Deng Lun


Deng Lun is a Chinese actor. He gained widespread popularity with the xianxia romance drama Ashes of Love.

Career

2012–2017: Beginnings and rising popularity

In 2012, Deng Lun was picked by Chiung Yao to star in the romance series Flowers in Fog. Thereafter, he became known to the audience. He then starred in period drama Moment in Peking based on the novel of the same name by Lin Yutang. Deng raised his profile after starring in the youth melodrama Promise of Migratory Birds.
In 2017, Deng starred in the family drama Because of You, adapted from the 2014 Korean drama Jang Bo-ri is Here!. The series placed number one throughout its broadcast and averaged ratings of 1.93%, becoming one of the highest rated drama of the year. Deng then played supporting roles in the highly acclaimed period drama White Deer Plain, as well as metropolitan romance series Ode to Joy 2 and historical action drama Princess Agents.

2018–present: Breakthrough

In 2018, Deng starred in the xianxia romance drama Ashes of Love with Yang Zi. Ashes of Love became a commercial success with high ratings and positive reviews. Deng received acclaim for his performance and experienced a surge in popularity. The same year, he starred as the male lead in the fantasy romance drama Sweet Dreams with Dilraba Dilmurat. Forbes China listed him under their 30 Under 30 Asia 2017 list which consisted of 30 influential people under 30 years old who have had a substantial effect in their fields.
In 2019, Deng appeared in CCTV New Year's Gala for the first time, performing the song item "I Strive in Happiness".
He starred in the modern drama My True Friend as a property agent. His performance earned him a nomination at the Asian Television Award for Best Actor. The same year, he starred in the romance drama Mr. Fighting, playing an actor who tries hard to regain his fame; as well as period romance drama Blossom in Heart as a wealthy heir. Deng ranked 21st on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list.
In 2020, Deng joined Chinese variety game shows Go Fighting and Great Escape as a permanent cast member.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Variety show

Discography

Awards and nominations