Hong Yan

Hong Yan, born in 1978, entered the entertainment industry in 2004. That year, she played Yin Xiaochai in the TV drama "Beijing's Four Young Masters" directed by Bai Gang, officially launching her acting career. In 2006, Hong Yan portrayed Princess of Yue in the drama "Legend of the Battle for Supremacy," directed by Cai Jingsheng. The same year, she appeared as Xiao Yue in "Huang Feihong's Five Disciples," starring Mo Shaocong, Zheng Zeshi, and Xiong Xinxin. Additionally, she played Li Guifei in "Northern Wei Empress Feng Taipo," starring Wu Qianlian and Zhang Tielin, gradually gaining attention for her performance.

In 2009, Hong Yan played Yang Yumie in the TV series "Secret 1950," where she was the wife of Wang Xinjun’s character. Later, she portrayed Japanese female officer Sugimoto Junko in the anti-Japanese drama "Anti-Japanese Hero." The series aired in 2010 on Hunan TV, with ratings steadily rising to become one of the highest-rated dramas in the region at that time. During filming, Hong Yan was injured in a blast scene, sustaining a minor burn below the corner of her right eye. Her character in the series was known for being cold-blooded yet beautiful.

In April 2011, the TV drama "Pink Daughter’s Red" featuring Hong Yan aired. That same year, she played a fashionable white-collar worker from the 1980s in the series "Quitting Smoking but Not Drinking." In 2013, she starred in the anti-Japanese warfare drama "Battlefield Roar," portraying Peach, a waterborne girl from a poor background. During the same period, she appeared as Sugimoto Chunxi in "Military Stab," starring Li Mengnan and Li Jiaming. That year, she also appeared in "Ultimate Mission," which incorporated rare Japanese anti-war elements. In 2014, she played Guo Xiangmei in the martial arts drama "Anti-Japanese Hero Lovers," showcasing her cool and elegant martial arts role. In 2018, her leading performance in "Anti-Japanese Hero Lovers Season 2" on iQIYI continued her role as Guo Wenmei.

In her personal life, Hong Yan met Mo Shaocong during the filming of "Huang Feihong's Five Disciples" in 2006; they were briefly in a romantic relationship. In 2009, she publicly addressed her relationship status on her blog, stating that her work kept her from focusing on her romantic life.

Hong Yan has a rich portfolio of works spanning various genres, including historical dramas, anti-Japanese war series, and martial arts shows. She demonstrates versatility in her roles and has received recognition within the industry. Her sincere and nuanced acting style has garnered her attention and praise in her acting performances.