |
| New Horizon | 壯志高飛 | Xiao Mo | [55] | |
| The Mask | 也平凡 | Ji Fan | also producer[56] | |
| 2023 | Never Give Up | 今日宜加油 | Li Tianran | [57] |
| 2023 | Blossom Shanghai | 繁花 | Mr Wei |
Variety shows
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–present | Keep Running | 奔跑吧 | Cast member | |
| 2019 | Super Penguin League Season:2 |
超级企鹅联盟 Super3 | Player Live Basketball Competition |
[58] |
Discography
Singles
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Reason for Going to Work" | 上班的理由 | Six Cities OST | |
| 2011 | "You and My Expression" | 你我的表达 | My Life in Yan'an OST | |
| 2014 | "Rap My Heart Out" | Rap句心里话 | A Stupid Journey OST | |
| 2015 | "I Don't Want to Say Goodbye" | 我不想说再见 | Best Get Going OST | |
| 2016 | "Time Rewinds" | 时光倒回 | Ex-Files 2 OST | |
| "Light Up" | 燃点 | |||
| "Now Now Now" | ||||
| 2019 | Run For The Dream | "造亿万吨光芒" | Keep Running theme song | With Li Chen, Angelababy, Zhu Yawen, Wang Yanlin, Lucas Wong and Song Yuqi |
| 2020 | "Fearless" | 无畏的模样 | Charity song for Coronavirus |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | China International Film Festival London | Best Supporting Actor | Ex-Files | Won | [59] |
| 2015 | Chinese Film Media Awards | Most Anticipated Actor | Won | [60] | |
| 2018 | International Film Festival & Awards Macao | Variety Asian Star: Up Next | N/a | Won | [61] |
| 2020 | 7th The Actors of China Award Ceremony | Best Actor (Emerald) | N/a | Pending | [62] |