Artist 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
- Nationality: Chinese
- Profession: Actor, Singer, Model
- Languages: Mandarin (Native), Korean
- Current Agency: Huanyu Entertainment
- Active Years: 2017–present (9 years)
- Fandom: Lu Rong
Bai Lu (born Bai Mengyan; September 23, 1994) is a Chinese actress, model, and singer. Born in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, she is currently managed by Huanyu Film and operates primarily within Mainland China.
Early life
During her adolescence, specifically between 2007 and 2008, Bai Lu developed an interest in South Korean television dramas. She self-studied the Korean language to watch programs without dubbing or subtitles, which led to an initial ambition to become a K-pop idol. In 2010, she completed her lower secondary education and subsequently enrolled in a foreign language program in Changzhou.
Career
In 2012, Bai Lu participated in the trainee recruitment program for the South Korean entertainment agency SM Entertainment in Shanghai but was not selected. Subsequently, she worked as a commercial model for the e-commerce platform Taobao.
Bai Lu officially debuted on July 1, 2016, after signing an exclusive contract with Huanyu Film. Her professional entertainment career began with a lead role in the music video for the song “Message” (《留言》) by singer Lu Hu.
From 2017 to 2018, Bai Lu appeared in the television series King Is Not Easy (2017) and Untouchable Lovers (2018). For her performances, she received the Newcomer Award at the 2018 iQIYI All-Star Carnival, gaining recognition within the historical and romance genres. During this period, she also recorded several original soundtracks (OSTs), including tracks for King Is Not Easy.
In 2019, Bai Lu portrayed the character Lu Zhaoyao in The Legends, which aired on Hunan TV from January to April. The series gained significant traction on platforms such as Douban and various short-video social networks. In the same year, she starred in Arsenal Military Academy, further establishing her presence within the iQIYI content ecosystem following the success of The Legends.
In 2020, Bai Lu starred in the series Love is Sweet.
In 2021, Bai Lu portrayed Cui Shiyi in One and Only, which premiered on iQIYI on August 18, starring alongside Ren Jialun as Zhousheng Chen. The series received positive reception from audiences and media outlets. Later that year, she reprised the role of Cui Shiyi in Forever and Ever (2021), a contemporary sequel linked to the narrative of One and Only.
In 2023, Bai Lu starred in Till the End of the Moon, playing the dual roles of Li Susu and Ye Xiwu. In the same year, she played the lead female role in Story of Kunning Palace, which achieved high popularity rankings on major Chinese streaming platforms.
In 2024, Bai Lu filmed Lin Jiang Xian (临江仙) from April to August, portraying the dual roles of Li Qingyue and Hua Ruyue. In November 2024, she began filming Tang Gong Qi An Zhi Qing Wu Feng Ming (唐宫奇案之青雾风鸣) as Li Peiyi, completing production in April 2025.
In 2025, three of Bai Lu’s projects were released in the first half of the year. Moonlight Mystique (白月梵星), co-starring Ao Ruipeng, premiered on January 7, featuring Bai Lu as Bai Shuo. Northward (北上) premiered on March 3, in which she played Xia Fenghua. Lin Jiang Xian, produced by Yu Zheng, was released on June 6.
Fun facts
- Her fandom is named Lu Rong, which translates to “deer velvet,” referencing her stage name.
- She participated in the 2012 SM Entertainment global auditions but was not accepted.
- She cut her hair short and performed a male disguise for her role in Arsenal Military Academy.
- A specific facial expression from her appearance on the variety show Keep Running became a viral internet meme.
- She owns two cats named May-May and Christmas and learned Korean due to her interest in television dramas.
- She has an interest in mimicking the voices of animated characters.
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