He's considered a big shot in the entertainment industry.
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大腕儿 is colloquial Beijing dialect. It's used informally to refer to famous or influential people, especially in entertainment, business, or politics. The non-erhua form 大腕 is also used.
memory
Think of someone with a 'big wrist' - they wear expensive watches, carry authority, and have powerful handshakes. A big wrist = a big deal.
