Jin Chen (, born 5 September 1990), also known as Gina Jin, is a Chinese actress and model. She is recognized for her role in the series Wu Xin: The Monster Killer, Candle in the Tomb: Mu Ye Gui Shi, and Always on the Move.
Early life Jin Chen was born in Jinan, Shandong; and is of Hui ethnicity. She did her schooling from Jinan Shengli Street Primary School; influenced by her dance-teacher parents, she began her formal dance training, and joined Affiliated Dance School of Shanghai Theatre Academy. In 2007, she graduated from Beijing Dance Academy majoring in Chinese Folk Dance.
Career in 2011, Jin debuted with a minor role in the wuxia drama Peacock Feather. She won the finals of the Chinese dance program Strictly Come Dancing Season 3, alongwith her partner Chris Lai Lok Yi. She then starred in historical drama Chu Han Zhengxiong, playing the role of Consort Yu.
In 2013, Jin played her first leading role in the war drama Tong Bai Hero. She made her film debut in Forever Love. She was nominated at the Shanghai International Film Festival for her performance in the thriller film Carpooling Shock.
In 2015, Jin rose to fame for her role as Yueya in the fantasy period drama Wu Xin: The Monster Killer. She gained further recognition for her role in the wuxia drama The Legend of Qin. In 2016, Jin starred as the female lead for the segment Chang Ting in the fantasy historical drama Legend of Nine Tails Fox alongside Wang Kai. She starred in the historical drama The Imperial Doctress playing the role of Empress Wang, and fantasy action drama Chinese Paladin 5 playing dual roles as twin sisters. In 2017, Jin played lead roles in the romance drama Little Valentine, and action adventure drama Candle in the Tomb: Mu Ye Gui Shi. In 2018, she starred alongside Jiro Wang in the historical romance comedy series Mengfei Comes Across.
In 2024, Jin's period drama Always on the Move, broke CCTV-8 primetime records with 4% CVB rating and won "2025 Beijing TV Art & Literature Award: 40 Years of Masterpieces".***
Influence Jin is an ambassador for many brands including Adidas and Lancôme and Clarins. She is a prominent celebrity and fashion icon, regularly appears in the campaigns for brands like Prada, Rado watches, Wolford and Louis Vuitton; she features in notable magazines like Harper Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and Vogue.
Filmography Film YearEnglish title Chinese title Role 2013 Forever Love 201314 Wen Xin Carpooling Shock 拼车惊情Jiaojiao 2015 Close Ladies闺蜜心窍Song Wanqin 2017 Mr. Pride vs Miss Prejudice傲娇与偏见Momo Dragon Force: So Long, Ultraman 钢铁飞龙之再见奥特曼 2019 Invisible Fist 父子拳王 Song Cai'er S.W.A.T. 特警队 Guo Qiaonan 2020 Ghost Leader 闺蜜心窍 Song Wan Rong 2023 No More Bets 孤注一掷 Liang Anna2022 Song of the Assassins 刺局Qin Shengsheng
Television series YearEnglish title Chinese title Role 2011 Peacock Feather七种武器之孔雀翎 Hou Jian 2012 Chu Han Zhengxiong 楚汉争雄 Hunan Channel 2013 Tong Bai Hero桐柏英雄 Han Meishuang 2014 The Actions of Snow Eagle 雪鹰 Luo Xue 2015 Wu Xin: The Monster Killer 无心法师Li Yueya The Legend of Qin秦时明月 Chi Chen 2016 Legend of Nine Tails Fox 青丘狐传说Weng Changting 翁长亭 The Imperial Doctress 女医·明妃传 Empress Wang Chinese Paladin 5 仙劍雲之凡Ling Yin / Ling Bo Legend of Ace 极品家丁 Xiao Yuruo 2017 Little Valentine小情人 Dandan Candle in the Tomb: Mu Ye Gui Shi 鬼吹灯之牧野诡事Bing Lun 2018 Mengfei Comes Across萌妃驾到 Bu Meng 2019 Hope All is Well with Us我们都要好好的Ai Lisha Can't Hide the Sun 掩不住的阳光 Su Mei 2020Kidnapping Game 十日游戏 Lu Jie Fearless Whispers 隐秘而伟大Shen Qinghe Dear Missy 了不起的女孩 Shen Siyi 2021 Song of Youth 玉楼春 Xu Fengqiao You Are My Glory 你是我的荣耀 Xia Qing Crossroad Bistro 北辙南辕 Dai Xiaoyu 2022 Why Women Love 不会恋爱的我们 Zhao Jiang Yue Falling Into You 炽道 Luo Na 2023The Road to Ordinary平凡之路Zuo NaHi Producer正好遇见你Wu Xin2024Always on the Move南来北往Ma Yan2025The Immortal Ascension凡人修仙传Nangong Wan TBA Morning the Imperial Palace 早安故宫
Variety shows YearEnglish title Chinese title Role 2016 Sisters Over Flowers 花样姐姐 Cast member 2017 Flowers of Trip 旅途的花样 2020Sisters Who Make Waves乘风破浪的姐姐 Meeting Mr. Right女儿们的恋爱2023Natural High现在就出发Cast Member2024Hello Saturday EP:6你好，星期六GuestNatural HighSeason:2现在就出发Cast Member2025Natural HighSeason:3* *
Discography Year English title Chinese title Notes 2019 "Starry Sea" 星辰大海 For China Movie Channel Young Actors Project;Various artists
Awards and nominations YearAward Category Nominated work Result 2013 16th Shanghai International Film FestivalBest New Actress Carpooling Shock 2016 Rayli Fans Festival Dazzling Female Artist Best Taste Award Ceremony Energetic Artist Mobile Video Festival Popularity Award 2017 74th Taormina Film Fest Kineo Anica Most Promising Newcomer Rayli Magazine Award Ceremony Philanthropy Role Model iFeng Fashion Choice AwardFashion Popularity Award 24th Cosmo Beauty Ceremony Beautiful Idol 2018OnlyLady & KIMISS Fashion AwardsPopular Female Star 2019 11th China TV Drama AwardsYouth Style Actress 20207th The Actors of China Award CeremonyBest Actress (Emerald) 2024China TV Drama Quality Jury AwardsQuality Drama Star of The YearAlways On The Move2025Tencent Video TV And Movie AwardPopular Variety Show Group of the YearNatural High
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