Lance Joseph Martinez

10 Must-Know Facts About Chinese Star Bai Lu, Lead of The First Jasmine

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<p>A new historical Chinese romance drama has recently premiered, and it is already being tipped as a potential chart-topper in China.</p><p>Titled <strong><em>The First Jasmine</em></strong> (also known as <strong><em>Mo Li</em></strong>), the series officially premiered on June 9, 2026. The highly anticipated production stars <strong>Bai Lu</strong> alongside <strong>Cheng Lei (Ryan Cheng)</strong>, and is available for streaming exclusively on<strong> WeTV </strong>and<strong> Disney+</strong>.<strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="925" height="525" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i-kAUlup-Rc?si=baObpWFw4m79octj" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>The drama reportedly achieved strong commercial traction early on, earning the distinction of becoming<strong> Tencent Video</strong>’s<strong></strong> annual opening-day advertising champion, with an impressive <strong></strong>“<strong></strong>7 ads in the first broadcast.”<strong></strong></p><p>In the series, Bai Lu portrays <strong>Ye Li</strong>, the eldest daughter of the Ye family—an intelligent and calculating woman who conceals a vengeful nature beneath a calm and composed exterior. Once again, she has drawn attention for her striking visuals and compelling performance, further reinforcing her status as one of the most popular actresses in Chinese entertainment.</p><p>As interest in her continues to grow, <strong>here are 10 things you may not know yet about Bai Lu, the star of <em>The First Jasmine.</em></strong></p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><strong><em></em></strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781151617772[image] - 184753.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Bai Lau | Photo from @bailu_923</span></span></span><strong></strong><br/></div><div><strong>She is a Libra.<br/></strong></div><p>Born <strong>Bai Mengyan</strong>, and better known by her stage name Bai Lu, the Chinese actress is currently 31 years old. She was born on September 23, 1994, and grew up in <strong>Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.</strong></p><p>On social media, Bai Lu maintains an Instagram account under the handle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bailu_923?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw=="><strong>@bailu_923</strong></a>. However, like many Chinese celebrities, she is more active on Weibo, where fans can follow her official account, <a href="https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fweibo.com%2Fu%2F2616380702%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn9L60_5YDlyQ9ek3gozVLxChqACvTTF7Khzf8O68E2kHnJY29UaD1GAksU0Q_aem_RVEYB9yJYmeAfFc0N7_GLA&amp;e=AUA2ZU4GXk0oyhCOubDMgAVFaekoJaXprkeERHSBfZsLJUZxW1rFS-3zLOufpgm9WVj0zK9YFKIUeVCLlTwlja5ywD7OpUcnFUExbt7_LqnZC3O8veTLUrzllfiWYHNwceyO1P5vhg1uJ90WuoaVEIzaFzPk"><strong>@白鹿my.</strong></a></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She holds a degree in Foreign Languages.<br/></strong></div><p>Before stepping into the spotlight, Bai Lu completed her studies in <strong>Tourism English</strong> as part of the Class of 2015 <strong></strong>at the <strong>Jiangsu Union Technical Institute’s Changzhou Tourism</strong> <strong>and Business Branch</strong>.<strong></strong> During her academic years, she consistently excelled, earning the title of <strong>“Outstanding Student of the School” </strong>on multiple occasions.</p><p>Beyond her studies, Bai Lu also showcased a talent for writing. An avid reader with a flair for literature, she won first prize in the <strong></strong>3rd Jiangsu Province “Civilization Style” Essay Competition.<strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781151676174[image] - 1432137.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @bailu_923</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>She is recognized as a Third-Level Actress in China.<br/></strong></div><p>In 2024, Bai Lu was officially awarded the “Level 3 Actor”<strong></strong> title by the <strong>A</strong><strong>ctors Committee of the China Broadcasting and Television Federation</strong>.<strong></strong></p><p>The distinction is a recognized intermediate professional qualification that reflects an actor’s artistic accomplishments, performance maturity, and accumulated years of experience in the industry.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She initially aspired to become a K-pop idol.<br/></strong></div><p>At around the age of 13 to 14, Bai Lu began watching South Korean dramas, which eventually inspired her to pursue the idea of becoming a K-pop trainee in South Korea.</p><p>During the rise of global auditions for aspiring K-pop idols—specifically the 2012 SM Global Auditions, which were held across 15 cities in five countries, namely Korea, China, the United States, Canada, and Japan—Bai Lu, accompanied by her mother, traveled to Shanghai to participate in an overseas trainee audition organized by SM Entertainment.</p><p>Despite taking part in the audition with hopes of entering the trainee system, she was ultimately not selected.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781151709373[image] - 7872622.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @bailu_923</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>She began her entertainment career through a short film.<br/></strong></div><p>In 2015, Bai Lu first stepped in front of the camera for a short film produced by a literary magazine, later even appearing on the publication’s cover.</p><p>She then began actively exploring acting, taking on her early role in the short film <strong><em>Meeting You Is Such a Good Thing,</em></strong> produced by<strong> Cat’s Tree Studio</strong>.<strong></strong> From there, she continued building experience by appearing in several other short film projects.</p><p>Her steady progress eventually led to a breakthrough in 2016, when she signed with Yu Zheng’s entertainment company, <strong>Huanyu Film</strong>, marking the formal start of her professional acting career.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She made her acting debut in 2016.<br/></strong></div><p>Following her 2016 signing with <strong>Yu Zheng’s Huanyu Film</strong>—an important milestone that formally launched her professional acting journey—Bai Lu made her television debut the same year in<strong><em> Zhaoge</em></strong><em></em><em>,</em><em></em><strong><em> </em></strong>where she portrayed a noble lady.</p><p>In 2017, her career quickly gained momentum as she secured two leading roles: first in the historical comedy series <strong><em>King Is Not Easy</em></strong><em></em><em>,</em><em></em><strong><em></em></strong> and later in the fantasy drama <strong><em>The Monkey King: Land of Beauty</em></strong>, further establishing her presence as a rising actress in the industry.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781151741231[image] - 2154372.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @bailu_923</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>She experienced her breakthrough in 2019.<br/></strong></div><p>In 2019, Bai Lu took on the role of a demon leader in the xianxia drama <strong><em>The Legends,</em></strong> starring opposite <strong>Xu Kai</strong>. The series performed strongly in television broadcast ratings and drew critical praise for its compelling portrayal of strong female characters, as well as the performances delivered by both Bai Lu and Xu Kai.</p><p>That same year, she also starred in the youth military-themed drama <strong><em>Arsenal Military Academy</em></strong>, where she played a young woman disguising herself as her brother to join the academy.</p><p>The success and impact of these projects earned her widespread recognition, ultimately leading to a total of four acting awards, including <strong>Best Actress (Web Series)</strong> at the <strong>6th The Actors of China Award Ceremony</strong>.<strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She has recorded several OSTs and appeared in music videos.<br/></strong></div><p>Even before officially debuting as an actress, Bai Lu first appeared in a music video for <strong>“Message” </strong>by Chinese artist <strong>Rover Lu</strong>, marking one of her earliest on-screen exposures.</p><p>She later returned to music-related projects in 2021 with an appearance in <strong>“Dance of the Youth</strong>,<strong>”</strong> a commemorative piece released in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the <strong>Chinese Communist Party</strong>.<strong></strong></p><p>In addition to her screen work, Bai Lu also contributed to original soundtracks for her dramas. Among them was <strong>“Entering a Dream</strong>,<strong>”</strong> an OST for <em>Arsenal Military Academy,</em> which she performed alongside her on-screen partner <strong>Xu Kai</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781151807511[image] - 2477182.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @bailu_923</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>She previously suffered from rheumatism.<br/></strong></div><p>According to SOHU, on March 7, 2026, Bai Lu shared on a variety show that she developed <strong></strong>rheumatism<strong></strong> in her early years while working as a model.</p><p>She recalled that during her modeling days, she frequently had to shoot outdoor spring collection campaigns even in snowy weather, often wearing very thin clothing due to production requirements.</p><p>“I was a model when I was young. Because the spring collection launch was imminent, I often had to shoot outdoors on snowy days, wearing very thin clothing. That’s how I ruined my health back then,” she said.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She is actively involved in social and charitable activities.<br/></strong></div><p>Since her debut, Bai Lu has remained actively involved in social and charitable initiatives. In July 2021, she donated 200,000 yuan t<strong></strong>o support relief efforts for the <strong></strong>Henan rainstorm disaster. Later that year, on December 29, she was elected as a member of the <strong>Actors Working Committee of the China Television Artists Association</strong>.<strong></strong></p><p>She continued her humanitarian efforts in the following years. On December 19, 2023, in response to the magnitude 6.2 earthquake in <strong></strong>Jishishan County, Gansu Province, she partnered with the <strong>Shanghai Fosun Foundation</strong> to donate emergency relief supplies, including warm clothing, cold-weather gear, respirators, and generators.</p><p>On August 27, 2024, the <strong>China Children and Teenagers’ Fund </strong>announced that she had donated 200,000 yuan,<strong></strong> which was used to provide 670 emergency relief kits for children and families affected by floods in Huludao, Liaoning.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781151878250[image] - 7817405.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @bailu_923</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@bailu_923</strong></p>

<p>From once dreaming of stardom to becoming one of China’s most sought-after actresses, Bai Lu has firmly established her place in the entertainment industry. With that, here are 10 things you might not know about the lead star of "The First Jasmine."</p>

From once dreaming of stardom to becoming one of China’s most sought-after actresses, Bai Lu has firmly established her place in the entertainment industry. With that, here are 10 things you might not know about the lead star of "The First Jasmine."

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Lance Joseph Martinez

Published June 11, 2026 04:40 PM PHT

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