Bai Yu (, born 8 April 1990) is a Chinese actor. He is best known for his roles in the dramas Love O2O (2016), Memory Lost (2016), Suddenly This Summer (2018), Guardian (2018), Detective L (2019), The Long Night (2020), The Bond (2021), and The Wind Blows from Longxi (2022).
Early life and education Bai was born in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China on April 8, 1990. He graduated from the Central Academy of Drama with a bachelor's degree in performance.
Biography In 2014, Bai made his acting debut in the web drama 0.5 Diors.
In 2015, Bai starred in the youth medical drama Grow Up, portraying a rebellious yet realistic intern. The same year, he was cast in the modern romance dramas Above the Clouds and Hello, Joann.
In 2016, Bai gained recognition with his role in the war drama Young Marshal directed by Zhang Li. He gained further recognition with his supporting role in the hit romantic comedy drama Love O2O. He then played the leading role in the crime mystery web drama Memory Lost, adapted from Ding Mo's novel of the same name. The series was a hit in China and led to increased popularity for Bai.
In 2017, Bai starred in the patriotic film The Founding of an Army, portraying Cai Qingchuan. He received positive reviews for his performance.
In 2018, Bai starred in the acclaimed youth melodrama Suddenly This Summer. The series was nominated for the 32nd China TV Drama Flying Apsaras Awards for Outstanding Television Series. He then starred in the science fiction mystery web drama Guardian. The series developed a cult following online and led to increased popularity for Bai. Forbes China listed Bai under their 30 Under 30 Asia 2017 list which consisted of 30 influential people under 30 years old who have had a substantial effect in their fields.
In 2019, Bai appeared in CCTV's spring gala for the first time, performing the song item "Child of Generation". He starred in the republican detective drama Detective L. He also featured in the family drama film Looking Up, winning Breakthrough Film Actor at the Tencent Vido All Star Awards and Film Actor of the Year at the Tencent Entertainment White Paper. He ranked 36th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.
In 2020, Bai starred in the fantasy romance drama Fairyland Lovers. He ranked 68th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list. In October of the same year, Bai impressed with his emotional performance in the highly acclaimed crime drama The Long Night.
In September 2021, Bai played the leading role in the Daylight Entertainment family drama The Bond. The series received mainly positive reviews and was selected by National Radio and Television Administration as one of the dramas of the year.
In April 2022, Bai starred in the historical drama The Wind Blows from Longxi adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name. The series was praised by critics and Douban gave it 8.1 out of 10.
Filmography
Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes Ref. 2016 Love O2O 微微一笑很倾城 Cao Guang / Zhenshui Wuxiang When Larry Met Mary陆垚知马俐 Cameo The Fraud Love Group 骗爱天团 Yang Xiuxian Cameo 2017 The Founding of an Army 建军大业 Cai Qingchuan Cameo 2018 Legend of Demon Catcher Fahai 缉妖法海传 Pei Wende 2019 Looking Up 银河补习班 Ma Fei 2023Post-truth洗白白Feng QiangqiangCameo
Television series Year English title Chinese title Role Network Notes/Ref. 2014 0.5 Diors 屌丝日记 You Dongdong LeTV 2015 Grow Up 长大 Xie Nanxiang Dragon TV 2016 Young Marshal 少帅 Feng Yong Beijing TV, Dragon TV Love O2O 微微一笑很倾城 Cao Guang Dragon TV, Jiangsu TV Hello, Joann 你好乔安 Chen Xiao Zhejiang TV Memory Lost 美人为馅 Han Chen iQiyi 2017 Above the Clouds 云巅之上 Mu Ge 2018 Suddenly This Summer 忽而今夏 Zhang YuanTencent Guardian 镇魂 Zhao Yunlan Youku 2019 Detective L 绅探 Luo Fei Tencent 2020 Fairyland Lovers 蓬莱间 Bai Qi The Long Night 沉默的真相 Jiang Yang iQiyi 2021Vacation of Love假日暖洋洋Hou Hao Beijing TV, iQiyiMinning Town 闽宁镇 Ding Shijun Tencent, iQiyi, Youku, Zhejiang TV, Dragon TV, etc Guest appearance The Bond 乔家的儿女 Qiao Yicheng Zhejiang TV, Jiangsu TV, Tencent 2022 The Wind Blows From Longxi风起陇西Xun XuCCTV-8, iQiyiThank You, Doctor谢谢你医生Bai ZhuTencent, iQiyi, CCTV-82023Take Us Home龙城Zheng XijueiQiyiWest Out of the Yumen西出玉门Chang DongTencent2024Bank on Me前途无量Lin QiangYouku, iQIYI, CCTV-82026Swords Into Plowshares太平年Qian HongchuCCTV-1, iQIYI, MGTV, TencentTBAThe Fated General霍去病Bo Li
Short film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/Ref. 2011 The Best Team 最佳团伙 Lin Dayu 2013 Waiting for Blooming等待绽放 Shu Zhan 2018 20 Unanswered Calls 20个未接来电 Echoes of the Palace Museum 故宫回声 Lu Yuan 2019 Let's Meet New 让我们重新认识
Television show Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 2019 Youth Periplous 青春环游记 Cast member 2022The Truth开始推理吧Cast member2024The Truth Season 2开始推理吧 第二季Cast member2025The Truth Season 3开始推理吧 第三季Cast member
Discography YearEnglish titleChinese titleAlbum Notes2016 "A Smile is Beautiful" 一笑倾城 Love O2O OST with Vin Zhang, Zhang He, Cui Hang & Zheng Yecheng "Deep Sleep" 沉眠 Memory Lost OST with Yang Rong 2018 "10.30 at Los Angeles" 洛杉矶的十点半 Suddenly Summer OST "Flight of Time" 时间飞行 Guardian OST with Zhu Yilong "Earth Star Meets Sea Star" 地星撞海星 "Wake Me Up" Advertisement theme song for Nivea Men 2019 "Child of Generation" 时代号子 Performance for CCTV Spring Gala "Ear Whispers of the Northern Arctic" 北极耳语 "The Glory of Youth"少年的荣光 Sheng Zai Zhong Guo 2020 "Come to an End" 告一段落
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work ResultRef.20165th iQiyi All-Star Carnival Best CoupleMemory Lost 2018 12th Tencent Video Star Awards Quality TV Actor of the Year Suddenly This Summer GQ 2018 Men of the Year Promising Artist AwardN/A Q China Music Awards Most Popular Crossover Singer N/A Most Popular Soundtrack "Flight of Time"2019Golden Blossom - The 4th Network Film And Television Festival Best ActorDetective L Tencent Video All Star AwardsBreakthrough Film Actor Looking Up Tencent Entertainment White Paper Star Celebrity Board: Film Actor of the Year 20207th The Actors of China Award Outstanding ActorFairyland Lovers Best Performance by an Actor-Internet Drama iQIYI Scream Night Acclaimed Actor of the YearThe Long Night Tencent Entertainment White Paper Quality Actor of the Year 3rd Sir Movie Cultural And Entertainment Industry Awards Best Leading Actor in a Television Series Best Casting in a Television Series 2020 IFeng Film and TV AwardBest Actor in a Television Series 20212020 Weibo Night Breakthrough Actor of the Year 9th iQiyi All-Star CarnivalOutstanding Actor of the Year 2021 BIFF Asia Contents Awards Best Actor GQ 2021 Men of the Year Promising Actor of the Year N/A 32nd Huading AwardsBest Actor (Contemporary Drama)The Long NightAudience's Favorite TV ActorThe Bond2021 IFeng Film and TV AwardBest Actor in a Television SeriesThe Bond2021 New Weekly AwardsArtist of the YearN/A2021 China TV Drama AwardsOutstanding Actor of the Year The Bond2022Golden Blossom - The 6th Network Film And Television FestivalQuality Actor of the YearN/A35th Huading AwardsBest ActorThe Wind Blows from Longxi2023CMG 1st Chinese TV Drama Annual CeremonyBreakthrough Actor of the YearThe Wind Blows from LongxiTencent Video All Star Night 2023Quality TV Drama Actor of the Year
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