Qin Lan is a popular Chinese actress, singer, and model who rose to fame after winning the Golden Award at the 1999 National Nominate Newcomer Competition. She has won several significant prizes and was also shortlisted for Best Supporting Actress at the 7th Asian Film Awards in 2013. Furthermore, the actress has sung several OSTs of Chinese dramas, including the theme songs of Dreams Link, Story of Yanxi Palace, Primacy Teahouse, etc.
From Story of Yanxi Palace to The Rational Life, the following is a list of the actress’s most prominent works;
Story of Yanxi Palace (2018)
This is one of the most popular costume Chinese dramas in recent years. Set in the Qing Dynasty, it follows the story of Wei Ying Luo (Wu Jinyan), who comes to the capital to investigate her sister’s mysterious death. She suspects Fuca Fuheng (Xu Kai), the imperial guard, to be the culprit. To get to the bottom of this, she befriends Empress Fuca Rongyin (Qin Lan), Fuheng’s sister, and starts working for her as her maid.
However, she soon realizes that the Fuca siblings are kind-hearted and innocent. While the Empress becomes her benefactor, Fuheng falls in love with her and promises to support her investigation. Together, they unveil layers of mystery surrounding the palace. Story of Yanxi Palace is available to stream on iQIYI, Viki, Tubi, We TV, and MZTV.
The Rational Life (2021)
This modern romance follows the story of Shen Ruo Xin (Qin Lan), a working woman in her 30s who struggles with office politics, nepotism, and other company problems. She also has to guide her juniors and her best friend.
To top it all off her family has started to pressurize her to marry. As she begins to meet suitors, she is appalled by their selfish nature. Will the busy lady manage to find romance? The drama is available to stream on Netflix and MGTV.
Stand or Fall (2023)
Guan Wen (Qin Lan) is a hardworking career woman who is forced to resign after her subordinates frame her for a mistake she didn’t commit. She leaves her office without any security of another job. Even as an experienced worker, she faces many difficulties finding another job.
Having no other choice, she takes a job at a local mall that struggles to attract customers. Things get even more complicated when she runs into her ex-boyfriend, who is critical of her work. The drama is available to stream on Tencent Video, WeTV, Viki, and Prime Video.
The Eight (2020)
In this Republican-era drama, Qin Lan plays the character of Lady Jin Xiu, one of the legendary martial arts experts of Jianghu. They help Hua Min Chu (Ou Hao) find his true identity when he engages in warfare.
Furthermore, under the guidance of martial arts experts, Hua Min Chu eventually becomes a hero who helps those in need. The Eight is a thrilling series that has garnered significant attention for its remarkable story. The drama is available to watch on iQIYI.
Legacy (2022)
This business drama is set in the late 1920s. It tells the story of Yi Zhong Ling (Qin Lan), Yi Zhong Yu (Wu Jinyan), and Yi Zhong Xiu (Zhang Nan). They belong to a prominent business family.
The three daughters fight against each other to become the face of the family’s business and ensure it continues to expand. The tussle among the siblings escalate in ways unimaginable and unanticipated. Legacy is available to stream on Roku.
We Are All Alone (2020)
Mo Xiang Wan (Qin Lan) is a famous showbiz agent who has helped many young talents bag shows. Mo Bei (Godfrey Gao) is a well-known lawyer who specializes in commercial law. They cross paths once again ten years later.
The drama mainly focuses on Xiang Wan’s passion for her line of work and how she gets back on track after enduring setbacks. It also shows what goes behind producing a show. The drama is available to stream on iQIYI AND Prime Video.
Other than these, Destiny By Love, People’s Property, We Fall in Love, Journey to the Sing & War, etc., are also worth mentioning.
