Cheng Yi

Full Biography Of Cheng Yi: From The Stage Of Drama To The Peak Of Popularity

Cheng Yi (成 成), a name that is now familiar to the ears of Asian drama lovers, has been transformed into one of the brightest actors in the Chinese entertainment industry. Known for his deep acting skills, high dedication to each role, as well as his charming appearance, Cheng Yi managed to carve out his name as a guarantee of the success of a work. This article will thoroughly examine his life journey, ranging from personal life, career history in the world of films and series, to the peak of success he achieved.

Personal life: a hardworking figure who takes care of privacy

Born on May 17, 1990, in Huaihua, Hunan Province, China, Cheng Yi (birth name: Fu Shiqi 傅诗淇) grew up in a simple family with parents and a younger sister. From an early age, she showed interest and talent in acting, which led her to pursue a formal education at one of China's most prestigious institutions, the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, and successfully graduated in 2012.

Outside of the camera spotlight, Cheng Yi is known as a private person who tends to be secretive and takes great care of his personal life. In various interviews, he talks more about work and his love of acting than about personal affairs. He is known as a dedicated hard worker. His co-workers often praised his excellent work ethic, in which he did not hesitate to perform difficult and dangerous scenes for the sake of giving the best performance.

Although reclusive, some of his hobbies known to the public are sports, fishing and singing. He is also known to enjoy drinking tea. Cheng Yi chose to keep his amorous life away from public consumption and to date, he is known to be single. For him, the main focus now is to continue to work and give the best for his fans.

Career Journey: A Dedicated Ascent

Perjalanan Cheng Yi di industri hiburan dimulai pada tahun 2011, saat ia melakukan debut aktingnya dalam drama televisi “Beauty World” (美人天下). From then on, she began to build her portfolio with various supporting roles in a number of series and films.

Early career and notable roles:

The beginning of his career was filled with various roles that honed his acting skills. However, an important turning point in his career came in 2016 when he portrayed the character Lin Jingyu in the popular wuxia drama, “Noble Aspirations” (青云志) atau yang dikenal juga dengan “The Legend of Chusen”. Although not the main character, his stunning performance as a straight and talented figure managed to attract the attention of the audience and industry players.

In 2019, he returned to steal the spotlight through his role as the mysterious and quiet Zhang Qiling in the series “The Lost Tomb 2: Explore with the Note” (盗墓笔记II: 怒海潜沙&秦岭神树). This role further confirmed his ability to bring complex characters.

Peak of popularity and Status of Top Actors:

2020 was a golden year for Cheng Yi. Perannya sebagai Yu Sifeng dalam drama xianxia fenomenal, “Love and Redemption” (琉璃), catapulted his name to the peak of popularity. Her strong Chemistry with her co-star, Yuan Bingyan, as well as her ability to portray her character's suffering and loyalty swept the audience away. The Drama was a huge commercial success and earned him a huge and loyal fan base.

Since then, Cheng Yi has been subscribed to leading roles in various major projects. He reaped praise through subsequent plays such as “The Promise of Chang’an” (长安诺) (2020) dan “Stand by Me” (与君歌) (2021).

In 2022, he starred opposite popular actress Yang Zi in the highly anticipated drama xianxia, “Immortal Samsara” (沉香如屑). The play was again a hit and further cemented his status as one of the most influential actors in the costume drama genre.

He reached the peak of critical and commercial success again in 2023 through the mystery wuxia drama, “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” (莲花楼). Cast as Li Lianhua / Li Xiangyi, a legendary martial arts expert disguised as a traveling physician, Cheng Yi manages to showcase a wide spectrum of acting, from witty, intelligent, to fragile. The Drama received very high ratings, surpassing the 10,000 popularity index on the iQIYI platform and received much praise from critics for its clever storyline and brilliant performances of the cast.

Success and prestigious awards

Cheng Yi's success was measured not only by the popularity of his plays, but also by the recognition he received in the form of awards. His dedication and hard work have yielded proud results.

Some of the notable awards and nominations he has received include:

• 7th DoNews Award Ceremony (2016): Newcomer Award untuk “Noble Aspirations”.
• GQ Men of the Year Awards (2022): Breakthrough Artist of the Year.
• iQIYI Scream Night (2023): Most Influential Actor untuk “Mysterious Lotus Casebook”.
• 19th Chinese American TV Festival (2023): Outstanding Actor of the Year untuk “Mysterious Lotus Casebook”.
• Asian Television Awards (2024): Nominasi Best Actor in a Leading Role untuk “Mysterious Lotus Casebook”.

These awards are a clear testament to the quality of his acting and the huge impact he has made on the entertainment industry. Cheng Yi has proven that with hard work, dedication, and extraordinary talent, one can achieve one's dreams and reach the pinnacle of success. There is still a long way to go, and fans around the world are always looking forward to the next brilliant works of the talented actor, Cheng Yi.