Niu Junfeng (Chinese: 牛骏峰; born 1 December 1992), is a Chinese actor and singer. He learnt Peking opera since he was young, and later received direct admission to National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts. Niu debuted as a child actor at the age of ten. He successfully made a transition to an adult actor with his role as a young and rebellious teenager in the television series You Are My Brother. He expanded his acting range with a role as a mentally-challenged youth in the film The Dance of Summer (2013).
Niu Junfeng | |||
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| Born | 1 December 1992 | ||
| Alma mater | National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts | ||
| Occupation | Actor | ||
| Years active | 2002–present | ||
| Agent | TH Entertainment | ||
| Chinese name | |||
| Traditional Chinese | 牛駿峰 | ||
| Simplified Chinese | 牛骏峰 | ||
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Early life and education
editNiu was born in Beijing, China. He learnt Peking opera when he was young, and later received direct admission to National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts.[1]
Career
editNiu debuted as a child actor at the age of ten, in the movie Jia You Jiao Che. Some of his notable roles in his early acting career was in the shemo television series Prelude of Lotus Lantern as young Yang Jian, and a prominent role in the popular sitcom Home with Kids 4.[2]
Niu successfully made a transition to an adult actor with his role as a young and rebellious teenager in the television series You Are My Brother.[2] He further expanded his acting range with a role as a mentally-challenged youth in the film The Dance of Summer .[2][3]
In 2014, Niu became recognized for his role as "Xiao Man" in the war romance drama Battle of Changsha.[4] The same year, he starred in the family drama He and His Sons alongside Zhang Guoli.[5] He then starred in the period drama Take The Wrong Car, and received positive reviews for his role as an aspiring musician.[6]
In 2016, Niu successfully broke into the mainstream with supporting role as Yu Banshan in the hit romance comedy drama Love O2O.[7] The following year, Niu played a supporting role in the popular historical romance drama Princess Agents, which led to increased recognition for the actor.[8]
In 2018, Niu played his first leading role in the youth campus drama Your Highness, The Class Monitor.[9] He also played the male lead in the youth film Born to Be Wild.[10]
In 2019, Niu starred in the music romance drama The Brightest Star in the Sky as a talented singer who suffers numerous setbacks.[11] The same year, he starred in the espionage drama Fearless Whispers as a patriotic youth,[12] and youth period drama Dear Mayang Street.[13]
On 5 August 2020, it was confirmed that Li Landi will be starring opposite Niu in Chess Love.
Niu starred as the town's resident musician in the slice-of-life drama Meet Yourself in 2023.[14] He also sung one of the drama's OST, Wind (风).
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 家有轿车 | Xiao Liang | ||
| 2003 | 四一班 | Gao Zhuang | ||
| 2005 | Magic Trip | 童话西游 | Buddah | |
| 2006 | 心结 | Guan Xin | ||
| The Dream of My Family | 亲亲一家人 | Zhang Bo | ||
| 2008 | 武术班 | Dou Yuan | ||
| I Am Fans | 我是粉丝 | Cong Wen | ||
| 2009 | The Emperor Fu Xi | 人皇伏羲 | Hao Ying | |
| 2011 | 少年向上 | Xiao Shang | ||
| 2012 | Judge Zhan | 南平红荔 | Fang Chao | |
| 2013 | The Dance of Summer | 夏天的拉花 | Zhou Xiangyang | |
| 2018 | Born to Be Wild | 说走就走之毕业旅行 | Chen Xiao | |
| 无敌神男 | Tao Fei | |||
| 2021 | Wish Dragon | 许愿神龙 | Din Song | Mandarin dub |
Television series
edit| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | We Are All Friends | 我们都是好朋友 | Yu Lei | |
| 2006 | 变身战士阿龙 | Pang Hou | ||
| Vigorous Life | 无限生机 | Yuan Yuan | ||
| I Want a Home | 我想有个家 | Xiao Wei | ||
| 2007 | 野百合也有春天 | Nie Feng | ||
| Home with Kids 4 | 家有儿女4 | Qian Zhuangzhuang | ||
| 2008 | e-Times | 网络年代 | Meng Xiang | |
| 2009 | 铁血少年 | He Jiefang | ||
| Prelude of Lotus Lantern | 宝莲灯前传 | young Yang Jian | ||
| 2010 | You Are My Brother | 你是我兄弟 | young Ma Xuejun | |
| 2011 | 大丽家的往事 | young Wei Dong | ||
| 2012 | 营盘镇警事 | Fan Xiaopeng | ||
| 2014 | Battle of Changsha | 战长沙 | Hu Xiangjiang (Xiao Man) | |
| He and His Sons | 半路父子 | Luo Xiaolie | ||
| 2016 | Take The Wrong Car | 搭错车 | Shi Junmai | |
| Go! Goal! Fighting! | 旋风十一人 | Wang Jingke | [15] | |
| Love O2O | 微微一笑很倾城 | Yu Banshan | ||
| The Flame of Youth | 尖锋之烈焰青春 | Liu Yaoen | [16] | |
| 2017 | Little Valentine | 小情人 | Wen Rushi | [17] |
| Princess Agents | 楚乔传 | Yuan Song | ||
| Red Gate Brothers | 红门兄弟 | Gao Dawei | [18] | |
| 2018 | The Legend of Jade Sword | 莽荒纪 | Mu Zishuo | [19] |
| 2019 | The Brightest Star in the Sky | 夜空中最闪亮的星 | Yu Zirui | |
| Your Highness, The Class Monitor | 班长“殿下” | Gu Zi chen | ||
| 2020 | Wu Xin: The Monster Killer III | 无心法师III | He Jingming | [20] |
| Twenty Your Life On | 二十不惑 | Zhao Youxiu | [citation needed] | |
| Dear Mayang Street | 亲爱的麻洋街 | Yi Dongdong | [21] | |
| Fearless Whispers | 隐秘而伟大 | Zhao Zhiyong | [22] | |
| 2021 | Chess Love | 舍我其谁 | Sheng Jingchu | Main role[23] |
| The Priceless | 婆婆的镯子 | Shi Da Yan | ||
| Faith Makes Great | 理想照耀中国 | Wang Jia Wen [Niu Kou] | ||
| 2022 | Twenty Your Life On 2 | 二十不惑2 | Zhao Youxiu | Guest role[22] |
| Great Miss D | 了不起的D小姐 | Lin Mosheng | Main role | |
| 2023 | Meet Yourself | 去有风的地方 | Hu Youyu | Support role[14] |
| TBA | A Love Never Lost | 人生若如初见 | Support role |
Variety show
edit| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Sound | 声临其境 | Cast member | [24] |
| 2019 | Everybody Stand By | 演员请就位 | Contestant | Final winner[25] |
Discography
edit| Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "My Generation" | 我的时代 | Go! Goal! Fighting! OST | |
| 2017 | "Secretly Attack" | 暗算 | — | [26] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Event | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | iFeng Fashion Choice Awards | Most Popular Male Celebrity | — | Won | [27] |
| Tencent Entertainment White Paper | Most Promising Variety Artist | Everybody Stand By | Won | [28] |
References
edit- ^ "牛骏峰 小鲜肉的"面儿"，老北京的"瓤儿"". Beijing News (in Chinese). August 7, 2017.
- ^ a b c "小鲜肉老戏骨怎样炼成？细数牛骏峰的荧屏飞跃". Netease (in Chinese). September 6, 2016.
- ^ "牛骏峰——不要拿自己太当回事儿". ifeng (in Chinese). March 1, 2019.
- ^ "牛骏峰《战长沙》演技获赞 勇于尝试开辟新戏路". Tencent (in Chinese). July 23, 2014.
- ^ "《半路父子》将播 张国立牛骏峰演绎暖心父子情". Tencent (in Chinese). October 11, 2014.
- ^ "《搭错车》将收官 暖男牛骏峰用音乐追爱". Sina (in Chinese). January 29, 2016.
- ^ "《微微一笑》牛骏峰变萌帅技术控展反差萌". Sina (in Chinese). September 1, 2016.
- ^ "《楚乔传》火爆暑期档 牛骏峰走心演技演活元嵩". Tencent (in Chinese). August 11, 2017.
- ^ "《班长"殿下"》今日开机 牛骏峰邢菲演绎励志青春". Tencent (in Chinese). March 27, 2018.
- ^ "牛骏峰白举纲主演《说走就走之毕业旅行》杀青". Sina (in Chinese). December 19, 2017.
- ^ "最心动初恋脸 牛骏峰《夜空中最闪亮的星》超酷炫". Netease (in Chinese). March 29, 2016.
- ^ "《隐秘而伟大》牛骏峰演绎大时代精神". Sina (in Chinese). September 27, 2018.
- ^ "《亲爱的麻洋街》谭松韵、许魏洲、牛骏峰谱写八十年代之歌". Sina (in Chinese). August 5, 2019.
- ^ a b "牛骏峰《去有风的地方》反差演绎年下弟弟 被赞适配度极高". Netease (in Chinese). January 3, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "旋风十一人将播 牛骏峰版樱木花道力挺胡歌". People.com (in Chinese). March 29, 2016.
- ^ "《尖锋之烈焰青春》 播出三日 口碑爆表". Netease (in Chinese). December 5, 2016.
- ^ "《小情人》杀青 牛骏峰演技爆发挑战冷血宅男". Netease (in Chinese). February 16, 2017.
- ^ "电视剧《红门兄弟》故事贴近生活受观众好评". Tencent (in Chinese). July 7, 2017.
- ^ "《莽荒纪》将播 牛骏峰笑称"我的特效最贵"". Netease (in Chinese). April 28, 2018.
- ^ "《无心法师3》正式定档3月3日 解锁韩东君陈瑶千年情缘". Tencent (in Chinese). February 24, 2020.
- ^ "牛骏峰《亲爱的麻洋街》将播 多年暗恋长跑深情上演". Xinhuanet (in Chinese). October 21, 2020.
- ^ a b "电视剧《隐秘而伟大》央八播出主演李易峰谈梦想". China News (in Chinese). November 6, 2020.
- ^ "《舍我其谁》官宣 牛骏峰李兰迪演绎棋坛风云". Sina (in Chinese). August 6, 2020.
- ^ "《声临其境》收官 牛骏峰实力圈粉". Netease (in Chinese). March 19, 2018.
- ^ "牛骏峰获《演员请就位》年度最佳演员". dzww.com (in Chinese). December 16, 2019.
- ^ "牛骏峰新单曲《暗算》首发 演绎爱情困惑". Sina (in Chinese). January 9, 2017.
- ^ "牛骏峰获得2019年度"网友票选最爱男明星"". ifeng (in Chinese). December 17, 2019.
- ^ "2019腾讯娱乐白皮书发布：肖战千玺成大赢家，向佐自曝"妈管严"". Tencent (in Chinese). January 7, 2020.