Tang Yan
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Tang Yan, born in Shanghai in 1983, is a Chinese actress trained at the Central Academy of Drama who became one of the faces of the mainland television boom. She first drew notice as Zi Xuan in the historical fantasy Chinese Paladin 3 (2009) and confirmed her leading-lady status in the palace hit Empresses in the Palace (2011). Roles in the Republican-era romance The Disguiser (2015) and the workplace drama Ode to Joy (2016) kept her in the middle of mainstream prestige series. She has since expanded into producing, staying visible across TV, film and platform originals.
Tang Yan
13 Movies
32 Series
Tang Yan, born in Shanghai in 1983, is a Chinese actress trained at the Central Academy of Drama who became one of the faces of the mainland television boom. She first drew notice as Zi Xuan in the historical fantasy Chinese Paladin 3 (2009) and confirmed her leading-lady status in the palace hit Empresses in the Palace (2011). Roles in the Republican-era romance The Disguiser (2015) and the workplace drama Ode to Joy (2016) kept her in the middle of mainstream prestige series. She has since expanded into producing, staying visible across TV, film and platform originals.
Movies
Plays Cao Weiwei
Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe
2015
Plays Hai Dan Mei
Cook Up a Storm
2017
Plays Chu Chu
The Storm Warriors
2009
Plays Zixia
A Chinese Odyssey Part Three
2016
Plays Qingyi Woman
Looking for Jackie
2009
Plays Wonder Woman Cat
Bounty Hunters
2016
Plays Ms. Wang
Europe Raiders
2018
Plays Ming Zhen
For Love or Money
2014
Plays Luo Qiaoyin
MBA Partners
2016
Plays Rain
Bullet and Brain
2007
TV Shows
Plays Xia Tianmei
My Daughter
2011
Plays Mi Duo
Diamond Lover
2015
Plays Li Weiyang / Xin'er
The Princess Weiyoung
2016
Plays Xiao Qing
The Way We Were
2018
Plays Xiao Yanyan
The Legend of Xiao Chuo
2020
Plays Jiang Xin
Lady & Liar
2015
Plays Yu Qiling
Perfect Couple
2014
Plays Shi Jian
See You Again
2019
Plays An Leyan / An Ruohuan
Legend of Fragrance
2015
Plays Zhang Lianxin
A Beauty in Troubled Times
2012
Plays Zhong Li
Agent X
2013
Plays Xia Tianmei
Love is Divine
2011
Plays Liu Xiaobei
Waking Love Up
2011
Plays Cheng Yun
Women on the Breadfruit Tree
2015
Plays Zi Xuan
Chinese Paladin 3
2009
Plays Lin Zhanqiao
Lady Liberty
2026
Plays Dugu Ningke
Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky
2012
Plays Wu Shuang / Ji Tanyin
A Moment But Forever
2025
Plays Zhao Mosheng
My Sunshine
2015
Plays Tang Yiyi
Master of Destiny
2015
Plays Han Jinbei
Lightning Marriage
2010
Plays Li Lia / Li Linen
Pandamen
2010
Plays Miss Wang
Blossoms Shanghai
2023
Plays Tan Bin
The Lady In The Cubicle
2014
Plays Tang Qiqi
Unbeatable
2011
Plays 汪小姐
Blossoms Shanghai
2023
Plays An Wen
生于80后
2009
Plays Tian Mei
Beautiful Village Girl
2015
Plays 大朱灵
没有语言的生活
2009
Plays A Ning
The Lost Tomb
2015
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The Vindicator
Full Filmography
Pursuit of Jade
Qi Rongyin · 1 episode
2026
TV
Lady Liberty
Lin Zhanqiao · 37 episodes
2026–
TV
Light of Dawn
Qu Meng · 12 episodes
2025–
TV
A Moment But Forever
Wu Shuang / Ji Tanyin · 36 episodes
2025–
TV
Blossoms Shanghai
Miss Wang · 30 episodes
2023–
TV
Blossoms Shanghai
汪小姐 · 30 episodes
2023–
TV
The Legend of Xiao Chuo
Xiao Yanyan · 48 episodes
2020–
TV
See You Again
Shi Jian · 45 episodes
2019–
TV
Europe Raiders
Ms. Wang
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tang Yan and where are they from?
Tang Yan is 42 years old, born on December 6, 1983 in Shanghai, China.
What are the most famous roles of Tang Yan?
Tang Yan is best known for roles in Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe, Cook Up a Storm, The Storm Warriors.
How many movies has Tang Yan been in?
Over a 19-year career (since 2007), Tang Yan has appeared in 13 movies and 32 TV shows.
What was Tang Yan's first movie?
The career of Tang Yan began with Farewell For Love (2007).
What is Tang Yan's most recent movie or series?
Tang Yan's most recent release is Lady Liberty, which premiered on April 28, 2026.
What TV shows has Tang Yan appeared in?
On television, Tang Yan has appeared in Pursuit of Jade, Blossoms Shanghai, Chinese Paladin 3, The Princess Weiyoung.
Tang Yan
1983-12-06 · Shanghai, China
Tang Yan, also known as Tiffany Tang, is a Chinese actress and singer. She graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 2006. In 2007, she was nominated for the Best Actress award at the Shanghai Television Festival for her film debut in Farewell for Love.