Hu Yi Xuan is a Chinese actress. She was born on January 31, 1995, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, China, and made her acting debut in 2017. Since then, she has appeared in a variety of television dramas, including “A River Runs Through It” (2021).

Hu Yi Xuan

As an aspiring hero, Li Xiao Yao (He Yu) hopes to find a way to end the ongoing drought that plagues the land. Joining forces with Zhao Ling Er (Yang Yu Tong), a descendant of the goddess Nuwa, the two set off on a quest to find the Water Spiritual Bead, which has the power to bring the drought to an end. Along the way, they befriend a group of unique individuals who all agree to help them on their quest. With their new friends' help, Xiao Yao and Ling Er prepare to take on an evil sect in a desperate attempt to avert catastrophe and bring peace to the world. Adapted from the popular video game “The Legend of Sword and Fairy” produced by Softstar Entertainment, this 2024 Chinese fantasy drama was directed by Yang Long.

Sword and Fairy

A Nu

Tencent Video

Lin Ru Lan (Hu Yi Xuan) has suffered an unspeakable wrong at the hands of Wu Lian (Qiao Zhen Yu), the predatory head of the Embroidery Pavilion. She thirsts for retribution and hopes to bring him to justice through the law courts. Against her friend Meng Wan (Wu Qian)’s advice, she launches a legal bid to bring him down, but she fails, and takes her own life in despair. But the case refuses to die with her: seven years later, Meng Wan gathers eight other righteous members connected to Ru Lan's case, planning to bring Wu Lian down once and for all. But Wu Lian won’t go down without a fight: he has friends in high places, and will stop at nothing to cling to power. Can Meng Wan and her allies finish what Ru Lan started? This 2023 Chinese drama series, based on a novel by Li Bo Jian, was directed by Zang Xi Chuan.

Faithful

🏮Lanterns of Justice⚖️

Youku

Ji Yun He (Dilraba Dilmurat) has the incredible ability to tame demons. Unfortunately, instead of putting her talents to good use by traveling to places where demons run amok, strict imperial laws forbid her from leaving the borders of Demon Valley. But adventure comes to her in the form of Chang Yi (Ren Jia Lun), a merman forced to come to the valley by a cruel princess. The princess demands Yun He to use her powers to give Chang Yi the ability to speak human words and grow human legs, and subsequently pledge his undying loyalty to her. Yun He soon begins to pity the merman, and even starts to fall for him. She yearns to grant him freedom, but could attempting to do so spell disaster for Yun He? This 2022 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang and was directed by Chu Yui Bun.

The Blue Whisper

☙Careless Whisper❧

Xia Xiao Ju (Hu Yi Xuan) unexpectedly transfers to a new school before the national college entrance exams, struggling to adapt until she meets a supportive group of friends, including Cheng Lang (Chen Bo Hao), Lu Shi Yi (Wang Rui Chang), Qiu Yue Tao (Jiang Zhuo Jun), and Lin You (Qi Yan Di). As they prepare for the college entrance exams together, Xiao Ju is thrown into emotional turmoil when she discovers the boy she loves is interested in Lin You. Struggling to make sense of the complicated world of love and friendship, Xiao Ju relies on the support of Shi Yi, oblivious to the fact that Shi Yi has developed feelings for her. Will her longing for another keep her blind to the love before her? This is a 2021 Chinese drama directed by Sha Wei Qi.

A River Runs Through It

The River of Youth

MGTV

Powerful CEO He Qiao Yan (Wei Zhe Ming) is clueless about raising his son, Xiao Bao (Lennon Sun). Desperate for help, Qiao Yan hires child psychologist Qin Yi Yue (Hu Yi Xuan) as the boy’s “contract mother." Yi Yue agrees to Qiao Yan’s request but things take a complicated turn when Qiao Yan develops feelings for Yi Yue. Will his romantic ineptitude ruin his chances of winning Yi Yue’s heart? This 2021 Chinese romance series was directed by Li Yu Lei.

Unforgettable Love

Ru Xiao Lan (Hu Yi Xuan), a modern girl, unexpectedly time-travels to an ancient era after touching a magical five-colored stone, transforming into a cat at the Da Li Temple. There, she encounters Qing Mo Yan (Xu Kai Cheng), a young constable suffering from a mysterious poison. When they accidentally kiss, they discover they can help each other break their respective curses. United by their shared goal, they embark on a journey to find the five-colored stone and ghost grass that can restore them to their original forms. Their quest becomes a transformative adventure that challenges their understanding of fate and connection. Adapted from the novel by Mo Shang Ren Ru Yu, "I'm a Pet At Dali Temple" is a 2018 South Korean fantasy romance drama directed by David Liu.

I'm a Pet At Dali Temple

🐼𝒜𝑛𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝒟𝑎𝑙𝑖 𝒯𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒🐶

Orphans since childhood, Xia Mo (Zhang Xue Ying) and Luo Xi (Huang Sheng Chi) grew up without the love and support of family. But all of that changed, the day they were both adopted by the same parents. With a place they could now call home, the pair of new siblings were finally able to start making their long-forgotten dreams come true.

Having always dreamed of one day becoming a star, Xia Mo enters a singing contest and wins second place, a position which ultimately leads to her signing with a major entertainment company. Now on her way to making her dreams come true, she soon learns she’s managed to catch the eye of Ou Chen (Qin Jun Jie), the wealthy co-founder of the successful game company, Oushi Group. Making himself an ever-growing presence in Xia Mo’s life, Ou Chen soon sees that Luo Xi’s feelings for Xia Mo are more than those of just siblings. Jealous of their relationship, Ou Chen arranges for Luo Xi to study abroad, leaving him plenty of time to get closer to Xia Mo. There’s just one problem, his overbearing behavior has turned Xia Mo’s heart cold, ruining any chance he may have ever had with the rising star.

Five years later, Luo Xi returns to Xia Mo and things between them couldn’t be better. Now a superstar himself, Luo Xi is more than happy to help Xia Mo succeed in showbiz and she’s more than happy to have him back in her life. Just when things between them couldn’t be better, Ou Chen returns, hoping to win Xia Mo’s heart once again.

As love and hate entwine will either of these men be able to win Xia Mo’s heart? Or are they doomed to repeat the mistakes of their past?

Based on the novel of the same name by Ming Xiao Xi, “Summer’s Desire” is a 2018 drama directed by Yu Zhong Zhong.

Summer's Desire (2018)

The Eternal Triangle

Bai Yin

Sohu TV

Li Shi Ya (Zhang Yu Xi), a modern-day vampire, survives by touching humans to derive energy while maintaining emotional distance. When Jiang Zhi Hao (Xing Zhao Lin) becomes her next-door neighbor, he challenges her usual approach to human interaction. Despite Zhi Hao being a germaphobe who carefully avoids physical contact, Shi Ya finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. Their unique circumstances create an intriguing dynamic as they navigate their unconventional relationship and potential mutual healing. Adapted from the Korean webtoon "unTouchable" by Massstar, this is a 2017-2018 Chinese web drama series exploring an unusual connection between two individuals with distinct personal boundaries.

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