Xia Nan is a Chinese actress who was born on April 29, 1996, in Zhejiang, China. She studied at the Shanghai Theater Academy and made her acting debut in the 2016 drama series “Little Husband.” She followed up in 2017 with her big-screen bow in the film “The Legend of the Demon Cat.” She has since gone on to star in drama titles such as “Rule the World” (2017) and “A Girl Like Me” (2021).

Xia Nan

When a bridge over a canal collapses, the city of Yong An descends into chaos. The Emperor scapegoats his construction minister and has him thrown in prison. The minister’s family is left destitute, with his now-penniless daughter Shen Ran (Xia Nan) and her sister Shen Zhen (Ouyang Nana) forced to somehow make ends meet as they care for their ailing brother. Imperial prosecutor Lu Shi Yan (Jeremy Tsui), meanwhile, has been dispatched to investigate the bridge. But he is troubled by a recurring dream where he sees a mysterious woman’s face. When he meets Shen Zhen, he realizes that she is the woman he keeps dreaming of. Eventually, they decide to work together, but their quest leads them to develop unexpected romantic feelings. Can they discover the truth about the bridge? And will they find love on the way? This 2024 Chinese drama series was based on the novel “Chang’an’s First Beauty” by Well-Developed Lachrymal Glands and was directed by Huang Bin, Deng Wei En, and Chen Qiang.

Yong An Dream

💫Dreaming Love💫

Upstanding Crown Prince Han Ye (Gong Jun) is on a mission to find Di Ziyuan (Dilraba Dilmurat), the last member of a powerful family that was wiped out a decade ago. But his search has brought him to a fierce female pirate named Ren Anle, who is determined to marry him. Could she be Di Ziyuan, the Prince wonders? But just as he is starting to develop feelings for Anle, another woman arrives in the capital, claiming that she, not Anle, is the woman he’s searching for. Will Han Ye discover the truth and find love on the way? This 2023 Chinese drama series was directed by Gary Sing, Jones Ma, and Jason So.

The Legend of Anle

🧊How to melt an Iceberg🧊

Youku

Hong Xing Xing (Li Huan) is a 24-year-old woman who can’t hold down a job. She used to serve in the military special forces, where she rose to the rank of captain. She is extraordinarily strong, a skilled fighter, and has a sense of discipline that is second to none. Since leaving the army, she has begun working as a martial arts tutor for children, but she soon loses this job due to her unquenchable zeal.

Wei Lan (Qin Xiao Xuan), meanwhile, is the new CEO of the Runshi Group, a powerful business corporation. He has studied abroad, where he majored in biopharmaceuticals and management. And he is something of a genius – able to spot problems from a mile off, and solve them in an instant. He is not the warmest individual around, but his eye for detail is unrivaled. When Hong Xing Xing intervenes in what she thinks is a robbery involving Wei Lan, their destinies begin to intertwine – and he is eventually obliged to take her on as an assistant. Their bizarre relationship gets off to a very awkward start, but they slowly begin to develop feelings for one another. Could this justice-loving ex-soldier really end up falling for her new, work-obsessed boss?

“Rose and Knight” is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Liu Tan.

Rose and Knight

🌹Knight of the Rose 🛡️

Tencent

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

☯ Strange Dreamers Team ☯ 

iQiyi

In a fantasy land populated by fierce mortal clans and a wide pantheon of warring deities, a young, virtuous, and loyal man named Mu Chen (Roy Wang) searches for answers – despite the ravages of war, love, and family secrets.

He is the son of the clan leader of the Mu, and has long been obsessed with finding out what has become of his natural mother – who was forced to flee Mu lands to protect him when he was still a young boy.

Mu Chen decides to embark on a strict training program that he hopes will provide him with the skills he needs on his quest for truth and justice.

One day, while making his way down the Spiritual Road, Mu Chen comes across a woman who is being attacked by violent assailants. Mu Chen comes to her rescue and soon discovers that she is Luo Li (Na Na Ouyang), a princess from one of the four clans of the Eastern Heavens realm.

Usually cold and aloof, Luo Li is grateful for Mu Chen’s assistance and is charmed by him. The two become close, agree to join forces – and eventually discover that they are romantically attracted to one another.

Will love come calling for Mu Chen and Luo Li? Will Mu Chen ever discover the whereabouts of his mother? And who will win the fierce battle for dominance as gods and mortals clash in a test of strength, skills, magic, and cunning?

This drama was based on a novel of the same name, written by Li Hu, and published in 2013. The novel also spawned a hit animated series.

“The Great Ruler” is a 2019 Chinese drama series directed by Zhang Meng and Feng Cheng.

The Great Ruler

The Rulers of the World

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

Dragon Television, JSTV

He’s much less experienced at his side job. Cheng Hao (Jin Dong) is a dentist who credits himself as a love guru despite the fact that he has never been in a relationship. He loves to dole out relationship advice to his colleague Zhang Ming Yang (Li Nai Wen) and his best friend, Zou Bei Ye (Tian Yu), in their quests to find someone special.

But when Cheng Hao meets Luo Yue (Maggie Jiang), a feisty woman who has had too many bad past relationships, he may have met his match.

“Mr. Right” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Yao Xiao Feng. It is the second installment of the “Gentleman” series, following the popular drama “To Be a Better Man” (2016).

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