Aaron Shang

Aaron Shang (born August 5, 1996) is a Chinese American actor and singer.

Career

Beginning in the early 2000's, Aaron has appeared in numerous Chinese, American, and British film and TV productions. Best known for his co-starring role in the award-winning Chinese historical drama show "Three Kingdoms", Shang has also appeared in numerous international feature films as supporting or minor characters, while also contributing to several productions as a musician. Though born in the United States, Aaron Shang is largely unknown outside of mainland China due to his limited experience in international films.

In the media

In early December 2012, unconfirmed reports that Shang was cast in the 2014 film adaptation of Godzilla surfaced and circulated online. These reports were officially denied by Xing Qun (Constellation) Agency on behalf of Shang, and subsequently removed.

Personal life

Aaron is a close relative of Chinese media mogul Ma Huateng, and is the only member of his generation yet to publicly announce a career in entertainment. In addition, his godmother is American actress Elizabeth Banks. An avid supporter of international humanitarian efforts, Aaron traveled to Southeast Asia in 2010 with his family and friends to establish education for children in several remote rural villages. The Shang family currently maintains a residence in Atherton, CA, but Aaron attends high school at an undisclosed alternate location.

Filmography

Film

Year

Title

Role

Notes

2006

Curse of the Golden Flower

Prince Liang

2006

The Banquet

Jiang Lei

2010

Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

Shaizi

2010

Let the Bullets Fly

Li Ming An

2014

Invertigo

Aidan

(in development)

TBA

Entourage

Willie Lee

(in negotiations)

Television

Year

Title

Role

Notes

2009

Gary Unmarried

Boy at school

Episode: Gary Keeps a Secret

2009-2010

Entourage

Willie Lee

2 Episodes

2010

Good Luck Charlie

Willy Zhang

2 Episodes

Three Kingdoms

Sima Yan

Recurring character

Discography

Music Department

  • Maleficent - 2014 (musician: piano) (post-production)
  • The Last Song - 2010 (musician: piano)
  • StarStruck - 2010 (musician: piano)
  • Wild Child - 2008 (music assistant)
  • The Lizzie McGuire Movie - 2003 (musician: piano)

Soundtrack

  • Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam - 2010
  • Curse of the Golden Flower - 2006

Awards and nominations

Year

Title

Award

Category

Result

2006

The Banquet

Golden Eagle Award-China

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

2010

Three Kingdoms

Beijing Student Film Festival

Jury Award-Best Newcomer

Let the Bullets Fly

Changchun Film Festival

Best Young Supporting Actor

Three Kingdoms

Hundred Flowers Awards

Best Supporting Cast (shared with Chen Hao)

2011

Three Kingdoms

Shanghai International TV Festival

Magnolia Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series