Name: The Imperial Doctress
Genre: Romance, Costume & Period, Drama
Released: 2016-02-13
Rating: 9.2
Cast: Wallace Huo, Liu Shi Shi, Huang Xuan, Leo Wu, Yuan Wen Kang

Wallace Huo

Zhu Qi Zhen

Liu Shi Shi, who also is known by the name Cecelia Liu, is a Chinese actress and ballerina. Born on March 10, 1987, in Beijing, she was a classically trained ballet dancer from the Beijing Dance Academy. Liu Shi Shi made her acting debut in the 2005 television drama “The Moon and the Wind.” She rose to fame in “The Legend of the Condor Heroes” (2008) and went on to star in many popular films and television dramas, including “The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber” (2009), “Scarlet Heart” (2011), “Scarlet Heart 2” (2014) and “The Imperial Doctress” (2016). Taiwanese actor Nicky Wu announced through social media in January 2015 that his marriage to Liu Shi Shi had been registered in Beijing. They met in 2011 on the set of “Scarlet Heart,” for which Liu Shi Shi won the Magnolia Award for the most popular actress and also made her singing debut on the soundtrack.

Liu Shi Shi

Tan Yun Xian

Huang Xuan

Leo Wu is a young Chinese actor who has already won numerous young actor and newcomer awards. Born on December 26, 1999, he also is known by his Chinese name Wu Lei. He is considered one of the “Four Little Heavenly Kings” with Liu Hao Ran, Wang Jun Kai and Wang Yi Bo. Leo Wu began his career in 2002 as an advertising model and then made his acting debut in the 2006 drama “The Young Warriors.” He has since appeared in many popular films and television dramas, including the recent “Whirlwind Girl” (2015), “Nirvana in Fire” (2015), “The Legend of Qin” (2015), “The Imperial Doctress” (2016), “Far Away Love” (2016), “Whirlwind Girl 2” (2016) and “Magic Star” (2017).

Leo Wu

Zhu Jian Shen

Yuan Wen Kang

Hu Bing Qing is a Chinese actress. She was born January 25, 1992 and made her acting debut in 2013. Best known for her roles in the 2015 television dramas, “Whirlwind Girl” and “The Legend of Qin”, she has appeared in numerous dramas since then including, “The Legend of Dugu” (2018) and “Yan Shi Fan” (2019).

Hu Bing Qing

Ru Xiang

Chen Xin Yu, also known as Maggie Chen, is a Chinese actress. She was born on November 24, 1990 and made her acting debut in 2013. Since then, she has appeared in a few films and numerous television dramas, including “The Imperial Doctress” (2016), “Ice Fantasy” (2016), “Delicious Destiny” (2017), and “Summer’s Desire” (2018).

Chen Xin Yu

Du Shu Yue

Zhang Yi Jie

Xiao Liang

Gina Jin

Wang Mei Lin

Li Cheng Yuan is a Chinese actress who was born on January 23, 1984, in Yichang, China. She studied at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing and rose to prominence in the early 2000s, when she appeared in a popular advertisement for a tea brand. She went on to make her debut in the 2005 drama series “Going Online,” a series based on a true story about an internet-based MLM scam. She made her big-screen bow in the period movie “Judge Archer” in 2012. She has also starred in the dramas “Judge Archer” (2016) and “Lost Love in Times” (2017).

Li Cheng Yuan

Zhang Lei is a Chinese actor who was born on March 11, 1972. His drama series acting credits include the likes of the Chinese version of “Love Playlist” (2020), as well as “My Fantastic Mrs. Right” (2020).

Zhang Lei

Qu Zhe Ming, also known as Jeremy Ming, is a Chinese actor. He was born on May 13, 1989, in Anshan, Liaoning, China, and made his acting debut in 2010. Since then, he has appeared in a wide variety of films and television dramas, including “Best Choice Ever” (2024).

Qu Zhe Ming

Yue Dong Feng is a Chinese actor. He was born on November 12, 1977, and made his acting debut in 2010. Since then, he has appeared in a wide variety of films and television dramas, including “The Legend of The Book” (2020).

Yue Dong Feng

Zhang Zi Mu

Lee Kwok Lap

Dragon TV / Jiangsu TV

Tan Yunxian (Liu Shi Shi), from a generations-long family of imperial physicians, faces a devastating royal court ruling that forbids her family from practicing medicine after being framed by powerful enemies. Despite societal constraints, Yunxian secretly learns traditional Chinese medicine from her grandmother and dedicates herself to healing the common people. Her exceptional skills and determination catch the attention of Emperor Zhu Qizhen (Wallace Huo), who becomes instrumental in supporting her groundbreaking journey to become the first female physician of the Ming Dynasty. Through her compassion and medical expertise, Yunxian challenges gender barriers and transforms the medical landscape of her time. This is a 2016 Chinese historical drama series directed by Lee Kwok Lap.

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