Li Qin

Li Qin (; born 27 September 1990) is a Chinese actress. Li is known for her roles in The Dream of Red Mansions, White Deer Plain (2017), Princess Agents (2017), Joy of Life (2019), The Song of Glory (2020), The Wolf (2020), The Youth Memories (2023), War of Faith (2024), and Fated Hearts (2025).

Early life and education Li was born in Bacheng Town of Kunshan, Jiangsu, China. At the age of 11, Li studied Chinese traditional opera in Shipai Central School.

She graduated from the Affiliated Chinese Opera School of Shanghai Theatre Academy in 2008, majoring in kunqu.

Career 2010–2016: Debut and rising popularity Li first rose to prominence in 2010 for playing Xue Baochai in the television series The Dream of Red Mansions, based on the novel by the same name by Cao Xueqin. She won the Best New Actress award at the TVS Award Ceremony for her performance.

In 2011, Li made her film debut in The Founding of a Party, playing Yang Kaihui. She was nominated for the Best Newcomer Award at the 31st Hundred Flowers Awards. She again played Yang Kaihui in China in 1921, another patriotic tribute production.

In 2012, Li starred in the romantic melodrama television series The Watchful Sky, which won the Gold Angel Award at the 9th Sino-US Film Festival. In 2013, Li starred in romance dramas Shining Days and The Return of a Princess, both of which attained high ratings during their respective runs.

In 2014, Li starred in romance drama If I Love You, and was named the Most Promising Actress at the China TV Drama Awards for her performance. In 2015, Li starred in her first historical drama My Amazing Bride, playing a quirky and adorable heiress.

2017–present: Acclaim and transition to mainstream popularity In 2017, Li starred in the television adaptation of the classic novel White Deer Plain. Her performance as Tian Xiao'e was a "pitch-perfect illustration of a rural woman's miserable life" according to critics, and stood in sharp contrast to her previous performances as youthful and innocent characters. Li was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress award at the Magnolia Awards for her performance. The drama was a major success and led to increased popularity of Li. That year, Li entered Forbes China Celebrity 100 list for the first time, ranking 100th.

In 2018, Li was nominated at the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Yang Kaihui in the patriotic film The Founding of an Army. Forbes China listed Li under their 30 Under 30 Asia 2017 list which consisted of 30 influential people under 30 years old who have had a substantial effect in their fields.

In 2019, Li played the female lead Lu Xueqi in the film adaptation of the xianxia novel Zhu Xian, titled Jade Dynasty. She then co-starred in the aviation disaster film The Captain as a flight attendant, and received the Best Supporting Actress award at the Gold Crane Awards held by the Tokyo International Film Festival. and gained attention for her role as the drumstick lady.

In 2020, Li appeared in CCTV New Year's Gala for the first time, performing the song item "Hello 2020". She also starred in the comedy film Warm Hug. She ranked 72nd on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2020. Other activities

Endorsements In 2018, Li was selected as brand ambassador for cosmetics brand SK-II.

Since 2021, Italian luxury leather goods brand Furla has announced that Li will serve as the brand's spokesperson. In 2021, she was also become the first brand spokesperson for Laura Mercier Cosmetics in the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2021, Li has been named as brand spokesperson for Forevermark, a luxury retail subsidiary brand of De Beers Group.

In September 2023, American clothing brand Tommy Hilfiger announced that Li would officially serve as brand ambassador in China, alongside Greg Hsu.

Filmography Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 2011 Mr. and Mrs. Incredible 神奇侠侣 Lan Fenghuang Distressed Thief 落难神偷 Li Manzhen The Founding of a Party 建党伟业 Yang Kaihui 2012 Joyful Reunion 饮食男女 Bai Ping 2013 Amazing 神奇 Xiao Ke 2016 Never Gone 致青春2 Meng Xue Love O2O 微微一笑很倾城 Meng Yiran Guest role 2017 The Founding of an Army 建军大业 Yang Kaihui 2020 First Shot 第一枪 Short film Warm Hug 温暖的抱抱 Song Wennuan Unexpected Love 闭嘴！爱吧 The Perfect Blue 她杀 Wu Guan

Television series

Variety show Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/ 2015 We Are In Love Cast member with Wei Daxun

Discography Year English title Chinese title Album Notes/2010 "Zang Hua Ci" The Dream of Red Mansions OST"Song of Chasing Kites" 2013 "Hug Me Tight" The Return of a Princess OST "Shadow"2015 "Left Hand Hold Right Hand" My Amazing Bride OST2019 "Year of Reunion" Performance for CCTV Lantern Performancewith Luo Yunxi & Zhang Binbin 2020 "Hello 2020" Performance for CCTV Spring Galawith Li Xian, Zhu Yilong, Ma Sichun & Zhou Dongyu "Live Up to the Prime of Youth" with Yu Menglong

Awards and nominations