Zhang Yan Yan is a Chinese actress who was born on November 15, 1978, in Beijing, China. She studied at the Beijing Film Academy and made her debut just after the turn of the millennium, appearing in the drama series “Mission of the Warriors” in 2001. She has since gone on to appear in scores of his drama titles, including “Ashes of Love” (2018), “Gank Your Heart” (2019), and “Love a Lifetime” (2020).

Zhang Yan Yan

Tencent

As the daughter of the Crown Prince, Princess Jia Nan (Ju Jing Yi) has spent her entire life living within the palace walls. Fully aware that life within the palace affords no freedom, Jia Nan could have allowed herself to become bitter and resentful with age, but instead has chosen to maintain a pleasant, carefree demeanor. As lighthearted as she may be, Jia Nan has no desire to become someone else’s puppet.&nbsp;

Relying on her wit and ingenuity, Jia Nan has worked hard to avoid the political scheming and fighting that often takes place within the inner palace. Just as Jia Nan works to change her fate, Imperial Army Guard, Li Qian (Joseph Zeng) hopes to someday reverse his destiny as well. Scarred by events of the past, Li Qian has dedicated his life to advancing in his career, knowing that every step up gains him access to new information. Constantly searching for clues that will bring him answers to the past, Li Qian soon finds himself crossing paths with Princess Jia Nan.&nbsp;

Agreeing to work together to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way, Jia Nan and Li Qian begin a quest that, if successful, will allow them to remain with their loved ones for a lifetime. The only question is, can either of them find a way to escape the grasp destiny already seems to have on them?

Adapted from the novel “Mu Nan Zhi” by Zhi Zhi, “Rebirth For You” is a 2021 Chinese historical romance drama directed by Zhi Lei.

Rebirth For You

⚙️ Gears of Love ❤️

iQIYI

Quirky and unconventional, Zhan Qinghong (Fei Xing) grew up well enough, but she never shared the dreams most treasured by her peers. While other girls dreamed of marrying well, Qinghong dreamt of only one thing: to become a great martial arts master. Ready to turn her dreams into reality, Qinghong entered the martial arts world with wide-eyed innocence and insatiable curiosity. Unfortunately, it didn’t take long for her to realize that the world which she had so long believed to be a world of righteousness and honor, was actually controlled by wicked traitors.

Determined to reform the fighting world, Qinghong relies on her intelligence and tenacity to bring about change; but the work proves to be both difficult and dangerous. Realizing the path she has chosen may be too treacherous to travel alone, Qinghong never suspected that Junan City’s notorious playboy would be the one to come alongside her on her quest. Yet, when fate brings them together, that is exactly what Lin Fang (Alan Yu) does.

Using his reputation as a sickly aristocrat with a penchant for wooing women to hide much darker motives, Lin Fang has but one goal in life: to exact revenge for his clan. After meeting Qinghong, Lin Fang’s hardened heart begins to soften and he finds himself drawn to her unexpected charms. Unwilling to let Qinghong fight her battles alone, Lin Fang takes up her cause and together, they take on the daunting task of reforming and rebuilding the world of martial arts from the ground up.

Based on the novel of the same name by Ding Mo, “The Moon Brightens For You” is a 2020 adventure fantasy romance drama directed by Lan Hai Han and Liu Kai.

The Moon Brightens For You

It is the early 12th century in the city now known as Nanjing. War threatens to erupt across the land of Da Chu, and the Imperial court is rife with corruption and intrigue.

The cruel Emperor’s and his corrupt cronies plot to kill the Empress – and are successful in their malicious efforts. Meanwhile, other vindictive parties chase down Yao Mo Wan (Li Mo Zhi), the Empress’ illegitimate younger sister.

However, the night is stormy and full of mystery. The dead queen’s spirit enters the body of her younger sister…intent on taking revenge on the people who wronged her.

Yao Mo Wan enters the Imperial Court, bent on seeking vengeance.
She also meets (and falls for) Ye Jun Qing (Chen Zhe Yuan), a young Da Chu prince.

As she discovers the scale of the corruption at court, she decides to do her best to see that Ye Jun Qing deposes the evil Emperor using the best tools at her disposal: her wits and natural intelligence.

This drama was based on a graphic novel named “The Cry of the Phoenix that Reached Ninth Heaven.”

“Renascence” is a 2020 Chinese drama that was directed by Lui Hai Bo.

Renascence

🔃Lives In Transition Team🔃

Youku

In a world where magic and martial arts collide, Chu Xuan Ji (Crystal Yuan), a young woman deprived of her six senses, meets Li Ze Palace's star disciple, Yu Si Feng (Cheng Yi), during a tournament. As they forge a strong friendship, they begin to develop deeper feelings that challenge strict rules against romance. Unfortunately, Xuan Ji gets injured, forcing them apart. Compounding their troubles, Si Feng is cursed to wear a mask that can only be removed by true love. Four years later, fate brings them back together, revealing their intertwined destinies may hold the key to overcoming both past and present obstacles. Can their love conquer the trials ahead and unlock the secrets that bind them? This 2020 Chinese drama, adapted from the novel “The Glass Maiden” by Shi Si Lang, was co-directed by Yin Tao and Mai Guan Zhi.

Love and Redemption

Destined ❤ Love Team

iQiyi

Rong Hua (Zhang Hui Wen) is the virtuous daughter of a powerful clan chief. At her father’s behest, she decides to seek out a powerful pearl that she is told has the power to heal and bring peace to the realm.

The way is perilous and full of dangers, however, and she is saved from seemingly certain doom by Nalan Yue (Allen Ren), a young apprentice warrior from a rival clan.

The duo forms a close friendship – as well as a romantic bond – and decides to work together, despite the fact that their families’ feud continues to fester.

Unfortunately, the road to peace is anything but smooth. Rong Hua’s vengeful father will stop at nothing to exact revenge on Nalan Yue’s family.

Things get even more complicated for the young lovers when the corrupt Ming sect invests Nalan Yue with demonic dark magic skills.

Can Rong Hua and Nalan Yue overcome the forces of evil – and restore peace to the world?

“Love A Lifetime” is a 2020 Chinese drama series directed by Ren Hai Yao.

Love A Lifetime

The Twilight Team 

Hunan TV

Following the tragic and untimely death of her concubine mother, Sheng Ming Lan’s (Zhao Li Ying) life becomes a nightmare. Her stepmother and half-siblings mistreat her, leaving her seething from the injustice, and longing for revenge on those responsible for her mother’s downfall. However, Ming Lan is constantly looked down upon, despite her beauty and keen wits. She decides to pretend that she is content with her fate, but will secretly devise a way to bring down those who wronged her mother. Fate shines on Ming Lan when she meets Gu Tingye (Feng Shao Feng), the hedonistic but determined son of the Marquis of Ningyuan, eventually falling in love and marrying. Tingye hopes to help his beloved take her revenge. But as evil schemes begin to unfold, will they succeed in their shared goal? This 2018 Chinese drama, based on the novel of the same name by Guan Xin Ze Luan, was directed by Zhang Kai Zhou.

The Story of Ming Lan

MEI DAXIA  (大俠)

JSTV

The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ruyi (Zhou Xun) is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the the royal court and move up the ranks.

After becoming Empress, Ruyi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong (Wallace Huo) becomes eroded even when Ruyi is able to overcome the challenges. 

Can Ruyi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances?

“Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Wang Jun. It is adapted from the novel Hou Gong Ru Yi Zhuan by Liu Lianzi and is a sequel to the critically acclaimed 2011 television drama “Empresses in the Palace.”

Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

Qing Hair and Those Who Dare

A frost flower fairy who is unable to feel emotion is caught up in a love triangle with two warring deities.

Jin Mi (Yang Zi) is the daughter of the Flower Deity and Water Immortal. The deity learns that her daughter will suffer a great love trial, so she gives the baby girl a magical pill that prevents her from feeling any emotion or falling in love.

When Jin Mi mistakenly believes that her father died at the hands of the Fire Immortal, Xu Feng (Deng Lun), she kills him and ends up coughing up the magic pill in the process. Xu Feng comes back to life as the Demon Lord and challenges the Night Immortal, Run Yu (Luo Yun Xi), who took over the throne as the Heavenly Emperor. 

When Jin Mi becomes caught between the two warring lords, what will be her destiny?

“Ashes of Love” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Chu Rui Bin. It is based on the novel Heavy Sweetness, Ash-like Frost by Dian Xian.

Ashes of Love

Gone with the Shirt Team 

Dragon TV

Can a young martial arts student fight against powerful political foes who seek to destroy his family and the nation?

Xiao Ping Jing (Liu Hao Ran) is the second son of the respected Xiao warrior family who is training in martial arts at Langya Hall. His older brother, Xiao Ping Zhang (Huang Xiao Ming), is a powerful general of the Changlin Army protecting the Liang Dynasty, along with Ping Zhang’s wife, Meng Qian Xue (Tong Li Ya). When corrupt politicians go after the Changlin Army, Ping Zhang is poisoned on the battlefield.

As Ping Jing sets out to investigate his brother’s death, can he win over the loyalty of the new young emperor to save the nation?

“Nirvana in Fire 2” is a 2017-2018 Chinese drama series directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue. It is a sequel to the 2015 hit drama series “Nirvana in Fire,” which is based on the novel by the same title by Hai Yan. “Nirvana in Fire 2” is produced and directed by the same team as the original “Nirvana in Fire” but stars a completely new cast.

Nirvana in Fire 2

Gone with the Shirt team

Beijing TV, Dragon TV

Ancient China is being torn apart by a bitter feudal that pits the Northern Wei dynasty against the Southern Liang. With help from the Liang general and his formidable 19-year-old son Lin Shu (Hu Ge), the Liang secure a famous victory over the Wei. But treachery – rather than rewards – await the Lin family. A treacherous plot undermines the family, and many members are ruthlessly massacred.

Lin Shu escapes, but is poisoned. With his life in danger, a healer gives him an antidote that radically reduces his strength and robs him of his fighting powers. The antidote also leaves him looking very different. He assumes the name Mei Chang Su and begins on the long path to revenge. The journey brings him into contact with the Emperor’s son and unfavored Prince Jing (Wang Kai), whose brothers are locked in a vicious battle for the Imperial throne. He is also reunited with Mu Ni Huang (Liu Tao), a fearsome female general who does not want to be married off to a controlling husband. Will Lin Shu get what he is after? And will the truth of his identity ever come to light?

“Nirvana in Fire” is a 2015 Chinese drama series that was directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue.

Nirvana in Fire

Lang Ya Bang

Set during the Japanese occupation of China, a young man is kidnapped by a powerful organization and trained to become a spy. Ming Tai (Hu Ge) is a naïve youngest brother of the Ming family, but his skills are recognized by Wang Tian Feng (Liu Yi Jun), the leader of the powerful Kuo Min Tang organization, and trained to become a spy. Partnered with Yu Man Li (Song Yi), Tai is given the code name “Scorpion” and sent to become an underground spy for the Communists. Tai’s adopted oldest brother, Ming Lou (Jin Dong), also is a powerful secret agent who has ties to the Kuo Min Tang, the Communists and the New Government, but his true loyalties are a mystery. Ming Cheng (Wang Kai) serves as his brother’s trusted sidekick. Sister Ming Jing (Liu Min Tao) tried to shield Tai from the dangerous political arena but to no avail. Can Tai work together with his brothers to somehow bring down their enemies and help end the Japanese occupation? “The Disguiser” is a 2015 Chinese dramas series directed by Li Xui. It is based on the novel “The Spy War on Shanghai Beach” by Zhang Yong.

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