Shi Yu is a Chinese actor. He was born on August 8, 1962 and made his acting debut in 1990. Since then, he has appeared in a number of television dramas, including “Die Now” (2017), “My Girlfriend” (2019), “Legend of Awakening” (2020), “Fate” (2020), and “Love Unexpected” (2021).

Shi Yu

When a series of murders occur in the town of Yunyin, the people are stricken with panic. Desperate to find a way to cease the killings, they decide to hold a grand ceremony in honor of the River God to beg for peace.&nbsp;

Assigned to investigate the serial murders is the physician, Tao Ran (Ming Liang). With his apprentice working alongside him, Tao Ran begins to unravel the mysteries surrounding the murders. During his investigation, Tao Ran accidentally saves Huazhi (Huang Ri Ying), a small fox who witnessed one of the murders. Willing to help Tao Ran in whatever way she can, Huazhi retells her story and introduces the physician to Mr. Xiao, a drunker sorcerer whose skills should prove handy in their investigation.

Following the string of clues, Tao Ran’s investigation leads him to an embroidery workshop that holds a strange number of clues. With the help of Huazhi and the others, will they be able to uncover the murderer before they strike again?

“The Mermaid: Forever Love” is a 2024 Chinese fantasy romance film directed by Jin Yang.

The Mermaid: Forever Love

Xiao Shu

Tencent

Brought together by fate, Li Ze Liang (Luo Yun Xi) and Su Xie Yi (Cheng Xiao) are quickly swept into an unforgettable romance; but the feelings they have for each other are soon overshadowed by the tragedy that strikes them both. Cruelly forced apart by the same fate that brought them together, the once lovers soon become distant strangers.

Witnessing her father’s death, Xie Yi is so shocked, she suffers temporary amnesia. Unable to remember much, Xie Yi sits helplessly on the sidelines as her entire world crumbles around her. With the death of her father, the family business fails and her home life is destroyed. Just as Xie Yi’s life falls apart, so too does Ze Liang’s, after the untimely death of his father. As heir to the Ocean Hotel Group, Ze Liang should have inherited his father’s place but secret dealings and power plays within the company have left him ousted. Both determined to regain what was wrongfully taken from them, Ze Liang and Xie Yi find themselves crossing paths once more.

Often blaming Ze Liang for her father’s death, Xie Yi isn’t keen on the idea of working with him, but as she begins to uncover the truth, she realizes she really doesn’t have a choice. Working together against a common enemy, it doesn’t take long for small sparks of romance to rekindle old flames. But will love be enough to take down the villains who tore them apart so many years ago?

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Mu Fu Sheng, “Lie to Love” is a 2021 Chinese mystery romance drama directed by Chen Chang.

Lie to Love

lying lovers ☆

Mango TV

When a horrible accident claimed his mother’s life three years ago, Xu Nuo (Fan Shi Qi) was never fully able to recover the shock. Since that day, Xu Nuo has been living with an affective disorder so severe, he has lost all connection with his emotions. Unable to laugh, cry, or even love, Xu Nuo has no way to connect with other people, as he has lost all ability to empathize with others. Incapable of feeling any sense of guilt or remorse, he has become a brutal expert when it comes to corporate mergers and acquisitions. Though known for getting a job done, his savage techniques have made him the target of more than a few disgruntled individuals.&nbsp;

When the need for a bodyguard becomes apparent, Xu Nuo begins the arduous task of recruiting. Among the many applicants vying for the job is Ke Si Yi (Qi Yan Di), an economics major who secretly dreams of becoming a professional fighter. With incredibly honed senses and lightning fast reflexes, Si Yi easily lands the job. Though Xu Nuo is glad to have the extra protection, there’s something about the easy way Si Yi uses violence that makes him feel uneasy. However, when Si Yi throws herself in harm’s way on his behalf, he begins to feel something else, though he isn’t quite sure what that something might be.

As the relationship between protector and protected grows, Xu Nuo’s long-lost emotions gradually begin to return and when them, a whole new world of possibilities begins to present itself. But within this emotional new world, Xu Nuo must ask himself, is he able to accept the feelings he seems to have developed for Si Yi?

“Love Unexpected” is a 2021 romantic drama directed by Hu Han Qing.

Love Unexpected

The Unexpected Lovers

Dragon TV

Five years ago, Xia Ran Ran (Li Yi Tong) was just an average girl, living her life in her own average way. With no truly spectacular ambitions, her one and only dream in life was to have her crush, Lin Xiang An (Song Chen), notice her. Unfortunately for Ran Ran, Xiang An only had room in his heart for Su Mo (Shi Shi), a lovely girl who had an uncanny ability to make Ran Ran feel like an ugly duckling. Tired of feeling as though she were inferior to those around her, Ran Ran eventually convinced herself it was time to let go of the feelings that tied her to Xiang An and move on.

Now engaged to Shao Ming Zhe (Lu Yi), Ran Ran appears to have done just that. But her relationship with Ming Zhe isn’t exactly spectacular. Together because of a family connection, Ran Ran and Ming Zhe have known each other for most of their lives, but they have never once felt anything for each other above platonic cordiality. Still harboring feelings for Xiang An, Ran Ran can’t seem to forget the man she fell in love with five years ago. But she isn’t the only one still holding onto the past. While Ran Ran pines for Xiang An, Ming Zhe pines for his ex-girlfriend, Su Mo, the same girl who Xiang An loved all those years ago.&nbsp;

With a loveless marriage before them, Ran Ran begins to wonder if this is really the life she wants. As she contemplates what her life might be like, should she choose a different path, her father’s assistant, Chen Luo (Wang Xiu Ze) approaches her with his own offer of love. With so many options before her, Ran Ran must decide where her heart truly lies. Will fate step in to lend a hand or will Ran Ran be forced to unravel the mysteries of her heart on her own?

Based on the novel “Just to See You” by Xian Cheng, “Fate” is a 2020 romance drama directed by Cha Chuen Yee.

Fate

Love is Bitter Team

Youku

Known throughout the world of architecture as the ultimate power couple, Zhang Yi (Song Jia) and Zhang Xin (Yu En Tai) were the absolute envy of everyone they knew. Highly successful in their individual careers, it was only natural for them to be equally successful in their marriage. When Zhang Yi learned she was pregnant, she felt her life had reached the zenith of perfection. When Zhang Xin volunteered to resign his position and take on the role of full-time stay-at-home-father, Zhang Yi was convinced she had married the perfect man.

But five years later, life has started to lose the rosy pink glow it once had. While her career is as successful as ever, Zhang Yi’s home life seems to be crumbling around her. Having accidentally discovered that her husband has been having an affair, Zhang Yi is determined to uncover the truth. But what starts as a simple investigation into her husband’s affair soon spirals out of control as Zhang Yi uncovers a seething cesspool of lies that threatens to ruin everything she holds dear.

Determined to do whatever it takes to salvage what’s left of her life while she still can, Zhang Yi confronts her husband. But his constant denial of the truth only widens the rift between them and soon her heart longs for nothing but revenge. Now she must ask herself, how far is she willing to go to get what her heart desires most?

A story of complicated lies and revenge, “Goodbye, My Love” is a 2020 mystery drama directed by Liu Ziwei.

Goodbye, My Love

The Vengeful Team

iQiyi

In a land ravaged by supernatural forces of evil, mortals attempt to fight back with martial arts and magic. Throughout the realm, competing academies have emerged, where promising young students learn how to use magic and fighting skills to defeat demonic foes.

Into this world are cast two orphans, the rebellious but genial Lu Ping (Chen Fei Yu) and Su Tang (Deng En Xi). After being imprisoned for many years, they plot and execute a daring escape.

Despite their lowly status as runaways, they actually possess exceptional magical powers. The dean of a leading martial arts academy recognizes their great potential and offers to take them on as students.

After enrolling, they meet a number of fellow students, such as Xi Fan (Dylan Xiong) and Mo Lin (Yu Yi Je). They also meet the somewhat haughty Qin Sang (Cheng Xiao), the daughter of a prominent general.

Together with these new allies, the budding young martial artists hone their skills in inter-academy contests – as they prepare to take on the forces of evil!

This drama was based on a novel of the same name written by Hu Die Lan (also known as Butterfly Blue).

“Legend of Awakening” is a 2020 Chinese drama series directed by Vicky Wong.

Legend of Awakening

The Awakeners

Growing up, Ding Xiao Rou (Qiao Xin) had a pretty normal life but at the age of 17, everything changed. Through a series of misunderstandings, Xiao Rou finds herself on the bad end of a stranger’s curse, a curse that dooms her to spend the rest of her life unable to find true love.

As the years pass, Xiao Rou is reminded time and time again, of the stranger’s curse, as one after another, her romantic relationships fail. Cursed and alone, Xiao Rou begins to wonder if she’s doomed for all time.

On the verge of giving up all hope, Xiao Rou meets Chi Xin (Timmy Xu) and suddenly, everything changes.

Directed by Yu Zhong Zhong, “My Girlfriend” is a 2019 romantic drama based on the novel of the same title by Wei Xiao Bao.

My Girlfriend

The Cursed Love

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

SohuTV

Can he escape the strange parallel universe?

Xia Chi (Ryan Zhu) is a university student who is a member of the school’s intellectual reasoning club. When his girlfriend, Qing Zhi (Jiang Yi Yi), suddenly disappears, his wits will be put to the test.

Xia Chi’s efforts to find Qing Zhi results in both Xia Chi and his friend, Meng Qin (Fabien Yang), being pulled into a dangerous alternate gaming universe, where they have to use their superior problem-solving skills and intellect to win challenges and advance to the next level. The gaming world is run by an evil organization known as Die Now.

Can Xia Chi and Meng Qin find Qing Zhi in time and make it out alive?

“Die Now” is a 2017-2018 Chinese drama series directed by Yu Jong Jong. It is adapted from a comic by Bi Shui Yu.

Die Now

Ready 2 DIE

Sohu TV

It’s the moment that she has been waiting for all her life. Sun Xiao Tao (Zhang Yu Xi) is the biggest fan of idol singer Zhou Yi Ran (Run Chen). Her biggest wish has been to attend one of Yi Ran’s concerts, and she is finally able to realize her dream by going to a concert in Japan.

But Xiao Tao accidentally runs into Jiang Hao (Melvin Sia), and her concert ticket gets ripped. How will Xiao Tao and Jiang Hao’s fates become entangled now?

“Dear Prince” is a 2017 Chinese web drama directed by Yu Zhong Zhong.

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