Chen Zhe Yuan (1996)
Other Name: 陈哲远 陳哲遠 Чэнь Чжэюань
Age: 28
Birthday: October, 29, 1996
Nationality: Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
Height: 180 CM
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Chen Zhe Yuan is a Chinese actor and singer. He is best known for his roles in the wuxia drama Handsome Siblings (2020), coming of age Our Secret (2021). He received huge success globally after the airing of dramas Mr. Bad (2022) and solidified his global popularity with massive success of Hidden Love (2023) which became one of the most viewed dramas of the year.
Early life
Chen Zhe Yuan, born on 29 October 1996 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, is a Chinese actor and singer managed by Gramarie. He graduated in 'Department of Performance' from Shenzhen University. Post education he moved to the entertainment industry to pursue his career in acting.
In 2015, Chen participated in the variety program King of Pop, and subsequently debuted as part of the boy group Mr. Bio.
Career
2017–2019: Beginning
In 2017, Chen made his acting debut in the youth drama All About Secrets, based on the novel by Rao Xueman. In 2018, Chen starred in the fantasy wuxia drama The Legend of Zu 2. The same year, he made his big screen debut in the comedy film Miss Puff. He then starred in the costume comedy drama Hello Dear Ancestors, and suspense web drama Detective Chinatown.
2020 onwards: Rising popularity
In 2020, Chen became known to audiences after starring in wuxia drama Handsome Siblings, based on the novel Juedai Shuangjiao by Gu Long. He was praised for his portrayal of the protagonist, Xiao Yu'er. The same year, he was cast in the historical drama Winner Is King , based on the novel Sha Po Lang by Priest alongside Tan Jianci. He is set to play the male lead, Chang Geng.
In 2021, Chen starred as a male protagonist in Mango TV's youth campus drama Our Secret, alongside Xu Mengjie. After landing the role of Zhou Siyue, Chen's popularity skyrocketed, launching him into stardom.
In 2022, Chen Zheyuan starred in the romantic fantasy series Mr. Bad, along side Shen Yue, which gained international recognition.
In 2023, he starred in the series adaptation of the novel, Hidden Love/ Secretly Unable to Hide, by Zhu Yi opposite Zhao Lusi. His brilliant visuals and acting as Duan Jiaxu ensured that he became recognised internationally and his fame skyrocketed. His two dramas, Dark Night and Dawn (with Ningfei) and The White Olive tree (with LiangJie) are scheduled to be broadcast in 2024.
Active Years: 2015 - now
Education: Shenzhen University
Occupation: Actor, Singer
(Source: Wikipedia)