Li Nanxing
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Li Nanxing is a Chinese
Han Chinese
Han Chinese are an ethnic group native to China and are the largest single ethnic group in the world.Han Chinese constitute about 92% of the population of the People's Republic of China , 98% of the population of the Republic of China , 78% of the population of Singapore, and about 20% of the...

 Mediacorp
MediaCorp
Media Corporation of Singapore, better known as MediaCorp, is a group of commercial media companies in Singapore, with business interests in television and radio broadcasting, interactive media, and, to a lesser extent, print publishing and film-making....

 actor from Singapore.

Li may be the best-known male actor in Singapore in modern times, and is widely regarded as the 'king' of Caldecott Hill
Caldecott Hill
Caldecott Hill is a private housing estate, located along Thomson Road in the Central Region of Singapore. It is synonymous to the growth of the media industry in Singapore....

, alongside Zoe Tay
Zoe Tay
Zoe Tay Hui Gek is a Singaporean actress in MediaCorp and previously a model. She is known as the Queen of Caldecott Hill, but her popularity has dipped significantly in recent years. She was previously also known as the Thousand-Faced Lady....

 who is the 'queen', both having consistently been voted as the 'Top 10 Most Popular Artistes' for their respective genders in the annual Star Awards. Li has also won a couple of 'Best Male Actor' awards in the same award ceremony in his Television career which begun in 1987.

Some of his more famous shows include The Unbeatables
The Unbeatables
The Unbeatables is a 1993 Chinese drama serial produced by Singapore's Mandarin channel, Channel 8.The Unbeatables is best remembered for being the first Singaporean show on gambling, and featured two of Singapore's biggest actors, Zoe Tay and Li Nanxing, who played the roles of Luo Qifang and Yan...

series and The Magnate; Li has also acted in 6 telemovies to date, and even sang the theme song of several of his shows. He mostly played in anti-hero
Anti-hero
In fiction, an antihero is generally considered to be a protagonist whose character is at least in some regards conspicuously contrary to that of the archetypal hero, and is in some instances its antithesis in which the character is generally useless at being a hero or heroine when they're...

 roles.

Li has an English name, Jonathan, which he seldom uses. He divorced his wife, Yang Libing in 2005, ending a marriage that had lasted 11 years.

Drama serials

  • On The Fringe 2011 边缘父子 (2011)
  • Daddy at Home 企鹅爸爸 (2009)
  • The Ultimatum
    The Ultimatum
    The Ultimatum is a Singaporean Chinese drama which was telecasted on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp Channel 8. It made its debut on 27 May 2009 and ended on 7 July 2009...

     双子星 (2009)
  • The Golden Path
    The Golden Path (TV series)
    The Golden Path is a 30-episode drama serial. Set in 1982 and spanning 25 years, it tells the story of a family embroiled in conflicts of interest, webs of deceit, love, hatred and vengeance...

     黄金路 (2008)
  • The Homecoming
    The Homecoming (TV Series)
    The Homecoming is a Singaporean Chinese TV drama series telecast on MediaCorp TV Channel 8. It made its debut on 3 April 2007 and ended its run on 30 April 2007...

     十三鞭 (2007)
  • A Million Treasures
    A Million Treasures
    A Million Treasures is a Singaporean Chinese drama that was telecast on Singapore's free-to-air channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 8. This show, consisting of 25 episodes, made its debut on 4 December 2006 and ended its run on 5 January 2007. It is produced by Li Ning Qiang...

     百万宝 (2006)
  • Through It All
    Through It All
    Through It All is a Chinese drama produced by Singapore's free-to-air channel, Mediacorp TV Channel 8.-Cast:*Li Nanxing as Guo Xianghai*Christopher Lee as Guo Yihai*Jesseca Liu as Huang Qianyun*Apple Hong as Cen Anqi...

     海的儿子 (2006)
  • The Undisclosed
    The Undisclosed
    The Undisclosed is an action-thriller suspense drama produced by Mediacorp TV Channel 8. The drama made its debut on 3 April 2006 in Singapore, and ended its run on 28 April 2006.This is the first drama Li Nanxing acted in after his divorce with Yang Libing....

     迷云20天 (2005) (Telecast in April 2006)
  • Double Happiness
    Double Happiness
    Double Happiness may refer to:* Double Happiness , a 2005 album by Australian musician Jimmy Barnes* Double Happiness , a Chinese drama series produced in Singapore* Double Happiness , a 1994 movie starring Sandra Oh...

     喜临门 (2004)
  • A Child's Hope II 孩有明天 II(2004)
  • Romance De Amour
    Romance De Amour
    Romance de Amour 1加1等于3 is a Chinese drama serial in Singapore aired in 2003. It has 30 episodes. The title is based on the French "romance d'amour" meaning a ballad or song of love. Jacelyn Tay sings the theme song of the show...

     1加1等于3 (2003)
  • Home In Toa Payoh
    Home In Toa Payoh
    Home in Toa Payoh is a Singapore Chinese drama which had its original run telecast in December 2003. The drama is produced by Singapore's Mediacorp TV Channel 8...

     (2003)
  • The Vagrant
    The Vagrant
    The Vagrant is a 2002 Chinese drama. It was produced by Mediacorp, a television station in Singapore. The cast includes Mediacorp's Ah Ge, Li Nanxing, Huang Biren, Zhang Yaodong, Le Yao, Huang Yiliang, and Tracer Wong...

     豹子胆 (2002)
  • The Unbeatables III
    The Unbeatables III
    The Unbeatables III is a 30-episode Singaporean drama serial which was telecast in 2003 and is a drama serial by MediaCorp. It is the second sequel of The Unbeatables series.-Synopsis:...

     双天至尊III (2002)
  • Heroes In Black 我来也(2001)
  • The Hotel
    The Hotel
    The Hotel is a Singapore Chinese thriller drama which was telecast on Singapore's television station, Mediacorp, in 2001. It was a large-scale production, with a total of 20 episodes and more than 95% of Mediacorp Artistes appearing in the drama, mostly either as cameos or as guest characters.The...

     大酒店(2001)
  • Dare To Strike 扫冰者(2000)
  • In Pursuit of Peace
    In Pursuit of Peace
    In Pursuit of Peace is a Singaporean Mandarin Chinese-language World War II period drama television series. The series was first run on the Chinese-language TCS 8th Frequency from 9 March to 11 May 2001 on Friday nights...

     何日军再来(2000)
  • A Piece Of Sky 同一片蓝天 (1999)
  • Coup de Scorpions 天蝎行动 (1999)
  • The Return of the Condor Heroes 神雕侠侣 (1998)
  • The New Adventures Of Wisely 卫斯理传奇 (1998)
  • Crime and Tribulations 狮城奇案录 (1997)
  • Rising Expectation 长河 (1997)
  • A Teacher's Diary 老师日记 (1996)
  • The Unbeatables II
    The Unbeatables II
    -Cast:*Li Nanxing as Yan Fei*Zoe Tay as Luo Qifang/Long Jiajia/Huang Yuefang*Zhu Houren as Long Tingguang*Chen Shucheng as Yan Kun*He Weiming as Yan Xing*Liu Qianyi as Huang Wu*Kenneth Tsang as Ye Zhong*Chew Chor Meng as Ding Zhaohui...

     双天至尊II (1996)
  • The Shadow Mission 地下猎人 (1995)
  • Dreams Come True 美梦成真 (1994)
  • Twin Bliss 龙凤呈祥(1994)
  • The Magnate 叱咤风云 (1994)
  • Smouldering Heat 赤道谜情 (1993)
  • Angel of Vengeance 暴雨狂花 (1993)
  • The Great Conspiracy 莲花争霸 (1993)
  • The Unbeatables
    The Unbeatables
    The Unbeatables is a 1993 Chinese drama serial produced by Singapore's Mandarin channel, Channel 8.The Unbeatables is best remembered for being the first Singaporean show on gambling, and featured two of Singapore's biggest actors, Zoe Tay and Li Nanxing, who played the roles of Luo Qifang and Yan...

     双天至尊 (1993)
  • Modern Romance 男欢女爱 (1992)
  • My Buddies 浪漫战场 (1992)
  • Mystery II 迷离夜II (1992)
  • Breaking Point 暴风边缘 (1992)
  • Private Eyes 妙探智多星 (1991)
  • Black Phoenix 黑凤凰 (1991)
  • Finishing Line 出人头地 (1990)
  • Happy Family 开心家族 (1990)
  • Happy World 多多富贵多多情 (1990)
  • Good Morning, Sir 早安! 老师 (1989)
  • Splash To Victory 绿水英姿 (1989)
  • A Mother's Love 亲心唤我心 (1989)
  • Teahouse In Chinatown 牛车水人家 (1988)
  • My Fair Ladies 窈窕淑女 (1988)
  • Song Of Youth (1988)
  • Moving On 变迁(1987)
  • Airforce 空军 (1987)
  • On The Fringe 边缘少年 (1987)
  • Under One Roof 家和万事兴(1986)
  • Crossroad III 红绿灯 (1986)
  • Sunshine After Rain 雨过天晴 (1986)
  • Paint A Rainbow 调色板 (1986)
  • Neighbours 芝麻绿豆 (1986)

Telemovie

  • Courage Of Fire 炽火豪情 (1997)
  • My Wife, Your Wife, Their Wives 101老婆 (1997)
  • The Test Of Time 三年零八个月 (1997)
  • Life On The Line 魂断四面佛 (1996)
  • Wounded Tracks 伤城记 (1995)
  • Thorny Love: 浪子的童话 (1995)
  • Somewhere In Time 再世情缘 (1995)

Awards

  • 2006: Singapore Star Award
    Star Awards
    The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

     "Best Actor" (The Undisclosed
    The Undisclosed
    The Undisclosed is an action-thriller suspense drama produced by Mediacorp TV Channel 8. The drama made its debut on 3 April 2006 in Singapore, and ended its run on 28 April 2006.This is the first drama Li Nanxing acted in after his divorce with Yang Libing....

    )
  • 2004: Singapore Star Award
    Star Awards
    The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

     "All Time Favorite Award"
  • 2003: Singapore Star Award
    Star Awards
    The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

     "Most Popular TV Partner" - shared award with Zoe Tay
    Zoe Tay
    Zoe Tay Hui Gek is a Singaporean actress in MediaCorp and previously a model. She is known as the Queen of Caldecott Hill, but her popularity has dipped significantly in recent years. She was previously also known as the Thousand-Faced Lady....

  • 2003: Singapore Star Award
    Star Awards
    The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

      "Most Popular Actor in Malaysia"
  • 2002: Singapore Star Award
    Star Awards
    The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

      "Best Actor" (The Vagrant
    The Vagrant
    The Vagrant is a 2002 Chinese drama. It was produced by Mediacorp, a television station in Singapore. The cast includes Mediacorp's Ah Ge, Li Nanxing, Huang Biren, Zhang Yaodong, Le Yao, Huang Yiliang, and Tracer Wong...

    )
  • 1996 - 2003: Singapore Star Award
    Star Awards
    The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

     "Top 10 Most Popular Actors"
  • 1994 - 1995: Singapore Star Award
    Star Awards
    The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

     "Top 5 Most Popular Actors"
  • 1995: Singapore Star Award
    Star Awards
    The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

     "Best Actor" (Wounded Tracks)
  • 1994: Singapore Star Award
    Star Awards
    The Star Awards is an annual ceremony where the media organisation, Mediacorp, recognises entertainers in their employ for their outstanding performances...

    "Most Popular Actor"

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