It’s official! 🌟 German-Chinese actress Vanda Margraf — also known by her Chinese name Li Wanda — has been confirmed as the female lead alongside Wu Lei in the highly anticipated adventure wuxia drama The One.
In this upcoming series, Wu Lei takes on the role of Chen Ping’an, while Li Wanda portrays the female protagonist Ning Yao, his love interest and the drama’s central heroine.
In the original novel, Ning Yao is depicted as a complex and captivating character — strong, intelligent, and deeply independent. She hails from a renowned family of sword cultivators, with both her parents being 12th Tier Sword Immortals, and she herself is regarded as a top-tier sword prodigy destined for greatness.
The drama promises an exciting mix of adventure, romance, and martial fantasy, bringing together breathtaking visuals and emotional storytelling. Fans are already buzzing about the chemistry between Wu Lei and Li Wanda, especially given their proven acting range and charisma.
This marks Li Wanda’s second leading role in a costume drama, following her performance in The Days of Seclusion and Love alongside Deng Wei, which is expected to premiere in 2026. Her casting in The One solidifies her growing presence in the industry and her reputation as one of the most promising young actresses in Chinese entertainment.
With Wu Lei’s established talent and Vanda Margraf’s rising star power, The One is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated wuxia dramas of 2025.