Yan Yikuan
| Yan Yikuan | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 嚴屹寬 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 严屹宽 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Yán Yìkuān (Mandarin) |
| Born |
24 January 1979 Shanghai, China |
| Other name(s) |
Yan Kuan Kevin Yan |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer |
| Genre(s) | Male |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Spouse(s) | Sunny Du (m. 2014) |
| Alma mater | Shanghai Theatre Academy |
| Website | http://www.weibo.com/yankuan |
Yan Yikuan (born 24 January 1979), also known as Yan Kuan, is a Chinese actor and singer. He is best known for his roles in the television series Taiji Prodigy (2002), The Prince of Qin, Li Shimin (2005), The Last Princess (2008), All Men Are Brothers & The Glamorous Imperial Concubine (2011), Mazu (2012), Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties (2013), The Three Heroes and Five Gallants (2015) and Treasure Raiders (2016).
Career
Yan graduated from the acting department of Shanghai Theatre Academy in 2001 and joined National Theatre Company of China. He made his debut in the film First Opium War (1997), where he had a minor role. However due to his appearance not fitting the role, his scenes were later cut.[1]
Yan first gained attention with his appearance in wuxia drama Taiji Prodigy and later historical drama The Prince of Qin, Li Shimin. Thereafter, he starred in a series of well-received period dramas, such as Big Shot and Golden Years, which gained him considerable recognition and earned him the title of "Most Handsome Ancient Man" in China.[1][2] He also starred in The Last Princess which yield high audience following during its run and led to a surge of popularity for Yan.[3][4]
Yan achieved breakthrough in 2011; his performance in the television adaptation of Water Margin, All Men Are Brothers and historical palace drama The Glamorous Imperial Concubine garnered much attention for Yan, who later won the Acting Idol award at the China TV Drama Awards.[5][6][7] Yan also starred alongside Liu Tao in mythology drama Mazu, which was a hit in China.[8]
Yan then headlined historical drama Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties (2013), which marked the turning point of his career.[9] The series earned both positive reviews and high ratings. After the series was broadcast in Taiwan, Yan experienced a surge in popularity in the region.[10] His other notable appearances were in The Three Heroes and Five Gallants (based on The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants) and Treasure Raiders (based on Gu Long's novel of the same name).[11][12] In 2016, Yan starred alongside an ensemble cast in Guo Jingming's epic fantasy film L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties.[13] In 2017, Yan co-starred in the fantasy romance film Once Upon a Time, portraying Demon Lord Qing Cang.[14] He has also been cast in the historical drama Win the World co-starring Fan Bingbing.[15]
Personal life
Yan and his girlfriend of five years, actress Sunny Du held their long-awaited wedding in Bali, Indonesia on the evening of March 22, 2014. The couple were engaged for four months before registering for marriage last August.[16]
Yan Kuan changed his name to Yan Yikuan in 2013.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Fairy Tale in Beijing 北京童话 | Liu Xiaofeng | |
| 2007 | Momentary Beauty 瞬间的美丽 | Du Peng | |
| 2010 | The Love of Three Smile Scholar and the Beauty 三笑之才子佳人 | Scholar | Guest appearance |
| 2014 | Forever Young 怒放之青春再见 | Zhang Wu | Guest appearance |
| 2015 | The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom 白发魔女传之明月天国 | Hong Taiji | |
| 2016 | L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties 爵迹 | Guishan Fenghun | |
| 2017 | The Chinese Widow 营救飞虎队 | ||
| Once Upon a Time 三生三世十里桃花 | Qing Cang |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Love Letter 情书 | Jin Pengcheng | |
| 1999 | The Blessed Family and The Sun, Moon and star 情牵日月星 | Liu Dehua | Guest appearance |
| 2000 | Love Web 心网 | Bi Chenggong | |
| 2000 | Bixue Qingchou 碧血情仇 | Kuang Xianneng | |
| 2000 | Qiren Qi'an 奇人奇案 | Ye Yushu | |
| 2001 | Two People Is Better Than Being Alone 一个人不如两个人 | Wang Dong | |
| 2002 | Chasing Dream 追梦 | Sun Benli | |
| 2002 | Taiji Prodigy 少年张三丰 | Yi Jifeng | |
| 2002 | Qiuchao Xiang Wantian 秋潮向晚天 | Zhuang Zili | |
| 2003 | Mengli Huakai 梦里花开 | Lin Hui | |
| 2003 | The Ming Dynasty 大明王朝惊变录 | Zhengtong Emperor | |
| 2005 | Qipao Tiantang 起跑天堂 | Wen Cheng | |
| 2005 | The Prince of Qin, Li Shimin 秦王李世民 | Li Jiancheng | |
| 2005 | Wu Dang 武当 | Zhu Yuanzhang | |
| 2005 | Young People of Border Town 飞天潜龙 | Liu Yushu | |
| 2005 | Wind Warrior 风中战士 | Yan Kuan | |
| 2005 | Liu Nü Dang Pu 六女当铺 | Qin Chi | |
| 2006 | Golden Years 金色年华 | Fang Guowei | |
| 2006 | The Life and Death Love 生死绝恋 | Tao Jin | |
| 2006 | Chuntian Houmu Xin 春天后母心 | Huzi | Guest appearance |
| 2007 | The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng 陆小凤传奇之决战前后 | Ye Gucheng | |
| 2007 | Justice Department 青天衙门 | Yu Huanchun | |
| 2007 | Loving Insurance 情爱保险 | Huang Jianyuan | |
| 2007 | Liaozhai 2 聊斋志异2 | E Zichuan | |
| 2007 | Good Morning Shanghai 纯白之恋 | Wang Mingwei | |
| 2007 | Big Shot 大人物 | Qin Ge | |
| 2008 | Bicheonmu 飞天舞 | Liu Zhangyu | Guest appearance |
| 2008 | The Last Princess 最后的格格 | Fang Tianyu | |
| 2009 | Fanzui Qishilu 犯罪启示录 | Lee Dalin | |
| 2009 | Da An Zu 大案组 | Sha Cheng | |
| 2009 | Leng Qiang 冷枪 | Xiang Jianfeng | |
| 2009 | Love in Trouble Time 乱世艳阳天 | Qiu Zheng | |
| 2010 | Fenghuo Changcheng 烽火长城 | Xiao Yunfei | not broadcast |
| 2010 | Indanthrene 阴丹士林 | Li Zhaocun | |
| 2010 | Ghost Catcher - Legend of Beauty Zhongkui 天师钟馗之钟馗嫁妹 | Du Ping | |
| 2010 | Beauty's Rival in Palace 美人心计 | Liu Shaokang | Guest appearance |
| 2010 | The Legend of Crazy Monk 活佛济公 | Sheng De | |
| 2010 | Shengsi Miju 生死迷局 | Wu Fei | |
| 2011 | All Men Are Brothers 水浒传 | Yan Qing | |
| 2011 | Palace 宫 | Lin Feifan | Guest appearance |
| 2011 | Da Tang Rujiang Kaizhang Sheng Wang 大唐儒将开漳圣王 | Chen Yuanguang | |
| 2011 | The Glamorous Imperial Concubine 倾世皇妃 | Meng Qiyou | |
| 2012 | Xi Fu Shi Zen Yang De 媳妇是怎样炼成的 | Tang Lei | Guest appearance |
| 2012 | Happiness By Your Side 身边的幸福 | Yang Qing | |
| 2012 | Tiexue Nan'er 铁血男儿夏明翰 | Xia Minghan | |
| 2012 | Lord of Legal Advisors 刑名师爷 | Emperor | Guest appearance |
| 2012 | Mystery of the Blue Butterfly 蓝蝶之谜 | Zhuo Lixuan | Guest appearance |
| 2012 | Mazu 妈祖 | Wu Zonglun | |
| 2013 | Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties 隋唐演义 | Qin Shubao | |
| 2013 | Love Love 恋了爱了 | Jiang Haotian | |
| 2013 | Girlfriend's Lover 闺中密友 | Li Qiuyang | |
| 2013 | Blood Oath 血誓 | Ao Zi | Guest appearance |
| 2013 | Longmen Express 龙门镖局 | Shangguan Jingyu | Guest appearance |
| 2013 | Chuntian De Jiaoxingjia 春天的绞刑架 | Du Kurong | |
| 2014 | Modern Father 岳父太囧 | Yuan Dong | |
| 2014 | Dating Hunter 约会专家 | Gu Yi | Guest appearance |
| 2014 | God of War 战神 | Qin Jinwen | |
| 2014 | The Romance of the Condor Heroes 神雕侠侣 | Wang Chongyang | Guest appearance |
| 2015 | Legend of the Seaways 海上絲路 | Emperor Xuanzong | not broadcast |
| 2015 | The Legend of Jasmine 大清江山之龍膽花 | Duo Ergun | not broadcast |
| 2016 | Sisters 姐妹姐妹 | Cha Zhachai | |
| 2016 | Treasure Raider 新萧十一郎 | Xiao Shi Yi Lang | |
| 2016 | The Three Heroes and Five Gallants 五鼠闹东京 | Zhan Zhao | |
| 2016 | God of War, Zhao Yun 武神赵子龙 | Liu Bei | Guest appearance |
| 2016 | Ice Fantasy 幻城 | Yuan Ji | Guest appearance |
| 2016 | Ares Ensanguined Youth 战神之血染的青春 | Zhuang Zian | |
| 2016 | The Legend of Flying Daggers 飞刀又见飞刀 | Li Xunhuan | Guest appearance |
| 2018 | Win the World 赢天下 | Crown Prince Dan |
Discography
Albums
- 2008: The Next Heavenly King (下一站天王)[17]
Singles
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Album | Notes |
| 2000 | "Waiting for Love" | 等爱 | Qiren Qi'an OST | |
| 2001 | "Don't Be Afraid, There's Me" | 别怕有我 | Two People Is Better Than Being Alone OST | |
| 2006 | "Only Have Love" | 只有爱 | Golden Years OST | |
| 2007 | "Rely" | 依赖 | The Last Princess OST | |
| 2009 | "Falling Leaves" | 落叶 | Qiuchao Xiang Wantian OST | |
| 2013 | "The You I Love" | 我爱的你 | Love Love OST | |
| "Love Love | 恋了爱了 | |||
| "Say I Love You Again" | 再一次说爱你 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | China TV Drama Awards | Acting Idol Award | All Men Are Brothers, The Glamorous Imperial Concubine | Won | [7] |
| Best Supporting Actor | All Men Are Brothers | Nominated | |||
| 2013 | Best Couple (with Sunny Du) | Love Love | Won | ||
| 2016 | New Zealand Asia Pacific Film Festival | Most Popular Actor | N/A | Won | [18] |
| 2017 | Huading Awards | Best Actor (Ancient drama) | Treasure Raiders | Nominated |
References
- 1 2 "严宽：圣王欲当投资圣手". Sina.
- ↑ "严宽获誉“古装第一美男”：我不靠脸蛋吃饭". Sina.
- ↑ "严宽《最后的格格》凭演技走红 欲掀收视狂潮". Sina.
- ↑ "BQ红人榜现场--严宽获得年度优质偶像奖". Sina.
- ↑ "《新水浒》热播 严宽版燕青深入人心印象深刻". Tencent.
- ↑ "《倾世皇妃》严宽林心如虐心之恋 收视率夺冠". Sina.
- 1 2 ""国剧盛典"在京举办 严宽获"演艺偶像奖"". NetEase.
- ↑ "Mythology TV series "Mazu" a hit". CCTV.com.
- ↑ "“古装第一美男”严宽受访：自称内心已是大叔". Sohu.
- ↑ "《隋唐演义》台湾热播 严宽人气高获誉电眼魅男". Sohu.
- ↑ "《五鼠闹东京》明年2月播 严屹宽演展昭". Sina.
- ↑ "New TV series based on Gu Long classic". China Daily.
- ↑ "电影《爵迹》角色曝光 严屹宽饰演鬼山缝魂". Sohu.
- ↑ "严屹宽出席《三生三世十里桃花》电影版定档发布会". iFeng.
- ↑ "《赢天下》曝入宫阵容 严屹宽范冰冰宫中重逢". NetEase.
- ↑ "Yan Yikuan and Sunny Du talk marriage". Yahoo!.
- ↑ "Kelvin Yan Shoots Photos to Promote His 1st Album". China Radio International.
- ↑ "严屹宽获新西兰亚太电影节最受欢迎男演员". iFeng.
External links
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