Wu Jing and seven other stars from minority groups adding diversity to China's entertainment scene
Actors from minority groups are gaining in popularity in China. Here are the stars you’ll want to watch
A new wave of celebrities from minority ethnic groups - such as Wu Jing of Wolf Warrior 2 fame - have gained a huge following in mainland China.
And while niche films depicting minority cultures, such as Anarhan and Deegide (both 2013), have a long history in China, there are a string of recent mainstream films featuring diverse casts.
With Chinese film stars now occupying a sizeable digital presence, the influence of celebrities from minority groups is growing. These are the stars leading the digital stage:
Dilraba Dilmurat
Dilraba’s 31 million followers on Weibo make her the most popular minority star in China.
Guli Nazha
Fans regularly compare Guli Nazha and Dilraba, as they are both 25-year-old Uygur actors. Guli Nazha was discovered while auditioning for the Beijing Film Academy in 2011, and made further strides this year by starring in the book-to-drama adaptation Fighter of the Destiny, which attained a huge viewership.