Tong Liya (born August 8, 1983) is a Chinese actress of Xibe ethnicity.
Background
Tong was born in Xinjiang province's Qapqal Xibe Autonomous County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. Her father, Tong Jisheng (), was of Xibe origin from Xinjiang, and her mother, Mao Haiying (), was of Han origin from Gansu.
Tong majored in dance at the Xinjiang Arts Institute and, as a result of her excellent grades, was able to join the Xinjiang Singing & Dancing Troupe. In 2000, she earned a certificate to teach dance at Xinjiang Arts Institute. She enrolled in Central Academy of Drama in 2004, majoring in performance.
Tong was appointed Xibe Ambassador in 2011.
Career
Tong made her debut in the Hong Kong television series C'est La Vie, Mon Chéri in 2008, and she quickly gained attention for her stunning appearance. Tong rose to prominence after starring as Zhao Feiyan in the 2009 historical drama The Queens.
With her subsequent roles in Palace (2011) and Beijing Love Story (2012), Tong successfully broke into the mainstream. Tong has played a variety of roles in hit dramas such as My Economical Man (2012), Weaning (2013), Sword Family Woman (2014), and Obstetrician (2014), and has been dubbed the "Ratings Queen" by the Chinese media. She has also appeared in a number of films, including Tsui Hark's wuxia film The Taking of Tiger Mountain (2014) and Chen Sicheng's comedy film Detective Chinatown (2015).
Tong appeared in the period drama Ordinary World (2015), based on Lu Yao's novel of the same name, which won the Mao Dun Literature Prize in 2015. She was praised for her performance and was awarded the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actress.
Tong appeared in the wuxia drama Nirvana in Fire 2, the sequel to Hai Yan's critically acclaimed drama Nirvana in Fire.
Tong appeared in two spy dramas in 2018. In Great Expectations, she portrayed a wealthy lady who disguises herself as a man in order to infiltrate the underworld and exact revenge on her deceased father. She portrayed an underground spy in Patriot. Tong's portrayal earned her the Audience's Favorite Character award at the China TV Drama Awards. The same year, Tong received critical acclaim and numerous awards for her performance in the romantic comedy film How Long Will I Love You.
In January 2020, she appeared as a public relations officer in the workplace drama Perfect Partner.
Personal life
On January 16, 2014, Tong married actor Chen Sicheng. Chen directed and co-scripted the television series Beijing Love Story, where the couple met and fell in love. In 2012, they announced their relationship on the set of Happy Camp. The couple married in Tahiti in 2014.
Tong announced the birth of their first child, a son named Chen Duoduo, on January 30, 2016. Tong and Chen announced their divorce on May 20, 2021.
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Roses' Fragrance | 玫瑰余香 | Guo Jiani | television film |
| 2011 | Endless Love | 花腰女儿红 | Bai Yu | television film |
| The Purple House | 紫宅 | Zhou Tong | ||
| 2013 | So Young | 致我们终将逝去的青春 | Shi Jie | |
| Silent Witness | 全民目击 | Li Xiaoni | ||
| 2014 | Beijing Love Story | 北京爱情故事 | Shen Bing | |
| The Taking of Tiger Mountain | 智取威虎山 | Little Dove | ||
| 2015 | Wild City | 迷城 | Tang Wen | |
| Doomed Disaster | 诡劫 | Hu Meirui | ||
| Surprise | 万万没想到：西游篇 | Scorpion Spirit | Special appearance | |
| Detective Chinatown | 唐人街·探案 | Ah Xiang | ||
| 2016 | Run for Love | 奔爱 | Ye Yiyi | |
| Heartfall Arises | 惊天破 | Chen Xiangru | ||
| 2018 | How Long Will I Love U | 超时空同居 | Gu Xiaojiao | |
| 2019 | Coward Hero | 鼠胆英雄 | Du Qing | |
| My People, My Country | 我和我的祖国 | Yidan | ||
| 2020 | My People, My Homeland | 我和我的家乡 | Dong Wenhua | Guest appearance |
| 2021 | Assassin in Red | 刺杀小说家 | Special appearance |
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mandarin Duck River | 鸳鸯河 | Wong Manli |
| C'est La Vie, Mon Chéri | 新不了情 | Lee Joi Oi (younger) | |
| Empty Lane | 空巷子 | Qi Qiao | |
| The Queens | 母仪天下 | Zhao Feiyan | |
| 2009 | I Am a Grass | 我是一棵小草 | Yue Xiaomei |
| Living Pride | 人活一张脸 | Jia Xiaochen | |
| Mother and Wife | 娘妻 | Sun Yating | |
| 2010 | Unbeatable | 无懈可击之美女如云 | Sabrina |
| Maid in the Big House | 大屋下的丫鬟 | Su Wenhui | |
| Happy Mother-in-Law, Pretty Daughter-in-Law | 欢喜婆婆俏媳妇 | Xilan | |
| The Vigilantes in Masks | 怪侠一枝梅 | Jing Ruyi | |
| 2011 | Palace | 宫 | Nian Suyan (Tong Suyan) |
| Horizon True Heart | 天涯赤子心 | Gao Shuhua | |
| Wrong Hate | 错恨 | Dong Zisu | |
| Misty Rain in the Setting Sun | 烟雨斜阳 | Gao Wanyi | |
| Love Can Come Again | 爱可以重来 | Lu Jialiang | |
| Beauty World | 唐宫美人天下 | Wu Qingcheng | |
| 2012 | Beijing Love Story | 北京爱情故事 | Shen Bing |
| My Economical Man | 我的经济适用男 | He Xiaojun | |
| Dream Back to Tang Dynasty | 梦回唐朝 | Tao Zhu | |
| Beauties of the Emperor | 王的女人 | Wu Meiren | |
| 2013 | After Shock | 唐山大地震 | Wan Xiaodeng |
| Weaning | 断奶 | An Qi | |
| Love is Not Blind | 失恋33天 | ||
| Fall in Love | 恋爱的那点事儿 | Yu Huxin | |
| 2014 | Sword Family Women | 刀客家族的女人 | Ge Dani |
| Loving, Never Forgetting | 戀戀不忘 | Wu Tong | |
| Obstetrician | 产科医生 | He Jing | |
| 80s Engagement | 大都市小爱情 | Su jing | |
| 2015 | Ordinary World | 平凡的世界 | Tian Runye |
| 酷爸俏妈 | Huang Xiaoying | ||
| 2017 | Nirvana in Fire 2 | 琅琊榜之风起长林 | Meng Qianxue |
| 2018 | Great Expectations | 远大前程 | Lin Yiyi |
| Patriot | 爱国者 | Shu Jian | |
| 2019 | Right Here Waiting For You | 我在未来等你 | adult Wei Xiao |
| 2020 | Perfect Partner | 完美关系 | Jiang Linda |
| The Fiery Years of Gao Da Xia | 高大霞的火红年代 | Gao Daxia | |
| The Centimeter of Love | 爱的厘米 | Guan Yuqing | |
| 2021 | Too Good to be Married | 明天我们好好过 | He Daye |
| Refinement of Faith | 百炼成钢 | Qin Ziyin | |
| TBA | The Love Without a Trace | 爱无痕 | Shen Lianxing |
| The Scale of Desire | 杠杆 | Chen Xin | |
| Huan Xi Sha | 浣溪沙 | Xi Shi |
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Love Has No Reason" | 爱情没什么道理 | My Economical Man OST | |
| "Only Sing For You" | 只为你歌唱 | — | ||
| 2013 | "Us" | 我们 | — | with her university friends |
| 2018 | "Don't Forget Me" | 不要忘了我 | How Long Will I Love U OST | with Lei Jiayin |
| 2020 | "Firmly Believe Love Will Win" | 坚信爱会赢 | COVID-19 pandemic support theme song |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 26th China TV Golden Eagle Award | Best Actress | Beijing Love Story | Nominated |
| 2014 | 13th Huading Awards | Best Actress in a Television Series | Aftershock | Won |
| 6th China Image Film Festival | Best Young Actress | Beijing Love Story | Won | |
| 6th Macau International Movie Festival | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | 21st Shanghai Television Festival | Best Actress | Ordinary World | Nominated |
| 2016 | 19th Huading Awards | Best Actress (Modern Drama) | Won | |
| 28th China TV Golden Eagle Award | Best Actress | Won | ||
| 2017 | 4th The Actors of China Award Ceremony | Best Actress (Emerald) | — | Won |
| 2018 | 24th Huading Awards | Best Actress | Patriot | Nominated |
| 8th China Movie Channel Media Awards | Best Actress | How Long Will I Love U | Won | |
| 17th Huabiao Awards | Outstanding Actress | Nominated | ||
| 18th Chinese Film Media Awards | Most Anticipated Actress | Won | ||
| 2019 | 26th Beijing College Student Film Festival | Favorite Actress | Won | |
| 25th Huading Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| Cosmo Glam Night | Person of The Year (Dream) | — | Won | |
| Jinri Toutiao Awards Ceremony | Quality Actress of the Year | — | Won | |
| 2020 | Weibo Awards Ceremony | Weibo Goddess | — | Won |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 79th |
| 2014 | 43rd |
| 2015 | 66th |
| 2017 | 38th |
| 2019 | 79th |
| 2020 | 55th |
| Body Measurements | 30-24-32 inches |
| Bodytype | Slim |
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches (1.64 m) |
| Weight | 44 kg (97 lbs) |
| Waist | 24 inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | 6.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 2 (US) |
| Nickname | Ya Ya |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 39 years old (in 2023) |
| Date of Birth | August 8, 1983 |
| Full Name | Tong Liya |
| Profession | Actress, Dancer |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Birthplace | Qapqal Xibe Autonomous, Ili, China |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Qualification: Central Academy of Drama
Profession: Actress, Dancer
Known For: The Centimeter of Love
Net Worth: $5 Million Approx
Father: Tong Jisheng
Mother: Mao Haiying
Marital Status: Single
No. of Children: 1
Son: Chen DuoDuo
Past Relationships: Chen Sicheng (m. 2014–2021)
Hobbies: Travelling, Photoshoot
Favorite Destination: Japan
Favorite Food: Rice
Favorite Color: Black
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