In 2012, Li starred in the romantic melodrama television series The Watchful Sky,[12] which won the Gold Angel Award at the 9th Sino-US Film Festival.[13] In 2013, Li starred in romance dramas Shining Days and The Return of a Princess , both of which attained high ratings during their respective runs.[14][15]
In 2014, Li starred in romance drama If I Love You,[16] and was named the Most Promising Actress at the China TV Drama Awards for her performance.[17] In 2015, Li starred in her first historical drama My Amazing Bride, playing a quirky and adorable heiress.[18]
2017–present: Acclaim and transition to mainstream popularity
In 2017, Li starred in the television adaptation of the classic novel White Deer Plain.[19] Her performance as Tian Xiao'e[20] was a "pitch-perfect illustration of a rural woman's miserable life" according to critics, and stood in sharp contrast to her previous performances as youthful and innocent characters.[21] Li was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress award at the Magnolia Awards for her performance.[22] The same year, Li starred in the historical action drama Princess Agents, playing a princess of a befallen kingdom.[23] The drama was a major success and led to increased popularity of Li.[24] That year, Li entered ForbesChina Celebrity 100 list for the first time, ranking 100th.[25]
In 2019, Li played the female lead Lu Xueqi in the film adaptation of the xianxia novel Zhu Xian, titled Jade Dynasty.[30][31] She then co-starred in the aviation disaster film The Captain as a flight attendant,[32] and received the Best Supporting Actress award at the Gold Crane Awards held by the Tokyo International Film Festival.[33] The same year, she starred in the historical political drama Joy of Life,[34] and gained attention for her role as the drumstick lady.[citation needed]
In 2020, Li appeared in CCTV New Year's Gala for the first time, performing the song item "Hello 2020".[35] The same year, she starred in the historical drama The Song of Glory as the daughter of a military family.[36] She also starred in the comedy film Warm Hug.[37]
She ranked 72nd on ForbesChina Celebrity 100 list in 2020.[38]
Other activities
Endorsements
In 2018, Li was selected as brand ambassador for cosmetics brand SK-II.[39]
Since 2021, Italian luxury leather goods brand Furla has announced that Li will serve as the brand's spokesperson.[40] In 2021, she was also become the first brand spokesperson for Laura Mercier Cosmetics in the Asia-Pacific region.[41][42]
Since 2021, Li has been named as brand spokesperson for Forevermark, a luxury retail subsidiary brand of De Beers Group.[43]
In September 2023, American clothing brand Tommy Hilfiger announced that Li would officially serve as brand ambassador in China, alongside Greg Hsu.[44]
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^"你我邂逅,即是永恒」 李沁成为De Beers Forevermark戴比尔斯永恒印记全新品牌代言人" ["The Encounter Between You And Me Is Eternity." Li Qin Becomes The New Brand Spokesperson Of De Beers' Forevermark]. ELLE China (in Chinese). 16 December 2021. Archived from the original on 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
^"今日消费资讯:AMI 推出全新 Paris Paris 手袋、上海表和学古推出"上海传家礼"联名礼盒...李沁和许光汉出任 Tommy Hilfiger 中国区品牌大使" [Today’s consumer news: AMI launches new Paris Paris handbags, Shanghai Watch and Xuegu launch “Shanghai Heirloom Gift” joint gift box....Li Qin and Xu Guanghan serve as Tommy Hilfiger brand ambassadors in China]. ToodayLab (in Chinese). 21 September 2023. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
^ZHENG, SHENGYU (17 September 2022). "《请君》开播霸榜,以极致人设解开年代奇幻剧"爆款密钥"" [en:The opening of "Please gentleman" dominated the list, with the ultimate persona to unlock the era of fantasy drama "explosive key".]. zh:中国娱乐 (in Chinese). Retrieved 18 March 2024.
^《相爱吧》魏大勋李沁发糖:我们现在很好. Sina (in Chinese). 6 April 2016. Archived from the original on 30 September 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
^"张译张颂文提名澳门国际电视节最佳男主 刘亦菲提名最佳女主" [Zhang Yi and Zhang Songwen were nominated for Best Actor at the Macau International Television Festival and Liu Yifei was nominated for Best Actress.] (in Chinese). Sohu. 1 December 2023. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
^第32届中国电视金鹰奖提名名单发布 [The 32nd China TV Golden Eagle Awards nomination list released]. Sina Finance (in Chinese). 16 October 2024. Archived from the original on 16 October 2024.
^南方盛典年度影视颁奖礼 新《西游》抢风头. Sohu (in Chinese). 18 December 2010. Archived from the original on 25 August 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
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^《明星之旅》打造有知性娱乐节目. Sina (in Chinese). 9 August 2013. Archived from the original on 29 November 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2019.