Bai Mengyan (Chinese: 白梦妍; pinyin: Bái mèng yán; born 23 September 1994), known professionally by her stage name Bai Lu (Chinese: 白鹿), is a Chinese actress, model and singer, best known for her roles in Untouchable Lovers (2018), The Legends (2019), Arsenal Military Academy (2019), Love Is Sweet (2020), One and Only (2021), Forever and Ever (2021), Story of Kunning Palace (2023), and Till the End of the Moon (2023).
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Early life
Bai Lu was born Bai Mengyan on 23 September 1994, in Changzhou, Jiangsu. In 2010, she enrolled in the Foreign Language degree program at Changzhou Higher Vocational Technical Institute of Tourism and Commerce. In 2015, she graduated, and began working as a model in graphic advertisement for Taobao.
Career
2012–2018: Career beginnings
In 2012, Bai Lu participated in SM Entertainment's overseas audition, but was unsuccessful. In 2015, she shot a short film for a literary magazine, and later appeared on its cover. She then began pursuing her career as an actress, starting with the short film Meeting You Is Such a Good Thing, produced by Cat's Tree Studio. She acted in several other short films before signing in 2016 with Yu Zheng's entertainment company, Huanyu Film.
Bai acted in her first television series in 2016 with Zhaoge, playing a noble lady. The following year, Bai landed two starring roles, one as the lead in the historical comedy series King Is Not Easy and as the lead in the fantasy drama The Monkey King: Land of Beauty. In 2018, Bai starred in the historical romance drama Untouchable Lovers, playing dual roles as the general Hou Xuan and as the prince's concubine Le Yun. For her performance in the series, she won the "Best Newcomer Award" at the iQiyi All-Star Carnival.
2019–present: Rising popularity and breakthrough
In 2019, Bai starred as a demon leader in the xianxia drama The Legends alongside Xu Kai. The series topped television broadcasting ratings, with critics praising its strong female characters and the acting of Bai and Xu. She starred as a girl pretending to be her brother in the youth military-based series Arsenal Military Academy. The series received positive responses and Bai won Best Actress Awards for her portrayal. Later that year, she starred in the romance comedy series Lucky's First Love.
Bai starred in the 2020 workplace romance series Love Is Sweet, playing an idealistic but intelligent financial analyst. This series was Bai's first working alongside Luo Yunxi (three years later, they would pair up again in Till the End of the Moon). Love Is Sweet was one of Bai's first to earn recognition in the international market. Later that year, Bai starred in the historical romance series Jiu Liu Overlord alongside Lai Yi.
The following year, Bai starred as in the 2021 Chinese period romantic series One and Only with Ren Jialun. Critics praised the series' gripping romance story and superior production quality, and the series topped popularity rankings on Chinese and international social media with over eight million searches. A sequel of One and Only, named Forever and Ever, was released later that year. Additionally, Bai starred in the 2022 police series Ordinary Greatness.
Bai gained international recognition and acclaim following the release of historical fantasy series Till the End of the Moon. This was her second time starring alongside Luo Yunxi. This series shattered records; following its premiere on Youku, it became the most-watched title on the platform since 2020. In addition to China, the show was broadcast in South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Netflix picked up the show for international distribution, making the film available for audiences in the United States, Europe, and Oceania.
Bai starred in the historical drama Story of Kunning Palace. This drama broke the hit index 10,000 of the IQIYI, becoming the first female-centric drama to achieve that milestone in 2023. In 2025, Bai starred in Northward, a drama series focused on the lives of children who grew up along the Grand Canal. On July 15th, 2026, she posted a farewell message and announced her departure from Huanyu Entertainment after 10 years.
Endorsements
Bai Lu has partnered and served as the brand ambassador for a wide variety of national and international brands. She partnered with local Chinese brands, including Hourglass, Amortal, Revivo, Wasado, Florasis, Pony, and Swisse Milk,. Internationally, she has partnered with both Olay and Sergio Rossi. She was named the brand ambassador for a Michael Kors jewelry wristwatch collection and for Chopard. She is the brand ambassador for Allie and for Changqing Yogurt drink. In 2026, Bai was promoted to be both the global brand ambassador of Jimmy Choo and the face of its fragrance portfolio, a step up from her previous position as their Asia-Pacific brand ambassador.
Public image
Bai Lu tops the "2022 Most Improved Celebrity" in commercial value rankings. She features in the "Top 10 Most Popular Drama Artist" and in "Top 10 Most Beautiful Chinese Actress 2023". As of April 2023, she had 20 million followers on Weibo. As of May 2026, she had 3 million followers on Instagram.