Best Actress is one of the main category of Shanghai Film Critics Awards.
| Year | Winner | For |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Zhao Wei | Mulan&14 Blades |
| 2009 | Zhou Xun | Limi de cai xiang |
| 2008 | Miao Pu | Cherry |
| 2007 | Siqin Gaowa | The Postmodern Life of My Aunt |
| 2006 | Zhu Yuanyuan | The Forest Ranger |
| 2005 | Zhang Jingchu | Peacock |
| 2004 | Shu Qi | The Foliage |
| 2002 | Na Renhua | Heavenly Grassland |
| 2001 | Xi Meijuan | Moon Light Tonight |
| 2000 | Gong Li | Breaking the Silence |
| 1999 | Li Lin | Yao Wang Cha Li La |
| 1998 | Song Dandan | The Red Suit |
| 1996 | Ning Jing | The Bewitching Braid |
| 1995 | Ai Liya | Ermo |
| 1994 | Pan Hong | Gu Feng |