Bai Yan is a prolific and hardworking actress in the short drama circle, known for her "national girlfriend face" and her versatility in both sweet and melodramatic romances. She is renowned for her strong empathy, delicate micro-expressions, and powerfully moving crying scenes, earning her the title of "the Zhou Xun of short dramas." I. Basic Information: Born: December 6, 1998, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province; Height: 165cm; Graduated from: Sichuan Normal University, Department of Performing Arts; Occupation: Actress in Chinese Mainland Short Dramas; Tags: Short drama workhorse, "national girlfriend face," ceiling-level melodrama actress, versatile acting, empathy powerhouse. II. Acting Experience: A professionally trained actress, she has been deeply involved in the short drama field since 2022, focusing on urban romance, melodrama, sweet romance, arranged marriage, and female empowerment themes. 2023-2024: She rose to prominence with works such as *Addicted to Love*, *The Young General's Gentle Pampering*, and *Wild Pet*, establishing her position as a leading lady in melodramatic romances. 2025: Entered a period of explosive growth, starring in hit dramas such as *A Little Thing Called Unrequited Love*, *She Won't Forgive or Remarry, She'll Find a Better Path*, and *Planning for Her*, with single-drama viewership frequently exceeding 100 million, establishing her as a top-tier short drama actress. 2026: Continued high productivity, with upcoming and currently airing dramas covering diverse genres including sweet romance, revenge, and realistic dramas. III. Representative Works (Short Dramas) Heartbreaking/Emotional Drama: *Addicted to Love* (2023, as Gu Yanxi): A representative work of heartbreaking romance, establishing her strong emotional conflict acting style. *A Lifetime of Wrong Love* (2024, as Chen Xiufang): A wide age range, portraying a character from a young girl to an old woman, receiving praise for her acting. *If Tears Remember You* (2024): A heartbreaking romance with an adopted brother. Sweet/Campus Drama: *A Little Thing Called Unrequited Love* (2025, as Lin Xiaoxia): 1.8 billion views on Douyin, with the rooftop confession scene going viral. *The Deer's Cry* (2025, as Lu Zhiling): Subtle emotional transformations. * **Hot Romance (2025):** A sweet and romantic story of a whirlwind marriage. * **Women's Comeback/Realistic Drama (2025, as Qiao Weixi):** A story of a divorced woman who becomes an independent painter, addressing a sobering issue for women. * **Stars Know My Heart (2025, as Li Xiaoxing):** A realistic drama with high ratings on Douban. * **Planning for Her (2025):** Receives praise for its realistic portrayal without filters. IV. Style and Characteristics: Appearance: Fresh and pleasing to the eye, with a friendly temperament; a mole on her chin is her signature feature; a national girlfriend face, non-threatening, and with a wide audience appeal. Acting: Extremely empathetic, precise micro-expressions, and powerfully moving crying scenes; able to quickly switch between heart-wrenching, sweet, and comeback emotions, praised for her "chameleon-like acting." Roles: Covers a wide range of genres including urban romance, melodrama, sweet romance, arranged marriage, female growth, and period dramas, with extremely high adaptability. Advantages: Highly productive and stable, with strong role adaptability and precise emotional delivery; a backbone of the short drama industry.