Esther Yu

Yu Shuxin (, born December 18, 1995), better known by her stage name Esther Yu, is a Chinese actress and singer. She is a former member of The9, the project girl group from iQIYI's survival show '' Youth With You 2.'' Yu has also gained recognition for her roles in the hit television series '' Find Yourself'' (2020), ''Moonlight'' (2021), '' Love Between Fairy and Devil'' (2022), '' My Journey to You'' (2023), and '' Love Game in Eastern Fantasy'' (2024).

Early life

Yu was born in Shanghai, China and is the only child in her family. Her grandfather was chairman of Xinyu Iron and Steel Group and her parents are business moguls who own several real estate, construction and steel companies. Yu herself is also a shareholder and owner of many businesses. For post-secondary education, she attended Lasalle College of the Arts in Singapore and graduated with a degree in Fashion Media and Industries.

Career

2015–2019: Career beginnings

In 2015, Yu made her acting debut in the wuxia drama ''Border Town Prodigal,'' which premiered in 2016. She then subsequently gained recognition for her appearance in the variety program ''Grade One Freshman''. In 2017, Yu continued to play supporting roles in the historical drama ''The Advisors Alliance'', and romance family drama ''Ordinary Years''.

In 2018, Yu played her first leading role in the coming-of-age drama ''Youth,'' adapted from the 2016 South Korean drama '' Hello, My Twenties.'' In 2019, she starred as a happy-go-lucky actress in the romantic comedy drama ''My Amazing Boyfriend 2.''

2020–present: Rising popularity

In 2020, Yu participated in the variety program '' Youth With You 2'' and became one of the most popular trainees on the show. She successfully debuted as a member of temporary girl group The9 on May 30, 2020.

That same year, Yu gained popularity and recognition with her role as a lovable university student in the hit romance drama '' Find Yourself'', and was nominated for the Audience's Choice award at the 30th China TV Golden Eagle Award. She later portrayed a quirky female investigator in the well-received historical romance '' I've Fallen For You,'' and appeared as a recurring guest role in the drama ''A Love So Romantic.'' In the 2020 Forbes China Under 30 Elite list, she was included as a notable actress for the Entertainment and Sports industry.

In 2021, Yu starred as a newcomer editor in the romantic comedy drama ''Moonlight, opposite Ding Yuxi.'' On December 5, 2021, The9 officially disbanded.

In 2022, Yu starred as a lively and innocent immortal in the widely popular fantasy romance drama '' Love Between Fairy and Devil,'' and as a fashion blogger with an Ornithology PhD in the environmental romance drama ''A Romance of the Little Forest''.

In 2023, Yu starred in ''Sword and Fairy'', adapted from the popular Chinese RPG game of the same name, and the historical wuxia drama '' My Journey to You''. She made an appearance in Feng Xiaogang's new film ''If You Are the One 3''. In 2024, she was the female lead for another fantasy historical drama titled ''Love Game in Eastern Fantasy'', reuniting with Ding Yuxi, aired on November 1, 2024.

In 2025 upcoming projects, she is confirmed to be the female lead in the romantic sports drama ''Ski Into Love'' .

Filmography

Film

Drama Television series

Variety shows

Discography

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

External links

Yu Shuxin on Sina Weibo

Best Dramas OfEsther Yu

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1995 births
Living people
The9 (group) members
21st-century Chinese actresses
21st-century Chinese women singers
Chinese television actresses
Chinese web series actresses
Actresses from Shanghai
Lasalle College of the Arts alumni
Chinese women television presenters
Chinese television presenters
Chinese broadcasters
Video jockeys
Chinese women singers
Chinese idols
Youth With You contestants