Yuan Bingyan  (; born in Shanghai on January 17, 1992) is a film and television actress in Mainland China graduated from Shanghai Theater Academy. At the age of six, she began to learn Guzheng and then dance at the Shanghai Dance School. After being spotted by her dance teacher, she joined the Shanghai Oriental Friends Art Troupe. In 2020, she won widespread attention by playing the heroine Chu Xuanji in the fairy tale drama Love and Redemption. In April 2022, "Good Wishes" was broadcast on the IQIYI platform. After the broadcast, the popularity of "Good Wishes" reached 8247 on iQiyi. As of June, it is the fifth highest heat value in this station.

Early experiences
Yuan Bingyan was born in Shanghai in 1992. Because her parents are both civil servants, they are usually busy with work and rarely have time to accompany her. Therefore, Yuan Bingyan was disciplined by her grandparents since she was a child. When she was a child, in order to improve her self-cultivation, her mother began to let her learn guzheng at the age of 6. Because of her young age, her mother felt that Yuan Bingyan didn't like to eat, so she sent her to learn dancing, hoping that she could exercise more and absorb more, and Yuan Bingyan quickly entered the performance class with her hard work and enthusiasm.

Due to strict family education, when Yuan Bingyan was spotted by the teacher of Shanghai Dance School and wanted to accept her as a student, her mother did not agree because she was afraid that practicing dancing would hurt the body of little Yuan Bingyan and delay her studies. But Yuan Bingyan finally entered the Shanghai Oriental Friends Art Troupe, and visited France, Australia, Japan, the United States and other countries with the art troupe for more than ten years.

In 2000, she participated in the performance of the opera "Aida" and also in the "Lift of China" theatrical evening of the National Basic Education Work Conference. In 2001, Yuan participated in the reception performance of the Ninth APEC Informal Leaders' Meeting. She has since then visited France, Australia, Japan, the USA, and other countries with the troupe for more than ten years.

In 2001, he performed at the reception for the Ninth APEC Leaders' Informal Meeting, and went to France with the delegation to participate in the performance for the bid to host the Beijing Olympic Games.

In 2002, she participated in the performance at the opening ceremony of the 35th Asian Development Bank Annual Meeting; in the same year, Yuan Bingyan also participated in the "Mining the Future" June 1 theme evening party of CCTV; participated in the 80th and 81st anniversary cultural evenings of the Communist Party of China.

In 2004, participated in the performance of the "Sino-French Cultural Year Shanghai Week" with the troupe.

In 2005, he participated in the June 1 theme party "Moving the Future" of CCTV; in the same year, he successively participated in the Shanghai International Children's Culture and Art Festival, the Shanghai International Art Festival, and the "Dancing to the Future" exchange performance of the National Dance Association of the United States.

In 2008, he participated in the Shanghai special performance of the Beijing Olympic City Cultural Square.

In 2009, he went to Beijing with the troupe to participate in the Shanghai float performance at the "60th Anniversary of the National Day" military parade; in the same year, he went to Hong Kong to perform with the "Hand in Hand" art troupe of the National Youth Working Committee. In addition, he went to Paris with the Shanghai delegation to participate in the promotional performance of the World Expo bid.

She also visited Australia, North Korea, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries with the Little Partner Art Troupe. The performance "Soccer Baby" won the first prize in the Shanghai Golden Peacock Dance Competition, and "Happy Garden" won the first prize in the 3rd "Xiaohe Style" National Children's Dance Show.

In 2010, Yuan Bingyan was admitted to the performance department and choreography department of Shanghai Theater Academy with more than one score. In the end, she chose the performance department and became the only Shanghai girl in the class. During her college years, Yuan Bingyan won the second prize of Shanghai Theater Academy's comprehensive scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic year and the third prize of the Shanghai Theater Academy's comprehensive scholarship for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Career
In 2012, Yuan Bingyan debuted with a supporting role in the wuxia drama Ip Man. She also played a role in the popular sitcom iPartment 4.

In 2013, Yuan Bingyan starred in the modern revolutionary drama " Cold Gunner ", and played the role of Jiang Yushan, the prime minister's daughter in the drama; in August, she starred in the urban emotional drama " Departure to Happiness ". In the same year, she also starred in the legendary drama " "Legend of the Last Emperor ", Tan Yuling, who plays in the play, is smart, capable, gentle and virtuous, and also Puyi's favorite concubine in his life. In addition, Yuan Bingyan also participated in the court drama " Legend of Qiantang " in Qing Dynasty.

In 2014, Yuan Bingyan starred in the modern urban emotional drama " Happy Season "; in March, she participated in the legendary costume drama " Sui and Tang Heroes 4 "; on July 18, she starred in the urban idol drama " School Girl in White Clothes and Long Legs " started broadcasting, in which she played the role of Ruan Qingtian, a beautiful school girl in fluttering white clothes and full of mystery; likewise, Yuan Bingyan starred in the ancient costume myth drama "The New Bidai of the Bu Dai Monk" which was also broadcast in the same year .

In January 2015, " School Girl in White Clothes and Long Legs 2 " starring Yuan Bingyan was broadcast. Later, she also starred in the final chapter of the series urban workplace drama "Du Lala's Promotion" " I am Du Lala ".  In June, starred in the legendary drama of the Republic of China " Tai Chi Master: Tai Chi Gate ", in which she played the cute, gentle and sweet lady Chen Ruyu; in the same year, she also co-starred in Gu Long Wuxia with Hawick Lau, Yang Rong and others The drama " Flying Knife Sees Flying Knife " and played the role of the soft and cute little sister Shui Wushang in the play. Although the fate is ill-fated, she has a chivalrous and warm heart.   In September, she starred in the ancient costume fairy drama " The Legend of the Swordsman of Shushan Warfare " was broadcast; in November, she co-starred in the Republic of China adventure drama "Old Nine Gates", in which she played Er Yuehong's wife, A gentle, beautiful, kind-hearted but unlucky girl. The same year, she starred in the wuxia drama The Legend of Flying Daggers. In addition, Yuan Bingyan also starred in her debut film " The Uninvited Guest ".

In February 2016, Yuan Bingyan, Liu Shishi , Huo Jianhua , Huang Xuan and others co-starred in the ancient costume palace inspirational drama " Female Doctor · Ming Concubine Biography " and the same year, she plays the role of Han Youniang, in the drama "Royal Highness", her character is kind and honest, with a great mind, very suitable for her.

In 2017, Yuan Bingyan starred in the passionate youth inspirational drama " Youth Shield ",  in which she played Shen Xiaotong, a little princess with a stubborn personality, soft outside and strong inside, and excellent in character and learning.  In September, the starring movie " Back to the Ming Dynasty as a Prince: Yang Ling Biography Extra Chapter " started. 

In 2018, Yuan starred in the fantasy historical drama Ever Night in which she played the "bookworm" Mo Shanshan, gentle and quiet Xian and Bingxue is smart, exquisite and delicate, and is the youngest talisman master in the world.  Yuan's portrayal won acclaim from viewers, , including fans of the original work and led to a rise in popularity for the actress.

In 2019, Yuan starred in the wuxia drama Listening Snow Tower alongside Qin Junjie, in which she played the stubborn and arrogant heroine Shu Jingrong. In May, she was invited to appear in the costume fantasy drama " Xuanmen Master ", also Yuan Bingyan continued to co-star with many artists in the costume fantasy drama " Ever Night 2 ", and she still played the "bookworm" Mo Shanshan in the drama.

On August 6, 2020, Yuan Bingyan and Cheng Yi co-starred in the ancient costume fairy tale drama " Liu Li ",Love and Redemption, in which she played the "Liu Li beauty" Chu Xuanji , who originally had a true temperament and was invincible Luo Hou Jidu, However, she was persecuted by others and became a beautiful and arrogant general who shocked the three worlds. She then went through ten lives and ten lives for thousands of years.   In the same year, she also starred in the modern anti-drug drama " Thunder Order", and played the heroic and valiant policewoman Ge Dan in the play.  On October 31, Yuan Bingyan also performed the cat stage trilogy with Wang Ou and Zhou Jieqiong at the Hunan Satellite TV Tmall Double 11 Opening Live Ceremony " Cat Forest ", "Hide and Seek", " Persian Cat ".

In February 2021, Yuan Bingyan starred in "The Ark of Hope" in the drama " Ideal Shines on China ", a tribute to the founding of the Communist Party of China which was broadcast on Hunan Satellite TV.  In the same year, she also performed the ancient song and dance show "Girl in Yuanxi" with Xu Yiyang and Bailu at the Lantern Festival Joy Party of Hunan Satellite TV.

In june 2021, played the camellia demon Hong Ning who has experienced the reincarnation of three generations in the play "Falling Flowers Meet You Again" is directed by Zhao Lijun and Ying Yinglu , starring Yuan Bingyan and Liu Xueyi. In July 21, the starring youth inspirational idol drama " Youth Forward " started broadcasting, and Yuan Bingyan played the role of an optimist and warm-hearted girl Tang Ke'er.

On April 16, 2022, Yuan Bingyan and Zheng Yecheng co-starred in the ancient costume love drama " Zhu Qing Hao " aired, in which she played the role of Liu Ling, the Princess of Changle, who looks unruly and domineering, but is actually kind, tough and infatuated.

In 2022, Yuan Bingyan and renowned actor Zhong Han Liang Wallace Chung, starred in the drama "Qing Cheng Yi Qing Huán", in english "The Emperor's Love" as Feng Qinghuan which will air in the third quarter of the year 2023 on the IQIYI platform.

Controversy
On 13 June 2022, Yuan Bingyan’s affiliated company, Chongqing Liyan Culture Media Co., Ltd., was fined 978,000 yuan for supposed tax evasion from 2019–2021. On July 3, Yuan Bingyan resigned from the position of legal representative, executive director and manager of the company.

On 4 July 2022, Yuan Bing Yan ’s official studio released an official statement regarding the penalty imposed on ChongQing Li Yan Culture Media Co. Ltd. by STA China; this penalty was caused by the company's failure to fulfill its withholding tax obligations in a timely manner. The company has actively cooperated with China’s STA in the investigation, and as of now, the company has paid the relevant taxes in full and within the deadline.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Discography

Awards

References

1992 births
Living people
Actresses from Shanghai
Shanghai Theatre Academy alumni
21st-century Chinese actresses
Chinese television actresses
Chinese film actresses