Gina Jin
Gina Jin | |||||||
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| Born | September 5, 1990 | ||||||
| Other names | Jin Chen | ||||||
| Alma mater | Beijing Dance Academy | ||||||
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| Years active | 2011–present | ||||||
| Agent | Mountain Top | ||||||
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| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Chinese | 金晨 | ||||||
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| Website | iQIYI • 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Forever Love | 201314 | Wen Xin | [10] |
| Carpooling Shock | 拼车惊情 | Jiaojiao | [29] | |
| 2015 | Close Ladies | 闺蜜心窍 | Song Wanqin | |
| 2017 | Mr. 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] | ||
| 2019 | Invisible Fist | 父子拳王 | Song Cai'er | [32] |
| S.W.A.T. | 特警队 | Guo Qiaonan | [33] | |
| 2020 | Ghost Leader | 闺蜜心窍 | Song Wan Rong | |
| 2023 | No 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Peacock Feather | 七种武器之孔雀翎 | Hou Jian | |
| 2012 | Chu Han Zhengxiong | 楚汉争雄 | Hunan Channel | [8] |
| 2013 | Tong Bai Hero | 桐柏英雄 | Han Meishuang | [9] |
| 2014 | The Actions of Snow Eagle | 雪鹰 | Luo Xue | [36] |
| 2015 | Wu Xin: The Monster Killer | 无心法师 | Li Yueya | [12] |
| The Legend of Qin | 秦时明月 | Chi Chen | [13] | |
| 2016 | Legend 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] | |
| 2017 | Little 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] | |
| 2018 | Mengfei Comes Across | 萌妃驾到 | Bu Meng | [19] |
| 2019 | Hope 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] | |
| 2020 | Kidnapping 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] | |
| 2021 | Song 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] | |
| 2022 | Why 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] |
| TBA | Morning the Imperial Palace | 早安故宫 |
Variety shows
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sisters 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
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Notes | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16th Shanghai International Film Festival | Best New Actress | Carpooling Shock | Nominated | [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] | |
| 2017 | 74th Taormina Film Fest | Kineo Anica Most Promising Newcomer | N/a | Won | [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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