Chen Lili (or Lili Chen, simplified Chinese: 陈莉莉; traditional Chinese: 陳莉莉; pinyin: Chén Lìlì; born February, 1980) is a transgender singer, model, and actress from the People's Republic of China.
She was born into a peasant family at Yilong County, Nanchong City of Sichuan Province.
[1] On February 11, 2004, she was issued an ID card establishing her female identity by the Public Security Bureau of Nanchong.
[3] It is believed that Lili is the first transsexual woman to attempt to compete in the Miss Universe contest.
[2] In late 2004, Chen competed in China's first Miss Artificial Beauty pageant.