C-Drama Actress Zhao Liying’s Beauty Evolution Through The Years

A look through Zhao Liying's ageless beauty through her 15 years in showbiz

Mariel Abanes

November 25, 2021, 02:06 PM

It took some years before the country—and the world—took notice of Chinese actress Zhao Liying. Undoubtedly one of the most in demand celebrities in China, Zhao first entered the limelight way back in 2006, when she tried her luck in reality talent show Yahoo Search Star Game. People started taking notice of her after several years of doing support roles, with the more prominent character of Qing'er in “New My Fair Princess” in 2011 marking the beginning of her rise to popularity.

Two years later, the beautiful actress starred as the lead for “Legend of Lu Zhen”—which brought upon her now top actress status. Since then, she’s climbed the ladder to fame, appearing in different movies and television shows as well as gracing covers of luxury magazines and countless brand endorsements.

Zhao’s beauty, with her fair and smooth skin, small face, and almost-perfect features, she seemed to not age at all! Fans know her for her natural beauty, as one of the celebrities who didn’t go under the knife. Throughout her 15-year career, her glow up is an inspirational journey that many have aspired to achieve. In the gallery below, we backtrack to her early years as a newcomer to transforming into the Zhao Li Ying that we know today.

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Pre-Debut

Before she entered the ‘biz, Zhao grew up in a farm with her family.

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Yahoo Search Star Game (2006)

Her first attempt at making it big is through this reality talent competition. Even then, her baby face features won hearts of viewers!

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Ten Warriors in Mashishan (2008)

She first starred as the main lead in this film, portraying the role of Ying Zi.

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The Amateur Imperial Bodyguard (2010)

Slowly climbing her way up, Zhao’s first foray in the small screen as the lead actress is through this drama playing Chen Xin'er.

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New My Fair Princess (2011)

Here’s Zhao as a princess—perfectly fitting for her!

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Legend of Lu Zhen (2013)

Her titular role as the lady-in-waiting Lu Zhen who exudes such a strong heart and mind—which eventually led her to claim her ultimate dream.

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Boss & Me (2014)

After a string of historical dramas under her belt, Zhao forays into romcom with “Boss & Me”. She portrayed her boss’ sister’s blood donor, Shan Shan.

The Journey of Flower (2015)

Zhao looks regal in costume as she plays Hua Qian Gu in this historical drama.

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Crazy New Year’s Eve (2015)

Even with a baby bump in this movie, the actress leaves a flawless impression throughout the whole show.

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Days of Our Own (2016)

Debuting her boyish short cut, Zhao charms in this coming of age film.

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The Mystic Nine (2016)

An ethereal beauty to beyond, it’s no wonder that her character, the mistress Yin Xinyue, ends up being the apple of the eye of this drama’s male protagonist.

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