Xia Yu - Actor Profile

Xia Yu

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
39Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 28, 1976
Birth Place: Qingdao, Shandong Province, China

Xia Yu Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Xia Yu reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Xia Yu's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Xia Yu's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains In the Heat of the Sun, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Xia Yu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Xia Yu's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
In the Heat of the Sun (1995) movie poster
★7.8

In the Heat of the Sun: Beijing, 1970s. The Cultural Revolution has driven most adults to the provinces leaving 14-year-old Monkey and his pals

In the Heat of the Sun

1995•Drama
★7.8
Where Have All the Flowers Gone (2002) movie poster
★7.8

Where Have All the Flowers Gone: Gao Ju (Xia Yu) and Zhang Yang (Pu Shu) were best of friends, but they fall in love with Huanzi (Zhou Xun). Huanzi loves

Where Have All the Flowers Gone

2002•Romance
★7.3
The Painted Veil (2006) movie poster
★7.3

The Painted Veil: A British medical doctor fights a cholera outbreak in a small Chinese village, while also being trapped at home in a lov

The Painted Veil

2006•Romance
★7.1
Wished (2017) movie poster
★7.1

Wished: An insurance salesman's life is going nowhere after he breaks up with his girlfriend. One day, an offbeat lady claiming

Wished

2017•Comedy
★7.1
Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023) movie poster
★7.1

Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms: Based on the most well-known classical fantasy novel of China, Fengshenyanyi, the trilogy is a magnificent eastern high

Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms

2023•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Xia Yu has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force Shen Gongbao Average Similar →
2023 Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms Shen Gongbao Hit Similar →
2023 The Coldest City - Flop Similar →
2022 Breaking Through Qin Shan Average Similar →
2020 A Little Red Flower Old Ma Hit Similar →
2018 Goddesses In The Flames Of War - Flop Similar →
2017 Birth of the Dragon Wong Jack Man Average Similar →
2017 Wished Ma Fendou Hit Similar →
2016 Papa Huang Average Similar →
2015 Mojin: The Lost Legend Grill Average Similar →
2015 Romance Out Of The Blue - Flop Similar →
2015 Crazy New Year's Eve Zhong Wei Flop Similar →
2013 Christmas Rose Freddy Xue Average Similar →
2013 Love Desposit - Flop Similar →
2012 The Sino-Japanese War at Sea 1894 伊东佑亨 Flop Similar →
2012 Double Trouble Ocean Flop Similar →
2011 The Desire: A Journey of a Woman Jai Leang Flop Similar →
2011 Hormone - Hit Similar →
2010 Wind Blast Zhang Ning Flop Similar →
2010 Ganqing shenghuo - Flop Similar →
2007 Dangerous Games - Average Similar →
2007 Good Man - Average Similar →
2006 The Painted Veil Wu Lien Hit Similar →
2006 Shanghai Rumba - Average Similar →
2005 Dragon Squad PRC Luo Zai-Jun Average Similar →
2005 Waiting Alone Chen Wen Hit Similar →
2005 Electric Shadows 毛大兵 Hit Similar →
2004 我的法兰西岁月 萧子璋 Average Similar →
2004 Master of Everything Wang Shengli Flop Similar →
2003 The Law of Romance - Flop Similar →
2003 Cala, My Dog! Officer Zhang Average Similar →
2002 Where Have All the Flowers Gone 高举 Super Hit Similar →
2001 Roots and Branches - Hit Similar →
2001 China: The Panda Adventure Quentin Young Flop Similar →
2001 Sun Plant - Average Similar →
2000 Shadow Magic Liu Jing Lun Flop Similar →
1997 Wait For Your Coming Back - Flop Similar →
1995 In the Heat of the Sun Ma Xiaojun Super Hit Similar →
N/A Love Song to The Days Forgone Mei San Flop Similar →

Xia Yu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Xia Yu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Xia Yu is "In the Heat of the Sun" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Xia Yu acted in?

Xia Yu has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Xia Yu?

Other notable films include "Where Have All the Flowers Gone", "The Painted Veil", and "Wished".

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