Top Chinese Historical Drama Roles, Yang Mi's Record Ratings, and Zhang Linghe's 'Gui Loan'

Weibo's Top Historical Drama Roles

• 🏆 Weibo announced the Top 10 Historical Drama Roles of the year, highlighting characters that left a strong impression and the influence of male actors.
• 🌟 Cheng Yi was a standout, securing three positions in the top four with roles like Xie Huai'an, Xiao Qiushui, Li Chenzhou, Xiao Mingming, and Wang Quan Fugui.
• ✨ Other prominent actors featured include Xiao Zhan (Can Hai Jue), Liu Yuning (Nan Xing Li Shiliu, Wei Shao), Ding Yu Xi (Wei Yun, Zhang Zheng), Gong Jun (Su Mu Yu), and Xu Kai (Mei Zhu Yu).

Yang Mi's Record-Breaking Success

• 📈 Yang Mi's 2015 film "I Am a Witness" re-aired on CCTV-6 and achieved an unexpected record-breaking rating of 2.1293%, becoming the #1 show nationwide.
• 👏 This achievement demonstrated Yang Mi's enduring appeal and influence, even with a 10-year-old film, surpassing new dramas and other channels.

Zhao Liying's Recent Challenges

• 📉 In contrast, Zhao Liying's new drama "Xiao Cheng Da Shi" (Little City, Big Event) faced significant struggles, with low effective viewership share (under 10%) and poor online heat.
• 🗣️ Critics noted Zhao Liying's acting in the drama felt unnatural and like "reading lines," particularly in a realistic setting, leading to public debate about her performance.
• ⚔️ The video highlights a fierce rivalry between Yang Mi and Zhao Liying, with past instances like "Xiang Yuan Nong" where Yang Mi's supporting role was more impactful.

Zhang Linghe's Bold New Look

• 🎬 Actor Zhang Linghe garnered significant attention for his unique silver hair styling in the upcoming historical drama "Gui Loan," which began filming in January 2026.
• 🎨 This bold look for his character, Xiao Li, a commoner who grows through adversity, is seen as a deliberate choice to emphasize life's hardships and inner depth, departing from his usual elegant roles.
• 🚀 "Gui Loan" is a major project for Tencent Video, and Zhang Linghe's distinctive appearance aims to create an early impression and define the character's unique essence.