Gina Jin

Gina Jin
Jin in 2024
Born (1990-09-05) September 5, 1990
Other nameJin Chen
Alma materBeijing Dance Academy
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2011–present
AgentMountain Top
Notable work
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Chinese name
Chinese金晨
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinJīn Chén
WebsiteiQIYI • Viki

Jin Chen (Chinese: 金晨, born 5 September 1990), also known as Gina Jin, is a Chinese actress and model.[1] 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.[2]

Early life

Jin Chen was born in Jinan, Shandong; and is of Hui ethnicity.[3] 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.[4][5] In 2007, she graduated from Beijing Dance Academy majoring in Chinese Folk Dance.[6]

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.[7] She then starred in historical drama Chu Han Zhengxiong, playing the role of Consort Yu.[8]

In 2013, Jin played her first leading role in the war drama Tong Bai Hero.[9] She made her film debut in Forever Love.[10] She was nominated at the Shanghai International Film Festival for her performance in the thriller film Carpooling Shock.[11]

In 2015, Jin rose to fame for her role as Yueya in the fantasy period drama Wu Xin: The Monster Killer.[12] She gained further recognition for her role in the wuxia drama The Legend of Qin.[13] 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.[14] She starred in the historical drama The Imperial Doctress playing the role of Empress Wang,[15] and fantasy action drama Chinese Paladin 5 playing dual roles as twin sisters.[16] In 2017, Jin played lead roles in the romance drama Little Valentine, and action adventure drama Candle in the Tomb: Mu Ye Gui Shi.[17][18] In 2018, she starred alongside Jiro Wang in the historical romance comedy series Mengfei Comes Across.[19]

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".[20]

Influence

Jin is an ambassador for many brands including Adidas and Lancôme and Clarins.[21][22][23] She is a prominent celebrity and fashion icon, regularly appears in the campaigns for brands like Prada, Rado watches, Wolford and Louis Vuitton;[24][25] she features in notable magazines like Harper Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and Vogue.[26][27][28]

Filmography

Film

Year English title Chinese title Role Ref.
2013Forever Love201314Wen Xin[10]
Carpooling Shock拼车惊情Jiaojiao[29]
2015Close Ladies闺蜜心窍Song Wanqin
2017Mr. Pride vs Miss Prejudice傲娇与偏见Momo[30]
Dragon Force: So Long, Ultraman钢铁飞龙之再见奥特曼[31]
2019Invisible Fist父子拳王Song Cai'er[32]
S.W.A.T.特警队Guo Qiaonan[33]
2020Ghost Leader闺蜜心窍Song Wan Rong
2023No More Bets孤注一掷Liang Anna[34]
2022 Song of the Assassins刺局Qin Shengsheng[35]

Television series

Year English title Chinese title Role Ref.
2011Peacock Feather七种武器之孔雀翎Hou Jian
2012Chu Han Zhengxiong楚汉争雄Hunan Channel[8]
2013Tong Bai Hero桐柏英雄Han Meishuang[9]
2014The Actions of Snow Eagle雪鹰Luo Xue[36]
2015Wu Xin: The Monster Killer无心法师Li Yueya[12]
The Legend of Qin秦时明月Chi Chen[13]
2016Legend of Nine Tails Fox青丘狐传说Weng Changting 翁长亭[14]
The Imperial Doctress女医·明妃传Empress Wang[15]
Chinese Paladin 5仙劍雲之凡Ling Yin / Ling Bo[16]
Legend of Ace极品家丁Xiao Yuruo[37]
2017Little Valentine小情人Dandan[17]
Candle in the Tomb: Mu Ye Gui Shi鬼吹灯之牧野诡事Bing Lun[18]
2018Mengfei Comes Across萌妃驾到Bu Meng[19]
2019Hope All is Well with Us我们都要好好的Ai Lisha[38]
Can't Hide the Sun掩不住的阳光Su Mei[39]
2020Kidnapping Game十日游戏Lu Jie[40]
Fearless Whispers隐秘而伟大Shen Qinghe[41]
Dear Missy了不起的女孩Shen Siyi[42]
2021Song of Youth玉楼春Xu Fengqiao[43]
You Are My Glory你是我的荣耀Xia Qing[44]
Crossroad Bistro北辙南辕Dai Xiaoyu[45]
2022Why Women Love不会恋爱的我们Zhao Jiang Yue[46]
Falling Into You炽道Luo Na[47]
2023 The Road to Ordinary 平凡之路 Zuo Na [48]
Hi Producer 正好遇见你 Wu Xin [49]
2024 Always on the Move 南来北往 Ma Yan [50]
2025 The Immortal Ascension 凡人修仙传 Nangong Wan [51]
TBAMorning the Imperial Palace早安故宫

Variety shows

Year English title Chinese title Role Ref.
2016Sisters Over Flowers花样姐姐Cast member[52]
2017 Flowers of Trip旅途的花样[53]
2020 Sisters Who Make Waves 乘风破浪的姐姐 [54]
Meeting Mr. Right 女儿们的恋爱 [55]
2023 Natural High 现在就出发 Cast Member [56]
2024 Hello Saturday EP:6 你好,星期六 Guest
Natural High
Season:2
现在就出发 Cast Member [57]
2025 Natural High
Season:3
[58]

Discography

YearEnglish titleChinese titleNotes Ref.
2019 "Starry Sea"星辰大海For China Movie Channel Young Actors Project;
Various artists
[59]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
201316th Shanghai International Film FestivalBest New ActressCarpooling ShockNominated[11]
2016 Rayli Fans Festival Dazzling Female Artist N/a Won [60]
Best Taste Award Ceremony Energetic Artist N/a Won [61]
Mobile Video Festival Popularity Award N/a Won [62]
201774th Taormina Film FestKineo Anica Most Promising NewcomerN/aWon[63]
Rayli Magazine Award Ceremony Philanthropy Role Model N/a Won [64]
iFeng Fashion Choice Award Fashion Popularity Award N/a Won [65]
24th Cosmo Beauty Ceremony Beautiful Idol N/a Won [66]
2018 OnlyLady & KIMISS Fashion Awards Popular Female Star N/a Won
2019 11th China TV Drama Awards Youth Style Actress N/a Won [67]
2020 7th The Actors of China Award Ceremony Best Actress (Emerald) N/a Nominated [68]
2024 China TV Drama Quality Jury Awards Quality Drama Star of The Year Always On The Move Won [69]
2025 Tencent Video TV And Movie Award Popular Variety Show Group of the Year Natural High
Season 2: Lets Go Now
Won [70]

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