Wu Jin Yan is a Chinese actress born in Chengdu. She began studying ballet at the age of 3. In 2000, she moved from her hometown to train at the Dance School Affiliated with Beijing Dance Academy, working to become a professional ballerina. After 7 years of boarding school, Wu joined the National Ballet of China, where she suffered repeated fractures in her feet. Wu later reported that these injuries caused her to pursue a different career. In 2009, Wu entered Beijing Film Academy, majoring in acting.
In 2018, Wu starred in the historical drama Story of Yanxi Palace. The drama was incredibly popular in China and throughout Asia, streaming over 15 billion times and becoming the most googled show in 2018.
She ranked 65th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2019.
Active Years: 2013 - now
Occupation: Actress;
(Source: Wikipedia)