Top 50 Best Chinese Actresses In 2024

 

China is one of the world’s biggest economies and has a huge appetite for music and entertainment. This market was hitherto utilized by the USA to sell their films and music.

 

However, now the Chinese film industry has picked up. Chinese films are fast catching up to Hollywood films with colossal sets, epic storylines, limitless budgets, etc.

 

In recent years, we have seen many revered Chinese directors and actors stepping out into Hollywood to make successful movies.

 

Chinese films have familiar themes like the mafia, crime, war, and tragedy. However, they also offer unique themes of Xianxia, wuxia, martial arts, historical drama, mythical creatures, etc.

 

We are all familiar with big names like Ang Lee, John Woo, Chow Yun Fat, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, etc.

 

It is now time to familiarize ourselves with Chinese actresses too. They are in no way lesser than their male counterparts in style, action, martial arts, or talent.

 

This new list from ENTOIN will introduce you to the wonderful world of Chinese stars that excel in ancient dramas, Kung fu fights, mythical stories, and more.

 

 

 

1. Fan Bingbing

 

 

 

Fan Bingbing is one of the top actresses in China and also has a singing career. She won the Hundred Flowers Award for one film and was nominated for two others.

 

Fan also won awards at the Golden Horse Film Festival, the Tokyo International Film Festival, the San Sebastián International Film Festival, and the Golden Rooster Awards.

 

Some of the most recognized performances of Fan Bingbing are My Fair Princess, Cell Phone, and Lost in Beijing. She has also acted in Buddha Mountain, Double Xposure, I Am Not Madame Bovary, X-Men: Days of the Future Past, My Way, Skiptrace, etc.

 

 

 

2. Dilraba Dilmurat

 

 

 

Dilraba Dilmurat is a model, host, and actress from the Uyghur ethnic community in Xinjiang province. She is also heavily involved in various charity and humanitarian efforts to aid children in disease-prone and war-torn regions.

 

Dilraba debuted in Anarhan, a series that was nominated for the prestigious Flying Apsaras Award. Dilraba’s notable performances include Mr. Pride and Miss Prejudice, Diamond Lover, Eternal Love, The Flame’s Daughter, Pretty Li Huizhan, Namiya, etc.

 

 

 

3. Zhang Ziyi

 

 

 

Zhang Ziyi is an internationally acclaimed Chinese actress. She gained instant recognition with her role in Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

 

She also worked in Rush Hour 2, Hero, House of Flying Daggers, Memories of a Geisha, etc. For her performances, Zhang Ziyi has been nominated for Golden Globe Award, SAG Award, BAFTA award, Shanghai international film Festival Award, etc.

 

Some of the other notable roles of Zhang Ziyi include Love For Life, The Grandmaster, The Wasted Time, Purple Butterfly, Jasmine Women, etc.

 

 

 

4. Gong Li

 

 

 

Gong Li is a world-renowned Chinese actress who is well-respected for her acting talents. A testament to her talent is the fact that out of the four Chinese movies which were nominated for Oscar Awards, she worked in three of them.

 

We can watch her performances in films and dramas like Ju Dou, Raise The Red Lantern, The Story of Qiu Ju, Farewell My Concubine, Memoirs of a Geisha, Miami Vice, Curse of The Golden Flower, Coming Home, etc.

 

Volpi Cup for Best Actress, three Hundred Flowers Awards, two Golden Rooster Awards, a Hong Kong Film Award, etc., are just a few accolades that she won throughout her career.

 

 

5. Liu Yifei

 

 

 

Liu Yifei is the stage name of Liu Ximeizi. She was born An Feng, but after her parents divorced, she changed her name to Liu Ximeizi.

 

She did this to reflect her mother’s maiden name. At the age of 10, Liu Yifei moved to the USA and carried on her education in the Bronx, New York.

 

The most prominent performances of Liu include The Forbidden Kingdom, Mulan, The Assassins, The Third Way of Love, Night Peacock, Never Gone, Once Upon a Time, The Chinese Widow, etc.

 

Liu Yifei found a spot in the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list for 10 years and counting.

 

 

6. Angelababy

 

 

 

Angela Yeung Wing uses the stage name Angelababy for professional purposes. She is a Hong Kong actress, model, and singer who is included in the new Four Dan Actresses list by the Southern Metropolis Daily.

 

For her work, Angelababy won the Hundred Flowers Award for best supporting actress. Her most popular performances have been in Mojin: The Lost Legend, Keep Running, First Time, and Crimes of Passion.

 

She also acted in Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon, Love Yunge From The Desert, Kill Time, My True Friend, etc.

 

 

7. Yang Mi

 

 

 

Yang Mi was chosen by Southern Metropolis Daily for the New Four Dan Actresses. She gained notice and recognition with her role in the historical drama Tang Ming Huang.

 

Following that, Yang Mi appeared in TV series like Wang Zhaojun, Chinese Paladin 3, Palace 1, etc. The other notable performances of Yang Mi are Beijing Love Story, Swords of Legends, The Interpreter, Eternal Love, Legend of Fuyao, Reset, Mysterious Island, Tiny Times, etc.

 

She won awards like Huading Awards, Beijing International Film Festival Awards, Golden Eagle Awards, etc.

 

 

8. Zhao Liying

 

 

 

Zhao Liying participated in the Yahoo Search Star Game and won the show. This helped her get the part in her debut drama Golden Marriage.

 

After that, Zhao Liying went on to star in Legend of Lu Zhen, Boss & Me, and The Journey of Flower.

 

She also starred in The Mystic Nine, Noble Aspirations, Princess Agents, The Story of Minglan, Legend of Fei, etc. Zhao Lying won three Golden Eagle awards, and she was nominated for four Huadong Awards, Macau International Film Festival Awards, etc.

 

Forbes China Celebrity 100 list has included her in their rams for six years with a ranking of up to 7th spot.

 

 

9. Ni Ni

 

 

 

Ni Ni is an influential model and actress in China. She is the brand ambassador for many renowned international luxury brands like Gucci Eyewear, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cindy Chao, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Tiffany & Co., UniQlo, etc.

 

Ni Ni starred in many successful films and series like The Flowers of War, Love And Destiny, and The Rise of Phoenixes.

 

She also worked in My Best Friend’s Story, Love is Fate, Wu Kong, Suddenly Seventeen, Always Online, etc. She has been nominated for multiple Huading Awards, and she won the Asian Film Awards, The Shanghai Film Critics Award, etc.

 

 

10. Tiffany Tang

 

 

 

Tiffany Tang is a well-loved actress and singer. Her Chinese name is Tang Yan, and she graduated from the Central Academy of Drama.

 

Tang Yan received many nominations for Huading Awards, Golden Eagle Awards, Shanghai Film Festival Awards, and more. Tang Yan appeared in Chinese Paladin 3, The Princess Weiyoung, A Chinese Odyssey Part 3, and Perfect Couple.

 

She also starred in The Legend of Fragrance, For Love Or Money, The Way We Are, See You Again, etc.

 

 

11. Guan Xiaotong

 

 

 

Guan Xiaotong is an actress and singer of Manchu descent. She started acting at the age of four in the movie Nuan.

 

There has been no looking back for Guan Xiaotong from that point. Currently, Guan is listed among both the groups of Four Dan Actresses.

 

Guan Xioatong has appeared in acclaimed films and series like Shadow, The Left Ear, To Be a Better Man, and Sweet Combat.

 

She also acted in Untouchable Lovers, A Girl Like Me, One Servant of two Masters, Novoland: The Castle in the Sky, My Wife Is Born After the 80s, A Paper Marriage, etc.

 

 

12. Tang Wei

 

 

 

Tang Wei is an established actress and singer. She was a finalist at the Miss Universe contest and represented China in 2004.

 

Tang Wei developed an interest in acting after playing a minor role in the TV series, titled Chinese Female Football. The most prominent roles in which Tang Wei appeared include Lust, Caution, Crossing Hennessey, and Late.

 

She also worked in Autumn, Dragon, Finding Mr. Right, The Golden Era, A Tale of Three Cities, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, etc.

 

 

13. Bai Lu

 

 

Bai Lu is a Chinese actress, model, and singer born on September 23, 1994, in Changzhou, China. Her birth name is Bai Mengyan, but she chose Bai Lu as her stage name, which means “white deer” in Chinese.

 

She has gained popularity for her roles in various dramas, including “Untouchable Lovers,” “The Legends,” “Forever and Ever,” “Till The End Of The Moon,” and “Ordinary Greatness.” In addition to her acting career, Bai Lu is also a model and singer.

 

She has been featured in the magazine “Vogue” and has released several singles, including “Star River” and “Heartbeat.” Bai Lu is a rising star in the Chinese entertainment industry. She is known for her beauty, talent, and hard work.

 

She is sure to continue to achieve great success in the years to come.

 

 

14. Zhang Zifeng

 

 

 

Zhang Zifeng is one of the New Four Dan Actresses from the post-1995 era. This amazing actress is the youngest recipient of the Hundred Flowers Award and Huading Award.

 

She has been nominated for Golden Horse Awards along with many other accolades. Zhang Zifeng starred in Aftershock, How Are You A Love For Separation, Last Letter, Go Brother!, Sister, Back To Field, Upcoming Summer, My Country My People, etc.

 

Zhang Zifeng has been ranked in the Forbes China list of Celebrity 100 for two years.

 

 

15. Wang Yuwen

 

 

Wang Yuwen is a Chinese actress who has been active in the industry since 2016. She was born in Wuhan, China, on May 28, 1997. She studied at the Beijing Dance Academy before making her acting debut in the 2016.

 

She is known for her roles in various dramas and films, including “Superstar Academy,” “Nice To Meet You,” “Rush to the Dead Summer,” “An Elephant Sitting Still,” “Secret of the Three Kingdoms,” “Novoland: The Castle in the Sky 2,” “The Chang’an Youth,” and “Once We Get Married.”

 

Wang Yuwen is known for her natural and captivating performances. She has been praised for her ability to portray a wide range of characters, from youthful and carefree to mature and introspective. She is also a versatile actress, capable of performing in both comedic and dramatic roles.
 

 

 

16. Shen Yue

 

 

 

Shen Yue is an actress who started with the variety show Summer Sweetie. While studying journalism and communication at Hunan Normal University, Shen Yue worked as an intern in Hunan Broadcasting System.

 

Here, she was talent scouted when her photograph was posted online. After her role in the variety show, Shen Yue was cast as the lead in A Love So Beautiful.

 

She also starred in Meteor Garden, Another Me, Count Your Lucky Stars, Use For My Talent, Be Yourself, etc.

 

 

17. Li Bingbing

 

 

 

Li Bingbing is an internationally acclaimed Chinese actress. In China, she won several prestigious awards like Golden Phoenix Award, Hundred Flowers Award, Golden Horse Award, etc.

 

Li Bingbing’s roles have Seventeen Years, Waiting Alone, A World Without Thieves, The Knot, The Message, Zhong Kui: The Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal, Detective Dee and The Mystery of the Phoenix Flame, etc.

 

Li has also appeared in international projects like The Forbidden Kingdom, The Meg, Resident Evil: Retribution, Transformers: Age of Extinction, etc.

 

 

18. Zhou Dongyu

 

 

 

Zhou Dongyu is an actress who debuted in the successful Chinese film Under The Hawthorn Tree. She was chosen by the Southern Metropolis Daily as one of the Four Dan Actresses.

 

Zhou Dongyu won the Golden Horse Award, The Hong Kong Film Festival Award, etc. She was also included in the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list for three years.

 

Some of the top-notch performances from Zhou Dongyu include Better Days, Soulmates, Us and Them, Ancient Love Poetry, Shall I Compare You To a Spring Day, Love & Life & Lie, Magic City, The Palace, My Old Classmate, etc.

 

 

19. Liu Shishi

 

 

 

Liu ShiShi was trained in ballet at the Beijing Dance Academy. Her parents were factory workers, but Liu Shishi followed in the footsteps of her grandfather and became an artist.

 

She is considered one of the New Four Dan Actresses in China. Her film credits include Scarlet Heart, its sequel, My Best Friend’s story, The Imperial Doctress, and Chinese Paladin 3.

 

She also acted in The Legend of The Condor Heroes, A Weaver on The Horizon, The Young Warriors, The Fairies of Liaozhai, etc.

 

 

20. Xing Fei

 

 

 

Xing Fei is a well-known Chinese actress and singer who has worked in many successful TV dramas in recent years.

 

She graduated from Shanghai Theater Academy and started working in television dramas. Her most popular roles are in Master Devil Do Not Kiss Me, Miracle Healer, and its sequel.

 

She also worked in Put Your Head on My Shoulders, Your Highness Class Monitor, Forget You Remember Love, etc. In 2021, she starred in My Little Happiness and Miss Crow With Mr. Lizard.

 

 

21. Zhou Xun

 

 

 

Zhou Xun is one of the original Four Dan actresses in China, and she is also a highly acclaimed actress.

 

Zhou won multiple awards like the China TV Golden Rooster Award, Hundred Flowers Award, Golden Bauhinia Award, Golden Horse Film Festival, etc.

 

Zhou Xun is the first actress to win the grand slam by winning the Golden Horse Awards, the Hong Kong Film Awards, and the Golden Rooster Awards.

 

Her most critically praised films include Equation of Love and Death, Perhaps Love, Our Time Will Come, and Where Have All The Flowers Gone.

 

She also acted in The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, Baobei In Love, Painted Skin: The Resurrection, Last Letter, The Message, The Banquet, Overheard 3, The Eleventh Chapter, etc.

 

 

22. Zhang Xueying

 

 

 

Zhang Xueying is also known as Sophie Zhang. She is considered one of the New Four Dan Actresses in the post-1995 era.

 

Zhang Xueying debuted in television series and played supporting roles during the initial years. However, for the first time in 2017, she was cast in the leading role in When We Were Young.

 

After this, Zhang appeared in many hit series like Summer’s Desire, Einstein and Einstein, Princess Silver, Flowers Bloom in The Ashes, Legend of Ben Shu, Hot Blooded Youth, etc.

 

 

23. Yang Zi

 

 

 

Yang Zi is one of the Four Dan Actresses from the Southern Metropolis Daily. She graduated from the Beijing Film Academy and worked in many successful films and TV series.

 

She won the Golden Phoenix Awards, Golden Eagle Awards, Huading Awards, Tencent Video All-Star Award, etc. Her most popular series are Home with Kids, Battle of Changsha, Ode to Joy, Noble Aspirations, Ode to Joy 2, Ashes of Love, Go Go Squid!, The Oath of Love, etc.

 

She has been listed on the Forbes China Celebrity list for four years.

 

 

24. Sun Li

 

 

 

Sun Li was discovered during the talent show star search China, and she received praise from judge Andy Lau for her performance.

 

After that, Sun Li starred in Goddess of Mercy, Fearless, Shanghai Bund, Iron Road, Empresses In The Palace, etc. Sun Li became the youngest actress to get a Grand Slam by winning all three top acting awards in television.

 

She won The Flying Apsaras Award, Golden Eagle Award, and Magnolia Award for her work. Since 2013, Sun Li has been listed on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list for six years.

 

 

25. Zhao Wei

 

 

 

Zhao Wei was one of the Four Dan Actresses by the Guangzhou Daily editorial in 2000. She is one of the most popular actresses in China and has become a director, producer, and businesswoman.

 

She won several awards like the Golden eagle award, the Shanghai International Film Festival, Huabiao Awards, Changchun Film Festival, the Hundred Flowers Awards, Shanghai Film Critics Awards, etc.

 

Her critically acclaimed films include My Fair Princess, A Time of Love, Mulan, Romance in The Rain, A Moment in Peking, Tiger Mom, etc.

 

 

26. Yao Chen

 

 

 

Yao Chen is often referred to as the Angelina Jolie of China. Time magazine ranked her as one of the most influential people in the world.

 

Forbes magazine also listed her among the most powerful women in the world. Yao Chen’s film credits include Lurk, My Own Swordsman, Love in Cosmos, Color Me Love, and Firestorm.

 

She also starred in Divorce Lawyers, Monster Hunt, Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe, Lost, Found, Goddess in the Flames of War, etc.

 

She was awarded Huading Awards, the China TV Golden eagle award, the Golden Phoenix Award, etc.

 

 

27. Zheng Shuang

 

 

 

Zheng Shuang rose to instant fame with the success of her debut series Meteor Shower. After that, she appeared in Love O2O, Rush to The Dead summer, Jade Lovers, Secret History of Empress Wu, Secret History of Princess Taiping, Swords of Legends, etc.

 

Southern Metropolis Daily listed Zheng Shuang as one of the Four Dan Actresses in the post-90s era. However, in 2021, she was blacklisted for tax evasion, and she was mired in a surrogacy scandal.

 

 

28. Wang Luodan

 

 

 

Wang Luodan graduated from the Beijing Film Academy and debuted with the film Qi Yue. It was in the television series Struggle that she was noticed and appreciated.

 

After that, Wang Luodan starred in My Youthfulness, The Story of Lala’s Promotion, Driverless, Caught In The Web, The Dead End, etc.

 

Wang also gained fame for her recent roles in The Virtuous Queen of Han, ER Doctors, Crossroad Bistro, To The Fore, etc.

 

In 2009, Wang Luodan was included in the New List of Four Dan Actresses by the Guangzhou Daily Editorial.

 

 

29. Tong Liya

 

 

 

Tong Liya trained at the Xinjiang singing and Dancing Troupe and even obtained the qualification to teach dance at the Xinjiang Arts Institute.

 

Tong Liya is proficient in acting and singing, and she released multiple hit singles. The acting credits of Tong Liya include The Centimeter of Love, Loving, and Never Forgetting.

 

She also acted in Nirvana in Fire 2, Perfect Partner, Beijing Love Story, Aftershock, Ordinary World, Patriot, How Long Will I Love U, etc.

 

 

30.  Zhang Xinyu

 

 

 

Zhang Xinyu, also known as Viann Zhang, is an actress, singer, and model. Zhang made her acting debut in the historical drama “Banner Hero” and rose to prominence in China after becoming the spokeswoman for a national football babe contest in 2009.

 

Her film career began in 2010 with the romance film “If You Are the One 2,” and she subsequently gained recognition for her roles in movies such as “Flying Swords of Dragon Gate” and “I Love Hong Kong 2012.”

 

Zhang’s notable television appearances include “The Patriot Yue Fei”, “The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils”, and “The Investiture of the Gods.” She also garnered attention for her performances in “The Romance of the Condor Heroes” and “Magic Card.”

 

 

31. Liu Tao

 

 

 

Liu Tao is an acclaimed actress and singer who appeared in several hit films and TV series. For her scintillating performances, she won multiple China TV Golden Eagle Awards, Huading Awards, and many more nominations.

 

Forbes China ranked her on the Celebrity 100 list for five years since 2014. The most memorable performances of Liu Tao are Ode To Joy, Langya Bang, Reset, Vacation of Love 2, and Hope All Is Well With Us.

 

She also acted in Advisors Alliance, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, Madame White Snake, Mazu, To Elderly With Love, Nirvana in Fire, Legend of Mi Yue, etc.

 

 

32. Gao Yuanyuan

 

 

 

Gao Yuanyuan is a model and actress who is the brand ambassador and brand spokesperson for multiple international brands and products.

 

She models for Longchamps, Michael Kors, California Tourism, Chaumet, etc. Gao Yuanyuan also won awards like Golden Phoenix Award, Grand Bell Awards, Hundred Flowers Awards, etc.

 

You can catch up on Gao YuanYuan in her films, Love In The City, Rob-B-Hood, Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, Caught In The Web, Let’s Get Married, But Always, The Heaven Sword and Dragon saber, etc.

 

 

33. Ju Jingyi

 

 

 

Ju Jingyi is a singer, dancer, and actress. She started her career as a member of the sNH48 idol girl group and readily rose to the number 1 spot in 2017.

 

She also launched her solo career and appeared in Tv and film roles. Her most famous acting roles have been in Legend of Yunxi, The Legend of White Snake, The Blooms of Ruy Pavillion, Rebirth For You, In a Class of Her Own, etc.

 

She won multiple awards like the Tencent Video Star Award, ERC Chinese Top Ten Awards, etc.

 

 

34. Ma Yili

 

 

 

Ma Yili started working in television and film in 1996 and appeared in minor and low-profile roles. In 2000, she was noticed for her performance in Long Live Our Dreams, Black Hole, and Eyes of a Beauty.

 

After that, she was offered prominent roles and won awards like Huading Award, Golden Phoenix Award, Venice Film Festival Award, etc.

 

Ma Yili’s credits include The First Half of My Life, On The Road, Miss s, Lost Found, Life Today, The Road Not Taken, Goddesses In The Flames of War, etc.

 

In 2019, Forbes China ranked Ma Yili among the 100 most Influential People in China.

 

 

35. Huang Shengyi

 

 

 

Huang Shengyi is an actress and singer who passed out of the Beijing Film Academy. She debuted in a TV series, but the following year Huang Shengyi got her big break with KungFu Hustle.

 

The film was the biggest hit in 2004 and launched her career. Following KungFu Hustle, she appeared in Dragon Squad, Race To Witch Mountain, and Sorcerer and The White Snake.

 

She also acted in Iceman, Sword Stained With Royal Blood, Air Strike, Winter Begonia, etc.

 

 

36. Gulnazar

 

 

 

Gulnazar Bextiyar is a model and actress from the Uighur community of Xinjiang province. She graduated from the Beijing Film Academy and worked in many successful films and TV series.

 

Gulnazar also won the Golden Phoenix Award, two Huading Awards, and more for her roles. Her most popular work has been in Weaving a Tale of Love, Fighter of the Destiny, 12 Legend,  and Dane of The Storm.

 

She also acted in Black & White: The Dawn of Justice, The Breakup Guru, Chinese Paladin 5, City of Rock, Return the World to You, Ten Years Late, etc.

 

 

37. Zhao Lusi

 

 

 

Zhao Lusi started her career by participating in variety shows like Super Girl. She even hosted a variety show called Huo Xing Qing Bao Xu.

 

Finally, she made a debut in the web series Cinderella Chef. From here on, she starred in Oh! My Emperor, Better Than Immortality, The Romance of The Tiger and Rose, etc.

 

Zhao Lusi also has a music career as a singer in close to 10 singles for her TV series. Zhao Lusi also starred in the TV series, Who Rules The World.

 

 

38. Xu Jinglei

 

 

 

Xu Jinglei is one of the Four Dan Actresses that was announced for the first time by the Guangzhou Daily editorial.

 

She attained instant fame with her role in A Sentimental Story, and she followed up the role with Spring Subway, I Love You, etc.

 

Xu Jinglei is known for her performance in Go Lala Go!, The Warlords, Somewhere Only We Know, Shinjuku Incident, etc.

 

She turned director and made films like My Father and I, Letters from an Unknown Woman, Dreams May Come, Dear Enemy, etc.

 

 

39.  Wang Likun

 

 

 

Wang Likun, also known as Claudia Wang, is an actress and dancer. Hailing from Inner Mongolia, Wang graduated from Beijing Dance Academy, specializing in traditional dance.

 

Her breakthrough came when she was discovered by renowned director Tsui Hark and starred in the television series “Seven Swordsmen” in 2004.

 

She gained further recognition for her versatile performances, notably in the historical drama “Beauty’s Rival in Palace”, where she portrayed three different roles. Wang received accolades for her acting, including the Acting Breakthrough Award and the Most Promising Actress award.

 

She also starred in “Somewhere Only We Know,” “Martial Universe”, “Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons 2”, and the fantasy series “The Gods.” 

 

 

40. Jiang Xin

 

 

 

Jiang Xin is an actress and a singer. Most of her songs were sung for her TV series like Ode To Joy, Heirs, Blind Date, etc.

 

Jiang acted in many television series and won acclaim for it. The most popular series that Jiang Xin appeared in are Empresses in The Palance, The Chinese Farmers, Hua Yu Xin: City of Desperate Love, and Journey of Flower.

 

She also acted in Ode To Joy 2, Medal of the Republic, The Legend of Mi Yue, etc.

 

 

41. Zhang Jingchu

 

 

 

Zhang Jingchu is an actress who graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. She majored in film direction but chose to become an actress.

 

She debuted in 2000 with the film Affection Double Days. She appeared in Peacock, seven Swords, Jade Warriors, Rush Hour 3, The Road, Red River, For a Few Bullets, etc.

 

Zhang Jingchu also starred in Project Gutenberg and will be back with The Three Body Problem.

 

 

42. Yuan Li

 

 

 

Yuan Li is often called China’s Audrey Hepburn. She graduated from the Beijing Film Academy and went on to play supporting roles in major Chinese dramas.

 

Yuan Li appeared in History of the Han Dynasty, The Eloquent Ji Xiaolan, Never Close Eyes, Pure Sentiment, What Women Want, etc.

 

Yuan Li won awards like China Golden Eagle Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work.

 

 

43. Li Qin

 

 

 

Li Qin, also known as Sweet Li, is a popular Chinese actress. She trained in traditional Chinese opera and graduated from Shanghai Theatre Academy with a specialization in the Kunqu style of traditional opera.

 

Li Qin starred in multiple films and television series with iconic roles. Some of these are The Dream of Red Mansions, The Founding of a Party, and Jade Dynasty.

 

She also appeared in Joy of Life, White Deer Plain, Princess Agents, The Captain, The Song of Glory, etc.

 

 

44. Joan Chen

 

 

 

Joan Chen is the English name of Chen Chong, a Chinese American actress. She gained fame for her role in the 1979 film Little Flower.

 

Later, she starred in The Last Emporer, Twin Peaks, Red Rose White Rose, Saving Face, etc. Joan Chen turned to film direction, production, and screenwriting.

 

Her most famous production was Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl. She won several accolades, including the Hundred Flowers Award, The Golden Horse Award, etc.

 

 

45. Zhang Yuqi

 

 

 

Zhang Yuqi is a Shanghai actress who debuted in CJ7. She gained massive fame with this role. She also worked in the Japanese film, The Shaolin Girl, The Curse of the Deserted, All About Women, The Butcher, The Chef and The Swordsman, etc.

 

In 2016, she played a role in The Mermaid that garnered her praise. Since then, Zhang Yuqi has worked in TV series like Ice Fantasy Destiny, Candle In The Tomb: The Lost Caverns, etc.

 

 

46. Lin Yun

 

 

 

Lin Yun came from a poor family where her father was a porter, and her mother was a housewife. After receiving training in performing arts in Beijing, Lin Yun was cast in Stephen Chow’s The Mermaid.

 

The film was a runaway hit and launched her career. Later, Lin Yun also starred in Genghis Khan, L.O.R.D: Legends of Ravaging Dynasties, its sequel, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons 2, etc.

 

 

47. Yuan Shanshan

 

 

 

Yuan Shanshan is a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy. She is the daughter of well-educated civil servants but chose to enter the film industry out of a love for acting.

 

Yuan Shanshan is well versed with the violin; she has trained since the age of six. In 2010, she debuted with A House’s Maid, which earned praise from her fellow actors.

 

Yet the role that garnered her fame and recognition was in The Gong series: Palace II and Palace III. She also starred in Swordsman and Jian Bing Man.

 

 

48. Jing Tian

 

 

 

Jing Tian is a famous Chinese actress who has worked in Hollywood films like The Great Wall, Kong Skull Island, and Pacific Rim: The Uprising.

 

Jing Tian graduated from the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy and the Beijing Film Academy. In China, she is renowned for her role in films like The Warring States, Special ID, and The Police Story 2013.

 

Jing Tian also starred in television series like The Legend of Ban Shu, The Glory of Tang Dynasty, and the fantasy suspense drama Rattan.

 

 

49. Liu Yan

 

 

 

Liu Yan is also known by her anglicized name Ada Liu. She is a well-known hostess, singer, and actress. One of the most influential hosts in China listed her among the top show hosts with a promising future.

 

Liu Yan also released an album in 2009 and three singles in 2014. As an actress, Liu gained popularity for her roles in Badges of Fury and The Incredible Truth.

 

Her latest TV series released are Shanghai Picked Flowers and The Best of Times.

 

 

50. Victoria Song

 

 

 

Victoria Song is the English name for Song Qian. She is an actress, model, singer, author, and more. Song Qian was a part of the South Korean girl band F(x) and gained a huge following and popularity.

 

In 2010 she participated in the second season of the popular Korean reality show, We Got Married. She also participated in another variety show Invincible Youth, etc.

 

When she returned to China, Song Qian was cast in When Love Walked In, Beautiful Secret, and Ice Fantasy. She also starred in A LifeTime Love, Moonshine and Valentine, Find Yourself; and the films My New Sassy Girl, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Wishing, etc.