Li Qin, an actress from the mainland of China, graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy China Affiliated Xiqu School. In 2008, she rose to prominence for her role as Xue Bao Chai in "The Dream of Red Mansions". In 2010, she played the role of Yang Kai Hui in "The Founding of a Party", a film that marked the 90th anniversary of the Communist Party of China. This film earned her a nomination for Best Newcomer at the 31st Hundred Flowers Awards. In 2012, she played the female lead Pu Tao in the TV series "The Watchful Sky". In 2013, this series won the Golden Angel Award for Outstanding Chinese Television Series. In 2013, she starred in the urban TV series "Flowers of Pinellia Ternata", "Shining Days", and the urban revenge drama "The Return of a Princess".