Ding Yuxi

Ding Yuxi (born 20 July 1995), also known as Ryan Ding, is a Chinese actor. He is known for his roles in Just An Encore, The Romance of Tiger and Rose, Intense Love, Moonlight and Love You Seven Times.

Beginnings
In 2013, Ding Yuxi was admitted to the performance class of the Film and Television Art Department of the Shanghai Film Art Vocational College. Later, he entered the director department of the School of Continuing Education of Shanghai Theater Academy.

On March 15, 2017, he made his debut by starring in the movie, The Game of Asura. He played the young and beautiful, fashion-loving heroine Zhou Yiyi's boyfriend Cha Jian.

Rising popularity
In 2018, Ding gained attention for his supporting role of Dongfang Bubai in the drama New Smiling Proud Wanderer. During the same year, he participated in the variety show, PhantaCity, where guests perform an immersive performance stage, with music performance as the main form. Later that year he also participated in I Actor, a variety show where rookie actors and actresses improve their acting skills along with strengthening their morals. The strongest 8 will be chosen at the end and have a drama specially designed for them. Ding eventually won first place.

In 2019, Ding starred in the web drama, Just an Encore. He later on starred as the male lead in the drama, Reset Life, the drama starring the 8 final winners of I Actor.

In 2020, Ding starred in the romance drama Intense Love as a doctor. He then starred in historical romance drama The Romance of Tiger and Rose with Zhao Lusi. The series was a hit, and was praised for its interesting setup and plot. Ding started gaining increased popularity for starring in these two dramas, receiving the title of "May Boyfriend".

In May 2021, Ding starred in the romantic comedy drama Moonlight alongside Yu Shuxin.