Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1997-04-01
- Born Place: Ulan-Ude, Russia
Also Known As:
娜然 , Naran, NaNa, 娜娜（昵称）, نارانا اردینیوا, نارانا اردینیِوا
Narana Erdyneeva
Narana Erdyneeva, also known as Naran, is a Russian actress and model, born on April 1, 1997, in Ulan-Ude, Republic of Buryatia, Russia. She is of half Buryat descent. Her career in modeling began after high school, leading her to work in various Asian cities like Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan, where she gained significant recognition. She first garnered public attention in 2016 by appearing in Jay Chou's music video for the song "Love Confession" (告白气球).Narana made her official acting debut in the critically acclaimed "Creation of the Gods" film trilogy, directed by Wuershan. She rose to prominence for her captivating portrayal of Su Daji, a challenging and iconic role in Chinese mythology, appearing in "Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms" (2023) and "Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force" (2025). Her role as Su Daji required intensive training, including learning Peking Opera moves and traditional Wa ethnic group dances, despite having no prior traditional dance experience.Beyond the "Creation of the Gods" series, Narana has also featured in films like "The Traveller" (2024) and has upcoming roles in TV series such as "Sheng Xia Bin Fen" and "Feng Kuang De Hei Yu." She is known for her dedication to immersing herself in her roles and has expressed interest in exploring various genres, including action and art films, and even theatre. In 2024, she served as a Youth Promotion Ambassador for the 14th Beijing International Film Festival's "Focus on the Future" section.
