Liu Yifei has been a beauty icon in Chinese entertainment for the past 20 years. The actress, beloved by fans, is always protected by the public thanks to her sweet yet elegant appearance. Recently, her natural beauty was further confirmed when rare photos from her school days surfaced.
According to QQ, a former classmate of Liu Yifei shared a set of photos from when she was 12 years old. The photos were reportedly taken in October 1999 in the U.S. At the time, Liu Yifei was already stunning, with her teachers favoring her by placing her in the center for a class photo. Notably, her classmate also revealed that Liu Yifei wasn’t just the class beauty, but also the school beauty from her middle school years. The photos and information, previously unpublished during Liu Yifei’s time in the U.S., went viral on social media. Netizens praised the star’s impressive visual appeal from a young age.
Liu Yifei moved to the U.S. in 1997 after her parents’ divorce. Her mother remarried a wealthy Chinese-American lawyer who treated her as his own daughter. He enrolled Liu Yifei in the best schools, even hiring Harvard students to tutor her in English. He also supported her in pursuing talents like piano and ballet. In 2002, Liu Yifei returned to China and entered showbiz with the support of billionaire Chen Jinfei.
Today, Liu Yifei is one of the hottest names in C-pop television. She has had several hit dramas in the past four years, including “A Dream of Splendor,” “Meet Yourself,” and “The Tale of Rose.” At the Tencent White Book Entertainment Awards on December 25, Liu Yifei’s portrayal of Huang Yimei in “The Tale of Rose” topped the charts for the most popular actress and TV series in 2024.
Regarding her personal life, Liu Yifei has been rumored to be dating Li Xian, her co-star in “Meet Yourself.” Recently, the couple caused a stir by attending the birthday party of host Li Xiang’s daughter. Amid dating rumors, neither has commented on the speculation.