Dilraba Dilmurat is one of the most popular Chinese actors and actresses. Here is some brief info about her acting career:

In 2017, she took a lead role in "Pretty Li Huizhen," a romantic comedy that remakes "She Was Pretty" - the original South Korean series. Her movie became pretty popular throughout its course, enjoying more than 7 billion views online. As a result, Dilraba earned the award of "Most Popular Actress" for the Eagle Award, as well as the "Audience Choice" victory.

Later on, Dilabra starred in Eternal Love, a fantasy romance franchise, which gained massive popularity both in China and internationally, which marked the start of her global fame. Thanks to her role as the fox fairy, Dilabra Dilmurat earned the nomination "Best Supporting Actress" of Shanghai TV Festival.

In the same year, the actress received her very first leading role on the big screen in a romantic movie called "Mr.Price and Miss Prejudice". The performance has earned the actress the "Best New Actress" victory for China-Britain Festival in 2016.

Aside from her movies, the actress is also among the highest-demand ambassadors for Chinese brands. She received tons of endorsement deals that range from beverage and food, and basic commodities to retail and beauty products. Sometimes, she even advertises mobile applications and technology products as well.

Born: 1992

Years active: 2013 - present

Most famous movies: Three Lives Three Worlds, You Are My Glory

Yang Mi definitely makes her way into our list of the most popular Chinese actors and actresses. She is considered among the most popular and successful actresses in China today, enjoying an estimated net worth of more than $30 million. Yang Mi is also a familiar face for publications and brands: specifically, she has been chosen as the global ambassador of Versace and Michale Kors, star in Estee Lauder campaigns, and gracing the covers of numerous magazines (such as Elle China).

She started her career as an actress at just four years old, in a TV series named "Tang Ming Hoang'. During the rest of her childhood, the actress also took some minor roles, though most audiences viewed her performance in "The Stories of One Noble Family" (2002) as her official debut. Then, 9 years later, in 2011, Yang Mi achieved her well-deserved fame thanks to her leading role in the movie "Palace". Another film she participated in, "Interpreter", rose into the highest-rating 2016 drama in China.

Her fame did not stop there. Yang Mi keeps appearing in numerous TV franchises, films, and TV shows, most of which are considered great financial successes. Thanks to her achievements, Forbes 2017 decided to rank her number three in their list of the top 100 Chinese celebrities.

Born: 1986

Years active: 1991 - present

Most famous movies: Palace, Three Lives Three Worlds, Interpreter

Zhao Liying was born on October 16, 1987 in Hebei, Langfang. The actress graduated from the Langfang Academy of Electronic Engineering - a professional training academy. Talking about this period, Zhao Liying has said:

"I grew up in a small village. It was my rural life experience that sharpened my will, giving me a tenacious and firm personality. Thanks to such experiences, I have become the person I am now. I believe your strong heart, the ongoing pursuit of your lifelong dream, your steadfastness, and perseverance in the profession that you are doing will make you become a hero".

In 2013, the actress starred in the historical drama "Legends of Lu Zhen"; in which she plays a normal girl that works very hard to become the country's first female PM. The movie became a domestic hit and also received great feedback in Japan and South Korea, leading to her global recognition. Zhao also won a lot of popularity and newcomer awards in local award festivals as a result.

In that same year, she continued to participate in another historical romance movie named "Palace - Lock Sinensis" - the last installment in the Gong series. Contrary to her nice and sweet image, she portrays an evil and scheming princess in the movie, which is considered her best breakthrough role.

Born: 1987

Years active: 2006 - present

Most famous movies: Boss & Me, The Palace, Legends of Lu Zhen

In 2014, Yang Yang began gaining more recognition due to his amazing performance in the movie "The Left Ear", a type of coming-of-age movie that also serves as Alec Su's directorial debut. This movie became a massive hit, gaining Yang Yang lots of favorable feedback thanks to his portrayal of Xu Yi.

After that, the actor joined a travel-reality TV show called "Diva Hits The Road", which became a major online topic during its air time and paved the way for Yang Yang to enter the list of "2015 Star Ranking for Chinese Reality Shows".

Once the show concluded, Yang Yang joined an adventure-action drama called "The Lost Tomb", which was adapted from a novel with the same title. "The Lost Tomb" became the highest-rating web drama in that year, gaining Yang lots of acclaim both from the general public and the novel's fans due to his performance as Zhang Qiling.

A few years later, the successful actor decided to take the leading role in a drama about youth sports called "The Whirlwind Girl", gaining the highest-rating viewership and surpassing lots of other movies. At the year-end festival, he successfully brought home the award "Most Popular Television Actor" in All-Star Carnival organized by iQiyi, as well as the awards "Most Influential Actor" and "Most Anticipated Actor" at China Television Drama Awards.

Aside from his profession as an actor, Yang also likes singing. He released the single "Tender Love" in the same year "The Whirlwind Girl" was aired.

Born: 1991

Years active: 2010 - present

Most famous movies: You Are My Glory, The Whirlwind Girl

Angela Baby grew up in China, Shanghai, to a Hong Kong father (half Chinese and half German descent) and a Shanghainese mother. Her real name is Yang Ying (or Yeung Wing in Cantonese).

As her dad ran a famous Shanghai fashion business, the actress had a keen interest in the fashion world from a very early age due to her dad's influence. In an interview, the actress expressed: "Though my father sold mature clothes, I still liked visiting his store and wearing those outfits as a child. I also tried matching and mixing them, too. It was so enjoyable. I believe that is where I started developing my burning passion for the fashion world.

When she hit thirteen, Yang decided to move to Hong Kong and penned a modeling contract with Style Global Management one year later. Though her English stage name is "Angela", people also called her "Baby" in her secondary years at school. As a result, she eventually combined both to form "Angela Baby." Ever since then, the actress has strived to be fluent in many languages, including Japanese, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Mandarin, and English.

Though Angela Baby eventually became an actress (which is her main job), she is still more remembered as a model and a fashion ambassador for Dior rather than as an actress. In fact, she is criticized a lot due to her poor acting skill. But despite that, Angelababy still becomes a household name, making her a must-include name in this list.

Born: 1989

Years active: 2003 - present

Most famous movies: Tai Chi Zero, League of Gods

Liu Yifei grew up in Wuhan as the only child in the Liu family. Her dad is An Shaokang, the first secretary in the Chinese-French Embassy, working as a French university professor. Meanwhile, her mom is Liu Xiaoli, a stage performer and dancer from Hubei.

The pair divorced when Liu Yifei was only 10, and ever since, the actress was solely raised by her mom. In that very same year, she picked up her mom's surname and changed her own into "Liu Ximeizi". Aside from her mom, Liu Yifei was also influenced by her godfather, Chen Jinfei, Chairman of Beijing Investment Group.

In 1997, the actress and her mom decided to move to the U.S. She lived in New York City, attending Louis Pasteur Secondary School. Then, five years later (2002), Liu Yifei came back to China to become an actress. Only weeks after her return, Liu got accepted by the Academy of Beijing Film when she was merely 15. The actress graduated in 2007.

Right after her enrollment into the Academy of Beijing Fim, Liu got many offers to participate in TV series. Her very first appearance on TV was in 2003 in a romance drama called "Stories of Noble Families", inspired by a novel with the same title. The movie achieved the best CCTV ratings and great audience reviews, turning Liu Yifei into an A-list star.

Born: 1987

Years active: 2002 - present

Most famous movies: Mulan, Once Upon A Time