Sun Yi (孙怡) Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Team, Ethnicity, Awards, Movies, Husband, Children

Sun Yi is a Chinese actress who has steadily carved her niche in the entertainment industry.

Unlike many who meticulously plan their path to stardom, Sun Yi’s journey was marked by serendipity and determination.  

Her rise to fame began with a fortuitous encounter with an agent while working as a model, which led to her acting debut in 2014.

However, her role in the 2017 hit drama “Because of Meeting You” truly propelled her to prominence.  

Profile

• Full name: Sun Yi (孙怡)
•   Date of birth: June 4, 1993
•   Age: 31 years old
• Gender: Female
•   Place of birth: Ji’an, Jilin, China
•   Nationality: Chinese
•   Profession: Actress
•   Height: 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
•   Parents: N/A (Sun Yi prefers to keep her family life private)
•   Siblings: N/A
•   Spouse: Dong Zijian (m. 2016; div. 2022)
•   Children: Dong Dafu (daughter, born in 2017)
•   Relationship status: Divorced
•   Religion: N/A
•   Ethnicity: Han Chinese
•   Net worth: $5 Million

Early Life and Education

Sun Yi, now 31, was born on June 4, 1993, in Ji’an, Jilin, China. While details about her early life and education remain relatively private, her journey into entertainment began with her pursuit of a modelling career.

  Her looks and charisma led her to various modelling opportunities, which provided a stepping stone towards her eventual foray into acting. This transition was marked by a chance encounter with an agent who recognized her potential, leading to her debut in the 2014 film The Love You Didn’t Understand.

Personal Life

Sun Yi’s personal life has been a subject of public interest, particularly her relationship with actor Dong Zijian. The couple met at the Tokyo Film Festival 2015 and quickly fell in love.

They announced their relationship in 2016 and welcomed their daughter, Dong Dafu, in 2017. Their romance and young family captured the attention of fans and media alike. However, in August 2022, the couple announced their divorce, ending their six-year relationship.  

Career

Sun Yi’s career has been characterized by a steady ascent and a willingness to embrace diverse roles. Following her debut, she appeared in several television dramas, gradually gaining recognition for her performances.  

Her breakthrough role came in 2017, when she played Zhang Guoguo, the lead character, in the highly successful drama Because of Meeting You.  

The drama’s popularity solidified her status as a rising star and opened doors to new opportunities. She has since starred in various dramas, including “Siege in Fog” (2018), “All Out of Love” (2018), and “Irreplaceable Love” (2019).  

Awards

•   2017 National Drama Festival: Annual Breakthrough Actress Award (“Because of Meeting You”)
•   2017 Tencent Video Star Awards: Most Promising Actress (“Because of Meeting You”)

Net Worth

Sun Yi’s net worth is estimated to be around USD 5 million. Her wealth is primarily derived from her acting career, which includes her earnings from television dramas and film appearances.  

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Filmography

•   The Love You Didn’t Understand (2014)
•    Pleasure. Love. (2016)
•    Because of Meeting You (2017)
•    Siege in Fog (2018)
•    All Out of Love (2018)
•    Irreplaceable Love (2019)
•    Hello Procurator (2021)
•    Be Together (2021)
•    Shining Just for You (2023)