Gu Man
Chinese novelist and screenwriter (born 1981)
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Gu Man (Chinese: 顾漫; born October 21, 1981) is a prominent Chinese novelist and screenwriter. She is widely recognized as one of the most influential authors in the modern Chinese "sweet romance" (tian chong) genre. Born in Yixing, Jiangsu, she graduated from Nanjing Audit University.
Gu Man | |
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| Native name | 顾漫 |
| Born | October 21, 1981 |
| Occupation | Novelist, Screenwriter |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Alma mater | Nanjing Audit University |
| Period | 2003–present |
| Genre | Romance |
| Notable works |
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| Notable awards | Best Author at the 3rd Chinese National Copyright Expo Network Literature Festival (2010) |
Gu rose to prominence in 2005 with her debut serialized novel Silent Separation (He Yi Sheng Xiao Mo). She is a long-standing author on the literature platform Jinjiang Literature City. Known for her slow writing pace, she is affectionately nicknamed "Turtle Man" (乌龟漫) by her fans.[1] Most of her novels have been adapted into high-rated television series, many of which she has personally scripted to ensure narrative consistency.[2]
Works
Filmography
Television
| Year | English Title | Original Title | Screenwriter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Boss & Me | 杉杉来了 | No | |
| 2015 | My Sunshine | 何以笙箫默 | Yes | Based on Silent Separation |
| 2016 | Love O2O | 微微一笑很倾城 | Yes | |
| 2021 | Cinderella is Online | シンデレラはオンライン中！ | No | Japanese adaptation of Love O2O |
| 2021 | You Are My Glory | 你是我的荣耀 | Yes | |
| 2021 | Boss & Me | รักนี้คือเธอ | No | Thai adaptation |
| 2025 | Shine on Me | 骄阳似我 | Yes |
Film
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Screenwriter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | You Are My Sunshine | 何以笙箫默 | No | Gu Man publicly disputed the copyright validity for this production. |
| 2016 | Love O2O | 微微一笑很倾城 | Yes |
Awards
- 2010: Best Author of the Year at the 3rd Network Literature Festival for Love O2O.[6]
- 2015: Most Influential Author (Youth Growth category) at the Dangdang Awards.[7]
- 2018: Top 20 Representative Works of Chinese Network Literature (Jiangsu) for Silent Separation.[8]
- 2022: Tencent Video Golden Goose Honor IP Star of the Year for You Are My Glory.[9]