He Hong Shan is a Chinese actress. Born on April 10, 1987, she made her acting debut in the 2014 television drama “Back in Time.” She has since appeared in a number of popular dramas, including “Demon Girl” (2016), “Above the Clouds” (2017) and “The Evolution of Our Love” (2018).

He Hong Shan

3 Ways “Legend Of The Phoenix” Differentiates Itself From Other Palace C-Dramas

Tencent

After falling from a cliff, Jian Ming Shu (Lu Yu Xiao) loses her memory, but manages to inadvertently avoid a massacre that killed the rest of her family. She's rescued by her lover Lu Chang (Wang Zi Qi), although she doesn't know who he is. Together, they head to the capital to take an imperial exam, but Ming Shu continues to wonder about the truth of her identity. Ming Shu decides to investigate on her own, not knowing that Lu Chang is dedicated to keeping her safe. Will Ming Shu manage to recover her missing memories and her love for Lu Chang? This drama was based on the novel "Bang Xia Gui Xu" by Luo Ri Qiang Wei.

Serendipity

⛩ Memory of a love Team🪭

Madame Zhou

Although Zhuang Han Yan (Chen Du Ling) was abandoned in the countryside as a child, she eventually made her way back to the capital city, making a dramatic unannounced arrival at the gates of the Zhuang family estate. Her sudden reappearance throws the household, especially the family patriarch, into turmoil. The situation catches the attention of Fu Yun Xi (Xin Yun Lai), the Deputy Minister of the Court of Justice. While Yun Xi suffers from a rare illness, he seeks a woman to marry, finding himself attracted to Han Yan’s courage and kindness. As Yun Xi and Han Yan get to know each other – and each other's families – will they manage to fall in love?

The Glory

˖⁺☽ Moonlit Courtship 

Zhuang Yu Shan

Political unrest brings disaster for a county magistrate, who is unjustly imprisoned due to a malicious plot. His daughter Xue Fang Fei (Wu Jin Yan), narrowly escapes with the help of Jiang Li (Yang Chao Yue), the Secretariat Director’s daughter. Fang Fei vows to free her father and fight injustice, so she poses as Jiang Li when she returns to the capital to execute her plan. With the support of the Duke Xiao Heng (Wang Xing Yue), she embarks on her mission against formidable odds. Will her courage and determination be enough to overcome the challenges ahead? And could love also find its way into her heart? This 2024 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Qian Shan Cha Ke and directed by Bai Yun Mo, Lu Hao Ji Ji, and Ma Shi Ge.

The Double

🪷 Vigilante 🪷

Ye Jia Er

Tencent Video

Luo Qing Lian (He Hong Shan) is an ordinary woman seeking a peaceful life and true love, but her striking resemblance to a deceased royal concubine thrusts her into the royal court. There, she becomes the maid and concubine to the aloof and seemingly heartless He Lian Xin (Peter Ho), the King’s third son. Determined to escape, Qing Lian initially sees Lian Xin as cold and indifferent. However, as she learns about his desire to improve the lives of his people, her perception begins to shift. Through shared challenges, she discovers his tender side. As their bond deepens, Qing Lian must decide if she is ready to embrace her strange fate and growing feelings for her “husband” while helping him bring peace to the realm. This 2023 Chinese drama was directed by Gao Han, based on a novel by Jie Yu.

Blooming Days

❀ Brilliant Day Team ❀

Luo Qing Lian

Born into a wealthy family, Mu Zhuo Hua (Jing Tian) has had her entire life planned for her -- but she wants to do more with her life than spend it as a stranger’s wife. Determined to control her destiny, Zhuo Hua moves to the capital to take a position in civil service. Not long after, she meets Liu Yan (Feng Shao Feng), a reputed general who has come to the capital seeking justice. Convinced that the other can help them achieve their goals, Zhuo Hua and Liu Yan form an uneasy alliance but with time, their alliance morphs into something entirely unexpected. This 2023 Chinese historical romance drama was directed by Wen De Guang.

The Legend of Zhuohua

❦Team of A Dazzling Love❀

Sun Yun Yun

Career-driven entrepreneur An Ran (He Hong Shan) is determined to climb the corporate ladder and tries to impress a group of potential investors. When her plan fails, she drowns her sorrows in alcohol, leading to an unexpected encounter with her landlord, Yan Yue (WINWIN). However, he’s not just a landlord – Yan Yue is actually An Ran’s college junior who’s harbored a crush on her for nearly a decade and a successful voice actor who keeps his real identity a secret. An Ran and Yan Yue’s paths cross once again when they end up working together, bringing them even closer. Could this be a sign that they were always meant to end up together, or was it all just a drunken mistake? This 2023 Chinese drama series was produced by Fang Fang, Su Han, Zhang Zhi Wei, and Xia Wen Yang.

Sweet Games

Bring Your "A" Game

Youku

On the day of Princess Chu Jiu Ling’s (He Hong Shan) forced marriage, she exposes her uncle, the new emperor, for murdering her father to seize the throne. Her assassination attempt fails, and she is thrown into the dungeons. Unbeknownst to all, a divine physician orchestrates a prison break, with his daughter Jun Zhen Zhen (Peng Xiao Ran) sacrificing herself in Jiu Ling’s place. When Jiu Ling awakens, her appearance and voice have been altered to match Zhen Zhen’s. Starting anew as a physician, Jiu Ling is determined to avenge her father. Returning to her home city to expose political corruption, she must navigate complex alliances involving three men: Chen Zhu Zan (Jin Han), a duke's son; Ning Yun Zhao (Wang You Shuo), a nobleman; and her ex-husband, Lu Yun Qi (Du Ya Fei). Adapted from Xi Xing’s web novel, this 2021 historical romance drama is directed by Xie Ze.

Jun Jiu Ling

♡♥ Unraveling a Heart Team ♥♡

Lin Xiao Xiao

CCTV, Tencent

During the Song Dynasty, Qiao Feng (Tony Yang), leader of a powerful beggar clan, is a respected martial arts master who becomes an outcast when rumors of his Khitan ancestry surface. Determined to uncover the truth about his origins, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he encounters Duan Yu (Bai Shu), a peace-loving prince who unexpectedly becomes skilled in martial arts, and Xu Zhu (Zhang Tian Yang), a Shaolin Monk seeking to bring harmony to a turbulent world. As their paths intertwine, these three extraordinary individuals find themselves caught in a complex web of destiny that could potentially reshape the course of history. Adapted from Jin Yong's novel, this is a 2021 action-adventure wuxia drama directed by Ringo Yu that explores themes of identity, belonging, and the unpredictable nature of fate.

Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils

⚔️Martial Arts Team ⚔️

Shi Yi Niang (Tan Song Yun) is the strong-minded, ambitious daughter of a concubine, with dreams of becoming an embroiderer and living a life of freedom. But her hopes appear to be cut short when her family arranges for her to marry the powerful general and Duke Xu Ling Yi (Wallace Chung). Ling Yi’s family initially treats Yi Niang with disdain, but she is undeterred by this sudden marriage and her subsequent change of circumstances. However, the challenges have just begun for both Yi Niang and her new husband: the Xu family faces impending ruin! Together, Ling Yi and Yi Niang realize that they must pool their wits together if they are to avoid an unhappy fate. Will they save the family – and find love along the way? This 2021 Chinese drama series was based on the novel “The Concubine-born Daughter’s Strategies” by Zhi Zhi and was directed by Wen De Guang.

The Sword and the Brocade

⚔ Jin Xin Si Yu ✾ Team

Tencent TV

Ye Ningzhi (He Hong Shan), a circus performer in the Eastern Liang Dynasty, becomes entangled in palace intrigue when her troupe is invited to the Empress Dowager's birthday party. Framed for treason by the Crown Princess (Liu Min), she is saved by court advisor Wei Guang (Jeremy Tsui). Two years later, Ningzhi returns to the palace as a handmaiden, where she courageously stands up against corruption, catching the attention of the Empress (Cao Xi Wen) and Emperor (Wayne Lai). Reunited with Wei Guang, she discovers their connection runs deeper than their initial encounter. Together, they must thwart the Crown Princess' plot to seize the throne, navigating the dangerous political landscape of the imperial court. This is a 2019 historical romance drama directed by Wei Han Dao.

Legend of the Phoenix

Immortal Flame

JSTV

Ruyi (Zhou Xun), a cunning consort in the imperial court, skillfully navigates the dangerous political landscape to rise through the ranks and become Empress. Despite her strategic prowess, her relationship with Emperor Qianlong (Wallace Huo) becomes increasingly strained as she faces numerous conspiracies and challenges within the palace. Battling against powerful rivals and personal setbacks, Ruyi must use all her intelligence and resilience to maintain her precarious position as Empress. This is a 2018 Chinese historical drama adapted from the novel Hou Gong Ru Yi Zhuan and serves as a sequel to the 2011 series "Empresses in the Palace."

Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

Qing Hair and Those Who Dare

Bai Rui Ji

Dragon TV, ZJSTV

Love isn’t always found in the places you expect it.

Ai Ruo Man (Zhang Tian Ai) is a successful career woman. But her strong personality and independent nature chases men away in her personal life. 

Lu Fei (Zhang Ruo Yun) is a gentle, easy-going man who loves to cook, clean and tend to his garden. Women appreciate his kind spirit, but not enough to date or marry him.

Ai Ruo Man and Lu Fei have been best friends for the past 15 years. As they both enter their 30s, can they help each other find the mate of their dreams?

“The Evolution of Our Love” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by An Zhu Jian.

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