Yan Yikuan

Yan Yikuan (Chinese:严屹宽; born 24 January 1979), formerly known as Yan Kuan (Chinese:严宽) and also known as Kevin Yan, is a Chinese actor and singer. He is best known for his roles in the television series Taiji Prodigy (2002), The Prince of Qin, Li Shimin (2005), The Last Princess (2008), All Men Are Brothers & The Glamorous Imperial Concubine (2011), Mazu (2012), Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties (2013), The Three Heroes and Five Gallants (2015) and Treasure Raiders (2016).

In this Chinese name, the family name is Yan.
Yan Yikuan
Born (1979-01-24) 24 January 1979
Shanghai, China
Alma materShanghai Theatre Academy
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Singer
Years active1999–present
AgentYan Yikuan Studio
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese嚴屹寬
Simplified Chinese严屹宽
Websitewww.weibo.com/yankuan

Career

Yan graduated from the acting department of Shanghai Theatre Academy in 2001 and joined National Theatre Company of China. He made his debut in the film First Opium War (1997), where he had a minor role. However due to his appearance not fitting the role, his scenes were later cut.[1]

Yan first gained attention with his appearance in wuxia drama Taiji Prodigy and later historical drama The Prince of Qin, Li Shimin.[2] Thereafter, he starred in a series of well-received period dramas, such as Big Shot and Golden Years, which gained him considerable recognition and earned him the title of "Most Handsome Ancient Man" in China.[1][3] He also starred in The Last Princess which yield high audience following during its run and led to a surge in popularity for Yan.[4][5]

Yan achieved breakthrough in 2011; his performance in the television adaptation of Water Margin, All Men Are Brothers and historical palace drama The Glamorous Imperial Concubine garnered much attention for Yan, who later won the Acting Idol award at the China TV Drama Awards.[6][7][8] Yan also starred alongside Liu Tao in mythology drama Mazu, which was a hit in China.[9]

Yan then headlined historical drama Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties (2013), which marked the turning point of his career.[10] The series earned both positive reviews and high ratings. After the series was broadcast in Taiwan, Yan experienced a surge in popularity in the region.[11] His other notable appearances were in The Three Heroes and Five Gallants (based on The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants) and Treasure Raiders (based on Gu Long's novel of the same name).[12][13] In 2016, Yan starred alongside an ensemble cast in Guo Jingming's epic fantasy film L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties.[14] In 2017, Yan co-starred in the fantasy romance film Once Upon a Time, portraying Demon Lord Qing Cang.[15] He has also been cast in the historical drama The Legend of Ba Qing co-starring Fan Bingbing.[16]

Personal life

Yan and his girlfriend of five years, actress Sunny Du held their long-awaited wedding in Bali, Indonesia on the evening of 22 March 2014. The couple were engaged for four months before registering for marriage last August.[17]

Yan Kuan changed his name to Yan Yikuan in 2013.

Filmography

Film
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes
2004Fairy Tale in Beijing北京童话Liu Xiaofeng
2005One Stone Two Birds 2一石二鸟Ⅱ
2007Momentary Beauty瞬间的美丽Du Peng[18]
2010The Love of Three Smile Scholar and the Beauty三笑之才子佳人ScholarCameo
2014Forever Young怒放之青春再见Zhang WuCameo
2014The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom白发魔女传之明月天国Hong Taiji[19]
2016L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties爵迹Guishan Fenghun
2017The Chinese Widow营救飞虎队Village head[20]
Once Upon a Time三生三世十里桃花Qing Cang
2019Whisper of Silent Body秦明·生死语者Qin Ming[21]
Ocean Rescue深海危机[22]

Television series
YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes
1999Love Letter情书Jin Pengcheng
1999The Blessed Family and The Sun, Moon and star情牵日月星Liu DehuaCameo
2000Love Web心网Bi Chenggong
2000碧血情仇Kuang Xianneng
2000奇人奇案Ye Yushu
2001Two People Is Better Than Being Alone一个人不如两个人Wang Dong[23]
2002Chasing Dream追梦Sun Benli
2002Taiji Prodigy少年张三丰Yi Jifeng
2002秋潮向晚天Zhuang Zili
2003梦里花开Lin Hui[24]
2003The Ming Dynasty大明王朝惊变录Zhengtong Emperor
2005起跑天堂Wen Cheng
2005The Prince of Qin, Li Shimin秦王李世民Li Jiancheng
2005Wu Dang武当Zhu Yuanzhang[25]

[26]

2005Young People of Border Town飞天潜龙Liu Yushu
2005Wind Warrior风中战士Yan Kuan
2005六女当铺Qin Chi
2006Golden Years金色年华Fang Guowei[27]
2006The Life and Death Love生死绝恋Tao Jin[28]
2006春天后母心HuziCameo[29]
2007The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng陆小凤传奇之决战前后Ye Gucheng[30]
2007Justice Department青天衙门Yu Huanchun
2007Loving Insurance情爱保险Huang Jianyuan[31]
2007Liaozhai 2聊斋志异2E Zichuan[32]
2007Good Morning Shanghai纯白之恋Wang Mingwei[33]
2007Big Shot大人物Qin Ge[34]
2008Bicheonmu飞天舞Liu ZhangyuSpecial appearance[35]
2008The Last Princess最后的格格Fang Tianyu
2009犯罪启示录Lee Dalin[36]
2009大案组Sha Cheng[37]
2009冷枪Xiang Jianfeng[38]
2009Love in Trouble Time乱世艳阳天Qiu Zheng
2010烽火长城Xiao Yunfeinot broadcast[39]
2010Indanthrene阴丹士林Li Zhaocun[40]
2010Ghost Catcher – Legend of Beauty Zhongkui天师钟馗之钟馗嫁妹Du Ping[41]
2010Beauty's Rival in Palace美人心计Liu ShaokangSpecial appearance[42]
2010The Legend of Crazy Monk活佛济公Sheng De[43]
2010生死迷局Wu Fei[44]
2011All Men Are Brothers水浒传Yan Qing
2011Palace宫Lin FeifanCameo
2011大唐儒将开漳圣王Chen Yuanguang[45]
2011The Glamorous Imperial Concubine倾世皇妃Meng Qiyou
2012媳妇是怎样炼成的Tang LeiCameo
2012Happiness By Your Side身边的幸福Yang Qing[46]
2012铁血男儿夏明翰Xia Minghan[47]
2012Lord of Legal Advisors刑名师爷EmperorCameo
2012Mystery of the Blue Butterfly蓝蝶之谜Zhuo LixuanCameo
2012Mazu妈祖Wu Zonglun
2013Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties隋唐演义Qin Shubao
2013Love Love恋了爱了Jiang Haotian[48]
2013Girlfriend's Lover闺中密友Li Qiuyang[49]
2013Blood Oath血誓Ao ZiCameo
2013Longmen Express龙门镖局Shangguan JingyuCameo
2013春天的绞刑架Du Kurong[50]
2014Modern Father岳父太囧Yuan Dong[51]
2014Dating Hunter约会专家Gu YiCameo
2014God of War战神Qin Jinwen[52]
2014The Romance of the Condor Heroes神雕侠侣Wang ChongyangSpecial appearance[53]
2015Legend of the Seaways海上絲路Emperor Xuanzongnot broadcast[54]
2016Sisters姐妹姐妹Cha Zhachai[55]
2016Treasure Raider新萧十一郎Xiao Shi Yi Lang
2016The Three Heroes and Five Gallants五鼠闹东京Zhan Zhao
2016God of War, Zhao Yun武神赵子龙Liu BeiSpecial appearance[56]
2016Ice Fantasy幻城Yuan JiSpecial appearance[57]
2016Ares Ensanguined Youth战神之血染的青春Zhuang Zian[58]
2016The Legend of Flying Daggers飞刀又见飞刀Li XunhuanSpecial appearance[59]
2016Maritime Silk Road海上丝路A Man / Li Long Jinot broadcast[60]
2018Love in Hanyuan小楼又东风Gao Chen[61]
2018The Legend of Jasmine苏茉儿传奇Duo Ergun[62]
2019The Eyas飞行少年Kong Xin[63]
2021Silk Road Treasure昆仑·丝路宝藏Mu Wenshan[64]
TBAThe Legend of Ba Qing巴清传Crown Prince Dan
TBALove and Passion万水千山总是情Yuan Tingshen[65]
TBAThe Justice宣判

Discography

Albums
Year English title Chinese title Notes
2008The Next Heavenly King下一站天王[66]

Singles
Year English title Chinese title Album Notes
2000"Waiting for Love"等爱Qiren Qi'an OST
2001"Don't Be Afraid, There's Me"别怕有我Two People Is Better Than Being Alone OST
2006"Only Have Love"只有爱Golden Years OST
2007"Rely"依赖The Last Princess OST
"Breaking Fragments"断章
2009"Falling Leaves"落叶Qiuchao Xiang Wantian OST
2013"The You I Love"我爱的你Love Love OST
"Love Love恋了爱了
"Say I Love You Again"再一次说爱你

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2011China TV Drama AwardsActing Idol AwardN/AWon[8]
Best Supporting ActorAll Men Are BrothersNominated
2013Most Popular Couple (with Sunny Du)Girlfriend's LoverWon
2016New Zealand Asia Pacific Film FestivalMost Popular ActorN/AWon[67]
China TV Drama AwardsMost Popular Couple (with Sunny Du)SistersWon
2017Huading AwardsBest Actor (Ancient Drama)Treasure RaidersNominated

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