Gina Jin (金晨) Profile and Facts
Gina Jin (金晨) is a Chinese actress and dancer under Jin Chen Studio (金晨工作室). She debuted as an actress in 2011 with Seven Weapons of Peacock Feather and had her first main role in Tong Bai Hero (2012). She is best known for her performances in Why Women Love (2022) and Love in Flames of War (2022).
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Fandom Name: Chen Xi (晨光) meaning Morning Light
Fandom Color: Champagne Gold
Stage Name: Gina Jin
Birth Name: Jin Chen (金晨)
English Name: Gina
Birthday: September 5, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 43 kg (94 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: INFP
Nationality: Chinese
Current Agency: Jin Chen Studio (金晨工作室)
Gina Jin Facts:
– She was born in Jinan, Shandong, China.
– She studied at the Beijing Dance Academy, majoring in Chinese ethnic and folk dance.
– She debuted as an actress in 2011 with the wuxia drama Peacock Feather.
– Ethnicity: Hui minority; born in the Luoyuan Hui Community in Jinan
– Native Origin: Changsha, Hunan.
– Jin Chen was born into an artistic family: her father is a classical dancer and her mother a dance teacher.
– She began learning dance at the age of 5 and entered the Shanghai Dance Academy’s affiliated middle school at 10.
– In 2007, she was accepted into both the Shanghai Theatre Academy and Beijing Dance Academy, ranking first in admissions; she chose Beijing Dance Academy.
– She specialized in Chinese ethnic folk dance and represented the academy at national competitions.
– In 2008, she performed at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic Games.
– In 2009, at age 19, she competed at the 9th Taoli Cup Dance Competition with her Dai dance Flowers, winning the Outstanding Performance Award. The dance later became a “textbook piece” at BDA.
– She has also worked as a magazine cover model, host, and dance choreographer during her early career.
– In 2010, her health declined due to the intensity of professional dance training. Doctors advised she could not continue a dancer’s career, leading her to turn toward acting.
– That same year, she directed dance choreography for the puppet show Wulin Wai Zhuan and guest-hosted events.
– In 2011, she made her official acting debut in Seven Weapons: Peacock Feather, with her natural talent being recognized despite no formal acting training.
– She won first place in Dancing Miracle Season 3 (2011) with Lai Lok Yi.
– From 2014–2017, she was signed under Tangren Film & Television but later faced contract disputes, which sidelined her career temporarily.
– She was a contestant in the survival show Sisters Who Make Waves in 2020.
– 2019: Signed with Taiyang Chuanhe, regaining opportunities.
– 2022–present: Established Jin Chen Studio, working independently with major productions.
– She rose to fame with Wu Xin: The Monster Killer (2015).
– She likes comedy and enjoys taking on roles where she can show her humor.
– She nicknamed herself “大喜” (Big Joy) because she loves to laugh and has a cheerful nature.
– Gina is admired for her elegant, versatile fashion sense, often appearing in Louis Vuitton, Diori, and other luxury brands.
– In relationships, she describes herself as passive, preferring to wait instead of making the first move.
– She dislikes inauthenticity and prefers to be truthful with people rather than misleading them.
– She believes chemistry and spark are more important than someone being “perfect on paper.”
– Gina values realness and honesty, both in friendships and romance.
– She is emotionally sensitive and takes care to avoid negative moods.
– Gina is admired for her dance performances, especially her viral stage of “Blue and White Porcelain” (青花瓷).
– She frequently wears pastel colors, especially blush pink.
– She made a cameo in the hit drama You Are My Glory (2021).
– She is known to have a calm, introspective personality off-screen, despite her joyful image.
– Gina dislikes being forced into situations where she cannot be herself.
– She has shared that she cares about mental health and staying balanced.
– She was once part of a variety dating show where she openly shared her views on love and relationships.
– She once admitted that during contract disputes she suspected she suffered from depression but overcame it by focusing on acting.
– She is skilled in various dance forms including folk, Dai, and classical.
– She enjoys traveling, photography, and listening to music when relaxing.
– She dislikes dishonesty, unfairness, and negative public pressure.
– She enjoys modern dance as much as folk dance and sometimes shares practice clips.
– Gina has appeared on multiple fashion magazine covers in China.
– She has a slim, graceful figure thanks to her dance background.
– She once mentioned she wants to try more action roles in the future.
– She is admired for being multi-talented: an actress, dancer, and model.
– She is fluent in Mandarin and has trained in various Chinese dance forms.
– Gina’s fans often describe her as “gentle yet strong”, reflecting her personality.
– Her father was a classical dance performer and encouraged her to train in dance from childhood.
– As a child, she begged her father for her first pair of dance shoes after watching older students practice.
– Dance was her primary focus for many years, and she once thought she’d only ever be a dancer.
– She has won style awards for her fashion choices and red-carpet presence.
– Her fans adore her minimal, natural makeup style.
– Gina enjoys traveling, photography, and exploring cultures during her free time.
– Fans adore her natural makeup style with soft, minimal looks.
– Gina also enjoys skateboarding, painting, and yoga as hobbies.
– She has mentioned that she values quiet morning time for meditation and organizing her emotions.
– Her favorite colors are white, green, and champagne gold.
– She has a calm, introspective personality off-screen, despite her joyful public image.
– She has said her motto is “必须天天开心!” (must be happy every day).
– During filming of No More Bets, she described it as a challenging but rewarding emotional experience.
– She tries not to overthink public criticism and chooses to let go of negativity.
– She has openly spoken about the pressure of beauty standards in the industry.
– She has many friends in the industry and is praised for being kindhearted and approachable.
– She is often praised for being low-key and hardworking rather than chasing hype.
– 2016–2017: Dated actor Deng Lun; breakup confirmed in 2017.
– 2019: Briefly dated Taiwanese star Dong Youlin; they broke up within the same year.
– Ideal Type: Someone who can make her laugh and connect with her wavelength.
Dramas
– TBA — Mao Pai Nu Shen — Lin Yuan Yuan (Main Role)
– TBA — The Acme of Perfection — (Main Role)
– TBA — The Story Untold — Yang Zhao (Main Role)
– TBA — We Are Coming, Beijing — (Main Role)
– 2025 — The Immortal Ascension — Nangong Wan (Main Role)
– 2024 — Joy of Life Season 2 — Ye Ling Er (Support Role)
– 2024 — Always on the Move — Ma Yan (Main Role)
– 2023 — Hi Producer — Wu Xin (Guest Role)
– 2023 — The Road to Ordinary — Zuo Na (Main Role)
– 2022 — Falling into You — Luo Na (Main Role)
– 2022 — Why Women Love — Zhao Jiang Yue (Main Role)
– 2021 — You Are My Glory — Xia Qing [Yu Tu’s ex-girlfriend] (Guest Role)
– 2021 — Song of Youth — Xu Feng Qiao (Main Role)
– 2021 — Crossroad Bistro — Dai Xiao Yu (Main Role)
– 2020 — Dear Missy — Shen Si Yi (Main Role)
– 2020 — Fearless Whispers — Shen Qing He (Main Role)
– 2020 — Kidnapping Game — Lu Jie (Main Role)
– 2019 — Can’t Hide The Sun — Su Mei (Main Role)
– 2019 — Hope All Is Well With Us — Ai Li Sa / Alisa (Main Role)
– 2018 — Like a Flowing River — Liang Si Shen (Support Role)
– 2018 — Mengfei Comes Across — Bu Meng (Main Role)
– 2017 — Ghost Blows Out the Light: Finding Hu Ba Yi — Bing Lun (Main Role)
– 2017 — Little Valentine — Dan Dan Dan (Main Role)
– 2016 — Legend of Ace — Xiao Yu Ruo (Main Role)
– 2016 — Chinese Paladin Season 5 — Ling Yin / Ling Bo (Main Role)
– 2016 — The Imperial Doctress — Wang Mei Lin / Empress Xiaoyuan Jing (Support Role)
– 2016 — Legend of Nine Tails Fox — Weng Chang Ting [Fox Hero] (Main Role)
– 2015 — The Legend of Qin — Chi Lian / Yu Ji (Support Role)
– 2015 — Wu Xin: The Monster Killer — Yue Ya (Main Role)
– 2014 — The Action of Snow Eagle — Luo Xue (Main Role)
– 2013 — Tongbai Hero — Han Mei Shuang (Main Role)
– 2012 — Chu Supremacy — Consort Yu Ji (Main Role)
– 2011 — The Peacock Feather — Hou Jian (Support Role)
Movies
– 2024 — Honey Money Phony — Lin Qing Lang (Main Role)
– 2023 — No More Bets — Liang An Na (Main Role)
– 2022 — Song of the Assassins — Qin Sheng Sheng (Main Role)
– 2020 — Ghost Leader — Song Wan Rong (Main Role)
– 2019 — S.W.A.T. — Guo Qiao Nan (Main Role)
– 2019 — Invisible Fist — Song Cai Er (Support Role)
– 2017 — Mr. Pride vs. Miss Prejudice — Mo Mo (Main Role)
– 2016 — Armor Hero Captor King — Xu Zhan Shen (Support Role)
– 2013 — Carpooling Shock — Jiao Jiao (Main Role)
– 2013 — Forever Love — Wen Xin (Main Role)
– 2012 — I Can Do This — Ying Ying (Main Role)
Awards & Achievements (selected)
– 2013: Nominated, Best New Actress — 16th Shanghai International Film Festival (Carpooling Shock)
– 2016: Won Fashion Shining Female Artist of the Year — Ruili Fan Festival
– 2016: Won Vibrant Artist of the Year — Best Taste Awards
– 2016: Won Short Video Popularity Award — Mobile Video Festival
– 2017: Won Kineo Anica Potential Newcomer Award — Venice International Film Festival (Taormina branch)
– 2017: Won Fashion Charity Model — Ruili Model Women Ceremony
– 2017: Won Fashion Trends Award — Phoenix Fashion Choice Awards
– 2017: Won Beauty Idol of the Year — Cosmo Beauty Ceremony
– 2019: Won Popular Female Star — Fashion Awards
– 2019: Won Youthful Acting Style Actress — National Drama Festival
– 2020: Nominated Best Actress (Emerald/Green Group) — China TV Good Actor Award
– 2020: Named on Forbes China 30 Under 30 list
– 2020: Won Fashion Influencer of the Year — Phoenix Fashion Selection
– 2021: Won Most Anticipated Actor of the Year — Sina Weibo Night
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