Born on August 25, 1987, in Wuhan, China, she moved to the U.S. at age 10 and returned to China to pursue acting. She gained prominence with roles in Chinese television dramas and quickly became known for her beauty and talent. Her breakthrough came with the film "The Forbidden Kingdom" alongside Jackie Chan and Jet Li. She achieved international fame starring as Mulan in Disney's live-action adaptation. In addition to acting, she is also a skilled singer and model.