Sporting chance gives actor his big role
China DailyActor Yu Shi has emerged as one of the most sought-after young stars, with popular roles, such as Batay, a Kazak youth in To the Wonder,test pilot Deng Fang in Born to Fly, and Ji Fa in Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms. A life changed Marking the latest endeavor set to catapult Yu's popularity to new heights, To the Wonder, an eight-episode series adapted from writer Li Juan's essay collection, My Altay, concluded its initial run on China Central Television's CCTV-1 on May 13. Li, the writer, spent her childhood and youth in Altay, a picturesque region in northern Xinjiang that she was intimately acquainted with, featuring vast grasslands, desert landscapes and hospitable locals. Yu recommended his account on Douyin, a popular short video-sharing platform, to the director, sparking Teng's curiosity to browse his over 300 posts, with many showcasing his horseback riding and archery skills.