Liu Yun

Liu Yun, born in 1984 and a native of Hunan, was selected into a sports school in 1989 to study artistic gymnastics. In 1991, Guangzhou Dance Academy went to Changsha to select students, and benefiting from her strong foundation in artistic gymnastics, Liu Yun was admitted to the Youth Dance Troupe of Guangzhou Dance Academy as a special recruit, receiving four years of professional training in ethnic dance. After graduating in 1997, she was assigned to the Guangdong Southern Song and Dance Troupe as a formal dancer. In 2000, Liu Yun was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama.

Her acting career began in 2001, with her first TV drama being "Triple Door," in which she played the role of Shen Xier. The drama was later edited into the film "Youthful Performance." In 2002, she starred in her first film, "Towards the Sun," playing the role of Xiao Douzi, which garnered attention. That same year, she appeared in the campus inspirational drama "Promise of Fate" as Yang Ruoliu. Between 2003 and 2006, Liu Yun participated in several film and television works, including "Let Me Go Crazy," "New Five Girls Bow for Birthday," "The Emperor of Han 2," "Han Dynasty Woman Warrior," "Swearing Never to Quit," and "The Three Heroes of Dust."

In 2004, she played Qiuchan in the historical drama "The Emperor of Han 2," marking her first role as the female lead and attracting attention with her performance. In 2005, she portrayed assassin Juanzi in the TV drama "The Han Woman Warrior," using her dance skills to handle fight scenes. In subsequent works, she explored roles in police and bandit genres, playing policewoman Lin Fang, expanding her acting repertoire. In 2006, she played Zhao Ling’er in the martial arts myth drama "The Story of Liao Fan," portraying a childhood sweetheart of Yuan Liao Fan, which garnered industry recognition. That year, she also had supporting roles in the action drama "Shadowless Sword" and the suspense detective film "The Road as the Sky," continuously enriching her acting skills through various performances.

In 2007, Liu Yun starred in the modern urban drama "The Difficult Love of the Diamond Bachelor," playing female journalist Yu Fei. The same year, she appeared on the cover of Time magazine as a representative of China's post-80s generation. In 2008, she starred in the costume martial arts drama "The Deer and the Cauldron," directed by Jin Yong himself, portraying Mu Jianping, which received high praise. In 2009, she starred in the earthquake-themed film "Return of the Cuckoo," playing a complex psychological role, showcasing a breakthrough in her acting.

In recent years, Liu Yun has continued to develop across multiple fields, starring in TV dramas and films as well as participating in variety shows. During the 2010s, she explored comedy, romance, history, and modern genres, demonstrating a versatile acting ability. She has received numerous social公益荣誉 titles such as "Pink Ambassador" and "Charity Love Ambassador." Besides her acting career, she actively participates in charitable causes, focusing on left-behind children and vulnerable groups.

In terms of family, in 2010, she married rock singer Zheng Jun and gave birth to a son in Los Angeles that same year. In 2013, she held a wedding ceremony in the Maldives. Liu Yun maintains a low profile in her entertainment and family life, balancing her career and family development.