Song Dan Dan was born in Beijing to a highly educated family. Her father Song Gong was vice chairman of Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles and her brother Song Bei Sha was vice governor of Shanxi and vice chairman of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce. She graduated from the Beijing People's Art Institute and started as a drama actress, but it was her skit debut, "A Date with Slug", in 1989 CCTV New Year's Gala that brought her immediate success. Song was married three times. From 1989 to 1997, she was married to famous director Ying Da, with whom she collaborated in many shows, such as "I Love My Family" that became one of her most famous roles. On August 24, 2020, Song Dan Dan announced her retirement from the entertainment circle. (Source: Wikipedia, MyDramaList) Watch drama online for free.