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Chinese Actor Li Chengru's Remarkable Journey from Bankruptcy to Stardom

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Li Chengru, a renowned Chinese actor, has had a multifaceted career that began with significant business success and a subsequent dramatic fall. After losing millions in foreign currency trading in the 1990s, he transitioned to acting, eventually becoming famous for his roles in classic Chinese dramas and films. His journey also includes early struggles with poverty and a period as a script supervisor for the iconic TV series "Journey to the West." AI

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Chinese Actor Li Chengru's Remarkable Journey from Bankruptcy to Stardom

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    From bankruptcy to viral critic: the remarkable journey of Chinese veteran actor Li Chengru

    Li Chengru is a nationally famous Chinese actor, but before he gained fame as an entertainer, he was a self-made businessman who lost his entire US$13 million in foreign currency trading. Beijing-born Li, 71, is famous for many classic roles, such as police officer Da Zeng in one…

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