★ HOW OLD IS CHENG YI?
Cheng Yi is 36 years old, born May 17, 1990 in China · Taurus.
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★ LEDE
About
Cheng Yi built a decade-long career playing melancholic immortals and scheming nobles in Chinese television. Born in 1990, the actor and singer graduated from Central Academy of Drama in 2012 and made his debut in Beauty World (2011). His breakout role came in Noble Aspirations (2016), followed by iconic turns as Yu Sifeng in Love and Redemption and Li Lianhua in Mysterious Lotus Casebook. A Taurus with life-path 5 energy—restless, adaptive—Cheng Yi navigates between romantic tragedy and darker intrigue.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Cheng Yi (stage name for Fu Shiqi) is a Chinese actor and singer born in 1990. He made his television debut in Beauty World (2011) and graduated from Central Academy of Drama in 2012. His early work went unnoticed until Noble Aspirations (2016) brought him recognition. Since then, he has anchored major productions across multiple genres: romantic fantasy (Love and Redemption as Yu Sifeng), mythological drama (Immortal Samsara as Ying Yuan), and wuxia mystery (Mysterious Lotus Casebook as Li Lianhua). Actors in Chinese television often balance singing and acting; Cheng Yi is one of several trained at Central Academy of Drama. Born under Taurus, his typology suggests stability paired with sensuality—traits visible in his preference for introspective, emotionally layered roles. His life-path number 5 reflects adaptability across fantasy, historical, and contemporary narratives. Based in China, he works within the mandarin-language drama ecosystem.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Cheng Yi trained at Central Academy of Drama, one of China's leading performance conservatories, graduating in 2012. His television debut came in Beauty World (2011), but the role did not immediately establish his career. He remained largely unknown until Noble Aspirations (2016) cast him in a role that resonated with audiences and critics alike.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- His professional name 成毅 (Cheng Yi) differs from his birth name Fu Shiqi (傅诗淇).
- He debuted on television before completing his formal drama training, appearing in Beauty World in 2011 while still a student.
- Three of his most iconic roles—Yu Sifeng, Ying Yuan, and Li Lianhua—are all emotionally damaged or morally ambiguous characters.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Cheng Yi reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil Black
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Cheng Yi?
- Cheng Yi is 36 years old (born May 17, 1990).
- When is Cheng Yi's birthday?
- Cheng Yi was born on May 17, 1990.
- What is Cheng Yi's zodiac sign?
- Cheng Yi is a Taurus, born May 17, 1990.
- What is Cheng Yi's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Cheng Yi was born in 1990, the year of the Metal Horse.
- Where is Cheng Yi from?
- Cheng Yi is from China.
- What does Cheng Yi do?
- Cheng Yi is a actor.
- Is Cheng Yi still alive?
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