Chang Cheng, or Jerry Chang, as he’s also known, is an award-winning Chinese actor. He was born on August 3, 1975, in Yantai, Shandong Province, China, and made his acting debut in 1998. Since then, he has appeared in a handful of films and numerous television dramas, including “Secret of the Three Kingdoms” (2010), “Young Sherlock” (2014), “Fights Break Sphere” (2018), “Joy of Life” (2019), “God of Lost Fantasy” (2020), and “Maiden Holmes” (2020).

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When the general of the Qian Yu Guards, Yan Chang Yun (Wang You Shuo), begins to make a name for himself as an oppressor of the people, skilled assassin Fu Xiao (Zhao Zhao Yi) is sent to eliminate him. Injured during her mission, Fu Xiao not only botches the mission but loses her memory as well. Waking dressed as a man, Fu Xiao soon crosses paths with Emperor Zhao Yuan (Xia Ning Jun), who gives her a position as a eunuch. Accompanying the Emperor to the palace, it doesn’t take long for Chang Yun to recognize her as the assassin who once tried to take his life. Suspicious of her motives, Chang Yun vows to keep a close eye on her but the more time he spends in her presence, the more intrigued by her he becomes... Xu Chi and Yi Kun directed this 2024 Chinese historical romance series.&nbsp;

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Ban Hua (Guan Xiao Tong) is a beautiful woman who has come close to married bliss three times. But her straight-shooting, frank manner, and explosive temper have meant that every potential relationship ended in disaster and divorce – even though deep down, she is actually very well-meaning and thoughtful.

One day, she discovers that she has a rare talent: She can forecast the future through her dreams. She uses this gift to help her family out of a tight spot.

But her life changes forever when she meets Rong Xia (Hou Ming Hao), a young maverick whose family has befallen a tragic fate.

Rong Xia is on the hunt for answers about what happened to his family, as well as clues about his true identity, which has been kept a secret from him all his life.

Together, the duo strikes up a partnership, with Ban Hua determined to help Rong Xia learn the truth. But as their relationship deepens, could this be a case of fourth time lucky in love for her?

“A Girl Like Me” is a 2021 Chinese period drama series that was directed by Chen Wei Xiang.

A Girl Like Me

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Fu Rong (Ju Jing Yi) is the second daughter of the powerful Fu family. But after a terrible mishap and a painful illness, she is granted the gift of foresight.

Able to look into her own future, she can see great wonders – an unspeakable sadness.

She sees herself marrying a dashing duke named Su Xu Jin (Zhang Zhe Han). But she can also see that a tragic and untimely destiny also awaits her.

She begins to think that her untimely end may be linked to her relationship with the duke, so decides to avoid him at all costs. However, destiny will not be so easily dissuaded: A number of dastardly plots threaten to dethrone the royal family and cast the realm into chaos.

Eventually, Su Xu Jin realizes that the only way she can help bring peace to the land is to join forces with the duke – and attempt to do whatever it takes to change her fortunes!

This series was based on a novel of the same name penned by author Xiao Jia Ren.

“The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion” is a 2020 Chinese drama series that was directed by Kin Lung Lam and Tony.

The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion

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It is the sixth century CE and the Qi Kingdom, in what is now Eastern China, is a land at war.

The young teenage prince Pei Yan Zhi (Zhang Ling He), a prodigal young military talent, is sent to ward off a force of invaders. Although he makes a valiant effort, his army is ultimately ambushed and defeated in a decisive battle.

An opportunist foe at the imperial court takes advantage of the situation, forcing Pei Yan Zhi to step down as head of the army – and manages to get a young subservient candidate to take the throne.

Pei Yan Zhi feels he was betrayed. He vows to get to the bottom of the intrigue and goes undercover to investigate, pretending to be a commoner to help him work undetected. On his quest for the truth, he meets a remarkably smart and resourceful young female detective named Su Ci (Chen Yao).

Together, they form a close bond. They team up with two other quick-witted young sleuths and make a joint bid to discover the scale of the scheming that has undermined the Imperial Palace.

“Maiden Holmes” is a 2020 Chinese period drama that was directed by Li Xiao Jiang.

Maiden Holmes

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The adopted son of the Qin family, Qin Wen Tian (Peter Sheng) was born with the entire world against him. Sick and weak as a child, his family eventually decides that it would be best to send him to live at the Bai Manor. Having arranged a marriage between Qin Wen Tian and Bai Qiu Xue (Tang Jing Mei) when the two were very young, the move would solidify the ties between the two families. Little do the elders of the Qin family know that the Bai family has set their sights on a much more advantageous match.

With Qin Wen Tian standing between them and a connection to the royal Ye family, the elders of the Bai family make plans to have Wen Tian assassinated. However, their plans go awry when Wen Tian escapes. Running for his life, Wen Tian seeks refuge with the Jiuhua Sect, a school dedicated to the study of martial arts. While planning his revenge, Wen Tian befriends his new master’s daughter, Mo Qing Cheng (Wang Zi Wen), and the crown prince, Yi Wu Wei (Jacky Heung), who was forced into hiding after his brother made a play for the crown.

Putting his own desire for revenge aside, Wen Tian agrees to help Wu Wei take back his rightful throne. Making their way to the Imperial City, the three friends set out to confront the usurper, Yi Tian Jiao (Liu Run Nan). But to take back the crown, they’ll have to confront more than a greedy prince. Will their strength and determination be enough to overthrow the plans of the dark-hearted villain backing Tian Jiao and undo the evil that has been wrought at his hands?

Adapted from Jing Wu Hen’s novel, “Ancient Godly Monarch”, “God of Lost Fantasy” is a 2020 action historical fantasy drama directed by Hu Chu Xi.

God of Lost Fantasy

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The year is 907 CE and the Later Liang dynasty has just taken control of what is now Northern China.

A general’s daughter named Yuan Qing Li (Chen Yu Qi) is traveling to a quiet nunnery to meditate in peace. However, a gang of bandits attacks her party, abducting her and leaving her unconscious.

She is rescued by benevolent forces, but wakes up days later, without any memories about the person she used to be, living a life that she does not believe to be her own.

She also discovers that she is due to marry – something she does not want to do.

She decides to run away and go undercover, disguising herself as a man. 

The martial arts skills she learned when she was younger soon come in handy, and she rises to the rank of county constable.

Meanwhile, the Duke of the Liang, Jing Ci (Alan Yu), has also gone undercover as a lowly Liang official in a bid to expose a fiendish conspiracy that threatens to take down the government.

The duo teams up in a bid to put an end to the corruption – and help Yuan Qing Li discover her true identity.

“The Love Lasts Two Minds” is a 2020 Chinese period drama directed by Yu Cui Hua and Liu Zhen Ming.

The Love Lasts Two Minds

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In the Ancient Southern Qing Empire, Fan Xian (Zhang Ruo Yun) finds his head full of bizarre “memories” about life in the 21st Century, becoming haunted by questions about his true identity and his mother’s death. After he survives an assassination attempt, he decides to head to the capital to search for answers. He meets the chancellor’s daughter Lin Wan Er (Li Qin), and the duo become close allies. Before long, he finds himself drawn into a web of schemes involving the Imperial family – while a mysterious security agency seems to be monitoring him. Will these dark forces overwhelm Fan Xian before he can discover the truth? This 2019 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Maoni and produced by Chen Ying Jie.

Joy of Life

Gao Jie (Janice Man) is an aspiring jewelry designer who dreams of finding success amidst the diminishing jewelry business in China.&nbsp;

Determined to create the best designs, she travels to Southeast Asia to find inspiration. While away, she runs into the handsome heir to a jewelry business, Yu Zhi (Zhang Ming En).&nbsp;

It's love at first sight for this perfect gem of a couple but fate seems to have other plans. Separated out of desperation, this pair of wandering souls is forced to part, possibly forever.. Reunited back in China, love is given the chance to grow, but will it ever have a chance to shine when the pressure of family seems determined to crush this rare gem?

"Nice to Meet You" is a 2019 Chinese drama related to "Because of Meeting You."

Nice To Meet You

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Can a young man find his mother’s killer and return peace to the martial arts world?

Xiao Yan (Leo Wu) is a helpless 9-year-old when his mother is killed by evil enemies. Despite his best efforts, Xiao Yan’s martial arts abilities are not developing as his family had hoped. But all that changes when he accidentally summons the Medicine Lord, Yao Chen (Baron Chen), with his mother’s ring when he is 15. With the help of Yao Chen, Xiao Yan becomes a great martial artist who is intent on bringing his mother’s killer to justice. 

With the loyal Xiao Xun'er (Lin Yun) by his side, can Xiao Yan defeat the evil forces and restore peace to the land?

“Fights Break Sphere” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Yu Rong Guang. It is based on the novel Doupo Cangqiong by Tian Can Tu Dou, the author who also wrote the novel that the 2018 drama series “Martial Universe” is based on.

Fights Break Sphere

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When the twin sons of an emperor and a concubine are separated, one grows up to become emperor and one lives secretly as a commoner.

Twin brothers Liu Ping and Liu Xie (Ma Tian Yu)grow up very differently but end up back together in adulthood with only each other to lean on. Liu Xie is raised by his grandmother, the Empress Dowager Dong, and becomes Emperor Xian while Liu Ping is secretly taken out of the palace and grows up as a commoner with Sima Yi (Elvis Han).

When fighting breaks out among different factions, Emperor Xian loses control of the kingdom to the powerful warlord Cao Cao (Tse Kwan Ho). When Emperor Xian learns about the existence of his twin brother, he summons him to the palace. 

Can Liu Ping, with the help of Sima Yi, Empress Fu Shou (Regina Wan) and other Han loyalists, help the emperor save the Eastern Han Dynasty?

“Secret of the Three Kingdoms” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Patrick Yau. It is based on the novel San Guo Ji Mi by Ma Bo Yong.

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