Xu Lu (, born 28 December 1994), also known as Lulu Xu, is a Chinese actress and singer. She first became recognized in China for her role in the drama Empresses in the Palace (2012) and internationally with the drama One and a Half Summer (2014) and Love Scenery (2021).
Career Xu Lu has been educated at a military school since she was 10 years old, which then propelled her to attend People's Liberation Army Academy of Art, majoring in drama. She debuted as an actress through The Dream of Red Mansions as the teenage Xue Baoqin. But her breakthrough came with Empresses in the Palace. Even though her character Zhen Yurao only started to appear in the latter part of drama, she captivated the viewers with her fresh innocent look and her romantic subplot with Aisin-Gioro Yunxi.
She became known internationally by starring in a college romance drama, One and a Half Summer alongside Nichkhun and Jiang Jinfu. In 2015, Xu Lu participated in the 1st season of We Are in Love, the licensed remake of popular South Korean's variety show We Got Married, in which her virtual pairing with Qiao Renliang gained huge popularity up until Qiao's death in September 2016.
Among her projects in 2017 were director Guan Hu's adaptation of Ghost Blows Out the Light book series, The Weasel Grave; big budget fantasy Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy; and youth musical film Our Shining Days, which she was awarded for at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
One of her works in 2019 is period piece Spy Hunter by the acclaimed director-writer duo Li Lu (In the Name of People) and Zhang Yong (The Disguiser). For historical series The Longest Day in Chang'an, she has joined the list of actresses who have portrayed Yang Guifei, a famous historical figure and one of the Four Beauties of ancient China.
Filmography Film YearEnglish titleChinese title RoleNotes2016The Light减法人生 Yan Dan 2017Our Shining Days 闪光少女 Chen Jing2021Candle in the Tomb: The Weasel Grave黄皮幽冢Hua MeiSupport role
Television series YearEnglish titleChinese title RoleNetwork Notes2003Secret Murder, Amazing Cases无敌县令Dong YufengSupport role2010The Dream of Red Mansions红楼梦 teenage Xue BaoqinBeijing Media Network 2012The Sheng Tian Men Gate 圣天门口2 teenage Li Xuening Anhui TVModern Family摩登女婿Hu XiaoyaHunan TVEmpresses in the Palace甄嬛传 Zhen YuraoDragon TV 2013Love in Spring爱在春天 Jin LuluHunan TVWarring States Little Soldier大兵小将 Li YuShanghai TV2014One and a Half Summer一又二分之一的夏天Luo ManDragon TV The Gold Matchmaker金牌红娘 Jin LinglongTencent 2015Singles Villa 只因单身在一起Jiang Kexin Hunan TVThe Wife's Lies妻子的謊言Sun Jiayuan2016Magical Space-time奇妙的时光之旅 Song Qiaoqiao2017Be with You不得不爱Lin WeilingiQIYIThe Weasel Grave 鬼吹灯之黄皮子坟Hua MeiTencent Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy九州·海上牧云记 Su YuningiQIYI, Tencent, Youku 2018Prince Coffee Lab高兴遇见你 Gao Xing (Happy)Tencent Speed极速青春 Tang TangDragon TV 2019Spy Hunter 天衣无缝 Gui Wan Jiangsu TV, Zhejiang TV Destiny's Love 爱上北斗星男友 Wen Suxi iQIYI The Longest Day in Chang'an 长安十二时辰 Yang Guifei (Yang Yuhuan) Youku Cameo 2020 In Your Own Hands 人生算什麼 Guo Ruian The Message 风声 Gu Xiaomeng BTV, Tencent 2021 Love Scenery 良辰美景好时光 Liang Chen iQIYI, Tencent, Youku Sunshine of My Life 若你安好便是晴天 Mo Fei Dragon TV Stray Birds 飞鸟集 Su Xiaoman Mango TV 2022 Gentleman of East 8th 东八区的先生们 (Teacher) Mango TV, Tencent Cameo Are You Safe 你安全吗 Mu TongTencent Support role Women Walk the Line 我們的當打之年 Gu Xiao Song of the Moon 月歌行 Liu Xiao iQIYI 2023 Egg and Stone 少女闯江湖 Huo Xingchen Hello, I'm at Your Service 金牌客服董董恩 Dong Dongen 2024 Lady Revenger Returns from the Fire 披荆斩棘的大小姐 Luo Ailian / Shen Danqing Tencent Treasures Around 珠玉在侧 Shan Dandan 2025 Dream Beyond 我的世界你好 Gu Nian Dragon TV Zhen Di 阵地 Ren Suning CCTV-1 The Vendetta of An 长安二十四计 Bai Guan Youku rowspan="2" Legend of Ink Painting 墨客行 Bai Mengmeng Zhejiang TV Thirteen-Hongs in Canton 广州十三行 Yun Niang iQIYI Support role
Variety show Year English title Chinese title Role Network Notes 2015 We Are in Love 约吧大明星 Cast member Jiangsu Television with Qiao Renliang 2016 Date ! Super Star约吧！大明星 Tencent with Ethan Juan, Huang Jingyu, Vision Wei2019Meeting Mr. Right 女儿们的恋爱 Mango TV with Zhang Ming'en
Discography Year English title Chinese title Album 2014 "One and a Half Summer" 一又二分之一的夏天 One and a Half Summer OST2016 "It's Okay" 没关系 The Light OST "Date ! Super Star" 約吧！大明星 Date ! Super Star OST2017 "Show Me !" Our Shining Days OST "Flying Star'" 飞散的星星 "LULU" Birthday single
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref. 2012Top Travel Ceremony Trendy Celebrity Blogger 2015 4th iQiyi All-Star Carnival Night Best Character Portrayal One and a Half Summer 2017 20th Shanghai International Film Festival Best Actress (Asian New Talent Award)Our Shining Days 14th China Movie Channel Media Awards Best Actress Runner-up Best New Actress 12th Chinese Young Generation Film Forum AwardsBest New Actress 11th Tencent Video Star Awards Breakthrough Film Actress Toutiao Awards Dynamic Star of the Year The Belt and Road International Fashion Week 2017: The Most Credible Award Influential Young Actor Award 2018China Screen Ranking Newcomer of the Year 9th China Film Director's Guild Awards Best Actress Our Shining Days 23rd Huading Awards Best Newcomer 14th Chinese American Film Festival, Golden Angel Award Best New Actress InStyle Icon Awards Most Anticipated Icon of the Year iFeng Fashion Choice AwardsFashion Prize 2019 Golden Bud – The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival Best ActressSpy Hunter, Destiny's Love, The Longest Day in Chang'an Rising Actress of the Year
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