★ HOW OLD IS YAO CHEN?
Yao Chen is 46 years old, born October 5, 1979 in China · Libra.
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About
Yao Chen became China's most dominant social-media celebrity through breakout TV roles in *My Own Swordsman* (2006) and *Lurk* (2008). Born October 5, 1979, the Chinese actress topped Weibo from 2009–2012 and won the inaugural "Weibo Queen" at the 2011 Weibo Night. She pivoted to humanitarian work, becoming the UN Refugee Agency's first Goodwill Ambassador in China in 2013, and was named to Time's 100 Most Influential People list in 2014. As a Libra [birth], she channels her air-sign diplomacy into both acting and advocacy.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Yao Chen rose to prominence through television. Her role in the sitcom *My Own Swordsman* (2006) established her name, followed by critical success in *Lurk* (2008), *Divorce Lawyers* (2014), and *All Is Well* (2019). Film roles included *Caught in the Web* (2012), *Firestorm* (2013), *Lost, Found* (2018), and *Send Me to the Clouds* (2019). From late 2009 through 2012, she was Weibo's most-followed celebrity, earning the title "Weibo Queen" at the 2011 Weibo Night—a dominance that redefined celebrity influence during China's social-media boom.
Beyond entertainment, Yao became a philanthropic force. In 2013, she was named the first UN Refugee Agency Goodwill Ambassador in China, a role that gave her platform global humanitarian reach. Time magazine recognized her influence by including her on the 2014 Time 100 Most Influential People list, and Forbes ranked her the 83rd most powerful woman globally that same year. As an actor, Yao balances live performance, screen work, and public visibility, grounded in the diplomacy and social awareness typical of her Libra zodiac [birth]. Her trajectory from sitcom breakout to global influencer and UN ambassador illustrates how digital platforms can elevate an entertainer into a voice for change.
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Trivia
- Yao held the title of "Weibo Queen" and was Weibo's most-followed celebrity from late 2009 to 2012, a period when the platform was reshaping Chinese celebrity culture.
- In 2014, she appeared on Forbes China's Celebrity 100 list, ranking as high as 24th in 2011 before settling at 60th in 2019.
- As UN Refugee Agency Goodwill Ambassador since 2013, Yao Chen became the first person in China to hold that title.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Yao Chen reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Yao Chen?
- Yao Chen is 46 years old (born October 5, 1979).
- When is Yao Chen's birthday?
- Yao Chen was born on October 5, 1979.
- What is Yao Chen's zodiac sign?
- Yao Chen is a Libra, born October 5, 1979.
- What is Yao Chen's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Yao Chen was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Yao Chen from?
- Yao Chen is from China.
- What does Yao Chen do?
- Yao Chen is a actor.
- Is Yao Chen still alive?
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