Zhao Benshan

Zhao Benshan (; born 2 October 1957) is a Chinese skit and sitcom actor, comedian, television director, and businessman. Originally from Liaoning province, Zhao has appeared on the CCTV New Year's Gala, a widely watched performing arts program, every year from 1990 to 2011. Zhao's performances at the gala had made him a household name in China.

Zhao is also known for his lead roles in the 2000 Zhang Yimou film ''Happy Times'' and the 2007 film ''Getting Home'', as well as having directed and produced three television series based around rural life in his home province, ''Liu Laogen'', ''Ma Dashuai'', and ''Xiangcun Aiqing'' ("Country Love"). Provided by Wikipedia