Hu Ge (胡歌) achieved immense popularity after the broadcast of Mainland Chinese drama Nirvana In Fire <琅琊榜>. Last year, he also starred in additional prominent dramas Good Time <大好时光> and The Disguiser <伪装者>. The combined online views for all three dramas hit an impressive 19 billion. Hu Ge became a favorite with advertisers, signing over 30 endorsement deals and earning a staggering $30.6 million USD in total endorsement fees. Apart from being busy with media appearances and filming commercials, Hu Ge has also been filming an upcoming Mainland Chinese drama, Hunting Ground <猎场> The truth is, success did not come easy to the resilient 33-year-old actor. He debuted in the entertainment industry in 2005 with a splash, playing the lead role in Chinese Paladin <仙剑奇侠传>. However, his initial success was short-lived. Tragedy struck in 2006 when Hu Ge suffered from a nearly fatal car accident while filming The Legend of the Condor Heroes <射雕英雄传>. The injuries on Hu Ge’s face nearly caused a disfigurement, and the scar by his right eye remains until this day. After the accident, Hu Ge attempted to revive his career, and spent ten years dabbling in various projects, including television dramas and theater productions. While Hu Ge received several acting awards over the years, his popularity never truly resurged until last year, when Nirvana In Fire was broadcast. Hu Ge was not sure at first if he would get the role, as he waited three years before he was confirmed as the lead. Creds: QQ
