# Wealth and business ventures of Chinese actresses

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wealth-and-business-ventures-of-chinese-actresses
> Updated: 2026-08-14T17:33:23.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Reports have highlighted the significant wealth and diverse business interests of prominent Chinese actresses.

Individual profiles show that stars like Zhang Li, known for her role in ‘Dream of the Red Chamber’, have successfully transitioned from acting to real estate entrepreneurship, amassing fortunes through property investments in North America and China. 

Other top actresses, such as Liu Tao and Zhao Liying, have also built substantial net worths through a combination of film, television, and advertising, alongside involvement in various companies, livestream e-commerce, and high-value real estate holdings in major Chinese cities.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Wealth of top Chinese actresses highlighted in new report

A report on QQ details the massive wealth of top Chinese actresses, including Zhao Liying and Liu Tao, driven by acting, business investments, and real estate.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wealth-of-top-chinese-actresses-highlighted-in-new-report

### 2026-08-13: Actress Zhang Li transitions from stardom to real estate success

Former ‘Dream of the Red Chamber’ actress Zhang Li has transitioned from acting to becoming a multi-millionaire real estate entrepreneur with investments in North America and China.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/actress-zhang-li-transitions-from-stardom-to-real-estate-success

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