实力派 (shí lì pā) — those who hold actual power or influence (in politics, business); (in entertainment/sports) a person whose success is based on real talent or ability, not image

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Examples

• 这位演员是实力派，演技非常好。
  Zhè wèi yǎn yuán shì shí lì pā, yǎn jì fēi cháng hǎo.
  This actor is a true talent — his acting is excellent.
• 在政坛上，实力派往往比空谈家更有影响力。
  Zài zhèng tán shàng, shí lì pā wǎng wǎng bǐ kōng tán jiā gèng yǒu yǐng xiǎng lì.
  In politics, those who actually hold power are often more influential than empty talkers.
• 他虽然是新人，但已经是歌坛的实力派了。
  Tā suī rán shì xīn rén, dàn yǐ jīng shì gē tán de shí lì pā le.
  Although he's a newcomer, he's already a powerhouse in the music scene.