Tang Yi Xin, or Tina Tang, as she’s also known, is a Chinese actress. She was born in Suining, Sichuan, China on December 9, 1989 and made her acting debut in 2012. Since then, she has appeared in both films and television dramas, including “The Legend of Chusen” (2016), “The Legend of Chusen 2” (2016), “Growling Tiger, Roaring Dragon” (2017), and “Jade Dynasty” (2019).

Tang Yi Xin

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Born a lowly street urchin, Wei Xiao Bao’s (Zhang Yi Shan) life should have been one of obscurity, but fate deemed it should be otherwise. With an extraordinarily sharp mind, Xiao Bao grows into a clever young man who never misses an opportunity to make his life just a little bit better. Thus, when a chance to enter the imperial palace presents itself, Xiao Bao takes it without a second thought.

Disguising himself as a eunuch, Xiao Bao enters the palace where his quick wit and astounding wisdom soon gains him the favor of many. Trusted to deal with everything from jianghu gangs to court affairs, it isn’t long before Xiao Bao catches the attention of Emperor Kang Xi (Zhang Tian Yang) himself. While serving as one of the Emperor’s most trusted advisors, Xiao Bao meets Chen Jin Nan (Wayne Wang), the leader of the Tiandihui. Intrigued by the group’s philosophies, Xiao Bao becomes a disciple, and thus begins a drastic life transformation.&nbsp;

Once a self-serving cad who wished for nothing more than riches and power, Xiao Bao comes to realize it is better to live life surrounded by those he loves, rather than squander it in an endless pursuit of selfish ambition. But will the actions of his past lifestyle, and the consequences which followed, truly allow him to spend the rest of his days in peace?

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Jin Yong, “The Deer and the Cauldron” is a 2020 action adventure comedy drama directed by Ma Jin.

The Deer and the Cauldron

The mysterious Deer Team🦌

In 1937, shortly after the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Imperial Japanese Army invaded Shanghai. After more than three months of brutal fighting, the Japanese army showed no signs of weakening. Suffering heavy losses, the Chinese army was forced to make an impossible decision: retreat and lose the city, or stay and risk being entirely overrun.&nbsp;

In an act of unprecedented bravery, Lieutenant Colonel Xie Jin Yuan (Du Chun) of the 524th Regiment, of the poorly equipped 88th Division of the National Revolutionary Army, led 452 young officers and soldiers into battle. Knowing their mission would undoubtedly fail, the brave young men followed their Lieutenant Colonel to the Sihang Warehouse. There they made their last stand against the 3rd Imperial Japanese Division, a division consisting of nearly 20,000 troops. Against impossible odds, these 400 soldiers held out against the relentless Japanese army for four days, providing the rest of the Chinese army the time they needed to retreat.

Though these brave men ultimately lost the battle, their stand at the Sihang Warehouse would bolster the morale of the Chinese army and earn them a place in history as legendary heroes.

Based on actual events, “The Eight Hundred” is a 2020 historical war film directed by Guan Hu.

The Eight Hundred

Growing up, Zhang Xiaofan (Xiao Zhan) was a kind-hearted, innocent boy who knew nothing of the cruelties that lay beyond the borders of his own peaceful village. But all that changed the day the Ghost King descended upon his hometown, bringing with him a wave of death and destruction so powerful, few survived. Now an orphan, Xiaofan is taken in by the Qingyun Sect. Raised by Tian Buyi (Qiu Xin Zhi), the head of the sect, and his wife, Su Ru, Xiaofan sets out on a journey of cultivation, helped along the way by the sect leader’s daughter Tian Ling Er (Tang Yi Xin), on whom he harbors a secret crush.&nbsp;

Over the years, Xiaofan learns and grows, with the help of three different masters, eventually becoming a master of not only martial arts, but of the mythical realm as well. During this time he meets Lu Xueqi (Li Qin), the chief pupil of the Daoist master Shuiyue (Ye Tong), a meeting which Xiaofan won’t soon forget. But Fate has destined more than this one meeting for Xiaofan.&nbsp;

When Xiaofan accidentally awakens the Blood-Devouring Pearl, which transforms into the all-powerful weapon, the Fire Stick, he draws the attention of both the Ghost King and a mysterious young woman, Biyao (Meng Mei Qi). With both pursuing him, Xiaofan must choose to fight or flee. His decision sets in motion a series of events that will bring long-held secrets to light and an all-consuming darkness into his heart. A darkness that can only be satisfied by one thing: revenge.

Based on the novel, "Zhu Xian", by Xiao Ding, “Jade Dynasty” is a 2019 fantasy action film directed by Ching Siu Tung.

Jade Dynasty

 ⚔️  Jade Avenger Team⚔️

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In 3rd-century China, the Three Kingdoms period has dawned and Sima Yi (Wu Xiu Bo) is a trusted advisor to the Cao Wei ruler Cao Pi (Li Chen). Sima Yi is also married to the ever-smart Zhang Chun Hua (Liu Tao).

However, all is not peaceful in the land. Rival states Shu Han and Eastern Wu are plotting war, and when Cao Pi dies, his son succeeds to the throne – and turns to Sima Yi for help.

When the new emperor falls critically ill, he is forced to announce his young adopted son as heir. As the emperor's condition deteriorates, he appoints Sima Yi and strong-minded general Cao Shuang (Du Yi Heng) as joint regents of the Cao Wei state.

But the two men have opposing ideas for how the land should be governed, and their differences soon become irreconcilable. With the future of the Cao Dynasty – and the realm itself – at stake, who will prove victorious in the ensuing power struggle? And can Sima Yi sow the seeds for a yet more powerful dynasty to one day take the throne?

This drama is based on real-life events from the life of Sima Yi, who lived from 179 to 251 AD. It is also known as “Sima Yi: Growling Tiger, Roaring Dragon,” and is the sequel to a series entitled “The Advisors Alliance.”It is also known as “Sima Yi: Growling Tiger, Roaring Dragon,” and the first part of the series was entitled “The Advisors Alliance.”

“Growling Tiger, Roaring Dragon” is a 2017 Chinese drama directed by Zhang Yong Xin.

Growling Tiger, Roaring Dragon

Gone with the Shirt Team

JSTV

In China, in the late 2nd Century AD, a boy named Sima Yi (Wu Xiu Bo) is born to the family of a government official in Wen County, Henan. From an early age, his parents and teachers recognize that Sima Yi is blessed with extraordinary intelligence. And he soon proves them right, rising to prominence and landing an influential position in the local government.

He also proves astute in his choice of bride, marrying the quick-witted Zhang Chun Hua (Liu Tao).

But these are troubled times. The Eastern Han Dynasty is in its dying days and all-out war has broken out between a warlord and his rivals. The young Sima Yi, meanwhile, is quickly rising through the ranks and has caught the eye of the mighty warlord himself.

But when the warlord dies, another power struggle breaks out between his sons, who battle for the right to succeed their father. The elder of the sons, Cao Pi (Li Chen), turns to Sima Yi for assistance.

But now Cao Pi has set his sights on an even more spectacular prize – the imperial throne.

Can Sima Yi help Cao Pi topple Emperor Xian and put an end to the Eastern Han Dynasty? And will the duo succeed in establishing a new national government – and can they open a new, glorious chapter in Chinese history?

This drama is based on real-life events from the life of Sima Yi, who lived from 179 to 251 AD. It is also known as “Sima Yi: The Advisors Alliance” and its sequel was entitled “Growling Tiger, Roaring Dragon.”

“The Advisors Alliance” is a 2017 Chinese drama directed by Zhang Yong Xin.

The Advisors Alliance

MEI DAXIA (大俠)

Anthony (Liu Chang) is going to study abroad, leaving his hometown of Dalian, China, to study finance at a university in Melbourne, Australia.

He leaves behind the woman he has long had a secret crush on – Ying (Bai Bai He), who is also leaving home to study abroad.

So Anthony heads off to Australia, while Ying travels to Tokyo to study sound recording.

But Anthony soon discovers that he has little interest in finance, and instead develops an interest in cooking – which intensifies when he meets a young Chinese woman who is studying to be a chef.

Inspired by his new acquaintance, Anthony decided to start cooking school – while Ying, in Japan, starts spending a lot of time with a young male artist...

Will Anthony’s new-found interest in cooking – and his new female friend – lead him to forget about Ying? Or could he turn his back on the culinary world for his childhood crush Ying?

The film is based on a hit novel written by Ma Liang.

“A Journey Through Time With Anthony” is a 2015 Chinese movie that was directed by Janet Chun.

A Journey Through Time with Anthony

Hunan TV

During the time of the Chinese Northern Qi dynasty, a lady-in-waiting could never become a princess because of the rigid social hierarchy and the actions of many jealous rivals. Lu Zhen (Zhao Li Ying) flees from an arranged marriage and her evil stepmother and enters the palace as an attendant. She meets Prince Gao Zhan (Chen Xiao), and the two fall in love but know that their social differences would never allow them to marry. As she rises through the ranks of the palace with her pottery skills, Lu Zhen tries to help Gao Zhan against a power struggle from Empress Lou and his brother, Prince Gao Yan (Qiao Ren Liang). In turn, although Gao Zhan could never make Lu Zhen his wife, he helps her to attain the highest position in the kingdom – that of female prime minister. “Legend of Lu Zhen” is a 2013 Chinese drama series directed by Li Hui Zhu and Deng Wei En.

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