Jackson Yee, born Yi Yangqianxi on November 28, 2000, in Hunan, China, is a multifaceted Chinese actor, singer, and dancer who has risen from teen idol to one of the most critically acclaimed performers of his generation. Best known as a member of the massively popular boy band TFBoys, Yee has successfully transitioned into a formidable acting career, earning prestigious awards and topping Forbes China Celebrity 100 lists in both 2020 and 2021. His journey from child star to award-winning actor marks one of the most impressive career evolutions in contemporary Chinese entertainment.

Yee’s early life was marked by rigorous training in dance and the arts, which laid the foundation for his entry into the entertainment industry. He joined the boy group TFBoys alongside Wang Junkai and Wang Yuan in 2013, and the trio quickly became a pop culture phenomenon in China, releasing hit songs and amassing a massive fanbase throughout the 2010s. As his popularity soared, Yee began to explore acting, taking on minor roles in television dramas and films, but his true breakthrough came with the 2019 crime drama Better Days. In the film, he delivered a powerful performance as a street-smart young man who protects a bullied classmate, earning him widespread critical acclaim and multiple Best New Actor awards, including honors at the Hong Kong Film Awards, the Hundred Flowers Awards, and the Asian Film Awards.

Following this landmark role, Yee cemented his reputation as a serious actor with a string of commercially and critically successful films. He starred in A Little Red Flower (2020), a poignant drama about young cancer patients, and Nice View (2022), a gritty tale of a struggling young man trying to escape poverty. His versatility was further showcased in Full River Red (2023), a historical suspense film directed by Zhang Yimou, and Big World (2024), for which he won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor, one of China’s most prestigious acting honors. In 2025, he continued his upward trajectory with the release of Resurrection, further solidifying his status as a bankable leading man.

Beyond his acting and music career, Yee has become a prominent cultural figure, consistently ranking among the most influential celebrities in China. His ability to balance his roots as a pop idol with the demands of serious dramatic acting has set him apart from many of his peers. With a Golden Rooster Award already on his mantle and a series of acclaimed performances behind him, Jackson Yee continues to be a defining talent in Chinese cinema, promising a future filled with even greater artistic achievements.