Chinese dramas, movies, and reality shows have gained much popularity in recent years. The actors and actresses of China have also experienced a bloom in their popularity, not only in their native country but also worldwide. People seem to be interested in every aspect of the actor’s life, from their acting skills to their beauty secrets, but it is a lesser-known fact that many Chinese actresses are not only good at acting but are also good at singing and dancing. Very few people know that their favourite actress that they admire was also an Idol in the C-pop or K-pop industries. Here is a list of Chinese actresses who are the true definition of multi-talented people.
1. Xu Jiaqi
Xu Jiaqi is a well-known name that is not only recognized in China, but also internationally. She is not only a talented actress but also a talented singer, dancer, rapper, and even a songwriter. She made her debut in acting by playing a cameo in the drama, “Stairway to Stardom.” She is well known for her lead role in “The Blooms at Ruyi Pavillion” and also for her role in “Legend of Yunxi”. She is also a former member of the Chinese girls group SNH48 and debuted as an idol in the sub-unit of the girl group named 7Senses. Not only that, she participated in a reality show of iQiyi called Youth With You Season 2 and won third place, making her a member of THE9 girl group.
2. Kong Xueer
Kong Xueer, also known as Snow Kong, is a well-known face. She is a famous actor who has played in many dramas and movies in China. She is well known for her historical roles in Chinese dramas like “The Prisoner of Beauty” and “Two Halves”. She is also known for her movie “LadyBees” and its sequels, in which she acted as herself and as a member of her former group named the same as the title of the movie LadyBees. In recent years she came eighth in “Youth With You 2,” which is a survival reality show of iQyi, and became a member of a girl group named THE9.
3. Xie Keyin
Xie Keyin, also popularly known as Chloe Xie, first debuted as a member of a girl group called LEGAL HIGH. She joined the group through a survival show for idols called “The Next Top Bang” in the year 2019. She recently announced her debut in acting through a drama named Dear Child. She has done many supporting roles in various dramas, rising her to fame. In the year 2020, she again participated in a Chinese idol survival game named “Youth With You 2,” and became a member of THE9, and later started working as a solo artist.
4. Yu Shuxin
Yu Shu Xin, popularly known as Esther Yu, is a famous Chinese actress who is popular internationally. She has done many memorable roles in various dramas like “A Romance of the Little Forest,” “My Amazing Boyfriend Season 2,” and “I’ve Fallen For You.” She has also done various TV shows, which gained her more popularity. Recently she came second in the Idol survival game called “Youth With You 2,” making her an official member of the girl group THE9.
5. Cheng Xiao
Cheng Xiao is one of the most talented actor, singer, and dancer. She is a former member of a South Korean –Chinese girl group named WJSN. She debuted in the group in the year 2016. Later, she took hiatus from the group and started working as a soloist in China. She officially left the group in the year 2023. She debuted as an actor in the year 2020. She marked her acting career with great dramas and movies like “Detective Chinatown,” “Falling Into Your Smile” and “Umbrella Man.”
6. Xu Mengjie
Xu Meng Jie, also known as Rainbow Xu, is a former member of the Chinese idol group named Rocket Girls 101, which officially disbanded in the year 2020 after giving multiple single hits. She also participated in music videos named “No Feelings” and “Dream Diary,” which were popular songs of another famous girl group in China called LadyBees. Rainbow Xu gained popularity in her acting career through dramas like “Our Secret” and “Twenty Your Life On Season 2.” She is not only a talented actor but also an idol.
7. Zi Li
Zi Li is a multitalented actor who is known for her roles in movies like “Dragon Bride 3” and “Comic Girl Squad.” She raised in popularity as an actor through her work in “Fairy Tale of Love.” She is not only an actor but also a pop music singer and also an idol of the girl group named BEJ48.
8. Ju Jingyi
Ju Jing Yi is a famous actor popular for her work in historical dramas like “Legend of Yunxi” and “In A Class of Her Own”. She is also famous for being “The Idol Girl” as she was a member of SNH48 and was a part of a sub-unit named Team NII. Ju Jing Yi rose to fame due to her idol image. She repeatedly won top places in Annual General Election from 2014 to 2017.
9. Tang Min
Tang Min who is popular for her role in various Chinese series like “Fish Show You” and “General’s Lady,” debuted in her acting career with a supportive role in a Chinese movie named “Almost a Comedy.” She later played her first lead role in the historical series “Chef Hua”. Although, very few people know that Tang Min started her career as a member of an all-girl group named SNH48 and appeared in her first music video named “River,” starting her career in the entertainment industry.
10. Victoria Song
Song Qian, professionally known as Victoria Song, is one of the most talented and famous person in the Chinese entertainment industry. She is not only good at acting but she is also a singer, host, dancer, model, and author. She was the leader of a K-pop group named “f(x),” which was under SM Entertainment. Her hard work as a trainee fruited her during her acting career. She has worked in many Chinese movies and dramas portraying her skills in acting like “Find Yourself” and “Love Under the Moon.” Her recent work includes a movie named “Almost Lover”.
