Historical dramas are entertaining to see. The most popular in this genre are Chinese historical dramas. Seeing our favorite actresses in historical dramas is one of our favorite things. This is the list of the best female Chinese actors from historical dramas.
1. Yang Zi
Yang Zi, better known as Andy Yang, is a Chinese singer and actor. Yang has appeared in films like as Home with Kids (2005), Battle of Changsha (2014), Ode to Joy (2016), Noble Aspirations (2016), Ashes of Love (2018), Go Go Squid! (2019), The Oath of Love (2022), and Immortal Samsara (2022). Immortal Samsara was a historical drama based on the novel Agarwood Like Crumbs by Su Mo.
2. Bai Lu
Bai Mengyan, better known by her stage name Bai Lu, is a Chinese actress, model, and singer. She is well-known for her parts in films such as Untouchable Lovers, The Legends, Arsenal Military Academy, Love Is Sweet, One and Only, Forever and Ever, Till the End of the Moon, and Ordinary Greatness. Her drama Untouchable lovers was a historical drama and was based on the novel Feng Qiu Huang (A Tale of Two Phoenixes) by Tianyi Youfeng.
3. Zhao Lu Si
Zhao Lusi, commonly known as Rosy, is a Chinese singer and actor. Her most notable roles include The Romance of Tiger and Rose (2020), Dating in the Kitchen (2020), The Long Ballad (2021), Who Rules the World (2022), Love Like the Galaxy (2022), and Hidden Love (2023). She appeared in historical drama Oh! my Emperor and Untouchable lovers.
4. Tiffany Tang
Tang Yan, commonly known as Tiffany Tang, is a Chinese actress and singer. Tang is well-known for her appearances in popular dramas such as Chinese Paladin 3 (2009), My Daughter (2011), My Sunshine (2015), and The Princess Weiyoung (2016). She made an appearance in the historical drama Carol Of Zhenguan. The series is based on events during Emperor Taizong's reign during the Tang dynasty's Zhenguan era.
5. Yang Mi
Yang Mi is a Chinese singer and actor. She made her acting debut in the historical television series Tang Ming Huang, and went on to win awards for her roles in Wang Zhaojun (2007), Chinese Paladin 3 (2009), Palace 1 (2011), Beijing Love Story (2012), Swords of Legends (2014), The Interpreter (2016), Eternal Love (2017), and Legend of Fuyao (2018), as well as films Mysterious Island (2011), Tiny Times (2013-2015), and The Witness (2015). Her debut historical drama Tang Ming Huang is based on historical events during the reign of Tang dynasty Emperor Xuanzong.
6. Zhao Liying
Zhao Liying is a Chinese actress and singer better known as Zanilia Zhao. Her television roles include Legend of Lu Zhen (2013), Boss & Me (2014), The Journey of Flower (2015), Noble Aspirations (2016), The Story of Minglan (2018), and Legend of Fei (2020). She appeared in the historical drama “Legend of Lu Zhe” which was based on the novel Female Prime Minister by Zhang Wei.
7. Liu Shishi
Liu Shishi, commonly known as Cecilia Liu, is a Chinese actress most famous for her roles as Long Kui in Chinese Paladin 3 and Ruoxi in the Chinese time-travel drama Scarlet Heart and Imperial Doctress. She appeared in the historical drama series “The Young Warriors” based on a series of novels and plays about the Yang Clan's Generals during the early Song Dynasty.
8. Ju Jingyi
Ju Jingyi is a singer, dancer, and actor from China. She is most known for her time as a member of the Chinese idol girl group SNH48. Ju Jingyi was one of 34 females who qualified for the audition for second-generation members of SNH48 in 2013. On September 21, she made her debut public appearance and began playing regularly at the SNH48 Dream Stage. She appeared in the historical drama “The Legend of the White Snake” based on the Chinese folk legend Legend of the White Snake.
9. Dilraba Dilmurat
Dilraba Dilmurat, known mononymously as Dilireba is a Chinese actress, singer and model of Uyghur descent. Dilraba made her acting debut as the lead in the television drama Anarhan in 2013. Dilraba has appeared in various historical dramas such as The King’s Woman (2017), The Long Ballad (2020), and Legend of Anle (2023).
10. Angela Yeung Wing (Angelababy)
Angela Yeung Wing is a Hong Kong actress, businesswoman, investor, model, and singer better known by her stage name Angelababy. Her big break came in 2014, when she joined the cast of the Chinese reality series "Keep Running," a spin-off of South Korea's hit "Running Man" franchise. She appeared in historical drama General and I which was based on Feng Nong's novel A Lonesome Fragrance Waiting to be Appreciated.
