Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1996-12-22
- Born Place: Chaoyang, Liaoning Province, China
Also Known As:
Yosh Yu, 于植, 于适, Yu Zhi, یو شیه
Yu Shi
Yu Shi, also known as Yosh Yu or Ashan Yu, is a rising Chinese actor and singer-songwriter of Mongolian descent, born on December 22, 1996, in Lingyuan, Chaoyang, Liaoning Province, China. His journey into the entertainment industry was rather unconventional; at 13, he initially pursued a basketball career, training at the Fuxin Basketball School for five years and later being recommended for a basketball major at Liaoning Technical University. His diverse talents also include music, as he began learning to play guitar and sing at 17. In 2014, he participated in the talent show "The Voice of Chinese Dream" and even briefly became a trainee at South Korea's SM Entertainment.Yu Shi gained widespread recognition for his breakthrough role as Ji Fa, the second son of Ji Chang and the future leader of Xiqi, in the epic "Creation of the Gods" film trilogy. This includes "Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms" (2023) and "Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force" (2025). His casting for Ji Fa involved intensive training, including mastering equestrianism and horseback archery, skills he found particularly useful for subsequent projects. Before the release of the "Creation of the Gods" films, he made his cinematic debut in the action-packed blockbuster "Born to Fly" (2023). Following the success of "Creation of the Gods I," Yu Shi's career has seen a rapid ascent, with notable roles in TV series like "To the Wonder" (2024), where he portrayed a Kazakh nomad, and upcoming films such as "Operation Hadal" (2025) and "Pegasus 2" (2024). He has quickly become a sought-after young star, recognized for his dedication to his craft and his ability to embody complex characters.
