‘17Catrina’ is one of the true goddesses of Chinese poker. Born in Sichuan in February 1997, she began playing Texas Hold'em at the young age of 17. She quickly made a name for herself in the professional poker arena. In December 2017, she won the China station championship of the Global Poker League, solidifying her status as one of the best rising stars in the Chinese poker scene.
To date her tournament accolades include the 2022 CSPG Bounty Championship, where she emerged as the champion, the 2021 CQPT Main Event, where she placed 11th, and the 2018 APPT Macao NLH, where she placed 9th. Her performance in these tournaments was outstanding, proving her to be one of the most formidable players in China.
Her nickname, "Seventeen Sister," is a nod to her rise to fame from the young age of 17. When she first began competing in professional poker tournaments, her opponents and peers couldn't remember her name. They began calling her "Seventeen Sister" and this new moniker stuck. As she gained fame through her play, the nickname became more and more who she was. That has been her name since and that is how she is known in the Chinese poker scene.
As a native Sichuan woman, she has brought pride and honor to her home province. She is a true representation of the beauty and talent that Sichuan has to offer. She is a shining star in the Chinese poker scene and her legacy in the Chinese poker world is sure to live on for years to come. With her outstanding poker skills, beauty and the way she represents her home, she is a role model for many young Chinese players.