# Chen Yuqi

Chen Yuqi (Chinese: 陈钰琪, 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 (Chinese: 陈倩) 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 | Hold住我们的爱情 | Fan Baobei | Short film |
| 2014 | Love Montage | 被错过的那些年 | Dong Jiani | Short film |
| 2016 | A Chinese Odyssey Part Three | 大话西游3 | Niu Xiangxiang's subordinate | Bit part |
| 2016 | Man Hunter | 侠捕之夺命红莲 | Yu Jia | |
| 2023 | Sakra | 天龙八部之乔峰传 | Azhu | |

### Television series

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Network | Notes/Ref. |
| 2015 | Tian Tai Meng Zhu | 天台萌主 | Fu Yanyue | Tudou | |
| 2015 | Destined to Love You | 偏偏喜歡你 | Shen family's maid | Hunan TV | Extra, Episode 2, 4 |
| 2015 | With or Without You | 東坡家事 | Li Ai | TVB | Extra, Episode 11, 14 |
| 2016 | The Princess Weiyoung | 锦绣未央 | Tuoba Di | Beijing TV, Dragon TV | |
| 2017 | Fresh Teachers | 鲜肉老师 | Chen Lin | Youku | |
| 2018 | Ashes of Love | 香蜜沉沉烬如霜 | Liu Ying | Jiangsu TV | |
| 2018 | The Legend of Doctor Huangfu | 皇甫神医 | Maid | iQiyi | Extra |
| 2019 | Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre | 倚天屠龙记 | Zhao Min | Tencent | |
| 2020 | The Love Lasts Two Minds | 两世欢 | Feng Mianwan / Yuan Qingli | iQiyi | |
| 2020 | And The Winner Is Love | 月上重火 | Chong Xuezhi | iQiyi, Tencent, Youku | |
| 2021 | Mystery of Antiques 3 | 古董局中局3：掠宝清单 | Hai Lanzhu | Tencent | |
| 2022 | Mirror: A Tale of Twin Cities | 镜·双城 | Bai Ying/Bai Wei | Tencent, Youku | |
| 2022 | Memory of Encaustic Tile | 昔有琉璃瓦 | Shao Xue | Youku | |
| 2022 | See You Again | 超时空罗曼史 | Jin Ayin | iQiyi | |
| 2022 | Song Of The Moon | 月歌行 | Ling Xueyang | iQiyi | Cameo |
| 2022 | Unchained Love | 浮图缘 | Bu Yinlou | iQiyi | |
| 2023 | Never Give Up | 今日宜加油 | Fan Sisi | iQiyi | |
| 2023 | Thin Ice | 薄冰 | Yu Chunyang | Hunan TV | |
| TBA | Private Shushan Gakuen | 私立蜀山学园 | Xing Hui | | |
| TBA | | 相亲，站住别跑 | Wu Yingzhen | | |
| TBA | | 狐妖小红娘竹业篇 | Du Niangzi | | Cameo |
| TBA | | 长风破浪终有时 | Tian Xiaowan | | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Event | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2017 | 2nd China Television Drama Quality Ceremony | Newcomer Award | The Princess Weiyoung | Won |
| 2017 | InStyle iLady Icon Awards | New Generation Female Artist of the Year | — | Won |
| 2019 | 6th The Actors of China Awards | Best Actress (Web series) | Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre | Won |
| 2019 | Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Actress | Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre | Nominated |
| 2019 | Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Breakthrough Actress of the Year | Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre | Won |
| 2019 | Tencent Video All Star Awards | Breakthrough Actor | Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre | Won |