Wang Yanlin


Wang Yanlin, also known as Ian Wang, is a Chinese actor. He is best known for his works in , The Starry Night, The Starry Sea. He also starred in the film Operation Red Sea and The Rescue. In 2019, he became a cast member of the popular variety program, Keep Running, for the new season.

Early life

Wang was born on 28 July 1989, and attended Shanghai Theatre Academy.

Career

Career beginnings

In 2011, Wang was picked by director Chen Mingzhang, who cast him in the television series, My Splendid Life’
In 2013, he was cast in the romance drama Remembering Lichuan.
In 2014, Wang starred in two television series produced by Tangren Media; the sports romance drama Go! Goal! Fighting! and the historical fantasy drama The Legend of Qin''.

2015–present: Rising popularity

Wang's breakout came in 2015, with his appearance in popular period dramas and Lady and Liar.
Wang made his film debut with a cameo appearance in the crime caper film Chongqing Hot Pot.
In 2017, he starred in fantasy drama The Starry Night, The Starry Sea based on the novel of the same name by Tong Hua. The same year, he starred in the historical action drama Princess Agents and gained recognition with his portrayal of the antagonist character Yuwen Huai.
In 2018, Wang starred in the war action film Operation Red Sea, receiving positive reviews for his performance. The same year, he starred in his first lead role in the comedy action web series The Big Bug.
In 2019, it was announced that Wang has joined the cast of variety program Keep Running. The same year, he was cast in the action film The Rescue, reuniting with Operation Red Sea director Dante Lam.

Discography

Singles

Filmography

Film

Television series

Television shows