Top 5 Most Popular Chinese Costume Drama Actresses

Earlier, Liu Yifei's new costume drama "A Dream of Splendor" was aired, and after 16 years Liu Yifei's acting in a costume drama has gained extraordinary popularity and attention.

Liu Yifei has always been called the goddess of costume drama, in "A Dream of Splendor", she acted as Zhao Pan'er, seemingly soft and unsupported, but actually intelligent and powerful, with independent and beautiful femininity.

Despite Liu Yifei's appearance has not changed, but her temperament is more introspective and tough, beautiful with power, and Zhao Paner's persona also fits better.

In addition to Liu Yifei, we will introduce you to several other costume drama goddesses in this article, who are known to the audience for their high-quality costume drama roles.

Liu Yifei (Crystal Liu)

Liu Yifei's costume drama masterpieces:

• A Dream of Splendor (2022)
• Return of the Condor Heroes (2006)
• Chinese Paladin (2005)
• Demi Gods & Semi Devils (2003)

Liu Yifei's first costume drama is the Demi Gods & Semi Devils in 19 years ago, she starred in the role of Wang Yuyan. This is undoubtedly a successful role, and even the original author Jin Yong has written a message for her: "Miss Liu, with you as Wang Yuyan, readers will know that I did not lie in the novel."

At the age of 15, Liu Yifei made her debut, shaping too many classic and beautiful costume drama roles in the hearts of the post-80s and post-90s, and she is the fairy of the audience.

The Zhao Ling'er she played is called unsurpassed classic, innocent, delicate, and aura. The Xiao Long Nu she played, both as stunning, but also with a fairy look, is the irreplaceable "Gu Gu" in the hearts of all. Each costume role is deeply rooted in the hearts of the audience, you can always trust Liu Yifei's costume.

Zhao Liying

Zhao Liying's costume drama masterpieces:

• Legend of Lu Zhen (2013)
• The Journey of Flower (2015)
• Princess Agents (2017)
• The Story of Ming Lan (2018)
• Legend of Fei (2020)

Each of Zhao Liying's costume dramas can be said to be popular, with different stages of costume roles presented, also turning her into an acting powerhouse.

In "The Legend of Lu Zhen", Zhao Liying holds up a drama by the role of Lu Zhen, making everyone remember the cute girl with big eyes.

And the popularity of "The Journey of Flower" also made her popularity soar. With her soulful acting skills and cute looks, she portrayed the Hua Qian Gu from naivety and ignorance to finally becoming a demon to make people have mercy on her.

In "Princess Agents", Zhao Liying is the resolute and bold Chu Qiao. She lost weight to 90 pounds to play this role, and Chu Qiao's domineering determination also allowed the audience to see more possibilities in Zhao Liying.

In the "The Story of Ming Lan", Zhao Liying has broadened her role, perfectly interpreting the growth of the Minglan, under the prosperity of a family.

Liu Shishi (Cecilia Liu)

Liu Shishi's costume drama masterpieces:

• The Legend of the White Snake Sequel (2010)
• Scarlet Heart (2011)
• Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky (2012)
• The Imperial Doctress (2016)
• Lost Love in Times (2017)

Liu Shishi started her career with ancient costume drama, she looks gentle and beautiful, her temperament is pure and classical, and every ancient costume look is unforgettable. And Liu Shishi appeared in 18 ancient costume dramas.

Starring Yin Shuang Shuang in Legend of the White Snake Sequel, is considered the peak of Liu Shishi's appearance in costume dramas, with long hair, soft and beautiful.

As Taba Yu Er in Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky, which is called one of Liu Shishi's most popular roles, Liu Shishi has portrayed the quirky, brave, and tough role very well.

In "The Imperial Doctress", Liu Shishi' acted as Tan Yun Xian, an introverted and calm woman who does not have too many outgoing emotions, but Liu Shishi has a good grasp of the character's emotions. In the play, her makeup is light, with those plain hanfu and hair accessories, is the feeling of ancient paintings.

The "Scarlet Heart" is definitely one of Liu Shishi's most classic costume dramas. She has interpreted the cute and playfulness of young Ruoxi, and the resourcefulness and caution after Ruoxi entering the palace, and the desperation at the end in a delicate and moving way.

Yang Mi

Yang Mi's costume drama masterpieces:

• Chinese Paladin 3 (2009)
• Swords of Legends (2014)
• Eternal Love (2017)
• Legend of Fu Yao (2018)
• Novoland: Pearl Eclipse (2021)

Yang Mi's debut so far, the most impressive and stunning TV works, are from the ancient costume drama.

Xi Yao in "Chinese Paladin 3", the whole white shape is the peak of Yang Mi's ancient costume look, and in the role of Xue Jian, is another lively and aura style.

In the role of Feng Qing Xue in "Swords of Legends", Yang Mi's look is mainly blue, very similar to the role in the game, but with an additional unique flavor.

In "Eternal Love", Yang Mi as Bai Qian is cool and with a touch of lazy femininity, charming and offbeat, the play she wore a variety of plain sarongs to make the whole character fairy.

In the TV series "Legend of Fu Yao", Yang Mi unlocked a lot of red dress modeling, the role of Fuyao for a perfect interpretation, dexterity and cute, more can have the queen of the world's dominance, each trait is very infectious.

Yang Zi

Yang Zi's costume drama masterpieces:

• Ashes of Love (2018)
• Immortal Samsara (2022)

Yang Zi is considered one of the best actors in the new generation of costume drama, with sweet looks, and acting skills, so her role is infectious, and the audience's sense of immersion is also very strong.

Jin Mi in "Ashes of Love", is sometimes naive, sometimes determined and cold, the wedding scene is the highlight of the whole drama, exquisite bridal makeup, innocent and detached eyes, really beautiful and let audience pity.

In the drama "Immortal Samsara", a heartbreaking crying scene, skin like a face, eyes full of tears, teardrops falling with the soft features, this fragile fragile feeling, will certainly take away a lot of audience tears together.

Which of these five most popular costume drama actresses do you like the most? Or who is the best costume drama actress in your mind? Share with me in the comments section.