Early Life:
- Bai Lu was born as Bai Mengyan on September 23, 1994, in Changzhou, Jiangsu.
- She completed her junior high school and a Foreign Language degree program at Changzhou Higher Vocational Technical Institute of Tourism and Commerce in 2010.
- After graduating in 2015, she started her career as a model, initially working in graphic advertisements for Taobao.
Career Beginnings and Early Roles:
- In 2012, Bai Lu participated in SM Entertainment’s overseas audition but did not succeed.
- She ventured into acting in 2015 with a short film called “Meeting You Is Such A Good Thing” produced by Cat’s Tree Studio.
- Bai Lu signed with Yu Zheng’s entertainment company, Huanyu Film, in 2016, where she appeared in Rover Lu’s music video “Liu Yan: Message” and acted in the TV series “Zhaoge” as a noble lady.
Rise to Prominence:
- Bai Lu gained recognition in 2017 as the lead in the historical comedy series “King Is Not Easy” and the fantasy drama “The Monkey King: Land of Beauty.”
- In 2018, she starred in the historical romance drama “Untouchable Lovers,” portraying dual roles as the general Hou Xuan and a prince’s concubine, “Le Yun.” She won the “Best Newcomer Award” at the iQiyi All-Star Carnival for her performance.
Rising Popularity and Success:
- 2019 marked Bai Lu’s continued rise with the xianxia drama “The Legends,” where she played the fearless demon leader “Lu Zhaoyao,” alongside Xu Kai.
- She also starred as “Xie Xiang” in the youth military-based series “Arsenal Military Academy” and later in the romance comedy “Lucky’s First Love,” receiving Best Actress Awards for her roles.
- In 2020, Bai Lu starred as “Jiang Jun” in the workplace romance series “Love Is Sweet” alongside Luo Yunxi and “Long Aoyi” in the historical romance series “Jiu Liu Overlord” with Lai Yi.
- 2021 saw her in the Chinese period romantic series “One and Only” as “Cui Shiyi” alongside Ren Jialun, which gained immense popularity.
- Due to the success of “One and Only,” a sequel named “Forever and Ever” was produced, where she played “Shi Yi,” garnering positive reviews.
Recent Projects and Achievements:
- In 2022, Bai Lu starred as “Xia Jie” in the police series “Ordinary Greatness” and “Li Susu” in the historical fantasy series “Till The End Of The Moon,” both of which received acclaim.
- She has become a prominent figure in the endorsement world, representing brands such as Michael Kors, Chopard, Hourglass, Olay, and more.
- Bai Lu’s popularity continues to grow, being recognized as the “2022 Most Improved Celebrity” in commercial value rankings, and featuring in “Top 10 Most Popular Drama Artist” and “Top 10 Most Beautiful Chinese Actress 2023.”
- By April 2023, she had amassed 20 million followers on Weibo, showcasing her widespread appeal and influence.
Bai Lu, known for her versatile acting skills, has established herself as a rising star in the Chinese entertainment industry, earning accolades for her performances and becoming a sought-after figure for endorsements and brand partnerships.