A List of Chinese Actors and Actresses Born in 1999 Who Are Currently Shining

Kapanlagi.com - The generation of Chinese actors and actresses born in 1999 is currently at the peak of popularity. With relatively young ages but mature acting experience, they have successfully dominated both television and film screens through dramas and movies that have gained wide attention, both in China and internationally. Names like Wu Lei, Li Landi, Lin Yi, and Zhang Jingyi have become the main faces of various popular projects, proving that the 1999 generation is one of the strongest and most promising in the Chinese entertainment industry today.

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1. Li Landi

Li Landi (credit: Weibo)

Li Landi, or Landy Li, was born on September 2, 1999, in Beijing, China. In addition to acting, she is also known as a singer and model. Li Landi began her acting career at the age of 10 and has showcased strong abilities in various drama and film roles since then. She was born of Hui ethnicity and is a graduate of the Central Academy of Drama with high academic achievements.

Li Landi is best known for dramas such as My Huckleberry Friends (2017), Wu Xin: The Monster Killer 2 (2017), Dreaming Back to the Qing Dynasty (2019), The Starry Love (2023), and Coroner's Diary (2025). In 2019, she also appeared in the film Adoring and was included in Forbes China's 30 Under 30 Asia list.

2. Lin Yi

Lin Yi (credit: Weibo)

Lin Yi, born January 11, 1999, in Hebei, China, is an actor and model who gained widespread recognition since his role as Lu Jing in the drama Love Scenery (2021), a romantic comedy series that received positive responses from audiences. He began his career in the entertainment industry in 2019 and subsequently gained more attention through modern drama and romance genres such as Put My Head on Your Shoulder, Everyone Loves Me to Ski Into Love, including other popular projects throughout the early 2020s. His next drama with Lu Yuxiao, When I Meet The Moon, is also worth looking forward to.

3. Lu Yuxiao

Lu Yuxiao (credit: Weibo)

Lu Yuxiao or Irene Lu was born on September 27, 1999, in Shanghai, China. She is an actress whose career began to rise in the late 2010s. Lu gained recognition through her role as Shangguan Qian in My Journey to You (2023), a popular romantic-action drama, and appeared as Ming Yi in Love in the Clouds (2025) and as Hu Xiu in the drama Love Between Lines (2026). She continues to showcase her presence on screen with various strong roles that reflect her versatility.

4. Ren Min

Ren Min (credit: Weibo)

Ren Min was born on December 17, 1999, in Hunan, China. She studied acting at the Central Academy of Drama and made her debut in the film Cry Me a Sad River (2018). Ren is known for various dramatic roles in television series such as Serenade of Peaceful Joy (2020) and The Longest Promise (2023), and has appeared in several films and series that have further increased her recognition among Chinese drama audiences.

5. Song Weilong

Song Weilong (credit: Weibo)

Song Weilong was born on March 25, 1999, in Dalian, Liaoning, China. This actor and model began his career in 2016 and gained popularity through dramas such as Find Yourself (2020), Go Ahead (2020), and various other series that showcased his acting skills in the romance, historical, and science fiction genres. By 2025, he is among the busiest Chinese actors with many major projects and is shining through Shine On Me, Everlasting Longing, Youthful Glory, and soon Love for You alongside Zhang Jingyi which will be released soon.

6. Wang Churan

Wang Churan (credit: Weibo)

Wang Churan was born in 1999 and began her acting debut in 2016. She is known for her roles in various high-rated television dramas, especially Are You The One (2023), which received critical and audience acclaim. In addition, Wang also appeared in other dramas such as Fireworks of My Heart and The Last Goodbye to Mama, showcasing her strong acting skills on screen. In 2026, besides filming new dramas, four of her dramas are also highly anticipated for airing.

7. Wu Lei

Wu Lei (credit: BVLGARI)

Wu Lei, or Leo Wu, was born on December 26, 1999, in Shanghai, China. He has been in the entertainment industry since childhood after being discovered as a child model at the age of 3 and later ventured into television acting at a young age. Leo is a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy and is widely known for various popular dramas. One of his currently discussed roles is as the lead character Lin Yi Yang in Amidst a Snowstorm of Love, a sporty romance drama that went viral in 2024. He is also recognized for dramas such as The Long Ballad, Love Like A Galaxy and Nothing But You, as well as his strong performances across many C-Drama genres from childhood to adulthood.

8. Zhang Jingyi

Zhang Jingyi (credit: Weibo)

Zhang Jingyi, born July 10, 1999, in Shaoyang, Hunan, China, is an actress and model who began her career in the entertainment industry in the late 2010s after graduating from the Beijing Film Academy. She is widely known for her roles in the dramas Lighter and Princess (2022), Fall in Love (2021), Blossoms in Adversity (2024), and has starred as the lead in series such as Legend of Zhang Hai. Additionally, she will also appear in the upcoming drama Love For You alongside Song Weilong and continues to be one of the most promising young talents in China.

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