Ren Jialun
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Ren Jialun (Chinese: 任嘉伦, born 11 April 1989), also known as Allen Ren, is a Chinese actor. He is best known for his breakout role as Li Chu in the 2017 historical drama The Glory of Tang Dynasty.
Biography
Ren was a professional table tennis player, who trained alongside Zhou Yu and Zhang Jike. However, he had to quit the sport due to injuries.[1]
Prior to beginning his acting career, Ren participated in Hunan TV's Super Boy and Korean Star. He was originally planned to debut in a Chinese-South Korean boy group, but quit in 2014 due to unknown reasons.
Career
In 2014, Ren filmed his first television drama Detective Dee, where he played the leading role of Di Renjie. The drama was delayed and only aired in 2017.[2] In 2016, Ren featured in the fantasy action drama Noble Aspirations[3] and crime drama Memory Lost.
Ren rose to fame in 2017, after starring in the historical drama The Glory of Tang Dynasty. His portrayal of Li Chu left a deep impression on audiences, and he received rave reviews for his acting.[4] He received the Best Actor award at the 4th Hengdian Film and TV Festival of China.[5]
Filmography
Television series
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Noble Aspirations | 青云志 | Liu Weihu | |
| Memory Lost | 美人为馅 | Zhang Muhan | ||
| 2017 | The Glory of Tang Dynasty | 大唐荣耀 | Li Chu | |
| Legend of Dragon Pearl | 龙珠传奇 | Li Sixing | Cameo | |
| Detective Dee | 通天狄仁傑 | Di Renjie | ||
| 2018 | The Destiny of White Snake | 天乩之白蛇傳說 | Xu Xuan | [6] |
| TBA | Autumn Cicada | 秋蝉 | Ye Chong | [7] |
| Beneath the Brocade Robes | 锦衣之下 | Lu Yi | [8] | |
| Never Say Goodbye | 不说再见 | Mu Qing | [9] |
Discography
Singles
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Glory" | 荣耀 | The Glory of Tang Dynasty OST |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4th Hengdian Film and TV Festival of China | Best Actor | The Glory of Tang Dynasty | [5] |
References
- ^ ""广平王"任嘉伦曾是乒球选手 与继科师出同门". Tencent (in Chinese). February 16, 2017.
- ^ "《通天狄仁杰》任嘉伦阚清子演唐代"史密斯夫妇"". Sina (in Chinese). October 27, 2014.
- ^ "《诛仙青云志》电视剧最新剧照：三尾六尾造型曝光！". 游侠网 (in Chinese). January 19, 2016.
- ^ "《大唐荣耀》捧红了任嘉伦 被网友评为古装四少". People's Daily (in Chinese). February 14, 2017.
- ^ a b "恭喜！马伊琍凭借《我的前半生》获封视后". Tencent (in Chinese). October 29, 2017.
- ^ "任嘉伦加盟《白蛇传说》 搭档杨紫演绎凄美爱情". Tencent (in Chinese). January 18, 2017.
- ^ "《秋蝉》曝"蝉鸣"剧照 任嘉伦颖儿开启任务". Tencent (in Chinese). June 27, 2017.
- ^ "《锦衣之下》今横店开机 任嘉伦谭松韵甜蜜来袭". Tencent (in Chinese). September 27, 2017.
- ^ "任嘉伦张钧甯主演缉毒大戏《不说再见》". People's Daily (in Chinese). July 30, 2018.