Wang Yanlin

In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.
Wang Yanlin
王彦霖
Born (1989-07-28) 28 July 1989 (age 35)
Anshan, Liaoning, China
NationalityChinese
Alma materShanghai Theatre Academy
Occupation
Actor
Years active2011–present
Agents
SpouseAi Jiani (2021-)
Chinese name
Chinese王彦霖
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWáng Yànlín

Wang Yanlin (Chinese: 王彦霖, born 28 July 1989), also known as Ian Wang, is a Chinese actor. He is best known for his works in Wu Xin: The Monster Killer (2015), The Starry Night, The Starry Sea (2017). He also starred in the film Operation Red Sea (2018) and The Rescue (2020 film). In 2019, he became a cast member of the popular variety program, Keep Running, for the new season.

Early life

Wang was born on 28 July 1989, and attended Shanghai Theatre Academy.

Personal life

On Chinese valentines, 20 May 2021, he announced his marriage with college classmate Ai Jiani.

Career

Career beginnings

In 2011, Wang was picked by director Chen Mingzhang, who cast him in the television series, My Splendid Life’

In 2013, he was cast in the romance drama Remembering Lichuan.[1]

In 2014, Wang starred in two television series produced by Tangren Media; the sports romance drama Go! Goal! Fighting! and the historical fantasy drama The Legend of Qin.[2]

2015–present: Rising popularity

Wang's breakout came in 2015, with his appearance in popular period dramas Wu Xin: The Monster Killer and Lady and Liar.[3][4]

Wang made his film debut with a cameo appearance in the crime caper film Chongqing Hot Pot.[5]

In 2017, he starred in fantasy drama The Starry Night, The Starry Sea based on the novel of the same name by Tong Hua.[6] The same year, he starred in the historical action drama Princess Agents and gained recognition with his portrayal of the antagonist character Yuwen Huai.[7][8]

In 2018, Wang starred in the war action film Operation Red Sea, receiving positive reviews for his performance.[9] The same year, he starred in his first lead role in the comedy action web series The Big Bug.[10]

In 2019, it was announced that Wang has joined the cast of variety program Keep Running.[11] The same year, he was cast in the action film The Rescue, reuniting with Operation Red Sea director Dante Lam.[12]

In 2020, he was cast in You Are My Glory alongside Yang Yang and Dilraba Dilmurat.

Discography

Singles

Year English title Chinese title Album Notes
2019 — "造亿万吨光芒" Keep Running theme song With Li Chen, Angelababy, Zheng Kai, Zhu Yawen, Lucas Wong and Song Yuqi
2019 "Crazy Waves" 狂浪 The Rescue OST [citation needed]

Filmography

Film

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2016 Chongqing Hot Pot 火锅英雄 Robber Cameo
2018 Operation Red Sea 红海行动 Luo Xing [13]
2020 The Rescue 紧急救援
Graduating 毕业进行时 Zhou Quan [14]
2022 Only Fools Rush In 四海

Television series

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2011 My Splendid Life 我的燦爛人生 Zheng Qi
2015 Tour Between Two Lovers 向幸福出发 Secretary Wang
Lady & Liar 千金女贼 Shi Tou
Wu Xin: The Monster Killer 无心法师 Gu Xuan Wu
The Legend of Qin 秦时明月 Dong Guo Zhi
2016 Go! Goal! Fighting! 旋风十一人 Cong Yue
Remembering Lichuan 遇见王沥川 Xie Xiao Dong
Yi Guan Xiao Zhan 2 医馆笑传2 Liu Song
Plastic Surgery Season 整容季 Cameo
2017 Love & Life & Lie 遇见爱情的利先生 Pei Jiaqi
The Starry Night, The Starry Sea 那片星空那片海 Zhu Yiyang
Across The Ocean To See You 漂洋过海来看你 Su Chang [15]
Princess Agents 特工皇妃楚乔传 Yuwen Huai
Wu Xin: The Monster Killer 2 无心法师 2 Gu Ji [16]
Detective Dee 通天狄仁傑 Cameo
2018 The Big Bug 继承者计划 Li Jinshui/ Jin Jiji
Lost in 1949 脱身 Cameo
2021 Sword Snow Stride 雪中悍刀行 Wen Hua [Ranger]
You Are My Glory 你是我的荣耀 Zhai Liang/ "Panicky" [Yu Tu's friend] Support Role
Litter to Glitter 燃烧吧废柴 Fang Tian Yi Main Role
TBA My Later Half of Life 熟年 Support Role
The Baking Challenge 点心之路 He Xian Main Role
Game of Death 幻境猎手 Liu Zetian [17]
Chinese Peacekeeping Force 蓝盔特战队 Nie Feng [18]

Television shows

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2018 Hi Roommate Hi室友 Cast member [19]
2019 Keep Running 奔跑吧 [20]
The Protectors 小小的追球 [21]
2020 The Irresistible 元气满满的哥哥 [22]

References

  1. ^ "鞍山王彦霖与刘恺威演绎兄弟情深". Qianlong (in Chinese). 28 January 2015.
  2. ^ "《秦时明月》王彦霖甘做陈妍希"备胎"" (in Chinese). Xinhua News Agency. 17 December 2014.
  3. ^ "《无心法师》王彦霖：本色演顾大人，韩东君是笑场王". Sohu (in Chinese). 30 July 2015.
  4. ^ "《千金女贼》王彦霖刘恺威共闯上海滩" (in Chinese). Sina Corp. 30 January 2015.
  5. ^ "《火锅英雄》首映 陈坤放话王彦霖：打吧！". Tencent (in Chinese). 28 March 2016.
  6. ^ "《那片星空那片海》王彦霖上演最囧绑匪记" (in Chinese). Sina Corp. 20 February 2017.
  7. ^ "《楚乔传》宇文怀遭怒骂 王彦霖演反派压力大" (in Chinese). Sina Corp. 28 June 2017.
  8. ^ "王彦霖《楚乔传》大爆发 表演张力极致获赞". Netease (in Chinese). 4 July 2017.
  9. ^ "《红海行动》中不可忽视的鞍山身影——王彦霖惊艳出演". Liaoning (in Chinese). 26 February 2018.
  10. ^ "王彦霖《继承者计划》杀青 厚积薄发质量双丰收". Sohu (in Chinese). 9 January 2017.
  11. ^ "奔跑吧官宣全新阵容 朱亚文王彦霖等接替邓超鹿晗" (in Chinese). Sina Corp. 11 February 2019.
  12. ^ "《紧急救援》开机王彦霖再度合作林超贤". People (in Chinese). 12 November 2018.
  13. ^ "电影红海行动#"战火连天"版片场纪录特辑发布！". Operation Red Sea Official Weibo. Sina Weibo. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  14. ^ "王彦霖《毕业进行时》杀青 挑战憨实理工男" (in Chinese). Sina Corp. 22 May 2017.
  15. ^ "王彦霖《漂洋过海来看你》杀青 酥糖CP甜蜜将行". Netease (in Chinese). 2 February 2016.
  16. ^ "《无心法师2》王彦霖：告别蠢二萌 改走压抑风". Sohu (in Chinese). 1 November 2016.
  17. ^ "《幻境猎手》开机 王彦霖挑战暗黑系杀手". Sohu (in Chinese). 30 October 2017.
  18. ^ "王彦霖魏晨加盟军旅剧《蓝盔特战队》，李溪芮饰演军医冷美人". Netease (in Chinese). 25 April 2018.
  19. ^ "《Hi室友》王彦霖惊喜回归" (in Chinese). Xinhua News Agency. 31 October 2018.[dead link‍]
  20. ^ "《奔跑吧》成员大换血 王祖蓝邓超鹿晗离队". Zaobao (in Chinese). 12 February 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  21. ^ "《小小的追球》曝嘉宾阵容 众明星首度合体". CNR (in Chinese). 15 November 2019.
  22. ^ "《元气满满的哥哥》阵容曝光 哥哥火力全开入仲夏". Sohu (in Chinese). 20 July 2020.