Chen Yuqi

Chen Yuqi (, 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 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.

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.