Chen Shu

Chen was born Chen Shu (Chinese: 陈澍) in Huangshi, Hubei, in a musical family, the daughter of Chen Zongshan (Chinese: 陈宗善), a dancer in Huangshi. Her maternal grandparents were professors at Hubei University.

Chen studied at Medium Dance School affiliated to Beijing Dance Academy and worked as an actress in China Song and Dance Ensemble from 1992 to 1999. Chen graduated from Central Academy of Drama in 2001, where she majored in acting. After graduation, Chen joined the National Theatre Company of China.

Chen made her acting debut in Urban Sky (2000), playing Mao Xiaoqi. Chen's first film role was uncredited appearance in the film Vast Sky (2002).

In 2008, Chen starred as Bai Liusu in the romantic comedy television series Love in a Fallen City, adapted from Eileen Chang's novel of the same title. That same year, she had a cameo appearance in The Founding of a Republic, a historical film.

Chen won the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actress for her performance in Iron Pear (2010).

In 2012, Chen starred as Amy in the suspense film The Second Woman.