Ao Ruipeng China's actor

His journey isn't a story of sudden rise, but a series of small (and sometimes very painful) steps. A move to Chengdu, a job as a wedding planner, then a return to Chongqing and months of aimless sitting at home—he doesn't smooth it all over, doesn't make himself into a perfect hero. When he's sad, he's honestly sad. But as soon as the "time" switch flips inside him, he surges forward again. And so, on November 28, 2017, he's back in Chengdu, renting an apartment with a friend, asking his parents for his last few thousand yuan, and taking a part-time job selling TVs for 1,500 yuan a month. He even writes about this with a touch of self-irony: "While writing this, my hand got really tired."
Things only got better from there. Reality shows, livestreams, filming cheap web series like "Dream Pawn Shop" and "The Unreachable Man." He grabbed everything, unconditionally, as long as he could keep moving. And in 2019, he decided to take acting seriously—and that's when the marathon began. He had to have four wisdom teeth removed, get painful metal braces, straighten his teeth in two months... And all the while, he had to attend classes, audition for roles, fly red-eye flights to Hangzhou for catalog shoots. And when the director criticized his Mandarin, he didn't argue—he simply had his tongue tie clipped. Seven days to recover, another ten—and there he was, filming "The Wonderful Time of Youth," playing Zhang Haotian, a character he even voiced himself.

There's no room for false positivity in this story. There are times when you want to give up, and Ao Ruipeng doesn't hide it. But his superpower is that he never stays in that state for long. His energy isn't about the eternal "everything will be fine" mentality, but rather "if there's a problem, it will definitely be solved." And this is perhaps the most inspiring message: success isn't the absence of difficulties, but the willingness to get up and keep going, even if you only have 20 yuan in your pocket and your hand is tired from writing.

Ao Ruipeng is the kind of guy who can laugh at himself and pull himself together when everything is going wrong. His story isn't exactly glossy: there are tears in the corner of an internet cafe, awkward escapes from work, and begging his mom for 20 yuan for a walk. But through these difficult moments shines such a vibrant, stubborn optimism that you can't help but applaud him.

Remember that post from August 10, 2019? He wasn't trying to be a superhero. On the contrary, he honestly admitted: yes, I sat at home for six months, yes, I listened to criticism, yes, I felt like a lost cause. And there's tremendous strength in that admission. He didn't hide his vulnerability, and then he turned it into motivation. His advice to his followers sounds like a friendly slap on the wrist with a smile: "When you're worthless, no one cares about your face. If you want a job, go try it; if you want to study, study. Because only after you've tried hot pot will you understand how delicious it is." That phrase is Ao Ruipeng incarnate: straightforward, humorous, and unpretentious.

Actor's name: Ao Ruipeng 敖瑞鵬
The correct spelling in Russian is Ao (surname) Ruipeng (first name)
The name is written together, with an "E".

Born on October 6,
1995 Place of birth: Chongqing, China
Nationality: Han
Height: 188 cm

Education:
Chengdu Art Professional College (specialization - Original Game Design). Specialty at graduation - Artist.

MBTI Personality Type - ENTJ (Commander)

Agency: Jiashang Media

Awards & Achievements:
2025 - Weibo Night 2025:
Weibo's Most Charming Actor of the Year.
2025 - iQiyi Scream Night 2025:
Actor of the Year for Expressiveness (Most Striking Game) in the Drama category.
2024 – iQiyi Scream Night 2024: Potential Actor of the Year.

Hobbies: Photography, motorcycles, fishing, video games.
Favorite food: bullfrog, hot pot.
Favorite color:
yellow Fandom name: "小皮袄" (xiǎo pí'ǎo) (Small fur coats)
Fandom color: pink (#f6bec8)
Aliases: Xiao Ao, Ao Zi, Ao Jie

The actor's biography can be found HERE.

Best known for TV series:
Chasing the Moon (2025)
Notes on the Morning Snow (The Coroner's Diary) (2025)
Seven Sinister Tablets (2025)
Song of Youth (Blood of Youth) (2022)

The full filmography can be found HERE, or read Role Guide: https://vk.ru/album-229253301_309216561

Details that fans notice
"A look from under the brow" is one of his signature angles: he lowers his head slightly and looks up, which makes his eyes seem even deeper, and his facial expression more mysterious.

Facial expressions are very mobile: he is able to convey a whole range of emotions by minimal means - from a barely noticeable raised corner of the lips to a sharp movement of the eyebrows.

Naturalness in the frame. Even in complex costumes and makeup, he does not look "squeezed" in the image: his plasticity remains organic, and facial features are not lost behind the details of the outfit.

Facial
features The shape of the face is elongated, slightly trapezoidal, with a well-defined jawline and a pointed chin. It is this geometry that creates a sense of strength and character.

Cheekbones are moderately pronounced, but noticeable; From some angles, the face seems a little sunken, which adds depth and a slight "tired" romance to the image, especially in dramatic roles.

Eyes are one of the most recognizable details: they are deep-set, with dark iris, and the gaze is often described as "penetrating" or "attentive." The eyelids are not heavy, the eye shape is closer to almond-shaped, and the eyelashes are thick enough, so the look is expressive even without bright makeup.

Eyebrows are neat, naturally shaped, not too wide, but with a clear arch; They emphasize facial expressions, making it readable both in close-ups and in dynamic scenes.

The nose is straight, of medium width, with a flat back and a neat tip; The profile turns out to be harmonious and "clean", without sharp accents.
The lips are not too full, but not thin either; The upper lip has a soft arch, the lower lip is slightly fuller, which gives the face a balance between austerity and softness. His smile is open, with noticeable teeth, and it is she who often "removes" the seriousness of the image, making it more human and warm.

Skin & Tone
Ao Ruipeng has an even, warm undertone that looks good in both natural daylight and studio lighting. In dramas, it is rarely overloaded with dense foundation: makeup usually emphasizes natural features, rather than masking them.

Dimensions and proportions
His height is 188 cm, which noticeably distinguishes him even from other Chinese actors. At the same time, it has a rather "light" texture: it is not massive, but elongated, with long limbs and a good proportion of torso and legs.

The weight is kept at about 70-72 kg, so it looks slim and wiry, and not overpumped. In action scenes, this gives him speed and agility, and in historical costumes, the grace of the silhouette.

Posture and plasticity. He has a natural straight posture, but without stiffness: in interviews and on shows, he moves freely, and in the frame he knows how to switch from a relaxed gait to a collected, "combative" static.

Internal fandom
culture The community values respect for personal boundaries. In the aftermath of the harassment incidents, fan leaders and major groups publicly denounced privacy violations and urged fans to adhere to ethical norms: do not harass, film without consent, block passages, or create dangerous situations. For many, "Xiao Pi Ao" is about being there, but not interfering, supporting, but not pressing.

Ao Ruipeng's fandom is called "Xiao Pi Ao" (小皮袄, Xiǎo Pí'ǎo) - roughly translated as "small sheepskin coat" or "small fur coat". The name is based on a play of consonances: the syllable "Ao" refers to the actor's surname, and the image of the "little sheepskin coat" carries a warm, caring meaning - as if fans want to warm and protect the idol. This echoes the Chinese idiom about "a caring little cotton jacket" - this is how the culture affectionately speaks of someone who is very attentive and loyal.

How fandom manifests itself:

Organized support actions. Fans arrange large-scale flash mobs for premieres, birthdays and important events in the actor's career. For example, for his birthday on October 6, they made fireworks shows and themed installations.

Support on filming and events. Fan clubs coordinate to meet Ao Ruipeng at airports, film sets and ceremonies, but at the same time try to keep their distance and not interfere with work.

Media support. On social networks, fans massively promote posts with the participation of the actor, achieve high views and ratings for his projects, and help new viewers learn about his work.

Merch and art communities. There are lines of fan merch with the symbols of Xiao Pi Ao, as well as active art communities where they draw fan art, make collages and animations based on his roles.

Charity on behalf of fandom. In recent years, fan clubs have been increasingly holding charity events and making donations on behalf of the community, linking it to the values that the actor himself broadcasts (care, support, team spirit).
Fandom color and visual aesthetics Fandom's
signature color is pink. It is used in banners, lightsticks, merch, and flash mob visuals. Pink here works as a symbol of softness, warmth and sincere affection - in the tone of the concept of a "warming sheepskin coat".

Sports and physical activity
Physical fitness and activity are an important part of his routine. For example, in the TV show Super Nova Games Season 2, he participated in sports challenges and even took third place in the 150-meter race. This is not a one-time result, but a reflection of a systematic approach: a height of 188 cm requires good coordination and endurance, and he keeps in shape through different activities.

It is this sports base that helps him in action scenes: he willingly takes on some of the stunts and does not hide behind doubles where it is appropriate.

Connection with the gaming industry and blogging
Ao Ruipeng has a specialized education in the field of game software development, so his interest in games is not superficial. Even before his acting career, he worked in a game company, and at the same time he maintained a daily blog on one of the Chinese platforms. Thanks to his charisma, sense of humor and consistency, he quickly gained an audience.

This experience turned out to be unexpectedly useful for the actor: he learned to hold himself in front of the camera, build a narrative and feel that he resonates with the audience. Plus, this gave him an understanding of the youth audience and their language - and this is noticeable in the way he communicates with fans and the way he presents himself on social networks.

Board games and a club at the university
Another important hobby is board games. While studying at the Chengdu Professional University of Arts, Ao Ruipeng founded the university's first board game club. It included more than 80 participants: he not only gathered like-minded people, but actually became the organizer and leader of the community.

This hobby revealed in him skills that later came in handy in the acting profession: the ability to negotiate, lead, feel the dynamics of the group and read people's emotions. In addition, board games for him are about live communication and joint experience, and not about loneliness: it is important for him to be in a team and see how people open up in an informal setting.

Motorcycles
Ao Ruipeng doesn't just like motorcycles, he rides confidently and embraces riding as part of his lifestyle. His skills were used in advertising: for the 361° sports brand, he was filmed on a motorcycle and showed confident riding in the frame - this emphasized the dynamics and sporty aesthetics of the brand.

For an actor, a motorcycle is not so much about speed as it is about freedom and a sense of movement. This approach fits well with his character: Ao Ruipeng loves new challenges, is not afraid of difficulties and tries to try everything himself. For example, for the sake of roles, he learned horseback riding and step by step analyzed combat scenes with instructors. A motorcycle in this context is another way to keep yourself in good shape and stay in touch with the adrenaline, but without taking too much risk.

On February 9, 2026, another incident occurred in the underground parking lot of one of the Shanghai business centers. Ao Ruipeng's car was surrounded by fans who pressed against the windows, filmed at point-blank range and shouted, not allowing him to pass. For several minutes, the actor tried to calmly ask to free the passage, but he was ignored. Then he threw open the door and loudly demanded to stop this outrage.
Eyewitnesses said that his hands were trembling, and his voice was not so much anger as despair. Only with the arrival of the guards did he manage to get out. The incident delayed his arrival at the Gucci brand event for fifteen minutes. Five days earlier, on February 5, on the red carpet of the Weibo Awards, fans had already created a similar situation: they took positions in the underground parking lot in advance, preventing the actor from getting out of the car on time. As a result, he missed part of the celebration, despite the status of an invited guest. In November 2025, Ao Ruipeng was also subjected to a dangerous pursuit on the track. Several cars with fans deliberately went close to his car, abruptly changed lanes, creating accidents. One of the episodes ended with Ao Ruipeng's driver being forced to stop, and when his assistant came out to ask to stop it, they began to push and restrain him. Over the past year, there have been more and more invasions of personal space. His entrances in the apartments regularly became an ambush for filming. Microphone devices were fixed at the door of the apartment. On one of the flights at Beijing airport, several people entered the VIP area to intercept it before exiting. At the same time, when the security officers tried to stop the violators, they laughed, called it "proof of love" and continued to film. Ao Ruipeng has never been aggressive towards true fans. He answers letters, throws parties. That is why his outburst caused such a resonance - the audience saw how a man who always tries to be kind was pushed to the limit

In November 2025, Ao Ruipeng faced obsessive persecution. His car was followed by another car, which then blocked the way. The actor got out of the car and entered into a verbal skirmish with the driver. In the video, the driver can be heard asking: "What is your name? Why are you standing in front of my car?" Ao Ruipeng replies, "Because you were driving behind me and blocked me from the front. You decided to follow me for money."

The actor's studio promptly contacted the police and stated that it would act on the instructions of law enforcement agencies. The statement stressed that this was not the first case of persecution. Ao Ruipeng and his team regularly encountered intrusive people who stalked him behind the scenes of events, at airports, at private meetings with friends, and even in public.

One of the previously unpublished episodes turned out to be particularly disturbing: a team member was dragged several meters on the ground when he tried to stop a car following the actor. Previously, the police had already been involved, but the team tried not to bring such cases into the public field so as not to provoke aggression. However, this time it was decided to call the police immediately.
After the incident, the studio revised its approach to security: in the future, Ao Ruipeng will be accompanied by security at all events and filming.

Not so long ago, he spent a week under house arrest because of defamation, but he was released, and the hater was called to court (details were not disclosed)

Ao Ruipeng's height is 188 centimeters. Chinese netizens classify him as a "handsome monkey type" for his sharp facial features and long legs. According to the description, people with a domineering aura belong to this type: they have elongated faces, sunken cheeks, a pointed chin, deep-set eyes and a slightly bulging mouth.

In the role of the powerful demon king Fan Yue in the series Chasing the Moon, Ao Ruipeng created the image of a non-standard, positive, gentle hero with "imps in his eyes".

Ao Ruipeng is not afraid of new challenges. For example, he learned to ride a horse, and he practiced combat scenes step by step with a martial arts instructor. He says: "If there is a problem, I will definitely solve it."

In five years in the profession, the public has formed an image of Ao Ruipeng as a lively, active person who radiates vitality. He believes that a love of life and a positive attitude help to draw inspiration and have enough energy for creativity. In addition, he is very good at conveying different characters - from naïve and funny simpletons to charismatic and domineering leaders. As my colleagues on the set said, this is especially evident in the eyes - it seems that during a break he behaves like a child, sometimes even too prominent, but then he whistles "action!" he enters the frame and a different person. He reacts very violently to anything, even sometimes too much (the presence of laughter), and he has such a character – he often becomes the person that everyone laughs at when he jokes or does something stupid, although when he purposefully jokes, no one laughs. He is used to attracting attention to himself by any means and sometimes behaving deeply. In general, he is a very open person - every day he posts photos and videos, even strives for video games, he is not at all afraid to put himself in a bad light there (for example, once on vacation he streamed a game unshaved in the morning, and the next day right on the stream he did not find chopsticks and began to eat with his hands). He is very funny, for example, he has moles on his face and neck, once he recorded a video as a dart their names. Or once he saw on the Internet how to eat small edible scorpions, he bought them, tried them and then suffered from diarrhea for 10 days, and then came to the hospital and was told "I wish he could eat more insects." They especially have fun in between filming. He was clearly nicknamed "Master Peng". He also cooks well and is very involved in any business, he is not afraid of dirty work. (In essence, his character Yi Wansan is his reflection.)

According to the actor himself, he is a spontaneous person by nature. He tries to show others his real, sincere side, and the way people see him is his real appearance.
He draws well, he has a specific voice with a characteristic defect and low timbre, but he can also speak very high.
Ao Ruipeng likes to watch the little things of life, its everyday part. He likes to come into contact with something interesting or unseen before: for example, he memorizes patterns on the walls that form shapes, or small animals and insects that he has not met before.

Despite his lively character, when it comes to acting, he speaks calmly and confidently.

The actor is diligent and hardworking. He does not hide the difficulties he faces in his work, but openly looks them in the face. If he notices flaws in his performance, he immediately writes them down and then asks for advice from teachers, other actors on the set or older colleagues.

He is not afraid that he will be laughed at when he does something, it even creates his image. He needs to touch everything, try, sometimes do some stupid thing or an impulsive movement, or first do it later, think, do various cute things. He has a habit - every day he goes for a walk in the forest or park along the trails, sometimes walking very long distances. On the street, usually, like any actor, he wears a hood or cap, a mask and sunglasses. He once had a pet - a fluffy blonde hamster, but he died a long time ago... Ao generally loves to stroke and cuddle animals or mess with children, somewhere there are even videos from the filming of how a child sleeps in his arms or how he just plays with them. By the way, as a child, Ao confessed to the girl, but she said that they were not suitable for each other, since then he has not had a relationship.
Recently, in the comments to the drama "Notes on the Morning Snow", to the scene where he was with a naked corse, some haters condemned him for being skinny and called him a "boiled chicken".

Despite all his cheerfulness, he's still a mature, serious man when needed. He's generally very active; whining and being disillusioned about life aren't his style. What we know about his youth is something he wrote himself in 2019 when he wanted to vent but immediately deleted it. Since he already had an audience, they saved the letter. Ao isn't used to whining. He's always cheerful, polite, and mischievous. He's not used to "sobbing." Life has taught him that you need to live life to the fullest, and that wasting your time on sadness, pointless musings, confusion, and disappointment is the last thing you should do.

Potential Actor of the Year at the iQIYI Scream Night 2024 ceremony.

Annual Expressive Power Actor at the iQIYI Scream Night 2025 ceremony. The ceremony took place in Macau, and Ao Ruipeng was recognized for his acting skills.

In 2026, Ao Ruipeng was nominated for the Ban Cai Luo Award in the category "Best Actor in a New Era Costume Series" for his role in the series "Notes on the Morning Snow". The award is presented at the New Era International TV Festival in Macau.

2024 - As Beautiful as You, Qin Li (episode) calm, observant, tactful, balanced, attentive.
2025 - Bai yue fan xing (Chasing the Moon), Fang Yue; mysterious, majestic, passionate, wise, contradictory. (THIS DRAMA BROUGHT HIM HIS FIRST SUCCESS)
2025 - Chao xue lu (Notes on the Morning Snow), Yan Chi (38 episodes) shrewd, cold-blooded, principled, analytical, restrained.
2025 – Qi gen xin jian (Seven Sinister Tablets), Yi Wansan (1 episode) gloomy, secretive, calculating, indomitable, cheerful, brave, conquering the hearts of ladies, frivolous.
2025 - "When the Flowers Fall, We Will Meet Again" (Luo hua shi jie you feng jun), Kun Lun and Bai Ling; contradictory, passionate, proud, decisive, dramatic.
TBA – Yi Dian Hao Ran Qi (Now or Never), Chen Yi (40 episodes); reasonable, tough, shrewd, cold-blooded, purposeful.
TBA - "My Queen, My Rules" (Bu er zhi chen), Tseng Sen; Authoritative, cold, rational, ambitious, internally vulnerable.
TVA is an episodic role of the General in the series in the genre "Republic".
TBA - Pull Strings, Li Changshou resourceful, flexible, pragmatic, inventive, careful.
TVA – "Records of the Erroneous World"/"Another World", Wuxia, science fiction, historical, drama, Wei Jie.

2019 – Dream Space ("恋梦空间"), debut on TV (episodes 5–9); fresh, beginner, open, energetic, spontaneous.
2019 — Super Nova Games Season 2, regular participant; reckless, active, purposeful, dynamic, teamwork.
2020 — The Beautiful Time of Youth (Shi Guang Yu Ni Dou Hen Tian), Zhang Haotian; Sincere, warm, sensitive, romantic, touching, sad, charisma.
2020 — Poisoned Love (Lian ai ba shi meng jun!), Shi Meng (24 episodes); vulnerable, sincere, emotional, loyal, touching, charisma, leader.
2021 — Ji zhi de shang ban chang (Be Yourself), Ma Yi Ran (3 episodes); Ironic, observant, reasonable, humane, down-to-earth.
2021 — "Unusual Love of an Idol" (Xin ren lei! Nan you hui lou dian), Hu Li and Shi Tou; charismatic, eccentric, playful, unpredictable, bright, charisma.
2021 – Guo zi jian lai le ge nu di zi (A Female Student Enters Imperial College), Yan Yan / Yan Xiaolan; mischievous, resourceful, charming, witty, lively, cheerful.
2022–2023 — Shao nian ge xing (Blood of Youth), Lei Wujie (40 episodes); Brave, purposeful, noble, steadfast, impulsive, cheerful, naïve.
2023 – Hua jiao xi shi (The Wrong Palanquin, That Groom), Qi Tian Lei (24 episodes); Ironic, decisive, charming, stubborn, romantic, charisma.
2023 — Shao nian jiang hu (WanRu's Journey), Murong Chun; proud, principled, restrained, strong-willed, mysterious, charisma.
2023 — Bound by Fate, Wei Qi; sensitive, insightful, loyal, reasonable, caring, charisma.
2024 - Hero is Back, Cao Yanbing; courageous, collected, responsible, unbending, selfless, cheerful, charisma.