Li Nanxing - Actor Profile

Li Nanxing

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
8Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 7, 1964
Birth Place: Singapore

About Li Nanxing

Li Nanxing is a Chinese Mediacorp 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, alongside Zoe Tay 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 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 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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Li Nanxing reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Li Nanxing's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Li Nanxing remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Ultimate Winner, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Li Nanxing Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Li Nanxing's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Li Nanxing.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 My Teacher Is a Thug Jia Tian-Xiong 贾天雄 Flop Similar →
2017 The Fortune Handbook Ren Haoxing Flop Similar →
2012 Imperfect Zhihua Average Similar →
2011 The Ultimate Winner Shin Tian Cai Super Hit Similar →
1996 What a Wonderful World - Average Similar →
1995 Somewhere in Time - Average Similar →
1995 Thorny Love - Flop Similar →
1994 Wounded Tracks - Flop Similar →

Li Nanxing - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Li Nanxing?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Li Nanxing is "The Ultimate Winner" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Li Nanxing acted in?

Li Nanxing has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Li Nanxing?

Other notable films include "Somewhere in Time", "Imperfect", and "What a Wonderful World".