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All About Chinese Actress Wang Churan

<div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783290878449chinese actress wang churan.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Wang Churan | Photo from @churan00</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>Wang Churan </strong>is on a roll, taking on role after role. As soon as her rom-com series, <em><strong>Love Has Fireworks</strong></em>, ended, a new show, the period melodrama <strong><em>Overdo</em></strong>, is about to be released. And several upcoming projects are also lined up for her, truly making her one of the most sought-after actresses today. </p><p>In the newly released <em>Overdo</em>, wherein she is paired with <strong>Zhang Linghe</strong>, Wang Churan plays the dual role of <strong>Ren Susu</strong>/<strong>Fang Mulan</strong><strong></strong>, who initially rescues the protagonist, Murong Qingyi (Zhang Linghe), from his oppressive circumstances. But her love for him leads to a tragedy for her own family, forcing her to orchestrate a faked death in a selfless effort to protect others from further harm.</p><div><em></em></div><p>In an interview with <em>Vogue China</em>, Wang Churan said she is not that similar to her character, Ren Susu, saying, &quot;I’m actually not that much similar to her (in terms of personality). I’m more of a straightforward person. Someone like her with that kind of background would feel really emotionally suffocated and tend to overthink everything, while for me, I’m the type who lets things go once they’re done. I don’t hold onto stuff for long.&quot;<em></em></p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaCk40EGWkd/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2769925%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>With her growing popularity, Wang Churan is gaining even more fans, not just for her head-turning beauty, but also for her magnetic on-cam appeal. With her versatility, she effortlessly transitions between complex historical period pieces and relatable modern-day romances. She has three upcoming projects: <strong><em>Hidden Shadow</em></strong>, <strong><em>A Ming Dynasty Adventure</em></strong>, and <strong><em>Tales of the Floating World</em></strong>.</p><p>If, like us, you&#x27;re preparing to immerse yourself in her new drama, we&#x27;ve listed some fun facts about Wang Churan which might surprise or delight you. Read on. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She is 27 years old.</strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><p>As of this writing, Wang Churan is 27 years old. She was born on January 21, 1999 in Shanghai, China, but she grew up in Zibo.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She graduated from one of the most prestigious institutions in China.</strong></div><p><strong></strong>Wang Churan attended the Shanghai Theater Academy, which was founded in 1945. The school&#x27;s famous alumni include her fellow actresses, <a href="https://metro.style/people/2026/4/13/10-must-know-facts-about-tian-xiwei-breakout-star-of-trending-cdrama-pursuit-of-jade-1620" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tian Xiwei </a>and Dilraba Dilmurat.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CujFitVPxBF/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A4572982%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>She began her acting career in 2017.</strong></div><p>Wang Churan was off to a great start, as she made her acting debut with a starring role in the historical comedy web series <em><strong>Oh My General</strong></em>, which even had a spin-off released in the same year:<em> <strong>Oh My General: Lovers Across Space</strong></em>. Almost three years later, she returned onscreen and achieved a breakthrough milestone with the historical political drama<strong> </strong><em><strong>Serenade of Peaceful Joy</strong></em>, where she played the role of Noble Consort Zhang, one of the best dancers in the palace. </p><p>She has since appeared in several historical dramas like<strong><em> The Legend of Xiao Chuo</em></strong>, <strong><em>Royal Feast</em></strong>, <em><strong>The Longest Promise</strong></em>, and <strong><em>How Dare You?</em></strong><em><strong></strong></em> The modern dramas she worked on include the 2023 medical drama <strong><em>Have a Crush on You</em></strong>, where she played a neurosurgeon, a role widely recognized for its emotional gravity and strong chemistry with her co-star. An actress who lights up the starry skies even more, Wang Churan also starred as Xu Qin in the popular <em><strong>Fireworks of My Heart</strong></em> that same year, and most recently, in the rom-com <em>Love Has Fireworks</em>.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She has a knack for singing, too!</strong></div><p><strong></strong><strong></strong><em></em>Although she is primarily an actress, in 2017, she also sang the tracks &quot;<strong>Fushui</strong>&quot; and &quot;<strong>Enci</strong>&quot; for her debut drama. She also released a non-album single, &quot;<strong>Starlight for You</strong>,&quot; in 2025. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/7M6QyB8uHYNSBxomaahTWs?utm_source=generator&amp;si=bd0800036462460b" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>She&#x27;s a certified fashion muse.</strong></div><p>True to her status as a rising star in the global entertainment industry, Wang Churan has increasingly captured the attention of high-end fashion brands. She was invited as a guest in high-profile fashion events for brands like <strong>Gucci</strong> and <strong>Dior</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C4cO9XwPm3L/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A6613320.4%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px" spellcheck="false"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVgBlpgiL2F/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A6708757.300000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>She and <em>Overdo </em>co-star Liu Lingzi are friends.</strong></div><p><strong><em></em></strong>In an iQiyi promotional video for <em>Overdo</em>, Wang Churan had an interview, where she shared that she and Lingzi are very close and are photography buddies. &quot;Actually, we take photos for each other,&quot; she said. &quot;I used to tease her, &#x27;Why can&#x27;t I find a single usable one from what you took?&#x27; But this time, she took really good shots!... Honestly, I&#x27;m bad at photography, too.&quot; Wang Churan and Liu Lingzi also starred together in the historical romance drama <em><strong>Are You the One?</strong> </em>(<em></em><em>The Story of Liu Zhou</em>).<em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em></p><div><br/></div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@jsm_sw2/video/7564548039193447687" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7564548039193447687" id="v52375037724009200" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v52375037724009200" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7564548039193447687?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-07-05T23%3A31%3A03.696796%3A9e02d74e-8249-4041-afc2-738cc3f9b3fd%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:757px;display:block;visibility:unset"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>She&#x27;s a fur mom.</strong></div><p>Wang Churan has two dogs, Lion Head and Mop. In an interview with iQiyi, she was asked which gets more love between the two. She replied, &quot;I have to treat them equally. Gotta keep the balance. They&#x27;ve grown up. They understand. </p><p>As a fur mom, Wang Churan said, &quot;I always remind myself not to be a boring adult. But sometimes, honestly, I once bought a little button bell for them, and everyone in the car tried to teach them until everyone lost patience. Mainly because Mop is stubborn, a rebellious doggo, and Lion Head is like—you call it, and he just stares at you. Completely ignores you.&quot; She agreed that caring for dogs is like raising children. She offered, &quot;Ever since I got them, they ride with me to work every day. It makes me really happy.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_cZwY-Pzcb/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A7853352.800000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@churan00</strong></p><div><em></em><br/></div>

<p>Zhang Linghe's new leading lady in the period series "Overdo" is quite an overachiever, with projects left and right. </p>

Zhang Linghe's new leading lady in the period series "Overdo" is quite an overachiever, with projects left and right.

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