Ryan Cheng
Biography
Ryan Cheng, also known by his Chinese name Cheng Lei (丞磊), is a Chinese actor and model born on 18 December 1993 in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China. He graduated from the Hebei Academy of Fine Arts with a degree in Architectural Design. Cheng began his career in the entertainment industry under the professional name Ryan Cheng and has accumulated numerous screen credits. He gained public recognition for his portrayal of Xiao Hansheng in the 2022 drama A Familiar Stranger and for playing Gong Shangjue in the 2023 series My Journey to You. His work spans television productions, and he is listed among the notable male actors from Guangdong Province.
Career overview
Ryan Cheng, also known as Cheng Lei, is a Chinese actor and model born on 18 December 1993 in Guangdong Province, China. He completed his higher education at the Hebei Academy of Fine Arts, earning a degree in Architectural Design before pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Cheng’s early professional work included modeling, which helped him transition into acting roles.
Cheng first attracted public attention with his performance as Xiao Hansheng in the 2022 drama A Familiar Stranger. The role highlighted his ability to portray nuanced characters and contributed to his growing recognition within Chinese television. He continued to build his acting résumé the following year, appearing as Gong Shangjue in the 2023 series My Journey to You, further establishing his presence on screen.
Since his debut, Cheng has been credited in a variety of film and television projects, accumulating a notable body of work that reflects his versatility as an actor. His career to date demonstrates a steady progression from modeling to significant supporting roles in contemporary Chinese dramas.
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- The First Jasmine (2026) as Mo Xiuyao
- How Dare You!? (2026) as Xiahou Dan / Zhang San
- Laugh Together (2025)
- Legend of the Female General (2025) as Xiao Jue
- Our Dormitories (2025)
- Shadow Love (2025) as Jin'an / Duan Aodeng / Xuan Yike
- 2025爱奇艺尖叫之夜 (2025) as Self - Leap Actor of the Year (dramas)
- Tencent Video All Star Night 2025 (2025)
- Footprints of Change (2025) as Cheng Ao
- Fangs of Fortune (2024) as Cheng Huang
- Follow Your Heart (2024) as Shang Bieli
- Random Tour (2024)
- 2024爱奇艺尖叫之夜 (2024) as Self
- 奔跑吧·茶马古道篇 (2024)
- A Poem in Love (2024) as Kang Sai
- My Journey To You (2023) as Gong Shangjue
- Exploration Method of Love (2023) as Gao Ling
- Hello Saturday (2022)
- The Wife's Secret World (2022) as Qin Zheng
- Guyuan Imperial College (2022) as Tang Wenqi
- A Familiar Stranger (2022) as Xiao Hansheng
- The Cosmos of Artists (2022) as Self
- My Queen of Capricious (2022) as Qi Hao
- Double Identity Crown Princess (2022) as Chu Yu
- The Detectives' Adventures (2021) as MC
- My Husky Boyfriend (2021) as Bai Jingyu
- The Queen of Attack (2021) as Jing Qing
- Contractual Love (2021) as Leng Yaozu
- Keep Running Special Seasons (2020)
- Go Fighting! Treasure Tour (2020)
- We Are Not Brothers (2020) as Zu Bo
- Sweet Tasks (2019)
- Youth Periplous (2019)
- Rules of Zoovenia (2019) as Qiao Junhui
- Trump Card (2016)
- Run for Time (2015)
- Keep Running (2014)
- The Lament of Autumn as Yu Changxuan
- The Leading Stars as Cheng Zhuo