Dilraba Dilmurat
A Uyghur actress from Xinjiang whose meteoric rise to fame made her one of China's most recognizable and influential television stars.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Chinese actress·Birthday: June 3·Millennials
Biography
Dilraba Dilmurat's story is one of cross-cultural charisma catapulting her to the apex of Chinese entertainment. Born in Urumqi to a Uyghur family, she was immersed in song and dance from a young age. After studying at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, her distinct features—often highlighted in media for their 'exotic' appeal—and natural screen presence quickly caught the industry's eye. Her breakout role came in the 2014 television drama 'The Diamond Lover,' but it was the 2017 fantasy-romance series 'Eternal Love' that transformed her into a household name. Playing the beloved fox spirit Bai Fengjiu, Dilraba won over millions of fans, earning the nickname 'Queen of Dramas' for her consistent leading roles in hit series like 'The Flame's Daughter' and 'The Long Ballad.' While her ethnicity has been both a point of fascination and occasional controversy in China, her success has made her a prominent figure, navigating a complex cultural landscape as a Uyghur woman at the center of mainstream Mandarin media.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Dilraba was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Dilraba Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Dilraba's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Golden Eagle Award for Actress in 2020 for her performance in the drama 'The Long Ballad.'
- Was named one of Forbes China's Top 100 Celebrities multiple times, reflecting her massive popularity and influence.
- Served as an ambassador for the luxury brand Louis Vuitton, highlighting her status as a fashion icon.
Did You Know?
Before acting, she considered a career as a pianist or dancer.
Dilraba is fluent in several languages, including Uyghur, Mandarin, and English.
She is known by the affectionate fan nickname 'Reba.'
“I hope my work can bring a little bit of joy and light to people.”
