Yan Yikuan (Chinese:严屹宽; born 24 January 1979), formerly known
as Yan Kuan (Chinese:严宽) and also known as Kevin Yan, is a Chinese
actor and singer. He is best known for his roles in the television
series Taiji Prodigy (2002), The Prince of Qin, Li Shimin (2005), The
Last Princess (2008), All Men Are Brothers & The Glamorous Imperial
Concubine (2011), Mazu (2012), Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties
(2013), The Three Heroes and Five Gallants (2015) and Treasure Raiders
(2016).Yan graduated from the acting department of Shanghai Theatre
Academy in 2001 and joined National Theatre Company of China. He made
his debut in the film First Opium War (1997), where he had a minor
role. However due to his appearance not fitting the role, his scenes
were later cut.Yan first gained attention with his appearance in wuxia
drama Taiji Prodigy and later historical drama The Prince of Qin, Li
Shimin. Thereafter, he starred in a series of well-received period
dramas, such as Big Shot and Golden Years, which gained him
considerable recognition and earned him the title of "Most Handsome
Ancient Man" in China. He also starred in The Last Princess which
yield high audience following during its run and led to a surge in
popularity for Yan.
as Yan Kuan (Chinese:严宽) and also known as Kevin Yan, is a Chinese
actor and singer. He is best known for his roles in the television
series Taiji Prodigy (2002), The Prince of Qin, Li Shimin (2005), The
Last Princess (2008), All Men Are Brothers & The Glamorous Imperial
Concubine (2011), Mazu (2012), Heroes in Sui and Tang Dynasties
(2013), The Three Heroes and Five Gallants (2015) and Treasure Raiders
(2016).Yan graduated from the acting department of Shanghai Theatre
Academy in 2001 and joined National Theatre Company of China. He made
his debut in the film First Opium War (1997), where he had a minor
role. However due to his appearance not fitting the role, his scenes
were later cut.Yan first gained attention with his appearance in wuxia
drama Taiji Prodigy and later historical drama The Prince of Qin, Li
Shimin. Thereafter, he starred in a series of well-received period
dramas, such as Big Shot and Golden Years, which gained him
considerable recognition and earned him the title of "Most Handsome
Ancient Man" in China. He also starred in The Last Princess which
yield high audience following during its run and led to a surge in
popularity for Yan.
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