Tan Jianci
Tan Jianci (Chinese: 檀健次; pinyin: Tán Jiàncì; born October 5, 1990), also known by his stage name JC-T, is a Chinese actor, singer, and dancer. He is the youngest member of the Chinese idol group M.I.C.. Tan is now active as an actor in China and is known for his roles as Sima Zhao in The Advisors Alliance (2017) and Cao Pi in Secret of the Three Kingdoms (2018).
Tan Jianci | |||||||
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Nationality | China | ||||||
Alma mater | Beijing Sport University | ||||||
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Years active | 2010–present | ||||||
Agent | To Soul Media | ||||||
Musical career | |||||||
Genres | C-pop | ||||||
Instruments | Vocals | ||||||
Years active | 2010–present | ||||||
Labels | Taihe Rye Music | ||||||
Associated acts | M.I.C | ||||||
Chinese name | |||||||
Simplified Chinese | 檀健次 | ||||||
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Early life
Tan Jianci was born and raised in Beihai, Guangxi. He studied at the Beihai Haicheng No.3 Elementary School. At the age of 6, he moved to Kumamoto, Japan with his family for a year during which time he changed his own name to Kenji (健次) due to his adoration for Kenshiro, a frictional character and the protagonist of the Fist of the North Star manga series. He returned to China at the age of 7 and attended Beihai No. 3 Primary School of Guangxi. Inspired by Michael Jackson, he began to take dance classes in his spare time. At the age of 13, he attended the affiliated secondary school of Beijing Dance Academy where he learned professional ballroom dance.[1] In 2006, he participated in three tournaments, Taoli Cup National Dance Competition – Latin (where he finished in first place in the group under 16),[2] the National Dance Sport Championships Professional – Latin (1st place) and Modern (5th place) and the World Grand Prix Finals in Shanghai – IDSF – Latin (3rd place) and Modern (4th place). In 2007, he was admitted to the Beijing Sport University's Art department.[3]
Career
In 2006, Tan was selected as one of the trainees of Taihe Rye Music's project group and started the 3-year training period since 2007. In 2009, as a member of the boy group M.I.C., he and the other members debuted at Chengdu WCG (World Cyber Games).[4] In 2009, the group participated in MIGU Star Academy and eventually won the finals. They officially debuted in October 2010.[5]
In 2008, Tan made his acting debut in the film Lost Indulgence directed by Zhang Yibai. He played a bereaved and sullen teenager.[6]
In March 2012, Tan participated in the dance competition show Shake It Up, and got fourth place in the final round.[7]
In December 2014, Tan's first solo single titled "Fly Away" was released.[8]
In January 2015, Tan starred in his first drama Hua Yang Jiang Hu.[9] In May 2015, Tan starred in the his first musical Tiny Times, adapted from the film of the same name.[10]
In 2017, Tan co-starred in historical drama The Advisors Alliance. He was cast as Sima Zhao, the second son of the protagonist Sima Yi.[11] Tan received recognition for his acting skills.[12]
In 2018, Tan starred in Secret of the Three Kingdoms . He played Cao Pi, the second son of Cao Cao and the first emperor of Wei Dynasty.[13] The same year, Tan participated in the acting competition show I Am the Actor, earning approval from the audience and achieving an A Grade on the show.[14] He then starred in the romance drama Never Gone, portraying a frivolous playboy who shows a serious side.[15]
In 2019, Tan starred in the family drama Over the Sea I Come to You,[16] romance comedy film Adoring.[17]
In 2020, Tan starred in republican drama Winter Begonia and received praise for his performance as an opera singer.[18] The same year he was cast in the wuxia drama Winner Is King, adapted from the BL novel Sha Po Lang by Priest alongside Chen Zheyuan. He plays Gu Yun, a military commander.[19]
Filmography
Film
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes/Ref. |
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2008 | Lost Indulgence | 秘岸 | Xiao Chuan | |
2016 | Scary Notes | 恐怖笔记 | Zou Yan | [20] |
Master Surrender: The Devil | 天师伏魔·弑魂 | Gao Yuan | [21] | |
2017 | Lord Rebirth | 魔王重生 | Gao Yuan | [22] |
2019 | Adoring | 宠爱 | Luo Hua | [17] |
Television series
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Network | Notes/Ref. |
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2014 | Soul Food | 深爱食堂 | Xiao Bo | Zhejiang TV | |
Strength to Fly | 将爱因为爱情 | Shi Yilang | Tencent | [23] | |
2015 | Hua Yang Jiang Hu | 花样江湖 | Jian Ci | Mango TV | [9] |
Intouchable | 男神执事团 | Hua Shengsu | [24] | ||
2017 | The Advisors Alliance | 大军师司马懿之军师联盟 | Sima Zhao | Anhui TV, Jiangsu TV | [11] |
2018 | Secret of the Three Kingdoms | 三国机密之潜龙在渊 | Cao Pi | Tencent | [13] |
Never Gone | 原来你还在这里 | Zhou Ziyi | Youku | [15] | |
2019 | Over the Sea I Come to You | 带着爸爸去留学 | Chen Kaiwen | Dragon TV, Zhejiang TV | [16] |
2020 | Wu Xin: The Monster Killer 3 | 无心法师3 | Monkey Demon | iQiyi, Tencent, Youku | [25] |
Winter Begonia | 鬓边不是海棠红 | Chen Renxiang | iQiyi | [18] | |
Court Lady | 大唐儿女行 | Li Ke | iQiyi, Tencent, Youku | [26] | |
Twisted Fate of Love | 今夕何夕 | Pang Yu | Tencent | [27] | |
2021 | The Centimetre of Love | 爱的厘米 | Guan Zhenlei | [28] | |
Winner Is King | 杀破狼 | Gu Yun | Tencent | [19] | |
Television show
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Network | Notes/Ref. |
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2018 | I Am the Actor | 我就是演员 | Contestant | Zhejiang TV | [14] |
2020 | Crossover Singer | 跨界歌王 | Beijing TV | Season 5[29] | |
Laughing | 笑起来真好看 | Mango TV | Overall champion[30] |
Music video
Year | English title | Chinese title | Singer | Notes/Ref. |
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2013 | 风起来的时光 | Zhou Ziyan | [31] |
Discography
Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes/Ref. |
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2014 | "Fly Away" | Solo | [8] | |
"Ladybro" | 闺蜜 | with Zhang Yongxin (Steelo)[32] | ||
2018 | "The Memories I Want to Keep" | 最想保存的回忆 | My Classmate From Far Far Away OST | [33] |
2019 | "Adoring" | 宠爱 | Adoring OST | |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | 7th The Actors of China Award Ceremony | Best Actor (Emerald) | N/A | Pending | [34] |
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