Liu Xueyi (Chinese: 刘学义; pinyin: Liú Xuéyì; born 6 July 1990) is a Chinese actor.
Liu Xueyi | |||||||
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刘学义 | |||||||
| Born | July 6, 1990 | ||||||
| Education | Bachelor of Arts | ||||||
| Alma mater | Central Academy of Drama | ||||||
| Occupation | Actor | ||||||
| Years active | 2013–present | ||||||
| Agent | H&R Century Pictures | ||||||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 劉學義 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 刘学义 | ||||||
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Early life and education
Liu Xueyi was born on 6 July, 1990 in Qingdao, Shandong, China. He left home to study when he was a child. After studying dance for five years, he transferred to acting. He was admitted to Central Academy of Drama in 2010 and graduated in 2014.
Career
In 2013, Liu made his acting debut in the historical drama Shangguan Wan'er. In 2015, Liu starred in the historical drama The Legend Xiao Zhuang, playing Mongolian prince Ejei Khan.[1]
In 2016, Liu starred in his first movie Ice Beauty where he played a loyal man in search for his lost lover.[2] The same year, he gained recognition for his role as a morally ambiguous man in the hit fantasy action drama Noble Aspirations.[3][4] He reunited shortly with his Noble Aspirations co-stars in the historical romance drama Legend of Dragon Pearl.[5]
In 2018, Liu gained further popularity with his roles as Zhan Huang and Heavenly Emperor in the fantasy romance drama The Destiny of White Snake.[6][7] He then starred in a spin-off of the drama, titled The Legend of Heavenly Emperor where he plays the main character.[citation needed]
In 2019, Liu starred in the mystery adventure drama The Lost Tomb 2: Explore with the Note, based on the novel Daomu Biji; playing Xie Yuchen.[8]
In 2020, Liu was cast in his first leading role in the historical romance drama Qing Luo.[9] The same year, he starred in the xianxia romance drama Love and Redemption.[10]
In 2021, Liu starred in the xianxia romance drama Ancient Love Poetry.[11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Ice Beauty | 冰美人 | Zhang Mengsheng | [2] |
| 2019 | The Legend of Heavenly Emperor | 天乩之天帝传说 | Heavenly Emperor | [citation needed] |
Television series
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2014 | Shangguan Wan'er | 上官婉儿 | Wu Sansi | ||
| First Girlfriends Club | 初恋女友俱乐部 | Fang Hao | Tencent | [12] | |
| 2015 | The Legend Xiao Zhuang | 大玉儿传奇 | Ejei Khan | Sichuan Network | [1] |
| 2016 | Paper Restaurant | 我们的纯真年代 | Tu Qiang | Hebei Network | |
| Noble Aspirations | 青云志 | Xiao Yicai | Hunan TV | [3] | |
| Noble Aspirations II | 青云志2 | Xiao Yicai | Tencent | [4] | |
| 2017 | Legend of Dragon Pearl | 龙珠传奇之无间道 | Wu Yingqi | Anhui TV, Beijing TV | [5] |
| 2018 | The Destiny of White Snake | 天乩之白蛇传说 | Zhan Huang/ Heavenly Emperor | iQiyi | [6] |
| 2019 | The Lost Tomb 2: Explore with the Note | 怒海潜沙&秦岭神树 | Jie Yuchen | Tencent | [8] |
| 2020 | Autumn Cicada | 秋蝉 | Lin Xiaozhuang | Jiangsu TV, Zhejiang TV | [13] |
| Love and Redemption | 琉璃 | Hao Chen / Emperor Lord Bai Lin | Mango TV, Youku | [10] | |
| 2021 | Ancient Love Poetry | 千古玦尘 | Tian Qi | Tencent | [11] |
| Love at Night | 夜色暗涌时 | Mo Ling Ze | Mango TV | ||
| Qing Luo | 清落 | Ye Xiudu | Youku | [9] | |
| The Lost Tomb 2: Explore With the Note | 盗墓笔记2之云顶天宫 | Xie Yu Chen | Tencent Video | [14] | |
| Pandora's Box | 天目危机 | Li Xiu Fu [Young] | Mango TV | ||
| 2022 | The Blood of Youth | 少年歌行 | Wu Xin / Ye Anshi | ||
| 2023 | Destined | 长风渡 | Luo Zishang | ||
| Unshakable Faith | 画眉 | Ji Danyang | |||
| 2024 | In Blossom | 花间令 | Pan Yue | ||
| Another Me | 生活在别处的我 | Yu Jian | |||
| A Moment But Forever | 念无双 | Yuan Zhong | |||
| TBA | Feng Shen Zhi Tian Qi | 封神之天启 | Yin Jiao | Tencent Video | [15] |
| Kill Me Love Me | 春花厌 | Murong Jinghe | Main Role | ||
| Love Never Fails | 落花时节又逢君 | Jin Xiu | Mango TV | Main Role | |
| The Blood of Youth Season 2 | 少年歌行2 | Wu Xin / Ye Anshi |