Bai Lu's Profile
- Full Name: Bai Lu
- Native Name: 白鹿
- Nicknames: Lu Lu, Mengmeng, Deer
- Birthday: Sep 23, 1994 (31 years old)
- Blood Type: B
- Height/Weight: 165 cm (5’5") / 47 kg (103–104 lbs)
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Chinese Zodiac: Dog
- Debut: 2017
- Birthplace: Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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Nationality:
Chinese
- Profession: Actor, Singer, Model
- Languages: Mandarin (Native), Korean
- Current Agency: Huanyu Entertainment
- Active Years: 2017 – present (8 years)
Bai Lu (白鹿), whose real name is Bai Mengyan (白梦妍), was born on September 23, 1994, in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China. She is an actress, model, and singer active in mainland China, and is currently under the management of Huanyu Film.
Early life
Since childhood, around the age of 13–14 (2007–2008), Bai Lu was most passionate about South Korean television dramas. She taught herself Korean in order to watch them without dubbing or subtitles, which sparked her dream of becoming a K-pop idol. In 2010, she enrolled in a foreign language program at Changzhou Higher Vocational Technical Institute of Tourism and Commerce, laying the foundation for the language skills that would later be widely recognized.
Career
In 2012, Bai Lu traveled with her mother to Shanghai to audition for the trainee program of SM Entertainment but was not accepted. This became a turning point that redirected her career path. After that unsuccessful attempt, she shifted to working as a Taobao model, a move that helped her enter the entertainment world by showcasing her striking appearance and expressive abilities in front of the camera.
Bai Lu (白鹿) is regarded as having made her “debut” on July 1, 2016, when she signed with Huanyu Film and appeared as the female lead in the music video Message (《留言》) by singer Lu Hu (陆虎), marking the start of her professional entertainment career.
In 2017 and 2018, she starred in King Is Not Easy (2017) and Untouchable Lovers (2018). Her performance earned her the Newcomer Award at the 2018 iQIYI All-Star Carnival, bringing her early recognition in the historical romance genre. From this period, Bai Lu also contributed to several television soundtracks, including the OST for King Is Not Easy. Her vocals, though not technically complex, were described as clear and well-matched to the storyline, adding to the immersion of her characters.
The year 2019 marked a major breakthrough with her portrayal of Lu Zhaoyao in The Legends, broadcast on Hunan TV from January to April 2019. The bold and unconventional female lead gained wide attention on platforms such as Douban and short-video social networks. Later that year, she further expanded her influence with Arsenal Military Academy, consolidating her popularity within iQIYI’s content ecosystem following the success of The Legends.
In 2021, Bai Lu played Cui Shiyi (时宜) in One and Only (released August 18, 2021, on iQIYI), opposite Ren Jialun as Zhou Shengchen (周生辰). The series received positive feedback for her nuanced performance and expressive subtlety. Its modern companion drama Forever and Ever (2021), in which she reprised the role of Cui Shiyi, continued to strengthen her presence among Chinese drama audiences.
In 2023, she starred in Till the End of the Moon as Li Susu (黎苏苏) and Ye Xiwu (叶夕雾), roles that contrasted with her earlier portrayal in One and Only, ranging from decisive and supernatural to melancholic and restrained. That same year, she led Story of Kunning Palace (宁安如梦), which achieved high popularity rankings on major Chinese streaming platforms.
As of recent updates, Bai Lu’s Weibo account has attracted over 27 million followers, reflecting her strong influence among Chinese youth between 2019 and 2025. The television milestones from The Legends (2019) to Till the End of the Moon and Story of Kunning Palace (2023) have been key drivers of her rise in online popularity.
As of now, Bai Lu’s Weibo account has amassed over 27 million followers—a testament to her popularity and influence among the younger generation in China. Alongside her entertainment career, Bai Lu is also a sought-after name in the world of branding and fashion. She serves as the global ambassador for iQiyi, Asia-Pacific ambassador for Jimmy Choo (Summer 2025 Curve bag campaign), and represents the high-end Portraits of Nature collection by De Beers.
She has also collaborated with major fashion and beauty brands such as Michael Kors, Olay, and Sergio Rossi, presenting an image that is elegant, youthful, and modern—fitting the profile of a prominent Gen Z Chinese celebrity.
Fun Facts
- Her fandom name is “Lu Rong” (鹿茸) – which means deer antler velvet, directly referencing her stage name “White Deer”.
- She auditioned for SM Entertainment (South Korea) in 2012 but didn’t make it.
- She once cut her hair short and disguised herself as a male character in the drama Arsenal Military Academy.
- She went viral with her “creepy smile” expression while participating in the variety show Keep Running.
- Bai Lu has two cats named May-May and Christmas, and she learned Korean because of her love for K-dramas.
- She enjoys mimicking the voices of cartoon characters.
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