★ HOW OLD IS TONG LIYA?
Tong Liya is 41 years old, born August 8, 1984 in China · Leo.
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★ LEDE
About
Tong Liya broke through Chinese TV with period dramas and contemporary romance series that made her a household name across the mainland. Born August 8, 1984, the Xibe actress first caught major attention in The Queens (2008), then anchored hits like Palace (2011) and Beijing Love Story (2012). Her 2010s run included prestige roles in Ordinary World (2015), Nirvana in Fire 2 (2017), and the film How Long Will I Love U (2018). Leo energy: direct, committed to character work.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Tong Liya is a Chinese actress of Xibe ethnicity born on August 8, 1984. She first gained recognition in The Queens (2008), the breakout role that shifted her from supporting parts to lead territory. The 2011–2012 window cemented her mainstream status: Palace (2011) and Beijing Love Story (2012) positioned her as a fixture of premium Chinese television drama. She continued that momentum through the mid-2010s with Ordinary World (2015) and the prestige limited series Nirvana in Fire 2 (2017), both of which drew critical attention. In 2018, she appeared in both the television series Great Expectations and the feature film How Long Will I Love U, signaling comfort across mediums. As an actor, she works across television serialization and film narrative structures. Born under Leo in Western astrology, her birth date aligns with life-path 11, traditionally associated with intuition and visionary drive. Her nationality is China.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- First breakthrough came via The Queens (2008), a turning point in her early career trajectory.
- Palace (2011) and Beijing Love Story (2012) aired back-to-back, establishing her as a bankable lead in mainland television.
- How Long Will I Love U (2018) expanded her reach into cinema alongside her sustained television presence.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Tong Liya?
- Tong Liya is 41 years old (born August 8, 1984).
- When is Tong Liya's birthday?
- Tong Liya was born on August 8, 1984.
- What is Tong Liya's zodiac sign?
- Tong Liya is a Leo, born August 8, 1984.
- What is Tong Liya's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Tong Liya was born in 1984, the year of the Wood Rat.
- Where is Tong Liya from?
- Tong Liya is from China.
- What does Tong Liya do?
- Tong Liya is a actor.
- Is Tong Liya still alive?
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