Yu He Wei is a Chinese actor. He was born on May 4, 1971 in Fushun, China, and made his acting debut in 2002. Since then, he has appeared in various films and a number of television dramas, including “Growling Tiger, Roaring Dragon” (2017), “Investiture of the Gods” (2019), and “Adoring” (2019).

Yu He Wei

Getting laid off, losing your life savings, and dealing with a family member's medical bills are all bad enough on their own – but unfortunately for programmer Gao Zhi Lei (Xu Zheng), they all hit at once, putting him in a precarious situation as he hides the truth of his misfortune from his wife Xiao Ni (Xin Zhi Lei) and daughter. In a desperate attempt to support his family, Zhi Lei takes a temporary job as a food delivery worker. As a newcomer to the demands of the gig economy, Zhi Lei struggles with unreasonable customer demands and relentless competition from other app companies, but finds solace and companionship among his fellow workers. However, when a new opportunity comes his way, Zhi Lei must decide whether he'll stick with his new friends or climb the corporate ladder. This film was adapted from the novel of the same name by Qing Ming.

Upstream

 Swimming Upstream

After an alarming bus hijacking and bombing, Public Security Bureau officer Su Jian Ming (Lei Jia Yin) begins to investigate the case with fellow officer Li Hui Lin (Zhou Dong Yu), suspecting that there's more to the incident than it appears. However, unbeknownst to him, Jian Ming's adoptive father, Deputy Mayor Zheng Gang (Zhang Guo Li), is deeply enmeshed in a covert alliance with influential businessman Lai Zhi Tian (Yu He Wei), who wields unchecked power across political and business realms. As Jian Ming's investigation grows closer to the truth, Zheng Gang scrambles to protect himself, causing cracks to form in previously strong alliances and unleashing unintended consequences. Will Jian Ming's quest to uncover corruption succeed – even if it comes at a great personal cost?

Under the Light

Uncover the Truth 🕵️

Lai Zhi Tian

Tencent

Wang Miao (Zhang Lu Yi), a leading nanomaterials expert, teams up with Shi Qiang (Yu He Wei), a counterterrorism detective, to investigate mysterious suicides in the scientific community. As they delve deeper, they uncover a secret organization called The Frontiers of Science, led by the enigmatic Shen Yu Fei (Li Xiao Ran). Wang Miao becomes intrigued by an unusual online virtual reality game called "Three-Body" and connects with Ye Wen Jie (Chen Jin), an elderly astrophysicist. The investigation reveals shocking past events and potential connections to the unexplained deaths. Will Wang Miao and Shi Qiang unravel the mysteries surrounding the scientific community and the cryptic game? This is a 2023 Chinese science fiction drama based on Liu Ci Xin's novel "The Three-Body Problem," directed by Leon Yang.

Three-Body

Turkeys in a Dark Forest

In 1930s Russia, four Chinese Communist Party agents—Zhang Xian Chen (Zhang Yi), Wang Yu (Qin Hai Lu), Chu Liang (Zhu Ya Wen), and Xiao Lan (Liu Hao Cun)—are dispatched on a dangerous mission code-named "Utrennya" to rescue a Chinese informer from the Japanese army in Manchukuo. After air-dropping into a snow-covered forest, the team is immediately separated and confronted by unexpected opposition. Struggling to survive and complete their mission, the agents discover a potential traitor within their ranks, creating an atmosphere of distrust and constant danger. As they navigate through overwhelming challenges and deceptive encounters, each agent must rely on their training and survival instincts to uncover the truth and potentially save their mission. This is a 2021 historical spy thriller film directed by Zhang Yi Mou, based on a script by Quan Yong Xian.

Cliff Walkers

Wang Xuan (Zhang Zi Yi), a 15-year-old noblewoman, becomes a political pawn when the power struggle between the royal family and their extended relatives intensifies, leading to her arranged marriage with low-born general Xiao Qi (Zhou Yi Wei). Thrust into a web of court intrigue, they form a powerful alliance, navigating fierce succession battles, palace conspiracies, and shifting loyalties. But as tensions rise, can they overcome the kingdom's political turmoil and safeguard their legacy from the shadows? Directed by Hou Yong and Cheng Yuan Hai, this 2021 Chinese drama series is adapted from the popular novel "Emperor's Conquest" by Mei Yu Zhe.

The Rebel Princess

The Emperor’s Conquests

Beijing Joy Leader Culture Communication Co., Ltd.

As a veterinarian, Vivienne (Lang Yue Ting) knows exactly what to do when a pet is brought into her clinic. Using her skill and expertise, she can help better the lives of the pets she meets on a daily basis; but when it comes to the people who own them, things can get a little more complicated.

For instance, Zha is a loyal golden retriever whose owner, Jiang Nan (Zhang Zi Feng), struggles to find a way to help her best friend, Chen Yue Yun (Leo Wu), after recently losing his sight. Having been best friends since childhood, Jiang Nan refuses to let him go through this difficult time alone but she struggles to find a way to help. Meanwhile, an abandoned kitten has recently been rescued by Luo Hua (Tian Jian Ci) and his germ-fearing neighbor An Ying (Kan Qing Zi). While the cat seems to be in perfect health, the same can’t be said for the relationship between its rescuers.

While perfect strangers struggle to find common ground, Qu Fei Fei (Yang Zi Shan) struggles to understand her boyfriend, Li Xiang (Wallace Chung), whose devotion to his pet pig is putting a strain on their relationship. While Fei Fei attempts to accept Li Xiang’s beloved pet, her good friend Fang Xin (Zhong Chu Xi) is struggling to adjust to life as a newlywed, as her husband, Zhao Le’s (William Chan) rottweiler hasn’t exactly warmed up to its new mom. Meanwhile, divorced dad, Gao Ming (Yu He Wei) dutifully looks after his daughter Meng Meng’s (Landy Li) cat, while she’s living with her mother in America. And Ade (Guo Qi Lin), a hard-working delivery man who relies on a street savvy terrier to help him get his deliveries made on time, finds his work suddenly in jeopardy when the dog is picked up as a stray. Though life is complicated and sometimes messy, it’s the love and devotion of these pets that helps each of their owners find a way to live, love, and let go.

A heart-warming collection of stories wrapped up in one feel-good film, “Adoring” is a 2019 romantic comedy film directed by Yang Zi.

Adoring

Adoring Team

Late in the rule of King Zhou of the Shang Dynasty (Collin Chou), the gods of heaven have all but disappeared and humanity is tormented by demons. Possessed by an evil fox demon, the king’s wife, Daji (Wang Li Kun) encourages her husband to commit countless atrocities against the people. Tired of King Zhou’s cruel and tyrannical reign, members of the Zhou rise up to overthrow the last king of Shang. As the war rages, the Primeval Lord of Heaven decides to use the turmoil in the celestial realm to choose a new generation of heavenly beings who will ascend to the rank of gods.

Giving his apprentices the task of finding righteous candidates, the Primeval Lord sends Jiang Ziya (Yu He Wei), Shen Gongbao (Hai Yi Tian), and Yuding Zhenren out into the world. Coming alongside Ji Fa (Zhang Bo), Jiang Ziya assists the king of the new Zhou Dynasty in governing his people. Meanwhile, Shen Gongbao betrays his master, choosing to side with King Zhou of Shang as he wrecks havoc on the world. Going his own way, Yuding Zhenren chooses to take the mortal, Yang Jian (Luo Jin), under his wing, making him a disciple of the magic arts as he helps him reach his true potential.

As the war in heaven rages, the fates of both gods and men lie in the hands of a noble warrior who once held the heart of a queen.

Inspired by the 16th-century works of fiction by Xu Zonglin and Lu Xixing, “Investiture of the Gods” is a 2019 historical fantasy drama directed by Shin Woo Chul.

Investiture of the Gods (2019)

⚡ Team of The Gods ⚡

Youku

In 3rd-century China, Sima Yi (Wu Xiu Bo) serves as a trusted advisor to Cao Wei ruler Cao Pi (Li Chen), alongside his intelligent wife Zhang Chun Hua (Liu Tao). As rival states Shu Han and Eastern Wu plot war, Cao Pi's son ascends to the throne and seeks Sima Yi's counsel. When the young emperor falls critically ill, he names a young adopted heir and appoints Sima Yi and general Cao Shuang (Du Yi Heng) as joint regents, setting the stage for a fierce power struggle. Their conflicting visions for governing the Cao Wei state create tension that threatens the dynasty's future. As political intrigue unfolds, Sima Yi strategically positions himself to potentially establish a more powerful ruling dynasty. This is a 2017 Chinese historical drama directed by Zhang Yong Xin, based on the real-life events of Sima Yi, who lived from 179 to 251 AD.

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