Ge Hu, also known as Hu Ge, hails from Shanghai, China, where he began his entertainment career at the tender age of fourteen as a part-time TV host. During his primary and high school years, he appeared in numerous TV commercials, laying the groundwork for his future success.
Hu's formal education took him to the prestigious Shanghai Theatre Academy, where he majored in acting from 2001 to 2005. However, his college years were marked by stardom, as he became a household name in China and Taiwan, thanks to his portrayal of Li Xiaoyao in the TV series Chinese Paladin (2005). This role catapulted him to fame, earning him several performing arts awards and making him a beloved figure among young audiences.
Tragedy struck in 2006 when Hu was involved in a car accident, which claimed the life of his assistant and left him with serious facial injuries. After a lengthy recovery period, he returned to the set of Legend of Condor Heroes (2008),where he had left off. His subsequent roles in Chinese Paladin III (2009) and The Myth (2010) solidified his position as a leading actor in Chinese entertainment.
Ge Hu has since taken on a wide range of roles in various genres, showcasing his versatility as an actor. He played Lin Juemin in Jackie Chan's historical drama 1911 Revolution (2011),earning a nomination for the Hundred Flowers Award for Best New Performer. He also produced and starred in Xuan Yuan Sword - Rift of the Sky (2012) and spent nearly a year playing the lead role in Director Stan Lai's 8-hour stage play A Dream Like a Dream (2000).
Hu's performance as Mei Changsu/Su Zhe/Lin Shu in Nirvana in Fire (2015) catapulted him to new heights, earning him the title of China's most influential actor of the year. His other notable roles in The Disguiser (2015) and Good Times (2015) garnered over a dozen awards, including the 2016 Magnolia Award for Best Actor. He currently boasts an impressive following of over 66 million on his weibo.com mini-blog.
Ge Hu's philanthropic efforts are just as impressive as his acting career. In 2007, he founded a Hope elementary school in a remote village in Yunnan, in memory of his late assistant. He has also been involved in various charitable causes, including GreenRiver Protection of Sichuan and More Love Foundation. In 2016, he was designated as the tourism ambassador of Shanghai, tasked with promoting his hometown to the world.
