Yu Shi (actor)
Yu Shi | |||||||
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| Born | 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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Yu Shi (Chinese: 于适; pinyin: Yú Shì, born 22 December 1996), also known as Yosh Yu, is a Chinese actor and model. He gained popularity after starring in the 2023 Chinese epic fantasy film Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms, which brought him wider recognition.[1] In 2023, he won the Most Popular Newcomer Actor Award at the 20th Film Channel Media Focus Unit for his role as Deng Fang in the 2023 action film Born to Fly.[2]
Early life and education[edit]
Yu Shi was born on 22 December 1996 in Lingyuan, Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province, of Mongolian descent. His Mongolian name is Arslan. He graduated from Liaoning Technical University.[3]
Career[edit]
Yu Shi participated in basketball youth training during his early years and also took part in the singing competition during the second season of The Voice of China in 2013.[4]
In 2017, he was then selected by the casting team of Creation of the Gods I because he had appeared in Jordan Brand's Greater China advertisement titled Victory Is Decided by Me: The Day of Decision.[5] Consequently, he was invited to participate in the auditions for the Creation of the Gods Performing Arts Training Camp.[6] Yu Shi and 20 other young actors stood out from over 10,000 people. Yu Shi became proficient in equestrianism and horseback archery through additional practice.[7][8] He was confirmed to play the key role of Ji Fa two weeks before the start of filming.[9][6]
After completing filming for the movie Creation of the Gods I, Yu Shi didn't take on any acting roles for two years. Instead, he devoted his time to studying horse training and equestrian culture related to horseback archery. Later, he was cast in the national TV series, My Altay. During the filming of My Altay, Yu Shi also served as an equestrian advisor for the production. He trained horses for the cast and transformed them into horses suitable for horseback archery. In April 2023, at the 3rd Guangdong Provincial Equestrian Festival, Yu Shi also won an award in the Riding and Shooting Championship Invitational.[10] He is currently signed with the agency Shanghai Biyou Film and Television Media Co., Ltd.
On August 14, 2022, he participated in the Weibo Movie Night event. On September 25, he released the music video for the theme song "Cloud" from the film Born to Fly that he sang.[11] In January 2023, he was selected as a member of the 2023 Rising Star Youth Actor Selection Program.
His debut film, Born to Fly, co-starring Wang Yibo, Hu Jun, and Zhou Dongyu, was released on April 28, 2023.[12] He gained significant attention in the entertainment industry after the release of Creation of the Gods I in July 2023.[13] The film received acclaim after making its debut on the opening weekend, and its box office was ranked No. 1 in the Chinese market.[14] By the sixth day, its gross had reached $70 million.[15] On June 9, he won the "New Emerging Actor of the Year" award at the Douyin Movie Awards.[16] 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.[17]
Endorsements[edit]
In November 2023, Yu was appointed as a brand ambassador for the French luxury fashion house Dior.[18][19] In January 2024, French high-end beauty brand Guerlain announced that Yu as its brand ambassador.[20] In April 2024, he was selected to become the brand ambassador for Swiss luxury watch brand Hublot.[21] On April 20, 2024, Yu was selected to become the Chinese brand ambassador for French luxury jewellery house Chaumet.[22][23]
Filmography[edit]
Flim[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 | ||
| TBA | Welcome to My Side | Chen Xiaozhou | ||
| Creation of the Gods II | King Wu,Ji Fa | |||
| Creation of the Gods III | King Wu,Ji Fa |
Television series[edit]
| Year | English title | Role | Note | Ref. |
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| 2024 | To the Wonder | Batai | Ride & Shoot Instruction |
References[edit]
- ^ "于适的新起点". ELLE Men (in Chinese (China)). 2 November 2023.
- ^ "第20届电影频道传媒关注单元各项荣誉揭晓". China Youth Network (in Chinese). 18 June 2023.
- ^ "《封神》火了于适，被网友称天选姬发，看过学历之后更心动了". www.163.com. 4 August 2023.
- ^ "第8集《偶像日记》中,学员于植接受演技大考验". Dragon TV. 12 September 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "《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.
- ^ "《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.
- ^ "新京报 - 好新闻，无止境". Beijing News (in Chinese).
- ^ "《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.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (2023-07-23). "China Box Office: 'Barbie' Opens in Fifth Place With $8 Million". Variety.
- ^ "电影《封神第一部》票房破5亿". Jiemian News (in Chinese). 2023-07-25.
- ^ "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.
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