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Esther Yu
虞书欣
Born
Yu Shuxin

(1995-12-18) 18 December 1995 (age 29)
Alma mater LASALLE College of the Arts
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active 2016–present
Agent Huace Film & TV
Musical career
Genres
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2020–present
Labels
  • iQIYI
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin Yú Shūxīn
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutping Jyu4 Syu1jan1
Korean name
Hangul 우서흔
Transcriptions
Revised Romanization U Seo-heun
McCune–Reischauer U Sŏhŭn

Yu Shuxin (Chinese: 虞书欣; pinyin: Yú Shūxīn), born on December 18, 1995, is a popular Chinese actress and singer. She is best known by her stage name, Esther Yu. She was a member of The9, a girl group formed from the TV show Youth With You 2. Esther Yu has starred in many hit TV shows like Find Yourself (2020), Moonlight (2021), and Love Between Fairy and Devil (2022). She also appeared in My Journey to You (2023) and Love Game in Eastern Fantasy (2024).

About Esther Yu

Esther Yu was born in Shanghai, China. She is the only child in her family. Her parents own several companies. Esther Yu also has her own business interests. She studied Fashion Media and Industries at Lasalle College of the Arts in Singapore.

Esther Yu's Career Journey

Starting Out: 2015–2019

Esther Yu began her acting career in 2015. Her first TV show was Border Town Prodigal, which aired in 2016. She became more well-known after appearing on the variety show Grade One Freshman. In 2017, she played supporting roles in the historical drama The Advisors Alliance and the family drama Ordinary Years.

In 2018, Esther Yu got her first main role in the drama Youth. This show was based on a South Korean drama called Hello, My Twenties. In 2019, she starred in the romantic comedy My Amazing Boyfriend 2. She played a cheerful actress in this show.

Becoming Famous: 2020–Present

In 2020, Esther Yu joined the TV show Youth With You 2. She quickly became one of the most popular contestants. On May 30, 2020, she successfully joined the girl group The9.

That same year, Esther Yu became very popular for her role in the romantic drama Find Yourself. She played a sweet university student. She was even nominated for an award for this role. She also played a clever female detective in I've Fallen For You. She was named a notable actress in the Entertainment and Sports industry by Forbes China.

In 2021, Esther Yu starred in the romantic comedy Moonlight. She played a new editor. The group The9 officially ended on December 5, 2021.

In 2022, Esther Yu starred in the fantasy romance drama Love Between Fairy and Devil. She played a lively and innocent immortal. This show became very popular. She also appeared in the drama A Romance of the Little Forest.

In 2023, Esther Yu starred in Sword and Fairy, based on a popular Chinese game. She also appeared in the historical drama My Journey to You. She made a special appearance in the movie If You Are the One 3. Her upcoming projects include a fantasy drama called Love Game in Eastern Fantasy, which will air in 2024.

Esther Yu's Acting Roles

Movies

Year English Title Chinese Title Role
2021 A Writer's Odyssey 刺杀小说家 Nurse
2022 My Little Pony: A New Generation 小马宝莉:新世代 Izzy
2023 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 蜘蛛侠:纵横宇宙 Gwen Stacy
If You Are the One 3 非诚勿扰3 Judy
0TBA Hua Luo Liu Nian 花落流年 Li Yifan

TV Shows

Year English Title Chinese Title Role
2016 Border Town Prodigal 新边城浪子 Qing She
2017 The Advisors Alliance 大军师司马懿之军师联盟 Consort Liu
Ordinary Years 平凡岁月 Li Xiaoya
2018 Youth 最亲爱的你 Chen Chenchen
2019 My Amazing Boyfriend 2 我的奇妙男友2之恋恋不忘 Tian Jingzhi
2020 Find Yourself 下一站是幸福 Cai Minmin
I've Fallen For You 少主且慢行 Tian Sanqi
A Love So Romantic 少爷与我的罗曼史 Cheng Qianyu
2021 Moonlight 月光变奏曲 Chu Li
2022 Love Between Fairy and Devil 苍兰诀 Xiao Lanhua / Xi Yun
A Romance of the Little Forest 两个人的小森林 Yu Meiren
2023 My Journey to You 云之羽 Yun Weishan
2024 Sword and Fairy 仙剑六祈今朝 Yue Qi
Love Game in Eastern Fantasy 永夜星河 Ling Miaomiao / Lin Yu / Mu Qingshi
0TBA Ski Into Love 嘘,国王在冬眠 Wei Zhi
Speed and Love 双轨 Jiang Mu

Esther Yu on TV Shows

Year English Title Chinese Title Role
2016 Grade One Graduation 一年级·毕业季 Cast member
2019 The Sound: Season 3 声临其境第三季 Member of New Voice Class
2020 Youth With You 2 青春有你第二季 Contestant
Let's Party 非日常派对 Cast member
Dimension Nova 跨次元新星 Expansion mentor
2021 Youth With You 3 青春有你第三季 Youth tutor
2022 Let's Go Skiing 超有趣滑雪大会 Cast member
2024 Chinese Restaurant 8 中餐厅第八季 Cast member

Esther Yu's Music

Year Title Album
2016 "Stars" (星辰) Grade One Freshman OST
"Finally One Day" (终有一天)
2019 "Love Problem" (恋爱练习题) My Amazing Boyfriend 2 OST
2020 "Ever Since I Met You" (自从遇见你) I've Fallen For You OST
"Gwalla" (乖啦) MatriX
2021 "Here's Chu Li" (初礼来了) Moonlight OST
2022 "Loss of Memory" (失忆) Love Between Fairy and Devil OST
"Wish to be with You" (想和你)
"All Seems The Same" (好像都一样) A Romance of the Little Forest OST
"Sunny Day After The Rain" (雨过天晴)
2023 "Bestow Dreams" (赐梦) My Journey to You OST
2024 "Hope" (盼) Sword and Fairy 6 OST
"Pray" (祈)
"Surge" (澎湃) Love Game in Eastern Fantasy OST
"Moonlight Thoughts" (寄明月)
"Spicy Honey" Single of her 1st Album "Spicy Honey"

Awards and Achievements

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2020 30th China TV Golden Eagle Award Audience's Choice for Actress Find Yourself Nominated
7th The Actors of China Award Ceremony Best Actress (Web series) I've Fallen For You Nominated
5th Golden Blossom Internet Film and Television Awards Actress of the Year Find Yourself; I've Fallen For You Nominated
2020 TV Series Awards Top 10 Popular Female Characters Find Yourself Won
2022 35th Huading Awards Best Actress in Chinese Ancient TV Series Love Between Fairy and Devil Nominated
2023 2022 iQIYI Scream Night Scream Goddess Won
3rd New Era International TV Festival Ammolite Awards Best Costume Actress in the New Era Nominated
2022 Weibo Awards Notable Actress of the Year N/A Won
2023 iQIYI Scream Night Most Influential Actress of the Year My Journey to You Won
2023 Asian Pop Music Awards People's Choice Award "Esther" Won
2024 2023 Weibo Awards Hot Actress of the Year N/A Won
2024 Weibo TV & Internet Video Summit Expressive Actress of the Year N/A Won
2024 iQIYI Scream Night Asia Pacific All-Round Artist of the Year N/A Won
2025 2024 Tencent Video All Star Night Most Overseas Influential Artist of the Year Love Game in Eastern Fantasy;
"Spicy Honey"
Won
Most Popular TV Actress of the Year Love Game in Eastern Fantasy Won
VIP Star of the Year Won
2024 Weibo Awards Appealing Actress of the Year N/A Won
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