Man Ning Xi is a Chinese actress. She was born on August 6, 1989, and made her acting debut in 2012. Since then, she has appeared in a variety of films and television dramas, including “Arsenal Military Academy” (2019), “The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion” (2020), “Couple of Mirrors” (2021), “The Bright Moon Worships Your Heart” (2022), and “The Princess and the Werewolf” (2023).

Man Ning Xi

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⚖️

When Princess Jiu Yao (Yang Zi) was young, she spent her days dreaming of marrying her best friend, Prince Qiang Xuan (Zhang Wan Yi). But when fate stripped her title, stole her identity, and wiped away her royal past, Jiu Yao had no choice but to try to build a life far away from the place she once called home. Masquerading as a man, Jiu Yao seeks a simple life but when she meets future clan leader Tu Shan Jing (Deng Wei) and the demon Xiang Liu (Tan Jian Ci), life gets complicated once again. Caught between a man, a demon, and the long-lost prince who has spent years tracking her down, does love or tragedy await this lost princess? This 2023 Chinese fantasy romance drama series was directed by Qin Zhen and Yang Huan.

Lost You Forever

A Lady and Her 4 Gentlemen

When Princess Qi Pa (Wu Xuan Yi) wakes in another world, she quickly realizes that being taken by a tribe of beast-like beings is the least of her problems. Forced to marry the tribe’s wolfish king, Kui Mu Lang (Chen Zhe Yuan) in less than a week, Qi Pa pours all of her energy into finding a way to escape. While all of Qi Pa’s attempts to escape are thwarted, she finds an unusual comfort in the presence of Li Xiong (Chen Zhe Yuan), a gentle, handsome man who spends his days at Qi Pa’s side only to disappear every night when her would-be husband makes his appearance. Drawn to Li Xiong yet repulsed by Kui Mu Lang, what will become of Qi Pa’s heart? Will she ever discover the connection between the two?

The Princess and the Werewolf

The Double-Faced Love Team

iQIYI

In this innovative Chinese drama, Tao Tang (Zhang Bo), an expert in traditional culture, and Mu Zhong Yun (Guo Xiao Dong), an experienced TV producer, collaborate to create a groundbreaking variety show that will introduce ancient Chinese crafts to a modern audience. Their vision is challenged when Yu Zai Zao (Zhang Nan) is appointed as the show's chief director, bringing unconventional methods that initially threaten the project's success. With veteran host Wang Xi Ning (Li Xiao Ran) guiding the team, they must navigate creative differences and professional obstacles to bring their unique cultural program to life. This is a 2023 Chinese drama series that was directed by Gao Han.

Hi Producer

MGTV

When war erupts between the Su and Ning nations, Xiao Qi Feng (Ye Xiao Wei), son of a Su general, is ordered to marry a princess to maintain peace. However, on their wedding day, a ghost appears, revealing a woman's skeleton in a well. Ordered by the emperor to investigate, Qi Feng and his childhood sweetheart Su Qing (Guan Chang) begin a perilous investigation. As they uncover clues connecting recent events to mysteries from twenty years ago, they find themselves navigating a treacherous path that could either solidify peace or reignite war between their nations. Their quest for truth becomes increasingly dangerous as they unravel the supernatural secrets surrounding the skeleton and its connection to the two warring nations. This is a 2022 Chinese historical supernatural drama directed by Man Chuang Chuang.

The Bright Moon Worships Your Heart

♡Love , Lies, and Loyalty✧

Mrs. Xiao

Tencent

In a world of martial arts, Hu Fei (Qin Jun Jie) is a young, justice-seeking hero seeking revenge for his father's death. His path crosses with a tyrannical warlord and unexpectedly, the warlord's daughter Yuan Zi Yi (Liang Jie), with whom he falls in love. While searching for a medical cure to restore a blind man's sight, he meets Cheng Ling Su (Xing Fei), a female apprentice of the Poison Hand Medicine King who develops feelings for him. As Hu Fei continues his quest, he begins to suspect his true identity and questions the circumstances of his father's death. Based on a novel by Jin Yong, "Side Story of Fol Volant" is a 2022 Chinese drama series directed by Lian Yi Ming.

Side Story of Fox Volant

✨ The Marvellous ✨ Team 

Xu Qing Jia (Tong Meng Shi), an orphaned and studious young man, unexpectedly becomes a county magistrate after placing second in a competitive civil service exam. Determined to bring fairness through tax reforms and anti-corruption measures, he faces numerous challenges in his new role. His unexpected ally is Hu Jiao (Han Yun Zhang), the youngest daughter of a pork butchery family and his wife. Despite being illiterate, Hu Jiao is a fierce, streetwise woman with remarkable common sense – the complete opposite of her bookish husband. Together, this unconventional couple battles corrupt officials, hoping to create positive change in their county and build a brighter future. "The Lady in Butcher's House" is a 2022 Chinese drama series directed by Mao Kun Yu.

The Lady in Butcher's House

🎓Scholar and Lady Slayer⚔️

Bilibili

Xu You Yi (Zhang Nan), a naive author, discovers her husband Zhou Heng (Liu Zhi Yang) is having an affair with her best friend. When that friend is suddenly murdered, Xu panics and seeks help from Yan Wei (Sun Yi Han), a mysterious photographer who is secretly an assassin. As danger closes in, the two women form an unexpected bond, vowing to protect each other. Their relationship deepens, blurring the lines between friendship and something more. "Couple of Mirrors" is a 2021 Chinese drama series directed by Li Da Chao.

Couple of Mirrors

The Fated Partners in Crime

Youku, Mango TV

Xiao Wan Zi (Li Geng Xi), a street-smart daughter of a performer, unexpectedly finds herself declared a princess and forced into an arranged marriage with Mei San Shao (Huang Jun Jie), who initially resists the union. Simultaneously, Lu Ying Yao (Sun An Ke), the real princess, becomes entangled in an unexpected marriage with bandit Xiao Bao Ye (Ding Jia Wen) after a mistaken identity. Despite their initial reluctance and challenges, these four individuals must navigate their new marital circumstances and discover whether love can bloom from such unlikely beginnings. Adapted from the novel "Wrong Carriage, Right Groom" by Xi Juan, this is a 2021 Chinese historical romantic comedy drama directed by Wai Hong Chui.

Truth or Dare

iQiyi, Tencent

Sheng Chu Mu (Xu Kai), the privileged son of a Tang Empire founding pillar, transforms from an idle youth after meeting Fu Rou (Li Yi Tong), a local merchant's daughter. Inspired by her, Chu Mu dedicates himself to personal growth and studies, hoping to become worthy of her love. While Chu Mu volunteers to defend the coast against pirates, Fu Rou leaves her family to become a master weaver in the royal palace, where she becomes entangled in dangerous political schemes. Their individual journeys are fraught with challenges that test their skills and resolve, forcing them to navigate complex obstacles that threaten both their personal relationship and their country's safety. Will their destined love survive the trials that lie ahead? Based on an original screenplay by web-novelist Feng Nong, "Court Lady" is a 2021 South Korean historical adventure romance drama directed by Yu Zheng and Li Hui Zhu.

Court Lady

Weavers of Fate team

Fu Rong (Ju Jing Yi), the second daughter of the powerful Fu family, receives the extraordinary gift of foresight after a painful illness. She sees her future marriage to the dashing Duke Su Xu Jin (Zhang Zhe Han), but also glimpses a tragic destiny that may be linked to their relationship. Determined to avoid her seemingly predetermined fate, Fu Rong attempts to keep her distance from the duke. However, as dastardly plots threaten to dethrone the royal family and throw the realm into chaos, she realizes that joining forces with Xu Jin might be her only chance to change her fortunes and save the kingdom. This is a 2020 Chinese historical drama series based on a novel by Xiao Jia Ren, directed by Lam Kin Lung and Chen Guo Hua.

The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion

💞 Blooming Love Team 🌼

iQiyi

As Chinese military forces fight back against the invading Imperial Japanese army, the government conscripts young men to defend the country. Xie Xiang (Bai Lu) urgently wants to join the battle, fueled by her hatred of injustice. There’s just one problem… she’s a woman! Refusing to let that stop her, she cuts her hair short and assumes her brother’s identity, eventually getting drafted into an elite military academy in Shanghai and befriending other recruits, including the quarrelsome rich kid Gu Yan Zheng (Xu Kai) and the more introverted Shen Jun San (Li Cheng Bin). Xie Xiang wants to keep her true identity a secret, but when both Yan Zheng and Jun San start to fall for her, the challenge becomes increasingly difficult. Will the comrades-in-arms survive the bitter ravages of love and war? This 2019 Chinese period drama was directed by Hue Kai Dong.

Arsenal Military Academy

The All Guns Blazing Team

TTV/SETTV

Shan Wu Shuang (Cheryl Yang), a 33-year-old top editor at iFound magazine, has always prioritized her career over love. After nearly marrying Leslie Sung (James Wen), a famous photographer, a misunderstanding led them to part ways. When she meets Lucas (Ethan Ruan), a 25-year-old former medical student now working as a magazine assistant, their unexpected connection challenges their preconceived notions about relationships. Lucas, who was expelled from medical school after his girlfriend's death, works under the supervision of his ex-girlfriend's sister, Han Jia Jia (Yang Ya Zhu). Despite their significant age difference, Wu Shuang and Lucas begin to explore the possibility of a romantic relationship. "Queen of No Marriage," also known as "My Queen," is a 2009 Taiwanese drama series directed by Lin Qing Zhen.

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