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Born on May 17, 1990, Cheng Yi is from Huaihua, People's Republic of China. Cheng Yi is credited as a television actor. The age as of 2026 is 36.
My Take
Cheng Yi strikes me as a textbook example of the depth running through Chinese television talent. Trained at the Central Academy of Drama and grinding away since his 2011 debut, he is no overnight product. What I respond to is his control in fantasy and xianxia roles, where it would be easy to coast on costume and atmosphere; instead he carries real emotion through the eyes. That academic grounding gives him a stability many flashier stars lack. I suspect he is still underrated outside China, and I would not be surprised to see his reach widen considerably across Asia.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cheng Yi
- Name (Japanese)
- 成毅
- Born
- May 17, 1990 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
- Origin
- Huaihua, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- actor / television actor
2. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/_17cy_/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheng%20Yi%20(actor)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28416671
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Cheng Yi born?
Born May 17, 1990 (age 36).
Where is Cheng Yi from?
Cheng Yi is from Huaihua, People's Republic of China.
What does Cheng Yi do?
Cheng Yi works as actor, television actor.
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