Mao debuted in the 2009 television series
Niang Qi and thereafter gained attention for his role as the
14th prince in the 2011 hit drama
Palace. The same year, he won the "Best Supporting Actor" award at the Youku Television Awards for his performance in
The Glamorous Imperial Concubine. Mao later gained more attention through his antagonist role in the
fantasy action drama hit,
Noble Aspirations. He gained further recognition with his supporting roles in
The Glory of Tang Dynasty and
The Destiny of White Snake. Mao starred in his first lead role in the 2019 historical drama
The Legend of Haolan, playing the Qin Emperor. ==Filmography==