Liu Duan Duan () is a Chinese actor, singer, and music producer. He is a member of the National Theatre Company of China. His works include the film Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield and the television series Joy of Life.
Early life Liu comes from an acting family. His mother Yan Fanfan is an actress, his maternal grandfather Yan Zhongying is a director, and his maternal grandmother Bai Fengxi is a playwright. In high school, he became the director of the school's radio station and gathered a group of friends to record programs at his home on weekends, where he began using editing software.
Career 2008–2012 After graduating from the Central Academy of Drama in 2008, he joined the National Theatre Company of China and starred in many stage plays. He did not receive preferential treatment due to his family background and mainly played supporting roles, "working for eight hours, and only one hour on stage, and the rest of the time was waiting."
2011 In 2011, Liu met Tan Xuan, a composer, and the two later collaborated to compose music for TV series such as Allure Snow (倾城雪) and Beauty World (唐宫美人天下).
2013–2017
Beginning in 2013, Liu began taking on film and television roles, stating "an actor needs to let more people know him and can't isolate himself." His work in 2013's The Great Protector (镖门), 2015's Young Marshal (少帅), and 2017's Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield was well-received.
Liu continued his music career as well. In 2016, he composed and sang the opening theme "Crazy Love (疯狂爱)" for the drama May December Love 2 (小丈夫). The song topped KuGou for three consecutive days.
2019 In 2019, Liu starred as the second prince in the television series Joy of Life and received widespread acclaim and popularity for the role.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2017 Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal Battlefield繡春刀2：修羅戰場 Chongzhen Emperor 2019 Jade Dynasty誅仙 I Qi Hao
Television series Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 2008 Centennial Rongbaozhai百年榮寶齋 Japanese soldierCameo 2008 Royal Tramp鹿鼎記 Ao Biao Cameo 2010 Lohas 樂活家庭 Duan Duan Cameo 2014 The Great Protector 鏢門Xie Hai 2015 Hei, Lao Tou'er 嘿，老頭！ Yi Zhi Young Marshal 少帥 Zhang Xuecheng 2016 I want to make you happy 真心想讓你幸福Hong Wei Hey, Kids 嘿,孩子 Bar assailant Cameo 2017 A Splendid Life in Beijing 生逢燦爛的日子 Guo Xiaoyang Young version Detective Dee 通天狄仁杰 Emperor Taizong of Tang 2018 Distant home 遠方的家 (電視劇) Song Fei 2019 We Are All Going To Be Good!我们都要好好的 Hu Nan Joy of Life 慶餘年 Li Chengze Season I 2021 Monarch Industry 上陽賦 Song Huai'en Luoyang 風起洛陽 Prince Dongchuan Sword Snow Stride 雪中悍刀行 Zhao Kai 2023 Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains 富春山居 Xu Jiafu Days with Ambition and Pride 鐵馬豪情的日子 Xiao Liu/Qiao Zhongfilmed in 2019Weaving a Tale of Love Season II風起西州 Qu Chongyu 2024 Joy of Life 慶餘年 Li Chengze Season II 2025The Prisoner Of Beauty折腰 Wei Yan TBA Thunder Chaser 雷霆令 Li Xiao
References
External links Liu Duan Duan on Sina Weibo