2011 Forbes China Celebrities List
Comprehensive Ranking | Name | Occupation | Comments |
1 | Andy Lau | Singer, Actor | Played in five films; held "unforgettable" concerts |
2 | Jay Chou | Singer, Actor | Published a new album The Era; held 33 concerts |
3 | Faye Wong | Singer, Actress | Successful came back to the stage; held 13 concerts, almost full house |
4 | Jackie Chan | Actor | As director, actor and producer; having a stable position in the entertainment circles |
5 | Yao Ming | Athlete | Suffered from a series of injuries; was involved in many advertisements; became a dad |
6 | Donnie Yen | Actor | New movie Wu Xia (Dragon) made him a higher-paid actor; his income from advertisements also increased sharply. |
7 | Zhang Ziyi | Actress | Paid attention to the building of public image by taking part in the performance in China's national image publicity film and singing a song in the 16th Asian Games |
8 | Jet Li | Actor, philanthropist | Played the leading roles in two new films Flying Swords of Dragon Gate last year and The Sorcerer and the White Snake this year |
9 | Fan Bingbing | Actress | Became popular in international fashion circle and involved in the performance of many advertisements and commercial activities |
10 | Zhao Benshan | Actor | Sitcoms Village Love 4 and Comedy World showed on TV; Zhao and his teachers became more famous than before. |
11 | Huang Xiaoming | Actor | Played in the film Sacrifice; some commercial endorsements |
12 | Leehom Wang | Singer, Actor | Good performance on music; shows his ability as a director |
13 | Lin Chi-ling | Actress, Model | Performed magic tricks in CCTV New Year's Gala; high income from commercial advertisements and endorsements |
14 | Feng Xiaogang | Director | Directed If you are the one 2 |
15 | Jolin Tsai | Singer | New album Myself was published; was involved in many commercial activities and advertisements |
16 | Barbie Hsu | Actress | Her marriage with millionaire Wang Xiaofei became a popular topic. |
17 | Jiang Wen | Director, Actor | Directed the sequel of Let the Bullets Fly; played in the film The Lost Bladesman |
18 | Eason Chan | Singer, Actor | Earned much from his concert in Guangzhou |
19 | Jacky Cheung | Singer, Actor | His 1/2 Century World Concert was overwhelmed |
20 | Zhang Yimou | Director | The film Under the Hawthorn Tree received favorable comments; the new film Nanjing Hero is expected |
21 | Ge You | Actor | His three films were on the show at the same time. |
22 | Guo Degang | Actor | De Yun She (a crosstalk association) became popular again after Guo rectified the association because one of his students beat a person. |
23 | Nicholas Tse | Actor, Singer | Won the title of Best Actor of the 30th Hong Kong Film Awards |
24 | Yao Chen | Actress | Joined Huayi Brothers; involved in increasing number of commercial advertisements |
25 | Louis Koo Tin Lok | Actor | A popular leading role in many commercial films, with increasing income from acting in films |
26 | Cecilia Cheung | Actress | Played in the film Alls Well, Ends Well 2011 after giving birth to her child. |
27 | Shu Fanny | Actress | Played in If You Are the One 2 and A Beautiful Life; many commercial endorsements |
28 | S.H.E | Vocal Group | Member Selina was burn in an accident; the development of the group had to stop. |
29 | Chow Yun fat | Actor | Played in The Monkey King after Let The Bullets Fly |
30 | Aaron Kwok | Singer, Actor | One of the Four Heavenly Kings in Hong Kong, still very charming; involved in many commercial performances and endorsements. |
31 | Daniel Wu | Actor | Became more popular after getting married; played in Overheard 2. |
32 | Lee Bingbing | Actress | Played in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan; paid attention to build her public image |
33 | Sun Honglei | Actor | A leading role in the TV play Latent, becoming more and more popular |
34 | Show Luo | Singer, Actor | Became even more popular after a series of concerts held |
35 | Li Na | Athlete | Won the second place in Australia Open and the first place in France Open this year; Endorsement for Rolex; is expected to have a better ranking next year. |
36 | Lang Lang | Pianist | Many performances and product endorsements |
37 | Zhao Wei (Vicki Zhao) | Actress, Singer | Not quite involved in acting, but in many commercial endorsements after giving birth to her child. |
38 | Yi Jianlian | Athlete | Was traded to Washington Wizards, with perfect status |
39 | Zhou Xun (Jue) | Actress | Played in New Dragon Gate Inn; many commercial performances and endorsements |
40 | Mayday | Vocal Group | Busy in holding concerts |
41 | Hai Qing | Actress | Her position “wife” in TV plays was very successful; was the most popular actress in TV plays. |
42 | Peter Ho | Actor | Became very popular because of multiple works in 2010; his prices for commercial advertisements and endorsements was increased. |
43 | Zhang Liangying (Jane Zhang) | Singer | Held “I believe” concerts; involved in more commercial advertisements and endorsements with higher prices. |
44 | Li Yuchun (Chris Lee) | Singer | Signed contract with EE Media, being the top singer in the media. |
45 | Liu Ruoying (Ren'e Liu) | Actor, Singer | Published her new album Together; held 16 concerts |
46 | Dee Hsu | Actress | Was involved in many commercial advertisements and endorsements |
47 | Karen Mok | Actress, Singer | Held tour concerts to improve her popularity; involved more in commercial advertisements and endorsements |
48 | Ruby Lin | Actress | Played in the hot film Schemes of a Beauty; being the producer and playing a leading role in the film The Glamorous Imperial Concubine |
49 | Tony Leung Chiu Wai | Actor | Played in the film The Great Magician; was stable on the status of “movie king” |
50 | Takeshi Kaneshiro | Actor | Played in the film Wu Xia (Dragon); still a popular movie star |
51 | Sherry (A Mei) | Singer | Her new album Amit was appraised by the public; held concert and was involved in commercial performances and endorsements |
52 | Guo Jingming | Author | His book Zui Novel was popular; he started to act in commercial advertisements. |
53 | Liu Xiang | Athlete | Won the first place in 110-meter hurdles race in three successive Asian Games; less commercial endorsements |
54 | Angela Chang | Singer | Sang the Shanghai World Expo mascot Haibao's theme song; held multiple concerts |
55 | Gong Li | Actress | Play in the re-shot Hollywood movie What Women Want with Andy Lau |
56 | Xu Jinglei | Director, Actress | Played in the movie Eternal Moment; increasing number of commercial endorsements |
57 | Li Jing | Host | Beautiful "Jing Host", powerful woman in business circle |
58 | Joey Yung | Singer, Actress | An A-list singer in Hong Kong; one of the most famous star in Emperor Entertainment Group |
59 | Rainie Yang | Singer, Actress | Held first personal concert in Tai Pei; Played in the TV play Sunshine Angel |
60 | Yundi (Li Yundi) | Pianist | Singed to EMI; Published Chopin Nocturnes (Complete) |
61 | Willber Pan | Singer | Published a new album 808; played in the TV play Endless Love |
62 | Sun Li | Actress | Played in the film Painted Skin 2; many commercial endorsements |
63 | Xiao Shenyang (Shen He) | Actor, Singer | Played in the film Just Call Me Nobody; His song was popular among the public |
64 | Zhou Libo | Actor | Performed crosstalk shows; got married in 2010 |
65 | Chen Kun | Actor, Singer | Achievements in acting and singing; was involved in many commercial endorsements and performances. |
66 | Lu Chen | Magician | Played in the film My Kingdom; started to be involved in movies |
67 | Charmaine Sheh | Actress | A famous star of TV series; Played in the TV play Beyond The Realm Of Conscience; started to be involved in the market of Chinese mainland. |
68 | Carina Lau | Actress | Won the title of the Best Actress in Hong Kong Film Awards for the film Detective Dee And The Mystery Of The Phantom Flame |
69 | Han Han | Race Driver, Author | His magazine had to stop; joined Subaru Rally Team China |
70 | Ching-Tien Juan | Model, Actor | Won the title of the Best Actor in Hong Kong Film Awards for the film Monga; became more popular and his prices for movies and commercial advertisements |
71 | Raymond Lam | Actor, Singer | A famous star in Television Broadcasts Limited and Emperor Entertainment Group; Was involved in gossip |
72 | Zhang Jie | Singer | Published a new album “It’s Love”; Held his Beijing concert |
73 | Anthony Wong | Actor | One of the most influential actor in Chinese movies; His charm brings him many business opportunities. |
74 | Xie Na | Host, Actress | Busy in hosting, singing and playing in movies |
75 | Yang Lan | Host | Beloved host of the audience with good image; Outstanding behavior in host and business circles |
76 | Han Geng | Singer | Terminated his contract with SM company of South Korea; involved in many charily activities |
77 | Wang Luodan | Actress | Played Jing Qiu in the TV play The Love of the Hawthorn Tree |
78 | Liu Wen | Model | Becoming world-famous; endorsement for Estee Lauder |
79 | Charlene Choi | Singer, Actress | Published her first Chinese album AS A SA, played in the firm The Emerald And The Pearl |
80 | Yeung Chin-Wah | Actress, Singer | Her marriage made her more popular; her Hong Kong concert was very successful |
81 | Deng Chao | Actor | His TV play The Love in Yan’an was popular; played in many movies and TV plays |
82 | Ariel Lin | Actress | A famous actor in Taiwan idol drama; involved in many commercial activities and endorsements |
83 | Chen Kaige | Director | His film Sacrifice was on show in the end of last year; became the art consultant of corpse protector |
84 | Yam Tat-wah | Actor | Involved in many commercial activities and endorsements |
85 | Yoga Lin | Singer | Held the Senses Around concert; Had many young fans |
86 | Lin Dan | Athlete | Became the person who won the champion of Olympics, World Champs, Asia Games and Thomas Cup |
87 | Zhang Jingchu | Actress | Played in the movies The Man Behind the Courtyard House and The Law Of Attraction |
88 | Yang Ying (Angela baby) | Model | A young model in Hong Kong; very popular in Chinese mainland |
89 | Tang Wei | Actress | Became an A-list actor again; played in more movies and endorsements |
90 | He Jiong | Host | The program happy camp he hosted broke the viewership record repeatedly |
91 | Jiang Wenli | Actress | Played in the Pursuit of Happy; involved in many advertisements and endorsements |
92 | Yang Mi | Actress | Became very famous because of playing in the TV play Palace |
93 | Liu Yifei | Actress | Played in the film A Chinese Fairy Tale; selective on commercial activities and endorsements |
94 | Kwai Lun-mei | Actress | A young actor in Taiwan; Favored by advertisers |
95 | Jam Hsiao | Singer | Performed in CCTV Spring Festival Gala; published the song Jasmine Love |
96 | Zhang Jiayi | Actor | His TV play Borrowing a gun was on the show; few commercial activities and endorsements |
97 | Fahrenheit | Vocal Group | The group was on the verge of dismissing; the members developed individually |
98 | Liu Yunlong | Actor | Played in the films and TV play The Informant, War Spike, King of Legend |
99 | Wang Han | Host | The program he hosted became more and more popular; His new book was published |
100 | Zhao Youting | Actor | After the film Monga was on show, he was involved in more commercial advertisements and endorsements. |