Yu Shi (Chinese: 于适; pinyin: Yú Shì, born 22 December 1996), born Yu Zhi (Chinese: 于植; pinyin: Yú Zhí, also known as Yosh Yu, is a Chinese actor and singer-songwriter, who rose to fame after starring in the 2023 Chinese epic fantasy film Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms.[1]
Yu Shi | |||||||
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| Born | Yu Zhi December 22, 1996 | ||||||
| Nationality | Chinese | ||||||
| Other names | Yosh Yu | ||||||
| Education | Liaoning Technical University | ||||||
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| Years active | 2013–present | ||||||
| Agent(s) | Shanghai Biyou Film and Television Media Co., Ltd | ||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11.5 in (1.82 m) | ||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 于適 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 于适 | ||||||
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Early life and education
editYu Shi was born on 22 December 1996 in Lingyuan, Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province, of Mongolian descent. His Mongolian name is Arslan. At 13, he left Chaoyang for a basketball youth training program at the Fuxin Basketball School for 5 years; he was recommended for admission to the basketball major at Liaoning Technical University.[2]
Career
editYu Shi took part in the second season of singing competition Chinese Idol in 2014 under the name Yu Zhi.[3][4] With the recommendation of the Chinese Idol judge, Han Hong, who is the general agent of SM Entertainment in China, Yu became a trainee at SM Entertainment in South Korea,[5] but failed to debut as an NCT member after multiple rumors surfaced, including allegations of him sending unwanted nudes.[6]
After returning to China, in 2017, he was invited to audition for a training camp for the film series Creation of the Gods on the strength of his advertisement for Jordan Brand titled Victory Is Decided by Me: The Day of Decision.[7] Yu and 20 other young actors were admitted to the camp from over 10,000 people. In the camp, Yu became proficient in equestrianism and horseback archery.[8][9] He was confirmed to play the key role of Ji Fa two weeks before the start of filming.[10][11]
After completing filming of Creation of the Gods I, Yu didn't take on any acting roles for two years. Instead, he devoted his time to studying horse training. Later, he was cast in the TV series, My Altay, where Yu also served as an equestrian advisor for the production team. In April 2023, at the 3rd Guangdong Provincial Equestrian Festival, Yu won an award in the Riding and Shooting Championship Invitational.[12]
His debut film, Born to Fly, co-starring Wang Yibo, Hu Jun, and Zhou Dongyu, was released on April 28, 2023.[13] He gained significant attention after the release of Creation of the Gods I in July 2023, three years after the shooting.[14] On June 9, he won the "New Emerging Actor of the Year" award at the Douyin Movie Awards.[15] On September 14, he joined the program The Most Beautiful Show. In November, he provided the voice for the character Valentino, a little goat, in the Disney film Wish. On 22 November, his song "Long Xiangyi" (长相忆) was released. On December 22nd, he hosted the closing ceremony and awards ceremony of the fifth Hainan Island International Film Festival. On December 31, he joined the 2024 Jiangsu Satellite TV New Year's Eve Concert, performing the song "The Fox". On the same day, his solo single "Dream Bubble" (梦幻泡影) was released.[16]
Endorsements
editIn November 2023, Yu was appointed as a brand ambassador for the French luxury fashion house Dior.[17][18] In January 2024, French high-end beauty brand Guerlain announced that Yu as its brand ambassador.[19] In April 2024, he was selected to become the brand ambassador for Swiss luxury watch brand Hublot.[20] On April 20, 2024, Yu was selected to become the Chinese brand ambassador for French luxury jewellery house Chaumet.[21][22]
Filmography
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edit| Year | English title | Role | Note | Ref. | |
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| 2023 | Born to Fly | Deng Fang | |||
| Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms | Ji Fa | ||||
| Wish | Valentino | Chinese Voice Actor | |||
| 2024 | Pegasus 2 | Lone wolf rider | Cameo | ||
| Howl's moving castle | Howl | Chinese Voice Actor | |||
| Welcome to My Side | ChenXiaoZhou | ||||
| TBA | Creation of the Gods II | King Wu,Ji Fa | |||
| Creation of the Gods III | King Wu,Ji Fa | ||||
| Biao Ren | [23] |
Television series
edit| Year | English title | Role | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | To the Wonder | Batai | Male Lead role |
References
edit- ^ "于适的新起点". ELLE Men (in Chinese (China)). 2 November 2023.
- ^ "于适的新起点". ELLE Men (in Chinese (China)). 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ "第8集《偶像日记》中,学员于植接受演技大考验". Dragon TV. 12 September 2014.
- ^ Chinese Idol Official Channel (2014-09-25). 韩红欲签翻版都敏俊于植 联手SM打造中国小鲜肉-梦之声未播片段 [Han Hong wants to sign a doppelganger of Do Min-joon, Yu Zhi, hoping to create a Chinese youth idol with SM Entertainment - Unreleased clip of Chinese Idol] (Video) (in Chinese). Retrieved 2024-05-21 – via YouTube.
- ^ "深挖 | 《我的阿勒泰》里的小帅哥，有故事". finance.sina.cn. 2024-05-28. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "NCT準中國成員 被爆曾寄裸照騷擾粉絲". The Liberty Times. 2016-05-10.
- ^ "JORDAN》大中華區「勝由我定」廣告 激勵愛好者將信念轉化為行動". Yahoo News (in Chinese). 9 September 2017.
- ^ "《长空之王》电影主演也爱来的网红马术场，就在深汕！_骑射_于适_沙滩". 南方Plus客户端 (in Chinese). 28 April 2023.
- ^ "电影《封神第一部》发布马术动作特辑 演员弓马娴熟实拍高难度战争场面-新华网". Xinhuanet (in Chinese). 3 July 2023.
- ^ "碧游传媒"封神六子"官宣出道 打造六艺全能艺人 - 中国娱乐网". news.yule.com.cn (in Chinese). 2 November 2018.
- ^ "专访｜于适：像姬发一样的成长与选择_有戏_澎湃新闻-The Paper". The Paper (in Chinese). 25 July 2023.
- ^ "《封神》健硕的"质子旅"是怎么练成的？｜揭秘_表演_于适_新人". Beijing News (in Chinese). 24 July 2023.
- ^ "《红海行动2》主演阵容官宣 黄轩、于适、杜江等 - 国产剧". cnBeta.COM (in Chinese (China)). 1 January 2024.
- ^ "《封神》于適 調情片外流掀脫粉潮". 光明日报 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 31 December 2023.
- ^ "恭喜@于适Yosh 获2023 #抖音电影奇遇夜# 「抖音电影年度新锐演员」。". 电影封神第一部官方微博 (in Chinese).
- ^ "梦幻泡影_于适_单曲在线试听_酷我音乐". www.kuwo.cn.
- ^ "DIOR 官宣于适为品牌大使" [DIOR officially announces Yu Shi as brand ambassador]. SocialBeta (in Chinese (China)). 2023-11-20. Archived from the original on 2024-03-25.
- ^ "迪奥旷野男士护肤系列｜续航启程 探索无界" [Dior Wilderness Men's Skin Care Series - Start exploring boundless battery life]. ELLE China (in Chinese (China)). 1 March 2024. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024.
迪奥品牌大使于适
[Dior brand ambassador Yu Shi] - ^ "法国娇兰携手新晋品牌大使于适共同耀启红运新颜" [Guerlain of France joins hands with new brand ambassador Yu Shi to share a new look with good fortune]. Sina Guangdong (in Chinese (China)). 16 January 2024. Archived from the original on 25 March 2024.
- ^ Li Mengchao (April 2, 2024). "HUBLOT宇舶表宣布于适正式成为品牌大使" [HUBLOT Announces Yu Shi Officially Becomes Brand Ambassador] (in Chinese (China)). Watch House. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024 – via xBiao.
- ^ "CHAUMET尚美巴黎宣布于适出任中国区品牌大使" [CHAUMET PARIS ANNOUNCES YU SHI AS BRAND AMBASSADOR IN CHINA] (in Chinese (China)). Chaumet. Archived from the original on April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "真挚专注，时光见证 于适出任CHAUMET尚美巴黎品牌大使" [Sincere focus, time has witnessed Yu Shi’s appointment as CHAUMET Paris brand ambassador] (in Chinese (China)). Marie Claire China. April 23, 2024. Archived from the original on April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "电影《镖人》演员阵容曝光 李连杰时隔8年回归华语片" (in Chinese). Sohu. August 29, 2024. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
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