BAI YAN
郭宇欣
Anglicised Name:
Shirley Bai
Birthdate:
December 6, 1998
Star Sign | Chinese Zodiac:
Sagittarius | Tiger
Birthplace | Nationality:
Taiyuan, Shanxi | Chinese
Height | Weight:
Civil Status:
Occupation:
Engaged - Liu Qing
Actress | Model
1.65 cm | 48 kg
Bai Yan, born on December 6, 1998, in Taiyuan, Shanxi, also known as Shirley Bai, is an actress from Taiyuan, Shanxi, China, who has become a leading figure in the viral vertical short drama industry. She is widely recognized for her "empathy-based" performances, often portraying resilient women overcoming trauma in urban and romantic melodramas. Graduated from the Performance Department of the Central Academy of Drama.
Bai Yan gained initial recognition in 2020 through the Douyin short drama series 24-Hour Convenience Store. Since 2023, she has achieved "explosive" popularity in the micro-drama format, frequently starring in high-traffic vertical web series. By 2025, she solidified her status as a top-tier performer in the micro-drama sector winning the Popular Micro-Drama Actor of the Year Award at the iQIYI Fluorescence Night (March 2025) and Audience Favorite Actor Award at the First China Micro-Short Drama Festival (July 2025).