Xu Lu (, born 28 December 1994), also known as Lulu Xu, is a

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. She first became recognized in China for her role in the drama ''

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'' (2012) and internationally with the drama '' One and a Half Summer'' (2014) and '' Love Scenery'' (2021).

Career

Xu Lu has been educated at a military school since she was 10 years old, which then propelled her to attend People's Liberation Army Academy of Art, majoring in drama. She debuted as an actress through '' The Dream of Red Mansions'' as the teenage Xue Baoqin. But her breakthrough came with ''

''. Even though her character Zhen Yurao only started to appear in the latter part of drama, she captivated the viewers with her fresh innocent look and her romantic subplot with Aisin-Gioro Yunxi. She became known internationally by starring in a college romance drama, '' One and a Half Summer'' alongside

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. In 2015, Xu Lu participated in the 1st season of '' We Are In Love'', the licensed remake of popular South Korean's variety show ''

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'', in which her virtual pairing with

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gained huge popularity up until Qiao's death in September 2016. Among her projects in 2017 were director

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's adaptation of ''

Ghost Blows Out the Light ''Gui Chui Deng (Ghost Blows Out the Light)'' (), also referred to as ''Candle in the Tomb'', is a fantasy novel series written by (天下霸唱) about a team of grave robbers seeking hidden treasure, with the first book published online in March ...

'' book series, ''

The Weasel Grave ''The Weasel Grave'' ( Chinese: 鬼吹灯之黄皮子坟) is a 2017 Chinese web series adapted from the second book of the novel series ''Ghost Blows Out the Light'' directed by acclaimed director Guan Hu. It stars Ethan Juan, Xu Lu, Hao Hao and Li ...

''; big budget fantasy '' Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy''; and youth

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film ''

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'', which she was awarded for at the

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. One of her works in 2019 is period piece ''Spy Hunter'' by the acclaimed director-writer duo Li Lu ('' In the Name of People'') and Zhang Yong (''

The Disguiser ''The Disguiser'' () is a 2015 Chinese spy war television drama based on Zhang Yong's novel, ''Spy War on Shanghai Bund'' (諜戰上海灘). It was produced by Hou Hongliang and directed by Li Xue, and stars Hu Ge, Jin Dong, Liu Mintao and Wang ...

''). For historical series ''

The Longest Day in Chang'an ''The Longest Day in Chang'an'' () is a 2019 Chinese historical suspense drama directed by Cao Dun and written by Paw Studio. The series stars Lei Jiayin and Jackson Yee. It is based on the novel of the same name by Ma Boyong. ''The Longest Day ...

'', she has joined the list of actresses who have portrayed

Yang Guifei Yang Yuhuan (; 26 June, 719 – 15 July 756Volume 218 of ''Zizhi Tongjian'' recorded that Yang was killed on the ''bingshen'' day of the 6th month of the 1st year of the Zhide era of Tang Suzong's reign. This date corresponds to 15 Jul 756 on t ...

, a famous historical figure and one of the Four Beauties of ancient China.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Variety show

Discography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Xu, Lu 1994 births Living people 21st-century Chinese actresses Chinese television actresses Chinese film actresses Actresses from Inner Mongolia People from Hohhot People's Liberation Army Arts College alumni