Chen Shu is a Chinese singer and actress who was born on September 3, 1977.
Childhood and education
Chen was born Chen Shu (Chinese: ) in Huangshi, Hubei, into a musical family, the daughter of Huangshi dancer Chen Zongshan (Chinese: ). Her maternal grandparents were Hubei University professors.
Chen attended Medium Dance School, which is associated with Beijing Dance Academy, and performed as an actress with China Song and Dance Ensemble from 1992 to 1999. Chen earned her bachelor's degree in acting from the Central Academy of Drama in 2001.
Chen joined the National Theatre Company of China after graduating.
Chen made her acting debut as Mao Xiaoqi in Urban Sky (2000). Chen's first film role was an uncredited cameo in Vast Sky. (2002).
Chen played as Bai Liusu in the 2008 romantic comedy television series Love in a Fallen City, which was based on Eileen Chang's novel of the same name. She had a cameo appearance in the historical film The Founding of a Republic the same year.
Chen received the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actress for her work in Iron Pear. (2010).
Chen played Amy in the mystery film The Second Woman in 2012.
Chen married Chinese-Australian musician Zhao Yinyin (Chinese: ), a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and The Juilliard School, on September 16, 2011.
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role |
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2002 | Vast Sky | 声震长空 | Zheng Zhiyu |
2009 | The Founding of a Republic | 建国大业 | |
2012 | The Second Woman | 情谜 | |
2015 | The Martian | 火星救援 | Zhu Tao, Deputy Chief Scientist of the CNSA |
2015 | Fall in Love Like a Star | 怦然星动 | Manager |
2019 | Hunt Down | 长安道 | |
2019 | The Captain | 中国机长 | cameo |
2020 | My People My Hometown | 我和我的家乡 | Principal Jiang |
2021 | Cloudy Mountain | 峰爆 | Ding, Yajun |
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role |
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2000 | Urban Sky | 城市上空的惊鸟 | Ma Xiaoqi |
2001 | Empty Mirror | 空镜子 | Li Qing |
危险进程 | Xia Xiaoyu | ||
Traveler's Story | 旅人的故事 | Zhu Mei | |
2002 | 铿锵玫瑰 | Zhang Zihui | |
2003 | 伊田事件 | Lu Shan | |
Don't Abandon This Life | 不弃今生 | Xin Qi | |
无愧苍生 | Lu Bingbing | ||
Public Security Bureau Chief 3 | 公安局长3幻灭 | Feng Yunu | |
2004 | 古城谍影 | Ge Yinhong | |
Besieged City | 穿越围城 | Ai Xin | |
2005 | Medical Record | 病案追踪 | Song Qian |
聂耳 | Feng Yunyan | ||
Plot Against | 暗算 | Huang Yiyi | |
2006 | Shanghai Bund | 新上海滩 | Fang Yanyun |
2007 | 食人鱼事件 | Shen Ou | |
2008 | A Poem for the Oak | 相思树 | Shang Jie |
2009 | Love in a Fallen City | 倾城之恋 | Bai Liusu |
2010 | Iron Pear | 铁梨花 | Tie Lihua |
2011 | General | 将·军 | Shen Hongyu |
2012 | Husband and Wife Those Matters | 夫妻那些事 | Lin Jun |
正者无敌 | Shen Hong | ||
2013 | Naive Faces Reality | 天真遇到现实 | Yang Tianzhen |
2014 | Theater | 剧场 | Yu Zhu |
Generation of Dignity | 一代枭雄 | Cheng Lixue | |
Honey Bee Man | 我爱男闺蜜 | Ye Shan | |
Old City Past Events | 古城往事 | Huang Anqi | |
Negotiations Sweetheart | 谈判冤家 | Qiao Chu | |
2016 | A Love for Separation | 小别离 | Chen Jie |
2017 | Fighter of the Destiny | 择天记 | Queen of Sheng |
2018 | Peace Hotel | 和平饭店 | Chen Shengying |
2019 | Behind The Scenes | 幕后之王 | You Hailun |
2020 | Perfect Partner | 完美关系 | Si Jiaola |
Wrinkle, Women, Wonderful? | |||
Get Married Or Not | 谁说我结不了婚 | ||
Heroes in Harm’s Way | 最美逆行者 | ||
Together | 在一起 | ||
TBA | Zhaoge | 朝歌 | Nüwa |
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role |
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1998 | The Sound Of Music | 音乐之声 | The daughter |
2001 | Breakthrough | 突出重围 | Fang Yi |
2008 | The Sun Rises | 日出 | Chen Bailu |
2009 | Jane Eyre | 简·爱 | Jane Eyre |
2017 | The Lady from the Sea | 海上夫人 | Ai Lida |
Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result |
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2010 | Love in a Fallen City | 4th Huading Awards | Best Actress (Romance series) | Won |
2011 | Iron Pear | 17th Shanghai Television Festival | Best Actress | Won |
6th Huading Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
2012 | 26th China TV Golden Eagle Award | Best Actress | Won | |
2013 | Invincible | 19th Shanghai Television Festival | Best Actress | Nominated |
2018 | Peace Hotel | 24th Huading Awards | Best Actress | Won |
2019 | 6th The Actors of China Award Ceremony | Best Actress (Sapphire) | Nominated | |
Hunt Down | 11th Macau International Movie Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Won | |
2020 | — | 7th The Actors of China Award Ceremony | Best Actress (Sapphire) | Won |
Body Measurements | 30-23-32 inches |
Bodytype | Slim |
Height | 5 feet 5 inches (1.68 m) |
Weight | 48 kg (105 lbs) |
Waist | 23 inches |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Black |
Nickname | Chen |
Gender | Female |
Age | 46 years old (in 2023) |
Date of Birth | March 9, 1977 |
Full Name | Chen Shu |
Profession | Singer, Actress |
Nationality | Chinese |
Birthplace | Huangshi, China |
Religion | Buddhism |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Qualification: Beijing Dance Academy, Central Academy of Drama
Profession: Singer, Actress
Known For: Perfect Partner
Net Worth: $5 Million Approx
Father: Chen Zongshan
Mother: Li Keli
Brother: Chen Dan
Marital Status: Married
Husband: Zhao Yinyin (m. 2009)
Hobbies: Travelling, Dancing, Photoshoot
Favorite Destination: Australia
Favorite Food: Meat
Favorite Color: Black