Esther Chen is a Chinese actress who was born on January 3, 1995 in Hangzhou, China. She studied in the Film Department at Tongji University, in Shanghai. She made her acting debut in 2016, appearing in the drama series "The Lover's Lies." She followed up with her movie debut, later the same year, playing one of the leading roles in "Desire to Dream." She has since gone on to appear in a number of hit drama titles, including "The Golden Eyes" (2019) and "Sand Sea" (2018).

Esther Chen

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Zhuang Rui (Zhang Yixing) is a simple man working at a pawnshop when his life is changed forever by a new set of eyes after an accident.&nbsp;

When Zhuang Rui's upgrade leads to special magical powers, he decides to use them to get rich by betting on precious jewels.

Meanwhile, undercover police officer Miao Feifei (Cici Wang) is suspicious of his actions and decides to tag along for further investigation.

Will Zhuang Rui decide to maintain his new life of excitement and&nbsp;riches or give up his powers, going back to being a simple shop assistant?&nbsp;

The Golden Eyes

The Dragon Guardians

Qin Yi Bing

Tencent TV

High schooler Li Cu (Leo Wu) has his world turned upside down when he is recruited by experienced tomb raider Wu Xie (Qin Hao) – and whisked off to a deadly part of the Badain Jaran Desert.

The region is notorious: No explorer has ever returned alive. But Wu Xie resolves to unearth the secrets of the desert together with Li Cu and a band of hardy adventurers.

Wu Xie is not the only explorer keen to recruit Lu Ci. The high schooler's back is covered in mysterious markings that provide crucial clues on how to navigate the desert – and discover the lost treasure in the region's tombs.

As the explorers continue their quest, they must contend with a whole range of threats – including rival tomb raiders, fierce mummies, and more!

"Sand Sea" is a 2018 Chinese drama series produce by Fang Fang and Bai Yi Cong.

Sand Sea

Shen Qiong (Wang Xiao Yuan)

As the son of an illustrious family, Xia Yao (Gong Jun) has known nothing but wealth and privilege his entire life. Growing up with all the freedom that his social position afforded, Xia Yao built quite a reputation for himself, though not one that brought his family much honor. A notorious playboy, Xia Yao might have spent his entire life as such, if he hadn’t experienced an unexpected change of heart.&nbsp;

Determined to make a fresh start, Xia Yao makes every effort to change his ways, but even that can’t hide his many charms. Inadvertently capturing the fancy of Yuan Ru (Li Qiao Dan), Xia Yao soon finds himself the object of her affection. Desperate to win Xia Yao’s heart, Yuan Ru enlists the help of her brother, Yuan Zong (Jason Xu), a former special forces soldier who now runs his own bodyguard training company. Convinced that with her brother’s help, Yuan Ru can win Xia Yao’s heart, the determined young lady does her best. Unfortunately for her, Yuan Ru isn’t the one destined to break down the walls around Xia Yao’s heart.

Brought together by Yuan Ru’s enthusiasm, Xia Yao and Yuan Zong find themselves growing closer over time. With eyes only for Xia Yao, what will Yuan Ru do when she realizes the man she holds in her heart has fallen for her brother instead?

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Chai Ji Dan, “Advance Bravely” is a 2017 Chinese BL drama directed by Yang Long.

Advance Bravely

ZJSTV, SZTV

A young woman who has had a tough life tries to find happiness with the man she loves.

Tong Si Ji (Jia Qing) lived under difficult circumstances when both her parents passed away, and she was left to take care of her younger brother and sister by herself. She takes on every odd job she can find in order to raise them. 

One of Si Ji’s part-time jobs is at the Yuan Xian Department Store. There, she meets Yi Yi (Zhang Xiao Long), whose family owns the department store, and the two fall in love. But when Yi Yi’s mother learns of Si Ji’s true identity, she does everything in her power to keep Si Ji away from Yi Yi.

Are the ill-fated lovers destined to be apart?

“The Lover’s Lies” is a 2016 Chinese drama directed by Yu Zhong He Lin Hong Jie. It is a sister production to the popular 2015 drama “The Wife’s Lies” with the same cast.

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