The Birth of an Actor

Original Title: 演员的诞生
Directed by: Wu Tong
Written by: Fan Jiaju
Host: Zhang Guoli
Guest Mentors: Hu Jun, Tao Hong
Country: China
Channel: Zhejiang Satellite TV
Genres: Reality Show
Duration: 100-120 min
Episodes: 13
Airing Dates: 28 October 2017 – 20 February 2018 (China)

Synopsis:
Each episode is divided into two segments: In the first, the mentors judge as two actors from the younger generation compete against each other in reenacting scenes from classic films. The winner continues to the second segment, where they can challenge one of the three mentors. The jury includes an acting coach from the Central Academy of Drama, as well as 10 industry insiders. –China Film Insider
Cast

Zhang Guoli
Host

Zhang Ziyi
Mentor

Liu Ye
Mentor

Song Dandan
Mentor

Hu Jun
Guest Mentor

Tao Hong
Guest Mentor
Episodes
1:40:45 min   |   1053 views
1:51:36 min   |   1085 views
1:58:05 min   |   1273 views
2:00:01 min   |   1264 views
1:53:37 min   |   1132 views
1:51:45 min   |   1238 views
2:02:29 min   |   1482 views
1:54:46 min   |   1036 views
2:01:56 min   |   1015 views
2:04:07 min   |   1155 views
1:51:55 min   |   1111 views
2:14:15 min   |   1139 views
1:28:15 min   |   991 views
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