Chen Yuqi (, born 29 July 1992), also known as Yukee Chen, is a Chinese actress. She is known for her lead role as Zhao Min in Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre.
Early life and education Chen Yuqi was born Chen Qian () on 29 July 1992 in Chengdu. She studied performing arts at the Jincheng College of Sichuan University. After her graduation, Chen worked as an extra in Hengdian World Studios.
Career 2015–2018: Beginnings In 2015, while working as an extra on the set of movie A Chinese Odyssey Part Three, Chen was spotted by actress Tiffany Tang and subsequently became one of the first batch of actors signed onto Tang's studio.
In 2016, Chen gained recognition for her role as a sassy and adorable princess in the historical drama The Princess Weiyoung, produced by Tiffany Tang's studio. For her performance, she won the Newcomer award at the China Television Drama Quality Ceremony. The same year, she starred in the wuxia web film Man Hunter playing one of the lead roles.
In 2017, Chen was cast in her first leading role in the fantasy web drama Private Shushan Gakuen alongside Wang Yibo. She then starred in the campus drama Fresh Teachers, playing a supporting role as one of the students.
In 2018, Chen starred in the hit fantasy romance drama Ashes of Love, portraying a powerful demon princess.
2019: Rising popularity In 2019, Chen starred as the female lead in the 2019 wuxia drama Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre based on the novel of the same name by Jin Yong. Her role as the beloved character of Zhao Min earned her rave reviews from critics and further bolstered her acting career.
2020–present: Broaden work types Since 2020, Chen has been starring in several high-profile costume dramas, including And the Winner Is Love, Mirror: A Tale of Twin Cities, and Unchained Love. Apart from costume dramas, she also explored a variety of other drama types, such as the time-travel drama See You Again, the comedy drama Never Give Up, and the espionage drama Thin Ice.
In 2023, Chen starred as the female lead in the wuxia film Sakra, alongside martial art star Donnie Yen. This is her second time starring in adaptations of works by Jin Yong. Chen also made her reality-show debut in the same year.
Filmography Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/Ref. 2012 Hold Our Love Fan Baobei Short film 2014 Love Montage Dong Jiani 2016 A Chinese Odyssey Part Three Niu Xiangxiang's subordinate Bit part Man Hunter Yu Jia 2023 Sakra Azhu
Television series Year English title Chinese title Role Network Notes/Ref.2015 Tian Tai Meng Zhu Fu Yanyue Tudou Destined to Love You Shen family's maid Hunan TV Extra, Episode 2, 4 With or Without You Li Ai TVB Extra, Episode 11, 14 2016 The Princess Weiyoung Tuoba Di Beijing TV, Dragon TV 2017 Fresh Teachers Chen Lin Youku 2018 Ashes of Love Liu Ying Jiangsu TV The Legend of Doctor Huangfu 皇甫神医 Maid iQiyi Extra 2019 Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre Zhao Min Tencent 2020 The Love Lasts Two Minds Feng Mianwan / Yuan Qingli iQiyi And the Winner Is Love Chong Xuezhi iQiyi, Tencent, Youku 2021 Mystery of Antiques 3 Hai Lanzhu Tencent 2022 Mirror: A Tale of Twin Cities Bai Ying/Bai Wei Tencent, Youku Memory of Encaustic Tile Shao Xue Youku See You Again Jin Ayin iQiyi Song Of The Moon Ling Xueyang iQiyi CameoUnchained Love Bu Yinlou iQiyi 2023 Never Give Up Fan Sisi iQiyi Thin Ice Yu Chunyang Hunan TV TBA Private Shushan Gakuen Xing Hui Wu Yingzhen Du Niangzi Cameo Tian Xiaowan
Awards and nominations Year Event Category Nominated work ResultRef.2017 2nd China Television Drama Quality Ceremony Newcomer Award The Princess Weiyoung InStyle iLady Icon Awards New Generation Female Artist of the Year 20196th The Actors of China Awards Best Actress (Web series)Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying SabreGolden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival Best Actress Breakthrough Actress of the Year Tencent Video All Star Awards Breakthrough Actor
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