Overview
Luo Jin (, born November 30, 1981) is a Chinese actor and singer. He graduated from Beijing Film Academy in 2006.
Early life and career
Luo was born on November 30, 1981, in Tonggu County, Yichun, Jiangxi. He made his acting debut in the 2003 drama The Showroom Tales. In 2007, Luo starred in the film Fujian Blue (2007) which won the Dragons and Tigers Award and the 2007 Vancouver International Film Festival.
2010 was considered Luo's breakout year. He first gained attention for his portrayal of Emperor Xian of Han in the acclaimed historical drama Three Kingdoms (2010), directed by Gao Xixi. Thereafter, his popularity increased after starring in palace drama Beauty's Rival in Palace (2010), where he played a Han-dynasty Emperor who sacrificed himself for love. The same year, he starred in the Mexican-Spanish film Biutiful, portraying a gay couple with Javier Bardem.
The film was invited to the Cannes Film Festival.
This was followed up with starring roles in dramas such as war drama Far Away the Eagle (2011), historical dramas Mui Guiying Takes Command (2012), and Beauties of the Emperor (2012), and spy drama Agent X (2013); which showcased his acting versatility and helped raise his recognition in China. In 2014, he won the Most Popular Actor award at the China Student Television Festival for his performance in the war drama Ten Rides of Red Army.
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