Dilraba Dilmurat

Dilraba Dilmurat is a Chinese actress, singer, and model. Born on June 3, 1992, in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China, she is an ethnic Uyghur. In 2001, she entered Xinjiang Art Middle School, studying dance for six years. After graduating from the Xinjiang Arts Institute in 2007, she joined the Xinjiang Song and Dance Troupe. She attended Northeast Normal University in 2009, placing third in a local singing contest, before enrolling in Shanghai Theater Academy in 2010 to study drama, film, and television.

Dilraba made her acting debut in 2013 starring in the drama Anarhan, which was nominated at the 30th Flying Apsaras Awards. In 2014, she signed with Jay Walk Studio, starring in V Love and gaining recognition in Swords of Legends. Her performance in the 2015 romantic comedy Diamond Lover earned her the Audience's Favorite Newcomer award at the 7th China TV Drama Awards. She subsequently starred in the 2016 sports drama Hot Girl, winning Outstanding New Actress at the 2016 ENAwards.

In 2017, Dilraba starred in Pretty Li Huizhen, winning Most Popular Actress at the China TV Golden Eagle Award. Her role in Eternal Love earned her a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Shanghai Television Festival. That year, she starred in the film Mr. Pride vs Miss Prejudice, winning Best New Actress at the 2016 China Britain Film Festival, and appeared in Namiya, winning a Golden Phoenix Newcomer award. After appearing in Keep Running, Forbes China listed her on their 30 Under 30 Asia 2017 list. In 2018, she starred in 21 Karat, The Flame's Daughter, and Sweet Dreams, and was named Golden Eagle Goddess at the 12th China Golden Eagle TV Art Festival.

In 2019, Dilraba performed on the CCTV New Year's Gala and mentored on Produce Camp 2019. In 2020, she reprised her role in Eternal Love of Dream, starred in Love Advanced Customization, and played Chang'e in Saga of Light. She subsequently starred in The Long Ballad and You Are My Glory in 2021, The Blue Whisper and Legend of Anle in 2022, and Prosecution Elites in 2023. In 2025, she starred in Sword Rose and Love on the Turquoise Land, followed by Love Beyond the Grave in 2026.

As a prominent brand ambassador, Dilraba represents global brands like L'Oréal, Mikimoto, and Panerai. In 2018, she ended her contract with Dolce & Gabbana following a racist advertisement incident, and in 2021, she supported Xinjiang-produced cotton. Business of Fashion inducted her into the BoF 500 class of 2023. By June 2026, she maintained 22 active brand endorsements, serving as global brand ambassador for 16.

Dilraba's philanthropic work includes visiting orphans in Xinjiang in 2012, supporting environmental projects, and participating in UNICEF's MAKEAPROMISE campaign in 2016. She raised funds for rural ambulances, supported poverty alleviation initiatives with Alibaba, and donated 500,000 RMB for Henan storm recovery in 2021. In June 2020, she experienced a safety incident when a stalker proposed to her on stage during a live broadcast before being escorted away.