Born on October 5, 1979, in Fujian, China, Yao Chen started her career as an actress by starring in a production of 'My Own Swordsman,' where she portrayed the daughter of a martial arts master. Her performance in the film was welcomed by several critics, shooting her into fame almost instantly. She went on to star in a television spy drama series named 'Lurk' where she portrayed the role of an influential guerilla leader. Chen received the Best Actress Award at the Golden Eagle awards and Huading Awards. One of her most notable performances includes her portrayal of an enthusiastic magazine journalist in the 2010 romantic comedy film 'Colour Me Love' starring Liu Ye and Joan Chen. Her performance in the movie bagged her a role in Dean Selmer's action thriller movie 'Firestorm' alongside Andy Lau. Apart from being an actress, Yao has also served as a jury member in the 23rd Shanghai Television Festival.

Who is Yao Chen's hair stylist? Some of the hair stylists that Yao Chen has worked with for red carpet or editorial shoots include: Nicolas Jurnjack.