Wu Yanshu
Biography
Wu Yanshu is a national first-class actor born in 1938 in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. She has been working in the Shanxi Theater since the early 1960s. Wu Yanshu has been invited to perform the drama "Liu Hulan" in the Great Hall of the People, and has been received by Premier Zhou Enlai and other leaders. She is known for her work in the theater and has been recognized as a national first-class actor. Wu Yanshu retired in 2003. Her stage name is 吳彥姝, and she is also known as Estelle Wu.
Career overview
Wu Yanshu is a national first-class actor born in 1938. She began her career in the early 1960s, working at the Shanxi Theater. Wu Yanshu has been invited to perform in the drama "Liu Hulan" at the Great Hall of the People on multiple occasions. Her performances have garnered attention from prominent leaders, including Premier Zhou Enlai.
Wu Yanshu's career has spanned several decades, during which she has accumulated a significant number of credits. According to available information, she has been involved in at least 38 projects. Her work has been recognized with a national first-class actor designation, indicating a high level of achievement in her field.
Wu Yanshu retired from her career in 2003, bringing an end to her time at the Shanxi Theater. Her contributions to the performing arts have been notable, with her performances earning her a reputation as a respected and accomplished actor.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
38 titles- The Dream Maker (2026) as Grandma Yang
- The Decisive Moment (2026)
- Nostalgia (2025)
- Gift from a Cloud (2025) as Grandma Qi
- Best Choice Ever (2024) as Chen Shuzhen, Grandma Mai
- Brilliant Garden (2024)
- Decoded (2024) as 老年翟莉（小梅）
- Cesium Fallout (2024) as Mrs. Li
- Meet Yourself (2023) as Granny Xie
- Too Beautiful To Lie (2023) as Grandma
- Five Hundred Miles (2023) as Lu Xiaogu's Grandmother
- Love Can't Be Said (2023) as Ms. Guo
- Life is a Long Quiet River (2022) as Mrs. Zhang
- Song of Spring (2022) as Mother (Jiang Yuzhi)
- Faith Makes Great (2021) as Old Yan Hongying
- The Train Life (2021) as Jiang Shi
- The Bamboo Hat (2021)
- Embrace Again (2021) as Xie Yongqin
- All About My Mother (2021) as grandmother
- A Hustle Bustle New Year (2021) as Song Baozhen
- Tracing Her Shadow (2021)
- My Best Friend's Story (2020) as Granny Jiang
- I Love Beijing Tiananmen (2020) as [Grandma]
- Fagara (2019) as Liu Fang - Cherry's Grandmother
- Grace of Porridge (2019)
- The Whistleblower (2019)
- Mad House (2018) as Zhao Yi
- Animal World (2018) as Old Lady
- Last Letter (2018) as Chen Guizhi
- Tasty Life (2017)
- Love Education (2017) as Granny
- 鲁豫有约一日行 (2016)
- Finding Mr. Right 2 (2016) as Grandma
- Family Portrait (2013) as 李老师
- Journey to the West (2012) as 毗蓝婆菩萨
- 北京遇上西雅图 as Grandma
- Sunshine Thief as 高瑞英
- Tree Days in Xiamen
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Wu Yanshu best known for?
Wu Yanshu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Decisive Moment (2026), Meet Yourself (2023), Makar - Pathfinder (1984), Faith Makes Great (2021).
When and where was Wu Yanshu born?
Wu Yanshu was born on October 6, 1938 in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
How many credits does Wu Yanshu have?
Wu Yanshu has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2012 to 2026.
What is Wu Yanshu's background in cinema and television?
Wu Yanshu is a national first-class actor born in 1938 in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. She has been working in the Shanxi Theater since the early 1960s. Wu Yanshu has been invited to perform the drama "Liu Hulan" in the Great Hall of the People, and has been received by Premier Zhou Enlai and other leaders. She is know...
Wu Yanshu by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Journey to the West (2012) as 毗蓝婆菩萨 — aged about 73
- Meet Yourself (2023) as Granny Xie — aged about 84
- Faith Makes Great (2021) as Old Yan Hongying — aged about 82
- The Whistleblower (2019) — aged about 80
- The Decisive Moment (2026) — aged about 87
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