Chen Duling Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Chen Duling is a Chinese actress and model who gained widespread recognition for her debut role as Li Er in Alec Su‘s youth romance film The Left Ear (2015).

Nicknamed the “Campus Beauty of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics” for her striking looks and academic achievements, she is known for the distinctive combination of her engineering background and acting career.

A graduate in Aircraft Manufacturing Engineering, she has since become a prominent figure in Chinese television and cinema, starring in hit dramas such as Till the End of the Moon (2023), Mysterious Lotus Casebook (2023), and The Glory (2025).

Chen Duling
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Chen Duling
Born:	18 October 1993 (age 32 years old)
Place of Birth:	Xiamen, Fujian, China
Nationality:	Chinese
Height:	1.68 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Duling
Occupation:	Actress, Model
Net Worth:	$2 Million

Early Life and Education

Chen Duling was born on 18 October 1993 in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, to Mr. and Mrs. Duling; her father is a mathematics professor at Xiamen University, and her mother is an entertainment professional. She is an only child.

Despite her parents’ initial hopes for her to pursue music—Chen studied piano from the age of six or seven and attended music school affiliated schools—she defied expectations by choosing the science track in high school.

Demonstrating exceptional academic ability, she scored 621 points on the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) and enrolled at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), where she majored in Aircraft Manufacturing Engineering, a nationally key discipline. She is of Han Chinese ethnicity, and her religion is unknown.

Career

Chen Duling began her public career unexpectedly during her sophomore year of university, when she was invited to participate in the “Facejoking” College Beauty Contest and was crowned the overall champion, surpassing actress Zhang Zifeng. This online popularity led to her being discovered.

She made her acting debut at age 21 when Taiwanese singer-actor Alec Su selected her from thousands of candidates to play the lead role of the aloof “Li Er” in his directorial debut, the youth film The Left Ear (2015). Despite having no formal acting training and being a complete newcomer, her natural and ethereal performance resonated with young audiences, marking the beginning of her professional acting career.

After graduating from university in 2016, Chen committed to acting full-time. The early phase of her career was characterized by a variety of supporting roles in television dramas such as Legend of Condor Hero (2017), Love in Flames of War (2022), and modern romance dramas, though she struggled to replicate the success of her film debut.

Her career trajectory changed significantly in 2023, which became a breakout year for her. She starred in the massive xianxia fantasy hit Till the End of the Moon as the tragic villain Ye Bingchang / Tian Huan, showcasing new dramatic depth. She followed this with a memorable supporting role in the wuxia drama Mysterious Lotus Casebook and later a starring role in The Glory (2025). These back-to-back successful projects established her as a highly sought-after supporting actress.

Chen later sustained her momentum by diversifying into the “suspense and spycraft” genre with the drama The Great Nobody (2026) and continuing to take on high-profile supporting roles. Known for her “academic” persona and disciplined work ethic, she has built a distinctive brand as an actress who prioritizes complex character work over celebrity status.

Her legacy in the Chinese entertainment industry is defined by her successful pivot from science student to actor, consistently delivering notable performances in ensemble casts, and being recognized by critics as the “White Moonlight” (a pure and unforgettable first love) of the industry due to her classic elegance.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @du_chenduling

Personal Life

Chen Duling has no publicly known spouse, children, or confirmed romantic relationships. She has been the subject of minor media speculation regarding co-stars, including Deng Wei in 2023, but has not confirmed any relationships.

She is known for maintaining a low-key personal life, focusing primarily on her craft and furthering her education.

Filmography

• The Left Ear (2015)
• Legend of Condor Hero (2017)
• Love in Flames of War (2022)
• Till the End of the Moon (2023)
• Mysterious Lotus Casebook (2023)
• The Glory (2025)
• The Great Nobody (2026)

Net Worth

Chen Duling has an estimated net worth of approximately $2 million USD, derived primarily from her acting contracts in television and film, commercial endorsements, and brand collaborations.

Following her breakout year in 2023, her market value and project fees increased significantly, contributing to her current wealth accumulation.