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).

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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), a former military special forces captain with extraordinary fighting skills, struggles to maintain steady employment as a martial arts tutor. Wei Lan (Qin Xiao Xuan), a brilliant biopharmaceutical CEO of the Runshi Group, is known for his sharp problem-solving abilities and reserved demeanor. When Hong Xing Xing mistakenly intervenes in what she believes is a robbery involving Wei Lan, their paths unexpectedly cross. Wei Lan ultimately hires her as his assistant, leading to a rocky initial relationship that gradually transforms into something more. As they work together, their contrasting personalities begin to complement each other, and an unlikely romantic connection starts to develop. Can this passionate ex-soldier and her work-driven boss overcome their differences and find love? "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), a beautiful woman with a history of failed marriages due to her frank nature, discovers she can forecast the future through her dreams. When she meets Rong Xia (Hou Ming Hao), a young maverick searching for answers about his family's tragic past and his hidden identity, they form a partnership to uncover the truth. As they work together, their relationship deepens, offering Ban Hua a potential fourth chance at love. This is a 2021 Chinese period drama series directed by Chen Wei Xiang.

A Girl Like Me

☯ Strange Dreamers Team ☯ 

iQiyi

In a fantasy realm of mortal clans and warring deities, Mu Chen (Roy Wang), son of a clan leader, seeks answers about his mother who fled when he was young. While traveling the Spiritual Road, he rescues Luo Li (Na Na Ouyang), a princess from the Eastern Heavens realm, from violent attackers. Initially cold, Luo Li becomes charmed by Mu Chen's heroism, and they form a close bond, eventually developing romantic feelings. As they join forces, they navigate a world where gods and mortals clash in a battle of strength, magic, and cunning. Their journey is filled with challenges that test their resolve and potential love. This drama, based on a novel by Li Hu published in 2013 that also inspired an animated series, is a 2019 Chinese fantasy drama directed by Zhang Meng and Feng Cheng.

The Great Ruler

The Rulers of the World

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

Dragon Television, JSTV

Cheng Hao (Jin Dong), a dentist who fancies himself a love guru despite never being in a relationship, constantly offers romantic advice to his colleague Zhang Ming Yang (Li Nai Wen) and best friend Zou Bei Ye (Tian Yu). When he encounters Luo Yue (Maggie Jiang), a woman with a complicated romantic history, Cheng Hao finds himself challenged by her independent spirit and complex personality. As they navigate their unexpected connection, Cheng Hao's self-proclaimed expertise is put to the ultimate test. This is a 2018 Chinese romantic comedy series directed by Yao Xiao Feng, and the second installment in the "Gentleman" series.

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