Heidi Chen

Heidi Chen is a multifaceted artist working across Dance, Acting, and Modelling.

Born in northern China, she is of Manchu descent and grew up under the influence of Korean culture. Relocated in New Zealand at the age of 15, now based in Los Angeles.

Known for her cross-genre fluency, Heidi brings a distinctive edge to every project.

Close-up of a woman with short black hair, brown eyes, and wearing a blue top with straps.

Headshots

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Headshots |

Woman with blue hair wearing black top, baggy black pants with yellow and red accents, yellow lace-up boots, silver jewelry, standing against a plain background.
A woman lying on a reflective silver surface. She is wearing a leopard print top with blue accents, sheer black stockings, and high-heeled shoes. Her makeup is bold with blue eyeshadow and black eyeliner, and she has wet, black hair. She has tattoos and jewelry, including bracelets and a necklace.
A young woman with short black hair smiling and wearing an orange tank top with blue trim, standing indoors with a blurred background.
A woman with short black hair styled with wet look, wearing a black leather jacket, hoop earrings, and neutral makeup, looking directly at the camera.
Woman wearing a black and white bikini top, denim shorts, bright blue high-heeled boots, multiple necklaces, hoop earrings, and earrings posing against a plain wall.
A woman with short blue hair poses against a plain wall, wearing a black mesh top, baggy black jeans with red embroidery, and yellow lace-up high-heeled boots. She accessorizes with large statement earrings, gold bracelets, and a gold cuff, and has tattoos on her left arm, with one on her right wrist. She is crouching with one knee raised and her hand near her face.
A woman with short, wet blue hair and dramatic blue eye makeup poses in front of a white circular background. She is wearing a shiny, metallic blue dress, fishnet stockings with a black, flame-like pattern, and matching blue high heels. Her pose is artistic, with one hand on her face and the other on her head, creating a striking silhouette.
Close-up portrait of a young woman with short black hair wearing a blue halter top, against a neutral background.
A woman with short black hair styled in a messy bob, wearing makeup with winged eyeliner and natural lipstick, dressed in a black leather jacket and black zip-up sweater, accessorized with multiple earrings, posing against a plain gray background.
Fashion model with dark blue hair in a bob style wearing a black and white patterned bikini top, denim shorts, and layered gold jewelry, posing against a plain background with her arm raised.
A woman with blue hair and a fierce expression wearing a black mesh top and baggy black pants, sitting with legs apart, against a plain white background, adorned with jewelry and tattoos.
A woman with short wet-look black hair and bold blue eye makeup, wearing lace lingerie with a leopard print design, a blue feathered collar, black stockings, and tattoos on her thighs, posing against a plain white backdrop.
A woman with short black hair and light makeup wearing a blue and orange athletic tank top, looking slightly to the side, against a neutral background.
A close-up portrait of a woman with short black hair, wearing a white sleeveless top with a zipper, against a beige background.
Young woman with short dark blue hair in a bob style, wearing a patterned bikini top, denim shorts, and jewelry, posing against a plain white background.

Dance & Choreography

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Dance & Choreography |

A dancer since the age of four, she was selected at nine to train at the Chinese Military Academy of Arts in Beijing, where she underwent transformative training in both traditional and contemporary genres. At fifteen, she relocated to Auckland, where she immersed herself in street dance, television, and film within the Western creative industry. Her dedication to her craft has taken her across continents, training under world-renowned choreographers and mentors in New York and Los Angeles within the vibrant street dance and commercial industries.

Since 2017, Heidi’s unique brand and global pursuits have established her as a versatile artist across continents. Her credits include Disney Studios (US), Coachella Music and Arts Festival (US), Rita Ora (UK), Rebecca Black (US), Keke Palmer (US), Les Mills (International), Red Bull (NZ), Salman Khan (India), Dancing with the Stars (NZ), Six60 (NZ), Sylvia Park (NZ), Jolin Tsai World Tour (China), and Kpop Academy (NZ).

Heidi’s artistry also extends into the world of K-pop, where she has worked as both a skeleton crew dancer and assistant choreographer for some of the genre’s most iconic artists, including XG, Lisa (BLACKPINK), TWICE, HyunA, Hwasa, Red Velvet, and AOA.

In 2025, Heidi established a creative company - HCreative Co. The Company thrives on pre-professional / professional dance training and choreography work to compliment Heidi’s dance career. She is passionate about bringing her crafts whenever she travels.

Heidi is currently represented by 3WJ+boys in New Zealand. US representation is vacant and currently seeking for a new representation.

Dance Resume

Television & Film

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Television & Film |

On screen, Heidi made her cinematic debut in Disney’s Mulan (2020) and has appeared in Ahikāroa (Māori TV), Dancing with the Stars NZ (TVNZ), and K-Pop Academy (TVNZ / NZ On Air). She has also featured in global campaigns for brands including American Express, Taco Bell, Red Bull, Chubb US, Jägermeister, the New Zealand Defence Force, Sylvia Park, and Les Mills, demonstrating a strong and versatile on-screen presence across both narrative and commercial work.

Bilingual in Mandarin and English, Heidi brings a grounded, emotiolly connected approach to her work, combined with strong physicality. With a background in dance and stunt-based movement, she is well suited to expressive characters across both Western and Asian markets.

Heidi is currently represented by Karen Kay Management for acting.

IMDb Profile
Acting Resume