Wang Yanlin

Wang Yanlin (, born 28 July 1989), also known as Ian Wang, is a Chinese actor. He is best known for his works in Wu Xin: The Monster Killer, The Starry Night, The Starry Sea (2017). He also starred in the film Operation Red Sea (2018) and The Rescue (2020 film). 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.

Personal life On Chinese valentines, 20 May 2021, he announced his marriage with college classmate Ai Jiani.

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 Wu Xin: The Monster Killer 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.

In 2020, he was cast in You Are My Glory alongside Yang Yang and Dilraba Dilmurat.

Discography Singles Year English title Chinese title Album Notes 2019 "造亿万吨光芒" Keep Running theme song With Li Chen, Angelababy, Zheng Kai, Zhu Yawen, Lucas Wong and Song Yuqi 2019 "Crazy Waves" 狂浪 The Rescue OST

Filmography Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 2016 Chongqing Hot Pot 火锅英雄 Robber Cameo 2018 Operation Red Sea 红海行动 Luo Xing 2020 The Rescue 紧急救援 Graduating 毕业进行时 Zhou Quan 2022 Only Fools Rush In 四海 2025 Operation Hadal 蛟龙行动 Luo Xing

Television series Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 2011 My Splendid Life 我的燦爛人生 Zheng Qi 2015 Tour Between Two Lovers 向幸福出发 Secretary Wang Lady & Liar 千金女贼 Shi Tou Wu Xin: The Monster Killer 无心法师 Gu Xuan Wu The Legend of Qin 秦时明月 Dong Guo Zhi 2016 Go! Goal! Fighting! 旋风十一人 Cong Yue Remembering Lichuan 遇见王沥川 Xie Xiao Dong Yi Guan Xiao Zhan 2 医馆笑传2 Liu Song Plastic Surgery Season 整容季 Cameo 2017 Love & Life & Lie 遇见爱情的利先生 Pei Jiaqi The Starry Night, The Starry Sea 那片星空那片海 Zhu Yiyang Across The Ocean To See You 漂洋过海来看你 Su Chang Princess Agents 特工皇妃楚乔传 Yuwen Huai Wu Xin: The Monster Killer 2 无心法师 2 Gu Ji Detective Dee 通天狄仁傑 Cameo 2018 The Big Bug 继承者计划 Li Jinshui/ Jin Jiji Lost in 1949 脱身 Cameo2021Sword Snow Stride 雪中悍刀行 Wen Hua [Ranger]You Are My Glory 你是我的荣耀 Zhai Liang/ "Panicky" [Yu Tu's friend] Support RoleLitter to Glitter燃烧吧废柴 Fang Tian YiMain RoleTBAMy Later Half of Life 熟年 Support RoleThe Baking Challenge 点心之路 He Xian Main Role Game of Death 幻境猎手 Liu Zetian Chinese Peacekeeping Force 蓝盔特战队 Nie Feng

Television shows Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 2018 Hi Roommate Hi室友 Cast member 2019 Keep Running 奔跑吧 The Protectors 小小的追球 2020The Irresistible元气满满的哥哥