Dong Chengpeng
Dong Chengpeng, better known by his stage name Da Peng, is a Chinese host, comedian, actor, and filmmaker, known for his grassroots-style comedy. Da Peng joined Sohu in 2004, where he primarily hosted and produced web-based talk shows. In 2010, he became the 53rd disciple of Zhao Benshan. He drew wide attention in 2012 when Conan O'Brien accused his web show Da Peng Debade of copying the opening animation of Conan. That same year, Da Peng transitioned from hosting to acting and directing with the Knallerfrauen-inspired web show Diors Man (2012–2015). Its Internet popularity paved the way for his successful feature-film directorial debut Pancake Man (2015), after which he shifted his focus to cinema and resigned from Sohu in 2018.
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