Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Chinese |
| Date of Birth | 13/01/1964 |
| Age | 61 years (died on 13, Dec, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Quzhou, Zhejiang, China |
| Date of Death | 13/12/2025 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Sister Lianlian |
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| Famous For | Being the only Chinese actress to play major roles in television adaptations of all four of China’s Great Classical Novels. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Zhejiang Jiangshan High School, Zhejiang |
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| Qualification | Graduation in Zhejiang Kunqu Opera Troupe |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Beijing, China |
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| Religion | Buddhism |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Date | 1995 |
| Husband | Yajun Xu |
Family
| Spouse | Yajun Xu (m: 1995 - d: 2003) |
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| Children | Son - Xu He, Daughter - None |
Career
| Debut Film | The Disciples of Shaolin Temple (1985) as Xiao Qin |
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| Debut TV | Journey to the West (1986) as Lingji Bodhisattva |
| Last Film | Beyond the Clouds (2023) |
| Overview | He Qing began her career in the Chinese film and television industry with her debut in 1985. She gained recognition for her role as Lingji Bodhisattva in the iconic TV series Journey to the West, where her performance left a lasting impression despite its brevity. Over the years, she became well-known for her roles in adaptations of China's four great classical novels. Although her film appearances were fewer in comparison to her television work, her classical beauty and artistic talent made her a beloved figure in the industry throughout her career. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He Qing was raised in an artistic family and exhibited a passion for the arts from a young age. | |
| 2. She joined the Zhejiang Kunqu Opera Troupe at the age of 13 to pursue traditional Kunqu opera. | |
| 3. Her career took off when she was cast in The Disciples of Shaolin Temple, where she played a clever and brave girl. | |
| 4. After her role in Journey to the West, she was affectionately nicknamed Sister Lianlian by fans. | |
| 5. He Qing portrayed the character Qin Keqing in the TV adaption of the renowned Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber. | |
| 6. Her television career was marked by a unique distinction of participating in adaptations of all four great classical novels of Chinese literature. | |
| 7. In the early 2000s, she began to withdraw from the spotlight, and in 2015, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. | |
| 8. She continued to live a private life, rarely discussing her personal matters in interviews. | |
| 9. Following her passing in 2025, a farewell ceremony took place in Beijing a few days later. |