Wang Xiaoli

Biography

Wang Xiaoli is a northeast Chinese Errenzhuan (二人转) performer born in Nenjiang County, Heilongjiang Province in 1969. He began his career as an Errenzhuan artist at the Changchun Grand Theatre and won the Silver Statue Award and Gold Statue Award on CCTV's "Dream Theater" program. In 2001, he participated in the first "Zhao Beishan Cup" Errenzhuan Grand Prix and won third place, after which he became a disciple of the renowned Chinese artist Zhao Beishan. He collaborated with many artists in performing comedic skits and Errenzhuan folk art. From 2006, he played the character Liu Neng in the "Country Love" TV series, which brought him widespread fame. In 2010, he appeared on the CCTV New Year's Gala alongside his master Zhao Beishan and fellow disciple Xiao Shengyang in the comedy skit "The Donation," making him known to audiences nationwide. He won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2011 National TV Drama Awards and the Best Actor in Rural Category at the 2011 Huading Awards.