Cheng Yi (actor)
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Fu Shiqi (Chinese: 傅诗淇; born May 17, 1990), known professionally by his stage name Cheng Yi (Chinese: 成毅), is a Chinese actor and singer. He made his television debut in Chinese television drama Beauty World (2011) and graduated from Central Academy of Drama in 2012. He first gained recognition for his role in Noble Aspirations (2016). He is also known for his roles as Yu Sifeng in Love and Redemption, Ying Yuan in Immortal Samsara, and Li Lianhua in Mysterious Lotus Casebook.
Early life and education
Cheng Yi was born on May 17, 1990, in Huaihua, Hunan. Cheng graduated from the performance department of the Central Academy of Drama.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Haunting Love | 詭愛 | Su Yang | |
| Too Late To Love You | 原谅我，来不及爱你 | Liu Xiaocheng | ||
| 2014 | Inside the Girls | 女生宿舍 | Gao Munan | |
| 2015 | Impossible | 不可思异 | Tian Ye | |
| 2018 | The Big Rescue | 营救汪星人 | Erlang Shen |
Television series
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Foster Mother | 养母 | Xiao Yuan | iQIYI | Guest role |
| Beauty World | 美人天下 | Feng Xiaobao | Youku | ||
| 2012 | Beauties of the Emperor | 王的女人 | Chai Tou (Ep.9) | Hunan TV | |
| 2014 | Miss Dong | 懂小姐 | Dong Xiaoye's boyfriend | Mango TV, Youku | |
| 2016 | Noble Aspirations | 青云志 | Lin Jing Yu | Hunan TV | |
| 2019 | The Lost Tomb II: Explore with the Note | 盗墓笔记II: 怒海潜沙&秦岭神树 | Zhang Qiling | Tencent | |
| 2020 | Love and Redemption | 琉璃 | Yu Sifeng | Mango TV, Youku | |
| The Promise of Chang'an | 长安诺 | Xiao Chengxu | Tencent | ||
| 2021 | Faith Makes Great | 理想照耀中国 | Guan Chong Gui [Our position] (Ep. 36) | Hunan TV | |
| Stand by Me | 与君歌 | Qi Yan | Hunan TV, Mango TV | ||
| 2022 | The Imperial Age | 山河月明 | Zhu Di (youth) | Beijing TV, Youku | |
| Immortal Samsara | 沉香如屑 | Ying Yuan / Tang Zhou | Youku | ||
| Draw the Line | 底线 | Zhou Yi An | Hunan TV | ||
| 2023 | Mysterious Lotus Casebook | 莲花楼 | Li Lian Hua | iQIYI | |
| South Wind Knows | 南风知我意 | Fu Yunshen | Youku | ||
| 2024 | Deep Lurk | 迷局破之深潜 | Yun Hongshen | iQIYI | |
| 2025 | The Journey of Legend | 赴山海 | Xiao Quishui / Xiao Mingming / Li Chen Zhou | iQIYI, Tencent | |
| Sword and Beloved | 涂山小红娘王权篇 | Wangquan Fugui | iQIYI | ||
| The Vendetta of An | 长安二十四计 | Xie Huaian | Youku | ||
| TBA | Hero Legends | 英雄志 | Lu Yun | CCTV-1, Tencent |
Television shows
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Dear Refueling | 亲爱的加油 | Participant | Hunan TV | |
| 2015 | I Love Peach Blossom Spring | 我爱桃花源 | Anhui Television | ||
| 2016 | Happy Camp | 快乐大本营 | Hunan TV | ||
| Grade One Season 3: Graduation | 一年级·毕业季 | Mentor | Hunan TV, Mango TV | ||
| Happy Camp | 快乐大本营 | Participant | Hunan TV | ||
| 2020 | Happy Camp | 快乐大本营 | Hunan TV | ||
| Keep Running | 奔跑吧 | Zhejiang Television | |||
| 2021 | Happy Camp | 快乐大本营 | Hunan TV | ||
| 2022 | Hello Saturday | 你好，星期六 | Guest | Hunan TV | |
| Workplace Newcomers: Forensic Season | 初入职场的我们·法医季 | Guest | Mango TV | ||
| Newcomers at Work | 入职后的我们 | Regular Member | Mango TV | ||
| 2023 | Hello Saturday | 你好，星期六 | Guest | Hunan TV | |
| Marvelous City | 奇妙之城 第二季 | Guest | Youku | ||
| 2024 | Youth Travel 5 | 青春环游记第五季 | Guest | Zhejiang TV |
Discography
Singles
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Rose Love Oath" | 蔷薇恋誓 | Stange Love OST | |
| 2017 | "If I love You Deeply" | 如果我深爱着你 | If I Love You Deeply | |
| "Goodbye to the Past" | 再见以前 | |||
| 2019 | "Living like Raging Wave" | 生如狂澜 | The Lost Tomb II: Explore with the Note OST | |
| 2020 | "Guard" | 守 | Love and Redemption OST | |
| 2021 | "Stay Together" | 相守 | Stand By Me OST | |
| 2022 | "Forget the River" | 忘川 | Immortal Samsara OST |
Other appearances
| Title | Year | Album | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "June Showers" (六月的雨) | Chinese Paladin (TV series) OST | Zhejiang Satellite TV 2021 New Year’s Eve Party | |
| "Lover's Curse" (情人咒) | Love and Redemption OST | |||
| "Heart and Hand" (心手相握) | Zhejiang Satellite TV 2021 New Year Eve Theme Song | |||
| 2021 | "Terrifying Afterlife" (后生可畏) | Collaboration with Zhang Xiao Han and Qi Qi | CCTV-1 May 4 Youth Day Party | |
| "Spring Ballad" (春天谣) | Duet with Bibi Zhou | CCTV New Year's Gala | ||
| 2023 | "A Pot of Lotus Wine" (一壶莲花醉) | Mysterious Lotus Casebook OST | Double 11 Surprise Night Gala | |
| "Under the Heaven" (《天下》) | Collaboration with Zeng Shunxi and Xiao Shun Yao | iQiyi Scream Night 2023 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7th Donews Award Ceremony | Newcomer Award | Noble Aspirations | Won | |
| 2020 | Tencent Entertainment White Paper Awards | Star Power of the Year | —N/a | Nominated | |
| 2022 | GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022 | Breakthrough Artist of the Year | —N/a | Won | |
| 2023 | 19th Chinese American TV Awards | Outstanding Actor of the Year | Mysterious Lotus Casebook | Won | |
| 2023 | iQiyi Scream Night Awards 2023 | Most Influential Actor Award | Mysterious Lotus Casebook | Won | |
| 2024 | Asian Television Awards 2024 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Mysterious Lotus Casebook | Unannounced |
Philanthropy
In 2017, Cheng Yi became a love ambassador for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in Asia (PETA)'s adoption and collaborated with it to shoot a public service advertisement. In the same year, he participated in the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) joined hands with the "Your World Has Me" campaign launched by Shanghai International Green Film Week. In addition, he also joined hands with the Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the United Nations Development Program and filmed a public service announcement to save whale sharks.
In July 2021, Cheng Yi donated 500,000 yuan to the Henan Heavy Rain.
In January 2023, Cheng Yi served as the navel orange farmer-assisting ambassador for his hometown Chenxi County to help his hometown overcome poverty. In December, he donated 500,000 yuan to the disaster-stricken areas in Gansu.