Tong Liya is a Chinese actress of film and television. She is best known for her role as Tong Liya in the Hunan Television science fiction series Palace. Liya’s other notable works include The Queens, Weaning, Tang Gong Meiren Tianxia, Ordinary World, Loving, Never Forgetting, and Nirvana in Fire 2.
Born on August 8, 1984 in Ili Kazakh, Xinjiang, China, to parents Mao Haiying and Tong Jisheng, her mother was of Han ethnicity from Gansu while her father was of Xibe ethnicity from Xinjiang. She majored in dance at the Xinjiang Arts Institute. She made her acting debut in the 2008 Hong Kong television series “C’est la Vie, Mon Chéri”. She has been married to actor Chen Sicheng since January 16, 2014. They have a son together.
General Information
| Screen Name | Yaya (丫丫) |
| First Name | Liya |
| Full Name | Tong Liya (佟丽娅) |
| Date of Birth | August 8, 1983 |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Gender | Female |
| Father | Tong Jisheng (佟吉生) — Composer / Executive Vice Chairman (Xibe ethnicity, Xinjiang) |
| Mother | Mao Haiying (毛海英) — Han ethnicity, Gansu |
| Siblings | Will Update Soon |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Birth Place | China |
| Residence | China |
| Nationality | Chinase |
| Profession | Actress, Dancer, Celebrity, More Than 2 Relationships, Influencer |
| Education | Xinjiang Arts Institute (Dance, from 1995); Xinjiang Singing & Dancing Troupe; Dance Teaching Qualification – Xinjiang Arts Institute (2000); Central Academy of Drama (Performance, enrolled 2004) |
| Spouse | Liya Tong was previously married to Sicheng Chen (2014 – 2021) |
| Relationship | Sicheng Chen (2014 – 2021) |
| No. of Relationships | 3 |
| No. of Children | 1 |
| Agency | Will Update Soon |
| Awards | 28th China TV Golden Eagle Award – Audience’s Favorite Actress (Ordinary World, 2016) 19th Huading Award – Best Actress in Contemporary Chinese TV Drama (Ordinary World, 2016) 2014 Huading Award – Best Actress (Weaning) 2018 China Movie Channel Media Award – Best Actress (How Long Will I Love U) 2019 Beijing Student Film Festival – Students’ Choice Favorite Actress (How Long Will I Love U) 20 wins & 16 nominations total (IMDb) |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Chinese Zodiac Sign | Pig (1983) |
| Weight | 44 kg (97 lbs) |
| Height | 5 feet 4 inches (1.64 m) |
| Body Measurements | 30-24-32 inches |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Category | Actress, Dancer, Celebrity, More Than 2 Relationships, Influencer |
Social Media Profiles
| Instagram — 176.6K+ Followers | |
| Facebook Page | Will Update Soon |
| Twitter (X) | Will Update Soon |
| TikTok / Douyin | Will Update Soon |
| YouTube | Will Update Soon |
| Threads | Will Update Soon |
| Will Update Soon | |
| Bili Bili | Will Update Soon |
Online Profiles & Databases
| My Drama List | My Drama List |
| Wikipedia | Wikipedia |
| Baidu Wiki | Baidu Wiki |
| Douban | Douban |
| iQIYI | iQIYI |
| Grokipedia | Grokipedia |
| Rakuten Viki | Rakuten Viki |
| Fandom | Fandom |
| The Movie DB (TMDB) | TMDB |
| IMDb | IMDb |
| Famous Fix | Famous Fix |
| Famous Birthdays | Famous Birthdays |
| Rotten Tomatoes | Rotten Tomatoes |
FAQs
Who is Tong Liya?
Tong Liya is a Chinese actress, dancer, born on 08 August, 1983 in Qapqal Xibe Autonomous, Ili, China.
How old is Tong Liya?
Tong Liya is 42 years old as of April 2026.
How tall is Tong Liya?
Tong Liya is 5 feet 4 inches (1.64 m).
