Yu Menglong ( zh, s=于朦胧; born 15 June 1988), also known as Alan Yu, is a Chinese actor, singer and music video director. He is best known for his role in the hit web drama ''

Go Princess Go ''Go Princess Go'' () is a 2015 Chinese web series produced by LeTV and adapted from the novel of the same name by Xian Chen. The series stars Zhang Tianai, Sheng Yilun, Yu Menglong, Jiang Qilin and Guo Junchen in the lead roles. It premiered in ...

'' (2015), as well as the fantasy romance dramas '' Eternal Love'' (2017) and ''The Legend of White Snake'' (2019).

Career

Beginnings

In 2007, Yu participated in SMG's ''My Show! My Style!''. He emerged as the Top 16 for the

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province. In 2010, Yu joined Hunan TV's '' Super Boy'' but was eliminated. The same year, he directed singer Deanna Ding's music video for her single "61 Seconds". In 2011, he made his acting debut in the short film ''The Little Prince''. In 2013, Yu competed in ''Super Boy'' again; this time entering emerging as one of the Top 10 contestants in the final round. The same year, he released his first single titled "Just Nice". In 2014, Yu starred in the short film ''The Rules'', which received the Best Independent Film award at the 4th International Micro Film Festival for University.

Rising popularity

In 2015, Yu achieved recognition with his role as 9th prince in the popular historical web drama ''

''. The same year, he released his first album, ''Toy''. In 2017, Yu gained increased popularity after starring in the hit fantasy-romance drama '' Eternal Love''. He then starred in the fantasy-action drama '' Xuan-Yuan Sword: Han Cloud'' alongside

Zhang Yunlong Zhang Yunlong (, born 2 March 1988), also known as Leon or Jack Zhang, is a Chinese actor. Career Zhang Yunlong made his debut in the theater play, ''Thunderstorm'', and acted in several short films. In 2012, Zhang won the Best Actor award at the ...

. In 2019, Yu starred in the

television adaptation An adaptation is a transfer of a work of art from one style, culture or medium to another. Some common examples are: * Film adaptation, a story from another work, adapted into a film (it may be a novel, non-fiction like journalism, autobiography, ...

of the Chinese folktale legend ''

Legend of the White Snake The Legend of the White Snake is a Chinese legend. It has since been presented in a number of major Chinese operas, films, and television series. The earliest attempt to fictionalize the story in printed form appears to be ''The White Maiden L ...

'' as Xu Xian. The same year, Yu starred in modern workplace drama ''Who's Not Rebellious Youth'', and youth sports drama ''Unstoppable Youth''. In 2020, Yu is set to star in the historical drama '' The Love Lasts Two Minds.''

Filmography

Film

Television series

Television show

Music video

Discography

Albums

Singles

Bibliography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Yu, Menglong 1988 births Living people 21st-century Chinese male actors Chinese male film actors Chinese male television actors Super Boy contestants Male actors from Xinjiang