Jin Qiaoqiao

Jin Qiaoqiao was born on April 21, 1975, in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. Her family background is that of senior intellectuals; both her parents are university teachers. From a young age, she showed a strong interest in the arts, including singing and dancing. During her youth, she studied dance at the Youth Palace and began learning artistic gymnastics at age nine. In September 1986, at the age of 11, Jin Qiaoqiao was admitted to the affiliated dance school of Shenyang Conservatory of Music, where she studied ballet. Influenced by her family and personal interests, she chose to focus on dance, primarily based in Shenyang. During her ballet training, she underwent strict and rigorous practice, including basic exercises such as practicing on tiptoes, which led to her toes bleeding multiple times. Her love for dance motivated her to persist in training until her third year, when she developed an interest in film and television acting.

In 1994, Jin Qiaoqiao was admitted to the Performing Arts Department of Beijing Film Academy to become an actress. During her studies, in 1993, she began her acting career by playing the lead role in Lin Yilun's music video for "Through the Moon Full of Flowers." In 1995, she appeared in the film "Winner," produced by Beijing Film Studio. In 1996, she starred as the female lead Qin Yanmei in the film "Sin," a joint production by Shanghai Film Studio and Shanghai Oriental Television. The same year, she played Xia Lian in the TV series "Walking Past Liu Yuan," which earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 17th China TV Golden Eagle Awards. In 1998, her anti-war drama "Swallow Li San" aired. In 2000, she starred in the TV series "Journey to the West: Continues," directed by Yang Jie, portraying the Peacock Princess; her role received considerable attention.

In 2003, Jin Qiaoqiao established her personal company, Beijing Qiaoqiao Film and Television Culture Communication Co., Ltd., serving as producer and executive producer. She also starred in "Beautiful Lady Appointment." Subsequently, she expanded her acting repertoire, taking roles in many TV dramas and films such as "Joyful Pigsy," "The Grand History," and "Xue Rengui's Legend," gradually establishing herself in the entertainment industry. In 2006, she played the Princess of Bohai in "The Legend of Xue Rengui," gaining further recognition. In 2007, she released her solo single "Chocolate" and began exploring theater, starring in the stage play "Next Is You." In 2009, she appeared in the wuxia film "Foguang Temple Legend," winning the Best Actress award at the "60 Years of Film and Television: Time and Glory" ceremony.

Between 2010 and 2020, Jin Qiaoqiao remained active as an actress in film and television, starring in numerous productions including "Tianmeng," "Gu Fang Bu Zi Shang," and "Chasing Light," demonstrating her versatile acting styles. She participated in many social welfare activities, served as a charity ambassador multiple times, and received various social honors. For example, in 2019, she was awarded the "Public Welfare Contribution Award," and in 2011, she was named "Most Versatile Princess." Her public image is that of a talented actor who is also dedicated to philanthropy.

Regarding her family, Jin Qiaoqiao began dating Bona Film Group CEO Yu Dong in 2011. The couple has one daughter and one son. Their eldest daughter was born in 2013, and in 2017, their second child, a son, was born in Hong Kong. She has publicly expressed her filial piety toward her family and parents.