Gina Jin
Jin Chen, also known as Gina Jin, is a Chinese actress and model. 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.
Early Life
Jin Chen was born in Jinan, Shandong; and is of Hui ethnicity. 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. In 2007, she graduated from Beijing Dance Academy majoring in 'Chinese Folk Dance'.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. She then starred in historical drama Chu Han Zhengxiong, playing the role of Consort Yu.In 2013, Jin played her first leading role in the war drama Tong Bai Hero. She made her film debut in Forever Love. She was nominated at the Shanghai International Film Festival for her performance in the thriller film Carpooling Shock.
In 2015, Jin rose to fame for her role as Yueya in the fantasy period drama Wu Xin: The Monster Killer. She gained further recognition for her role in the wuxia drama The Legend of Qin. 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. She starred in the historical drama The Imperial Doctress playing the role of Empress Wang, and fantasy action drama Chinese Paladin 5 playing dual roles as twin sisters. In 2017, Jin played lead roles in the romance drama Little Valentine, and action adventure drama Candle in the Tomb: Mu Ye Gui Shi. In 2018, she starred alongside Jiro Wang in the historical romance comedy series Mengfei Comes Across.
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".