[1][2] Song Jia studied at the secondary school affiliated with the Shenyang Conservatory of Music (SYCM), and at Shanghai Theater Academy where she majored in acting.
[1][3] Song rose to fame for her performance in Curiosity Kills the Cat (2006) as a manicure girl with a clear-cut stand on what to love and what to hate.
[4] Song has been known for her diverse roles as well as her precise and genuine portrayal of every character, winning her acclaim as a versatile actress.
She played the role of Zheng Yunan in the television series Memoirs of China (2008) and a native Tibetan girl in the film Once Upon a Time in Tibet (2010).
[8] Within the limited story structure, Song revealed a multifaceted character and a complex psychological world, and received both the Magnolia and Golden Eagle Awards for Best Actress.