With China’s rapidly growing entertainment industry, aside from rising Chinese actors, we’re also seeing a group of outstanding new generation actresses on the rise. We’re already quite familiar with popular actresses like Yang Mi, Zhao Liying, and Liu Yifei, but beautiful fresh faces like Tian Xiwei, Lu Yuxiao, and Zhou Ye with impressive acting abilities are slowly creating their own mark in the Chinese entertainment world.
They’ve got the talent, the charisma, and the kind of screen presence that makes you cancel weekend plans to watch more of them on screen. Ahead, here’s a list of some of the rising Chinese actresses that you need to get to know.
Tian Xiwei
Known for her adorable visuals, bright appearance, and lively, natural acting style, Tian Xiwei became well-known thanks to her roles in several hit dramas such as “New Life Begins”, “Romance on the Farm”, and “Guardians of the Dafeng”. She began to gain wider recognition and recently gained attention due to her performance as Fan Changyu in the latest historical romance hit, “Chasing Jade”, in which she starred with actor Zhang Linghe.
Lu Yuxiao
Lu Yuxiao caught attention after starring in various epic and romantic dramas, including the 2025 period-fantasy “Love in the Clouds” alongside actor Hou Minghao. In 2022, she starred in “See You Tomorrow” and “Time and Him Are Just Right”, strengthening her image as a young actress with great potential in the romance and fantasy genres. Her newest project is the urban drama “Love between Lines”, in which he starred with actor Chen Xingxu.
Zhang Ruonan
Often described as a ‘nation’s first love’, Zhang Ruonan has become a familiar presence in romance and coming-of-age dramas. Thanks to her pure visuals and natural acting, she stepped into a spotlight all her own recently with her portrayal of Wen Yifan in the highly popular 2025 drama “The First Frost”. Her upcoming romance series include “I Live in Your Time”, which she will be co-starring with actor Wang Anyu.
Zhang Jingyi
Zhang Jingyi found global fame through the 2022 romance drama “Lighter and Princess”. She also ventured into the film world through “Love Will Tear Us Apart” in 2021, marking the expansion of her career from television to the big screen, showcasing her versatility as an actress. In recent years, she captured attention through her roles as strong female leads in “Blossom of Adversity” and “The Legend of Zang Hai”.
Zhou Ye
Best known for her roles in the films “Better Days” and “Moments We Shared”, and the drama series “Word of Honor”, “Back From The Brink”, and “Love Me Love My Voice”, Zhou Ye has quickly become a leading figure among China’s new generation of female stars. Last year, she gained wider recognition for her portrayal as a female general in “Legend of the Female General”, in which she starred with actor Cheng Lei.
Wang Churan
In 2023, Wang Churan gained widespread attention after acting alongside actor Yang Yang in the romance drama “Fireworks of My Heart”. Known for her elegant visuals, her acting credits also range from emotional epics to romantic comedies. She is best known for her roles in “Are You the One” and most recently the period-fantasy, “How Dare You!?”, alongside co-star Cheng Lei. Her upcoming series include “Overdo”, which she will be co-starring with actor Zhang Linghe.
