Shen Bao Ping is a Chinese actor. He was born in Xinxiang, Henan, China, on April 2, 1957, and made his acting debut in 1996. Since then, he has appeared in a handful of films and countless television dramas, including “Scarlet Heart” (2011), “The Story of Ming Lan” (2018), “Love and Destiny” (2019), “Winter Begonia” (2020), and “Twisted Fate of Love” (2020).

Shen Bao Ping

Tencent

The oldest of friends, Third Prince Pang Yu (Tan Jian Ci) and Minister Feng Xi (Jin Han) have spent a lifetime caring for each other as brothers. As different from each other as night and day, the two friends were an unlikely pair but their friendship has successfully stood the test of time. But their lifetime of friendship begins to crumble, after meeting the passionate and lovely Dong Yue (Sun Yi).

A brave general in the Dingyuan Rebellion, Dong Yue was sent back in time to stop a war that would claim the lives of countless innocents. It was during her travels through time that she met both Feng Xi and Pang Yu. Though Dong Yue’s presence in Pang Yu’s life inspired him to involve himself in the political workings of his family, his sweet disposition somehow never managed to capture Dong Yue’s heart. On the other hand, Feng Xi’s roguish charms touched Dong Yue's heart in a way she had never experienced before. Though caring for both of the friends, it wasn’t her mission to travel to time simply to fall in love. There was a war-mongering villain who needed to be stopped.

With Lu Yuan Tang (Zhang Zhi Jian) poised to tear the nation apart, Dong Yue must find a way to stop him. But it’s not a task she can accomplish on her own. Only with the help of Pang Yu and Feng Xi’s help, will she be able to set things right. Will she be able to reconcile two brothers divided by jealous hatred or are her people doomed to suffer an unimaginable fate?

Based on the novel “Yu Zhao Ci” by Shi Jiu, “Twisted Fate of Love” is a 2020 historical romance drama directed by Wai Hong Chui and Wai Honto.

Twisted Fate of Love

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The granddaughter of the esteemed Yonglin leader, Helan Mingyu (Zhao Han Ying Zi) grew up well in the country of Sheng. Honest and bright, she caught the eye of many young men, but it was the Ninth Prince, Xiao Cheng Xu (Cheng Yi), who eventually won her heart. Happy as they were, their love was fated for ruin. Determined to help his older brother, Xiao Cheng Rui (Han Dong) ascend the throne, Cheng Xu sets out for war, well aware that his victory on the battlefield would help solidify his brother’s position as king. Leaving Mingyu behind, Cheng Xu departs, taking her heart with him.&nbsp;

With Cheng Xu gone, Mingyu soon finds herself caught up in the tangled inner-workings of the palace. Learning that the fate of Cheng Xu’s younger brother, Xiao Cheng Xuan (Zhao Wen Hao), is in her hands, Mingyu must act both quickly and prudently. To save Cheng Xuan, Mingyu does the unthinkable, making a sacrifice that will alter her life forever. With life as a permanent resident of the palace looming before her, Mingyu must learn to navigate the intricate inner workings of the palace; but the path she now walks is anything but easy.

Finding herself the object of more than one man’s desires, Mingyu is torn between the desires of her heart and the duties of her position. Understanding that the needs of both her family and her people outweigh her own, she must use her wisdom to bring peace to the palace and prosperity to the Great Sheng Nation.

A story of love and destiny, the Promise of Chang’an is a 2020 historical romance drama directed by Yin Tao.

The Promise of Chang’an

iQiyi

Branded as an outsider and shunned as such, Shang Xirui (Yin Zheng) has faced a lifetime of trials but that has never once stopped him from reaching for his dream. An exceptional talent in the world of Peking opera, Xirui has but one dream, to share his love and knowledge of this beautiful, traditional art form with the world.&nbsp;

When wealthy businessman, Cheng Fengtai (Huang Xiao Ming) attends one of Xirui’s performances, he’s captivated by both the art and the artist. Sharing a passion for Peking opera, Fengtai and Xirui soon become the best of friends. An avid supporter of Xirui’s work, Fengtai helps his Xirui rebuild a local theater and train a new troupe of aspiring actors, to carry on the art and its traditions.

As the two work closely together, their friendship blossoms, both finding something in each other that neither has had before: a true friend. But in the summer of 1937, everything they love and have worked so hard for is threatened, when the Japanese army invades Beijing. Knowing they must fight to protect that which they love most, the two take up arms in defiance of those who threaten to destroy everything they hold dear.

Based on the novel of the same name by Shui Ru Tian Er, “Winter Begonia” is a 2020 period drama directed by Hui Kai Dong.

Winter Begonia

The Winter Begonia Team

Tencent TV

Ming Wei (Landy Li) is a modern-day girl, living a modern-day life. That is, until the day she gets lost while wandering through the Forbidden City and finds herself suddenly transported through time. Now wandering her way through the Qing Dynasty, Ming Wei finds herself crossing paths with some of the most influential and important figures of the ancient world, including the Emperor Kang Xi (Liu Jun), and his many sons.

With her modern ways and ideas, Ming Wei can’t help but stand out, a fact that makes her all the more intriguing to those around her. Catching the eye of more than one of the Emperor’s sons, including the 13th Prince, Yin Xiang (Wang An Yu), the 4th Prince, Yin Zhen (Ding Qiao), and the 14th Prince, Yin Ti (Xin Yun Lai), Ming Wei soon finds herself befriending some princes and falling for others.&nbsp;

With a heart torn between what it wants and what it should let go, Ming Wei begins to realize she can’t escape her feelings any more than she can escape the political turmoil brewing within the palace. Caught between worlds, Ming Wei is forced to make decisions that could alter the course of history forever.&nbsp;

Based on the novel of the same name, by Jin Zi, and produced by the same people who brought us "Scarlet Heart" (2011), "Dreaming Back to the Qing Dynasty" is a 2019 historical romance drama directed by Lee Kwok Lap and Chui Wai Hong.

Dreaming Back to the Qing Dynasty

Ten thousand years ago the God of War, Jiu Chen (Chang Chen), fought the vile demon lord in a battle so intense, it pushed him to the outermost edge of his limits. Desperate to save the world from the all-consuming evil of the demon lord, Jiu Chen fought with all his might and in the end, managed to seal the foul demon away for good.

Exhausted after his victory, the God of War fell into a deep slumber, his sleep a guarantee to the people that they were safe. And so they were until the young fairy maiden, Ling Xi (Ni Ni), accidentally wakes him from his slumber.

Despite his irritation at being disturbed, Jiu Chen can’t help but notice the fair maiden’s beauty. Smitten from the very beginning, the two soon fall in love but their happiness together is short-lived. Born with an evil miasma that can free the demon lord from Jiu Chen’s seal, Ling Xi is the living embodiment of everything evil in the world; her very existence, a dangerous threat to the world.

Encouraged by the gods to end the world’s suffering before it begins, Jiu Chen has two choices before him: save the woman he loves, or let the world fall to darkness. Forced to make an impossible decision, Jiu Chen struggles against his destiny, knowing that whatever he chooses, the fate of the world rests solely in his hands.

“Love and Destiny” is a 2019 historical fantasy romance drama directed by Lin Yu Fen.

Love and Destiny

Divine Destiny

Spirits have walked unnoticed through the mortal world since the dawn of time. Parts of this world, yet separate, these immortal beings are regarded as nothing but legend by the humans around them. But what happens when these two worlds collide?

Provoked by the actions of a seemingly sly human, an ancient snake spirit takes on a human form, in order to prove him a fraud. Convinced she’s doing the world a favor, Bai Su Zhen (Ju Jing Yi) challenges Xu Xuan (Alan Yu) to a contest of skill but what starts as a heated rivalry soon turns to a burning passion.

Faced with opposition from every side, Bai Su Zhen and Xu Xuan’s love is put to the test time and time again in this newest retelling of a classic folktale. 

"The Legend of White Snake" is a 2019 fantasy romance drama directed by Zhi Lei.

The Legend of White Snake

The Legend Of White Snake Team

During the Warring States Period, Li Hao Lan (Wu Jin Yan) is forced out of her own home and sold as a slave despite being the daughter of the Public Censor of Zhao. 

Purchased by Lu Bu Wei (Nie Yuan), she is gifted to Ying Yi Ren (Mao Zi Jun) a Qin Royal that is a hostage in the Zhao residence. 

A dangerous battle begins in the result of their arrival and they must rely on their wits to survive. 

Will Hao Lan be able to rise to her own success to overcome the adversities in her life? 

The Legend of Hao Lan is a 2019 Chinese Drama.

The Legend of Hao Lan

The Scintillating Team

Hunan TV

Sheng Ming Lan (Zhao Li Ying) has been mistreated by her legal mother and half siblings her whole life after her mother's death. Although she is the daughter of an official, she is the sixth child, and is often looked down on despite her beauty and intelligence. 

Throughout her years of suffering, she decides to devise a plan to avenge her mother's death. In order to do so, she must be patient and hide her true intentions from everyone else in the dynasty. 

One day, Ming Lan, meets Gu Ting Ye (Feng Shao Feng), the hedonistic son of the Marquis of Ningyuan. They fall in love and over the years their relationship leads to marriage. 

As a power couple working towards the same goals, can they avenge Ming Lan's mother's death?

"The Story of Ming Lan" is a 2018-2019 Chinese Drama adapted from the novel "Don't You Know".

The Story of Ming Lan

MEI DAXIA  (大俠)

Master of the medicinal valley and disciple of the Jade Emperor, Zi Xuan (Allen Ren) was well on his way to becoming a deity when he met Bai Yao Yao (Yang Zi). A little white snake spirit roaming the mortal realm as a human, Yao Yao had no intention of falling in love with a mortal but sometimes, the best things in life happen when we least expect them.

Entwined by fate, Zi Xuan and Yao Yao should have had a beautiful life together but when demon catcher, Fa Hai (Mao Zi Jun), finds the two together, he becomes obsessed with tearing them apart. Desperate to save the life of the mortal she loves, Yao Yao breaks a heavenly seal, inadvertently releasing chaos and destruction upon the human world. In order to save the world, Zi Xuan sacrifices himself, leaving a devastated Yao Yao to face a dismal eternity alone.

A thousand years pass before Yao Yao allows herself to walk among men once more. As she travels, she finds Zi Xuan, now reborn as Xu Xian (Allen Ren). Though Xu Xian remembers nothing from his past life, Yao Yao remembers everything and vows that this time, things will be different.

Inspired by an ancient Chinese folk talk, “The Destiny of White Snake” is a 2018 fantasy romance drama directed by Yi Tao and Liu Guohui.

The Destiny of White Snake

The Little White Snakes

HBTV

Can a great Taoist warrior protect the heavens from evil spirits? Jiang Zi Ya (Sammul Chan) is a military strategist who was mentored by Yuan Shi Tian Zun, the primeval lord of Heaven and one of the highest deities of Taoism. Shen Gong Bao (Zhang Ming Ming), Zi Ya’s apprentice, becomes jealous of Zi Ya’s supernatural powers and steals his Seven Color Stone, a magic stone that can repair the hole in Heaven. The tyrannical King Wu of Zhou (Johnny Zhang) angers the Chinese goddess Nuwa, who orders three evil spirits to shadow the man carrying the magic stone so they can try to overthrow King Wu of Zhou. When one of the king’s men tries to get the king to take his daughter, Daji (Viann Zhang), as a concubine, Daji disobeys her father’s marriage orders and commits suicide. But one of the evil spirits (the fox) transforms into Daji in order to seduce the king and manipulate him. After defeating Zi Ya, Gong Bao joins forces with King Wu of Zhou. Can Zi Ya defeat Gong Bao in the ultimate battle and take back the stone that can protect the heavens? “The Investiture of the Gods” is a 2014 Chinese drama series directed by Wang Wei Ting and Yang Jian Wu. It is based on the classic novel “Fengshen Yanyi” by Xu Zhong Lin and Lu Xi Xing. The sequel “The Investiture of the Gods II” originally aired in 2015.

The Investiture of the Gods

The Legendary Investors

After a terrible car accident, 25-year-old Zhang Xiao (Liu Shi Shi) travels from modern-day China back to the 18th century. She is incarnated as one of her previous lives – that of 16-year-old Maertai Rouxi, the daughter of a Manchu general, during the Qing Dynasty. 

When attempts to return to her life in the future fail, Rouxi tries to adjust to her new life in the court of Emperor Kang Xi but soon becomes entangled in the princes’ struggle to succeed the throne. With her modern-day knowledge, Rouxi toys with history in her romances with the Eighth Prince, Yin Si (Kevin Cheng), and Fourth Prince, Yin Zhen (Nicky Wu), while sharing the confidences of the 13th prince, Yin Xiang (Yuan Hong). 

Will Rouxi be able to return to her modern-day life or is she destined to live out her life in the past? 

“Scarlet Heart” is a 2011 Chinese drama series directed by Wu Jin Yuan, Lin Yu Fen and Deng Wei En. It is based on a novel by Tong Hua.

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