Who is Chinese actress Wenwen Han and where is she today?
Wenwen Han came into the limelight as a child actor. She is best known for portraying the character of Meiying in The Karate Kid. The film garnered plenty of local and international attention and was a big success. Many people wonder where the actress is today.
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Wenwen Han started her career as a child actor. She is also a dancer and violin player. Her breakthrough in the acting industry was in The Karate Kid. Discover more about her life and career today.
Profile summary
| Full name | Wenwen Han |
| Nickname | Meiying |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 24th August 1995 |
| Age | 29 years old (as of 2024) |
| Place of birth | Xi’an, China |
| Current residence | Xi’an, China |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Ethnicity | Asian (Chinese) |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height in feet | 5’ 5” |
| Height in centimetres | 165 |
| Weight in pounds | 100 |
| Weight in kilograms | 45 |
| Body measurements in inches | 29-21-31 |
| Body measurements in centimetres | 74-53-79 |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Hair colour | Dark brown |
| Marital status | Single |
| Profession | Actress, violinist, and dancer |
Who is Wenwen Han?
Wenwen Han is an actress, violinist, and dancer. She came into the limelight as a child actor when she starred in The Karate Kid.
How old is Wenwen Han?
Wenwen Han's age is 29 years as of 2024. She was born on 24th August 1995, and her Zodiac sign is Virgo.
Where is Wenwen Han from?
The actress was born in Xi’an, China. She resides in her home country. Her nationality is Chinese, and her ethnicity is Asian (Chinese).
Her father is rumoured to be a businessman, while her mother is rumoured to be a nurse. She grew up during China's one-child policy era, so she is likely to be an only child.
Educational background
The actress went to local private schools. She also started taking violin and dance lessons at a tender age. The lessons came in handy in Karate Kid. She speaks Mandarin and English.
Career
Han started her career in 2007 as a child actress. Her first acting role was in Zhong Guo Xion Di Lian, a Chinese war drama.
She got her big break in 2010 when she landed a role in the American film The Karate Kid, a remake of the original 1984 film.
How old was Wenwen Han in The Karate Kid? The actress was about 15 years old when she starred in the film.
The actress has four official acting credits. Wenwen Han's movies and TV shows are in the table below.
| Production | Type | Year | Role |
| Zhong guo xiong di lian | TV series | 2007 | - |
| The Karate Kid | Film | 2010 | Meiying |
| Ink & Rain | Film | 2018 | VIP female |
| Hai mei ai gou | TV series | 2020 | - |
Wenwen Han and Jaden Smith met on the set of The Karate Kid. The two child stars starred in the film alongside Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith.
Besides acting, Han is a talented dancer. She has participated in various events and concerts and has worked with top stars such as Jaden Smith and Taraji P. Henson.
Is Wenwen Han married?
The actress is not married. For some time now, there have been allegations that she is married to Taiwanese singer Ken Chu.
However, Ken Chu is married to another lady with an almost similar name. His wife's name is Han Wen Wen. She is also an actress who often goes by Vivien Han to minimise confusion.
Wenwen Han is presumably single, and there are no indications that she is a mother. She is rumoured to be in a relationship with Han Geng, her Hai mei ai gou co-star. Neither of the two has addressed the allegations.
The Karate Kid actress Wenwen Han: how she looks now
The actress is a beautiful young woman. She has faced public scrutiny for allegedly undergoing cosmetic procedures to enhance her physical appearance. She has not publicly admitted or denied anything, fueling the rumours further.
What happened to Wenwen Han?
The actress took a hiatus from the acting industry for a couple of years after featuring in The Karate Kid. She has since made a comeback, and fans hope to see her in more TV shows and movies in the future.
Where is Wenwen Han today?
Where is Wenwen Han in 2024? Fans are curious about the whereabouts of the actress. Well, she is still actively involved in acting. In 2020, she starred in the television series Hai mei ai gou.
How tall is Wenwen Han?
The actress is 5’ 5” or 165 centimetres tall, and her weight is approximately 100 pounds or 45 kilograms.
Her body measurements are 29-21-31 inches or 74-53-79 centimetres. She has dark brown hair and eyes.
Trivia
- She is an animal lover and has volunteered in an animal shelter in her home town.
- She enjoys music in her free time.
- She has travelled to Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia.
Wenwen Han is an actress, dancer, and violinist best known for her role as Meiying in The Karate Kid. Her most recent acting project is in Hai mei ai gou, a Chinese TV series.
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