Cheng Yi is a Chinese actor and singer who was born in Hunan Province, China, on May 17, 1990. He studied at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, and made his acting debut while still at college, appearing in the television series “Beauty World” (2011). He graduated in 2012, and then went on to make his film debut in “Haunting Love.” He appeared in the hit series “Noble Aspirations” in 2016, and followed up with the movie “The Big Rescue” (2018). He also played one of the lead roles in “Explore with the Note” (2019) – the follow-up to “The Lost Tomb” (2015). He made his solo music debut with the single “Goodbye to the Past” in 2017.

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While searching for a plant with extraordinary medicinal properties, Fu Yunshen (Cheng Yi), researcher at a pharmaceutical company crosses paths with Dr. Zhu Jiu (Zhang Yu Xi), who is on a humanitarian mission. Despite a rough initial meeting, they develop strong feelings for each other. However, tragedy soon tears them apart. A year later, fate reunites them, and this time, they are determined to fight for their love. Will love prevail this second time around? Based on the novel by Qi Wei, this 2023 Chinese series was directed by Leon Li and Liu Hong Yuan.

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Ying Yuan (Cheng Yi) is the Sovereign Lord and protector of a fantastic heavenly realm inhabited by deities and spirits who live long, peaceful lives above the clouds, thanks to a peace deal struck between a number of rival kingdoms. One day, however, that peace is at risk of shattering when an elder of the demon world attempts to steal a powerful treasure that has remarkable healing powers, the Four-Leafed Lotus. A fierce struggle breaks out and Ying Yuan intervenes to thwart the attempted theft. But in doing so, the treasure becomes personified in human-like form – as two sisters. Ying Yuan is given the honor of naming them, and names the older sister Zhi Xi (Zoey Meng)&nbsp;and the younger Yan Dan (Yang Zi). The latter appears to fall for the dashing and heroic Sovereign Lord.

But fate separates the two for many years, until Ying Yuan (now Tang Zhou, and no longer aware of who he used to be) comes upon Yan Dan again by chance in the mortal realm. He has become a demon hunter. But neither he nor she recalls who they once were and what they may have once felt for each other. Yan Dan is now accompanied by her close male friend Yu Mo (Zhang Rui). Together, this duo has already traveled together and experienced no shortage of adventures. Tang Zhou joins them on the quest to find ancient, powerful artifacts. But will he and Yan Dan ever recall who they used to be?

“Immortal Samsara” is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Guo Hu and Ren Hai Tao.

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In Tang Dynasty-era China, in the 9th Century CE, the Emperor is locked in a deadly power struggle with a group of formidable eunuchs who wield enormous power at court. He decides to strike back by ordering the death of their ringleader Qiu Shi Liang (He Sheng Ming). But the mission is botched. The eunuchs take revenge by ordering the death of the Emperor’s loyal first minister, along with his entire family. But his twin daughters, later to be known as Cheng Ruo Yun (Zhang Yu Xi) and Qiu Yan Zhi (Xuan Syun Lou), escape. The eunuchs now seize yet more power over the royal court, rendering the Emperor a mere puppet. But the minister’s two daughters have evaded detection – and move off toward very different fates…

Yan Zhi becomes part of Qiu Shi Liang’s household, and is secretly hell-bent on revenge. But her sister Ruo Yun has taken the other side, joining a group of military professionals that is enlisted by the new, young Emperor Li Yan (Cheng Yi). The Emperor is determined to rid the palace of the scourge of the eunuchs once and for all, and Ruo Yun pledges her life to help him do that – even if it means throwing herself in the path of danger. The duo starts to form a romantic bond as they get to know one another. But will the Emperor still trust her if he discovers her true identity – and her connection to his mortal foe?

“Stand By Me” is a 2021 Chinese drama series that was directed by Zeng Li Zhen, Zhao Li Jun, and Liu Guo Nan.

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The granddaughter of the esteemed Yonglin leader, Helan Mingyu (Zhao Han Ying Zi) grew up well in the country of Sheng. Honest and bright, she caught the eye of many young men, but it was the Ninth Prince, Xiao Cheng Xu (Cheng Yi), who eventually won her heart. Happy as they were, their love was fated for ruin. Determined to help his older brother, Xiao Cheng Rui (Han Dong) ascend the throne, Cheng Xu sets out for war, well aware that his victory on the battlefield would help solidify his brother’s position as king. Leaving Mingyu behind, Cheng Xu departs, taking her heart with him.&nbsp;

With Cheng Xu gone, Mingyu soon finds herself caught up in the tangled inner-workings of the palace. Learning that the fate of Cheng Xu’s younger brother, Xiao Cheng Xuan (Zhao Wen Hao), is in her hands, Mingyu must act both quickly and prudently. To save Cheng Xuan, Mingyu does the unthinkable, making a sacrifice that will alter her life forever. With life as a permanent resident of the palace looming before her, Mingyu must learn to navigate the intricate inner workings of the palace; but the path she now walks is anything but easy.

Finding herself the object of more than one man’s desires, Mingyu is torn between the desires of her heart and the duties of her position. Understanding that the needs of both her family and her people outweigh her own, she must use her wisdom to bring peace to the palace and prosperity to the Great Sheng Nation.

A story of love and destiny, the Promise of Chang’an is a 2020 historical romance drama directed by Yin Tao.

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The leader of the Shao Yang clan hosts a magic and martial arts tournament for young apprentices. His daughter Chu Xuan Ji (Crystal Yuan), who has been deprived of the use of her senses, has been entered in the competition – even though her skills are far from advanced.

Also taking part in the competition is the Lize Palace’s star student Yu Si Feng (Cheng Yi).

Students are forbidden from embarking on romantic relationships with one another. But when the two meet, they first become firm friends…and then start to develop much deeper feelings for one another.

After a dispute between other students, Chu Xuan Ji is injured and the two young students become separated.

To make matters worse, Yu Si Feng is cursed with a spell that forces him to wear a mask that will only fall away if he can find true love.

But four years later, their paths cross again – and the duo slowly begins to learn that their pasts (as well as their futures) may well be intertwined, with heavenly forces very interested in their fate.

This series was adapted from a novel named “The Glass Maiden,” which was written by Shi Si Lang.

“Love and Redemption” is a 2020 Chinese drama series that was co-direct by Yin Tao and Mai Guan Zhi.

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