Acting
Yang Lixin
Born
1957-08-01 (69)
Place of birth
Beijing, China
Known for
Acting
Credits
62 titles
Known for
9.1Adapted from the classical 14th century novel of the same title by Luo Guanzhong, Romance of the Three Kingdoms is part historical, part legend, and part mythical – romanticises and dramatises the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, who tried to replace the dwindling Han dynasty or restore it. The focus is mainly on the three power blocs that emerged from the remnants of the Han dynasty, and would eventually form the three states of Cao Wei, Shu Han, and Eastern Wu.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
1994
8.5The story of Song Yunhui, Lei Dongbao, and Yang Xun as they take part in China’s economic reform from the 1980s to the 1990s.
Like a Flowing River
2018
6.2A documentary reality show exploring modern women’s lives and growth through diverse ages and backgrounds.
My Little One
2019
8.8The first Mandarin-language sitcom.
I Love My Family
1993
9.6The events in the late Qin Dynasty and the Chu–Han Contention that led to the founding of the Han Dynasty.
Legend of Chu and Han
2012
8.0In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.
Farewell My Concubine
1993
Film credits
2020s · 3 titles
7.1Based on the most well-known classical fantasy novel of China, Fengshenyanyi, the trilogy is a magnificent eastern high fantasy epic that recreates the prolonged mythical wars between humans, immortals and monsters, which happened more than three thousand years ago.
Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms
2023
NRAs the Year of Gengzi arrives, drastic changes unfold one after another...Within the legacy of the Manchu banners, sheltered by their ancestors, they indulge day after day in bygone glories, helpless and resigned.At the foot of the imperial city, swept along in the torrent of history, they follow hesitantly, struggling to make choices that shape their lives.They embody the blood and tears of a nation’s past; they are the common folk immortalized in the writings of later generations.
Beneath the Red Banner
2026
9.0Teahouse, written by Lao She and co-directed by Jiao Juyin and Xia Chun, premiered in 1958 and has been staged more than 700 times at the Beijing People’s Art Theatre to date. It represents the highest achievement of New China’s spoken drama and has become the "treasure of the theatre" for BPAT. Embodying the artistic style of the Beijing People’s Art Theatre, Teahouse not only laid the foundation for its realist creative approach but also pioneered a distinct performing school of BPAT, making it a classic work in the nationalization of Chinese spoken drama.The cinematic theatre production Teahouse is a high-definition filmed version. An all-star cast including Liang Guanhua, Pu Cunxin, Yang Lixin, He Bing, Wu Gang, Gong Lijun and Feng Yuanzheng brings to life the rise and fall of the "Old Yutai Teahouse" over half a century. Retaining the authentic performing style, the film showcases the exquisite acting skills of these performing artists.
Teahouse
2022
2010s · 4 titles
7.2Tangshan, 1976. Two seven-year-old twins are buried under the rubble of the deadliest earthquake of the 20th century. The rescue team explains to their mother that freeing either child will almost certainly result in the death of the other. Forced to make the most difficult decision of her life, she finally chooses to save her son. Though left behind as dead, the little girl miraculously survives, unbeknownst to her brother and mother.
Aftershock
2010
6.7Following a fatal accident, a Chinese expatriate working for a mining company in Australia discovers that new technology developed by the company may be a health risk, and investigates a web of conspiracies in his search for the truth.
The Whistleblower
2019
6.5The Sino-Japanese War at Sea 1894 is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the events of the First Sino-Japanese War (1894–1895), which was fought between the Qing Empire of China and the Empire of Japan.
The Sino-Japanese War at Sea 1894
2012
6.0No synopsis available yet.
Major Secretary
2010
2000s · 7 titles
5.9Crossed Lines (Chinese: 命运呼叫转移; pinyin: Mìngyùn Hūjiào Zhuǎnyí) is a Chinese comedy anthology film.
Crossed Lines
2007
10.0Detailing the creation of the first Chinese film ever made, this film was made to celebrate 100 years of Chinese cinema.
Ding Jun Shan
2005
7.2Set in 1948 against the backdrop of Communism's rise, "Fei" is the story of two sisters--Fei and Ying--bound together by the will of their late father, a legendary business entrepreneur, and their shared love for a charismatic ex-boxer, Huang. They are two women whose paths have been dictated by the often cruel decrees of the men their lives--two women who must somehow transcend that influence...or lose everything.
The Beauty Remains
2005
NRNo synopsis available yet.
窝头会馆
2009
5.0No synopsis available yet.
龙须沟
2009
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Autumn Rain
2005
NRNo synopsis available yet.
雷雨
2004
1990s · 6 titles
8.0In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.
Farewell My Concubine
1993
7.1Four friends come up with an unusual idea to make some money and have fun doing it. For a small fee, they will impersonate and act out any character role for their customers. In the course of executing this novel service, they encounter a whole spectrum of people in society, finding ways to genuinely help them boost their morale and overcome their fears, while gaining unusual and new insights into the human condition.
The Dream Factory
1997
9.0Zheng Jianong, a bulldozer driver, has been suffering from illness for years and his wife leaves him
No Regrets About Youth
1991
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Worried Look Smiling Face
1998
NRNo synopsis available yet.
岁岁平安
1999
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Make Ten Million
1992
Series credits
9.1Adapted from the classical 14th century novel of the same title by Luo Guanzhong, Romance of the Three Kingdoms is part historical, part legend, and part mythical – romanticises and dramatises the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, who tried to replace the dwindling Han dynasty or restore it. The focus is mainly on the three power blocs that emerged from the remnants of the Han dynasty, and would eventually form the three states of Cao Wei, Shu Han, and Eastern Wu.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
1994
8.5The story of Song Yunhui, Lei Dongbao, and Yang Xun as they take part in China’s economic reform from the 1980s to the 1990s.
Like a Flowing River
2018
6.2A documentary reality show exploring modern women’s lives and growth through diverse ages and backgrounds.
My Little One
2019
8.8The first Mandarin-language sitcom.
I Love My Family
1993
9.6The events in the late Qin Dynasty and the Chu–Han Contention that led to the founding of the Han Dynasty.
Legend of Chu and Han
2012
8.4No synopsis available yet.
The Secret Facility
2007
8.5No synopsis available yet.
Romance of Our Parents
2014
9.0The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants” is a classic wuxia historical drama based on a Chinese folk novel. Set in the Song dynasty, it follows Justice Bao and a band of heroic knights as they confront treacherous officials, unravel conspiracies, and uphold righteousness with loyalty, courage, and martial ski
Justice Bao: The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants
2009
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Eastern Zhou, Spring and Autumn Period
1996
9.0No synopsis available yet.
My Aunt and I
2011
7.2Ten years ago, Zhao Haiyang’s mistake during a manhunt led to the death of his mentor, Xia Hui. Now, Zhao is the Deputy Director of Dongzhou’s Public Security Bureau, while Fang Cheng, a former colleague, returns to the city with innovative ideas for police reform. Tension arises as Zhao is skeptical of Fang’s methods, but the new techniques prove effective in combating a wave of modern crimes. Just as progress is being made, the killer from a fifteen-year-old case resurfaces, forcing Zhao and Fang to join forces to bring the criminal to justice while facing an unseen, powerful adversary.
The People's Police
2024
8.0No synopsis available yet.
The Legendary Restaurateur
2015
NRNo synopsis available yet.
无名者
2016
NRNo synopsis available yet.
派出所的故事
2009
6.5Set during the final years of the Qing dynasty and the birth of the Republic, the series follows a visionary industrialist whose lifelong pursuit of industry and education helps shape China's path toward modernization.
Zhang Jian - The Legendary Entrepreneur
2026
NRNo synopsis available yet.
A Big House
2015
8.0Aisin Gioro Puyi, the last emperor of Qing dynasty, as well as the last emperor of entire Chinese history. This TV series explore modern history and its main incidents in Puyi's perspective.
The Last Emperor
1988
6.5The Legend of Chu Liuxiang is a Chinese television series adapted from Chu Liuxiang Chuanqi of Gu Long's Chu Liuxiang novel series. The series was first broadcast on CCTV-8 in December 2007 in China.
The Legend of Chu Liuxiang
2012
7.3Meng Jinfu, an unremarkable teen from a humble background, uses his perseverance to rise from an obscure opera student to a prominent figure in Beijing’s traditional opera scene.
Gladiator in the Theater
2026
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Growing Up Together
2016
10.0No synopsis available yet.
中国1921
2011
6.0No synopsis available yet.
我们的生活比蜜甜
2013
NRNo synopsis available yet.
婆婆来了
2010
NRNo synopsis available yet.
堆积情感
2000
NRNo synopsis available yet.
大法官
2001
NRThe story of the strange medical literature growing up with the motherland in the decades from the early years of the Republic of China to the victory of the Anti-Japanese War.
Weird Physician Wen San Kuai
2012
NRNo synopsis available yet.
徐悲鸿
2013
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Happy Sailing
2016
NRNo synopsis available yet.
人大主任
2002
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Making a Star
2000
NRNo synopsis available yet.
不可饶恕
2002
NRNo synopsis available yet.
找不着北
1998
NR"Xiaoyanglou", in the context of Tianjin, tells the story of the sorrowful joys and sorrows of the Tianjin business giant Sima Zuyin living in Xiaoyanglou from the late period of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the four-year civil war, the establishment of the new China until the reform. The side shows the history of the Chinese nation's changing past half century. Through the depiction of the fate of the characters in the play, it outlines a period of ups and downs, outlines the life of the Chinese people connected with the blood in this era, and outlines the history and reality that both sides of the strait belong to the same China.
Small Western-style Building
2013
NRNo synopsis available yet.
追踪
2004
NRNo synopsis available yet.
重生：传奇富贵人
2011
NRSet in a Chinese restaurant in the USA, the story depicts the life of overseas Chinese living in a foreign land.
Chinese Restaurant
1999
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Dad Is Too Jealous
2016
NRNo synopsis available yet.
心理诊所
1999
NRNo synopsis available yet.
That Mountain That Sea
2022
NRAfter China's defeat in 1895, Zhang Jian abandoned officialdom to pioneer industrial salvation, founding Dasheng Cotton Mill. Despite setbacks, he promoted education and expanded businesses, uplifting national industry. In his later years, though his ventures faltered, he remained devoted to the people, standing firm for his ideals.
Zhang Jian
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