Tian Yu is a Chinese actor. He was born on December 21, 1975 and made his acting debut in 2013. Since then, he has appeared in a variety of films and television dramas, including “Delicious Destiny” (2017), “Mr. Right” (2018), “Joy of Life” (2019), and “The Deer and the Cauldron” (2020).

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A decade ago, polyglot police detective Chu Yi Han (Wang Zi Qi)’s mother went undercover to investigate a crime...and never came back. Since then, his only confidant is his “uncle” (Tian Yu), as Chu Yi Han continued his search for his mother. Now, he has discovered there may be a chance to rescue her – but the stakes will be impossibly high…

He learns that he must infiltrate a powerful crime syndicate known as the Northwestern Wolves – and quickly bring the organization down from inside. As he begins his quest, his path crosses with a dancer named Gu Lin Na (Su Xiao Tong), a woman with dangerous family ties to the syndicate. Can Chu Yi Han complete this perilous mission – and does Gu Lin Na hold the key to its success?

“Chase the Truth” is a 2023 Chinese drama series that was directed by Jack Zhao.

Chase the Truth

Sheng Yang (Xiao Zhan) is a hard-working rookie designer whose life is changed when he meets the renowned and experienced advertising director Jian Bing (Bai Bai He). Even though she is much older than him, they feel drawn to one another. She has just ended her marriage and feels down in the dumps. But Sheng Yang makes her feel alive, loved, and special again. But seemingly insurmountable obstacles lie in their path...

At work, colleagues tell Jian Bing that Sheng Yang is likely just an opportunist looking for a shortcut to the top of the industry, while their families are also bitterly opposed to their union. They reluctantly decide to put their fledgling relationship on hold. But some time later, fate reunites them, and they discover that the power of love has not faded. Could they find love after all – or will society succeed in keeping them apart?

“Sunshine by My Side” is a 2023 Chinese drama series that was directed by Song Xiao Fei.

Sunshine by My Side

Love in the Sunshine 

There was a time, not so long ago, when Tang Chen (Jin Dong) had reached the pinnacle of his professional career. But when his girlfriend, Shuo Bing (Song Jia), sells him out, his entire world comes crashing down. Forced to declare bankruptcy, Tang Chen has to choose between giving up or starting over.

Unwilling to accept defeat, Tang Chen picks himself up and tries again. Making the decision to team up with his good friend, Sha Zhou (Tian Yu), the two work together to create a brand new public relations company. Recruiting a group of talented professionals to join them, Tang Chen and Sha Zhou dive head first into the business world. Unfortunately, it isn't long before Tang Chen and Shuo Bing cross paths once again.

With Shuo Bing back in his life, Tang Chen begins to understand the reason behind her past betrayal. With this new understanding between them, can they find the strength to forgive, heal, and love once again?

An emotional urban tale, “In Spite of the Strong Wind” is a 2023 Chinese drama directed by Fei Zhen Xiang.

In Spite of the Strong Wind

Once is Not Enough Team

Haunted by childhood trauma, Wei Yang (Zhong Chu Xi) has spent most of her life alone. But when fate brings Xiao Qiao (Tan Song Yun) into her life, the once lonely girl finds herself enjoying the warmth of true friendship for the very first time. Sadly, that friendship is put to the test when Wei Yang inadvertently captures the heart of Xiao Qiao’s fiancé, Chao Yan (Luo Jin). Unwilling to hurt her friend, Wei Yang tries to hide her growing feelings for Chao Yan, but how long will their mutual feelings remain a secret in this secret love triangle?

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Qing Shan, this is a 2024 Chinese romance drama directed by Li Kai.

August Never Ends

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Bao Bao (Chang Yuan) is a piano teacher and a neatness- and hygiene-obsessed man who spends almost every waking moment cleaning, ironing, straightening, and disinfecting everything he comes into contact with. Horrified by everything dirty, untidy, or potentially germ-ridden, he has an innate disdain for everything that looks even remotely unsterile. One day, while riding his bicycle through town, he runs into a young woman riding a motor scooter named Song Wen Nuan (Li Qin). She turns out to be everything he isn’t: Although she is also a musician (a singer and guitarist), she loves mess and the comfort of her own disorder, as well as performing in front of large crowds.

The two get off on the wrong foot, with both trying to reform the other. But after a while, they decide to collaborate, forming a musical duo, and trying out at a talent contest. What follows for both parties is a journey of discovery: Bao Bao revisits his childhood, and the tragic accident that sent him into his obsessive-compulsive world. And as they finally begin to achieve some degree of musical success, they start to develop a bond of friendship. But will this relationship really help Bao Bao shed the habits of a lifetime?

“Warm Hug” is a 2020 Chinese movie that was written and directed by Chang Yuan.

Warm Hug

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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

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Tencent TV

Fan Xian (Zhang Ruo Yun) is a man who has strange memories of life in the 21st Century – even though he was raised by his grandmother in a rural town in the Ancient Southern Qing Empire, ruled by the despotic Emperor (Chen Dao Ming). As a child, Fan Xian was taught martial arts and made incredible discoveries about the deadly power of poison. But questions about his true identity and his mother’s death haunt him. When someone tries to kill him, he decides to head to the capital in search of answers.

Soon after he arrives, Fan Xian meets the chancellor’s daughter Lin Wan Er (Li Qin). The two quickly form a tight bond, and she becomes his closest ally. However, despite his intentions to live a carefree life, he begins to suspect that his past is somehow entwined with that of the Emperor. It is not long before he becomes drawn into schemes involving the Emperor and two Royal Princes. A mysterious security agency named the Overwatch Department also seems to be taking an interest in him. Can he learn the truth about his identity – and learn just why his head is filled with bizarre “memories” of a distant future?

This drama was based on the internet novel “Qing Yu Nian,” which was written by the Chinese author Maoni.

“Joy of Life” is a 2019 Chinese drama series that was produced by Chen Ying Jie.

Joy of Life

Dragon Television, JSTV

He’s much less experienced at his side job. Cheng Hao (Jin Dong) is a dentist who credits himself as a love guru despite the fact that he has never been in a relationship. He loves to dole out relationship advice to his colleague Zhang Ming Yang (Li Nai Wen) and his best friend, Zou Bei Ye (Tian Yu), in their quests to find someone special.

But when Cheng Hao meets Luo Yue (Maggie Jiang), a feisty woman who has had too many bad past relationships, he may have met his match.

“Mr. Right” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Yao Xiao Feng. It is the second installment of the “Gentleman” series, following the popular drama “To Be a Better Man” (2016).

Mr. Right

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Hunan TV

A taping of a culinary show will never be the same. Li Yu Zhe (Mike D'Angelo) is a famous chef of Western cuisine who is passionate about gourmet food. When he is asked to host a television cooking program, he meets the director of the show, Song Jia Ming (Mao Xiao Tong), who has a fine palette. They immediately begin to bicker over the content of the show, but it isn’t long before the strong feelings turn to mutual attraction.

Yu Zhe’s childhood friend, Ye Yi Xuan (Chen Xin Yu), becomes jealous of Yu Zhe’s growing closeness with Jia Ming and tries to win over his heart for herself. Meanwhile, Zhao Han (Zhang Yu Jian) continues his one-sided crush on Yi Xuan.

Can Yu Zhe and Jia Ming overcome all obstacles and bond over their appreciation of fine foods? “Delicious Destiny” is a 2017 Chinese drama series directed by Ke Zheng Ming.

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