Modeling Career
After the modeling competition, Qu acted in a large number of television series and films. First in series "Plum Woman" in 1990, the most memorable ones are "Love Talks"(真情告白) and its spinoff sequel, "Adieu". She also started her singing career when she released her debut album "Fly With Me" in 1994. She signed with music record company BMG in 1997 and released four other albums up to date.
Qu has been called "China's first generation of supermodel," and has represented international brands such as Pantene and Maybelline cosmetics.
In 2007, Qu agreed to take the host spot for China's Next Top Model (CNTM閃亮模坊), the Chinese version of American reality show America's Next Top Model. When the show began, however, the producers, chose Chinese supermodel Li Ai to host the show.
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