Yu Zheng

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Yu Zheng (Production).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Format: No preamble, no JSON.
Name: Yu Zheng (于正; pinyin: Yú Zhèng).
Profession: Chinese screenwriter, showrunner, and producer.
Birthdate: February 28, 1978.
Birthplace: Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China [1] OR Beijing, China [4]. (Note: TMDB says Jiaxing, Zhejiang; DramaWiki says Beijing. I will stick to the most specific or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in an encyclopedic entry, I'll use the most consistent info or just omit if conflicting, but the prompt says use provided material. I'll use Jiaxing, Zhejiang as per TMDB).
Career milestones:
Signed with TVB in August 1998.
Signed with Li Huimin Studio one year later.
Transferred to Taiwan Star International Entertainment Company in July 2003.
Founded Yu Zheng Studio in July 2003.
Founded Quansheng Time Film and Television Company in June 2009.
Founder of Huanyu Entertainment [3] / Huanyu Film [Synopsis/4].
Known for/Works:
Palace (2011) - earned him a Best Screenwriter award at the 16th Asian Television Awards [Synopsis].
Story of Yanxi Palace (2018) [3].
The Double (2024) [3].
Justice in the Dark (2023) [2].
Guess Who I Am (2024) [2].
Towards the Republic (2003) [2].
Hu Ru Yi Ye Chun Feng Lai (TBA) - Producer [4].
Xing Zhi Wan (TBA) - Producer [4].
Re Jing Hong (TBA) - Screenwriter [4].
Company Talent (Huanyu Film): Nie Yuan, Wu Jinyan, Xu Kai, Bai Lu, Ning Jing [Synopsis].
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Career.
Yu Zheng is a Chinese screenwriter, showrunner, and producer born on February 28, 1978. His professional career includes signing with TVB in August 1998, followed by a move to Li Huimin Studio one year later. In July 2003, he transferred to Taiwan Star International Entertainment Company and founded Yu Zheng Studio. He later established the Quansheng Time Film and Television Company in June 2009.
Paragraph 2: Notable Works and Awards.
Yu is recognized for his work on historical romance dramas such as Palace (2011), Story of Yanxi Palace (2018), and The Double (2024). His work on Palace earned him a Best Screenwriter award at the 16th Asian Television Awards. Other credits include Justice in the Dark (2023), Guess Who I Am (2024), and Towards the Republic (2003). His upcoming projects include roles as a producer for Hu Ru Yi Ye Chun Feng Lai and Xing Zhi Wan, and as a screenwriter for Re Jing Hong.
Paragraph 3: Huanyu Film.
As the founder of