YU SHUXIN
虞书欣
Anglicised Name:
Esther Yu
Birthdate:
December 18, 1995
Star Sign | Chinese Zodiac:
Sagittarius | Pig
Birthplace | Nationality:
Shanghai | Chinese
Height | Weight:
Civil Status:
Occupation:
Single
Actress | Model | Singer
1.69 cm | 50 kg
Yu Shuxin, born on December 18, 1995, in Shanghai, also known by Esther Yu, is a leading Chinese actress and singer known for her vibrant "sweet and sassy" personality. As of 2026, she is firmly established as an A-list star in the Chinese entertainment industry. Graduate of LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore (Fashion Media and Industries).
She started with supporting roles in dramas like Border Town Prodigal. She gained widespread popularity for her role as Cai Minmin in Find Yourself. That same year, she competed in the survival show Youth With You 2, finishing 2nd and debuting in the girl group THE9. Her role as Orchid in the xianxia hit Love Between Fairy and Devil propelled her to global fame. She followed this with hits like My Journey to You (2023) and Love Game in Eastern Fantasy (2024).
She recently starred in the modern drama Speed and Love and is currently headlining the high-budget historical revenge series Yun Chu's Vengeance. In early 2026, she won Annual Popular Actress at the Huanwang Big Data Awards. She is a frequent guest at global fashion weeks (Paris/Milan) and recently received international acclaim for her appearance at the Cannes World AI Film Festival.
Esther is famous for her "wa jiao" (cute/whiny) speaking style and her "black lotus" roles—characters that appear sweet but are actually incredibly clever and resilient. She is also recognized for her personal style, often curating her own outfits for her drama roles.