Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1978-02-15
- Born Place: Changchun, Jilin Province, China
Also Known As:
沙溢, Sa Dật, Yi Sha
Sha Yi
Sha Yi is a highly popular and versatile Chinese actor and comedian, born on February 15, 1978, in Changchun, China. A graduate of the People's Liberation Army Academy of Art, he rose to prominence with his iconic role as the martial arts expert Bai Zhantang in the 2006 historical-comedy TV series My Own Swordsman. Throughout his career, Sha Yi has balanced comedic and dramatic roles across film and television, with notable appearances in movies like The Last Supper (2012), the highly-acclaimed spy thriller Cliff Walkers (2021), the blockbuster sci-fi film The Wandering Earth II (2023), and the 2024 hit comedy YOLO. Beyond acting, he is a major television personality and an established cast member of several top-rated Chinese variety shows, including Keep Running (the Chinese version of Running Man). He has been married to actress and host Hu Ke since 2011, and the couple is one of the most well-known celebrity families in China.
