LAN YINGYING
蓝盈莹
Anglicised Name:
Lyric Lan
Birthdate:
April 16, 1990
Star Sign | Chinese Zodiac:
Aries | Horse
Birthplace | Nationality:
Shanghai | Chinese
Height | Weight:
Civil Status:
Occupation:
Single
Actress | Singer
1.69 cm | 49 kg
Lan Yingying born on April 16, 1990, in Shanghai, also known as Lyric Lan, is a Chinese actress best known for her breakout role as Huanbi in the historical drama Empresses in the Palace and her versatile performances in both film and television. She spent her childhood engaged in various artistic pursuits, including piano, guzheng, singing, dancing, calligraphy, and painting, which nurtured her early interest in performing arts. Despite parental preference for her to study business, she pursued acting passionately and eventually gained admission to the Acting Department of the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, where she honed her skills in performance and character interpretation.
Lan made her acting debut in 2011’s fantasy film Mural as Haitang, followed by her breakthrough role as Huanbi in Empresses in the Palace, which brought her recognition for her portrayal of a loyal and cunning palace maid. Following this success, she appeared in numerous television series including Thirty Thousand Miles, Gimli Sword, Tiger Mom, Who Sleeps My Bro, The Lover's Lies, The Classic of Mountains and Seas, The Peach Blossom, and Surgeons, where she demonstrated versatility in historical, modern, and fantasy roles.
In 2018, Lan made her Hollywood debut in Pacific Rim: Uprising and also starred in domestic films such as Nice to Meet You and Never Gone, expanding her international and domestic presence. She continued to secure leading roles on television in series like The Best Partner, See You Again, Crossroad Bistro, The Priceless, Time Seems to Have Forgotten, Hello My Love, Against the Light, and The Justice. Upcoming projects include Silent Tides, Genuine Heroes, and the film Love Island. Lan is represented by Huace Media and is known for her skill in action, romance, and drama genres, alongside hobbies such as pottery, ukulele, rock climbing, and boxing.
Lan has received several accolades, including the Best Supporting Actress at the 8th Macau International Television Festival for Surgeons, and the Potential Actress Award at the 2020 National Drama Festival. She has also been acknowledged as a promising actress at the Men's UNO Young Awards and the China TV Drama Awards, reflecting her consistent rise in Chinese entertainment.
Lan Yingying has publicly shared her heritage as a member of the She ethnic minority. She was in a relationship with actor Cao Jun from 2016 to 2019. She is fluent in English and continues to maintain a diverse range of interests alongside her acting career, contributing to her multifaceted public persona.
Lan Yingying is a versatile and accomplished Chinese actress, whose career spans both domestic and international projects, with a presence in television, film, and stage, earning her recognition for her adaptability, dedication, and talent in the performing arts.