# Lemon Zhang

Zhang Meng (Chinese: 张檬, born on 29 December 1988 in Zhengzhou), also known as Lemon Zhang, is a Chinese actress, singer and model. She graduated from Beijing Film Academy.

## Career

Zhang first gained attention for her role as Biyao in the music video of the online video game Jade Dynasty in 2007.
In 2009, she portrayed Zhu'er in The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, based on Louis Cha's novel of the same name. Producer Zhang Jizhong praised her for being dedicated, and said she had great potential.
In 2010, Zhang was invited by Yu Zheng to star in historical drama The Firmament of the Pleiades. The series earned high ratings in Japan and was nominated at the Seoul International Drama Awards, earning Zhang recognition.
In 2011, Zhang starred in the metropolitan drama My Daughter, portraying one of the three female protagonists alongside Tiffany Tang and Qi Wei. The series earned high ratings, and led to an increase in popularity for Zhang. The same year, she portrayed Princess Wansheng in Journey to the West.
In 2012, Zhang starred alongside Eddie Peng in the Taiwanese idol drama My Sassy Girl. She also starred in the wuxia drama The Magic Blade. The series was popular among young viewers, earning both high ratings and popular views. Zhang was also nominated for Most Popular Actress at the Shanghai Television Festival.
In 2013, Zhang played the role of Wang Yuyan in The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, adapted from Louis Cha's novel. The same year, she was cast in another television adaptation of Louis Cha's novel, The Deer and the Cauldron , portraying Shuang'er.
In 2014, Zhang guest-starred in xianxia drama Swords of Legends as Ma Tianyu's older sister, and received positive reviews for her performance.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role |
| 2004 | Jin Du 1943 | 金都1943 | Xiao Man |
| 2006 | Empyreal Doctor | 苍生大医 | Lan Lan |
| 2007 | Crazy in Love | 意乱情迷 | Xiao Zhen |
| 2008 | | 刺青怨 | Cui Yun |
| 2008 | The Deserted Inn | 荒村客栈 | Ouyang Xiaozhi |
| 2008 | | 国球女孩 | Chen Na |
| 2010 | Virtual Recall | 异空危情 | Lan Xiaoli |
| 2011 | My Own Swordsman | 武林外传 | Chi Chi |
| 2013 | Love Distance | 爱别离 | Xiao Meng |
| 2016 | Three Bad Guys | 恋爱教父之三个"坏"家伙 | Xiao Xun |
| 2019 | Autumn Fairy Tale | 蓝色生死恋 | |

### Television series

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | | 寻找庐山恋 | Han Xiaoxiao | |
| 2007 | | 远东第一监狱 | Zhang Xiaoyu | |
| 2007 | Love in Future | 爱在来时 | Guan Yue | |
| 2007 | The Last Bullet | 最后的子弹 | Wang Hua | |
| 2009 | | 杂技皇后夏菊花 | Xia Juhua | |
| 2009 | The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber | 倚天屠龙记 | Yin Li / Zhu Er | |
| 2010 | The Firmament of the Pleiades | 苍穹之昴 | Consort Zhen | |
| 2010 | Pretty Maid | 大丫鬟 | Fang Xinyi | |
| 2010 | | 包三姑外传 | Shu Ling'er | |
| 2010 | Beauty's Rival in Palace | 美人心计 | Wei Zifu | Guest appearance |
| 2010 | The Legend of Crazy Monk | 活佛济公 | Xin Lan | |
| 2011 | My Daughters | 夏家三千金 | Yang Zhenzhen | |
| 2011 | The Great Time | 大时代 | Xue Guo | |
| 2011 | Journey to the West | 西游记 | Wansheng Princess | |
| 2011 | Beauty World | 唐宫美人天下 | Xuan Yu | |
| 2012 | | 正者无敌 | Shu Ping | |
| 2012 | My Sassy Girl | 牵牛的夏天 | Tong Xiaoxia | |
| 2012 | The Magic Blade | 天涯明月刀 | Zhou Ting | |
| 2012 | The Queen of SOP | 胜女的代价 | Zeng Chuchu | |
| 2012 | Beauty Without Tears | 美人无泪 | Hai Lanzhu | |
| 2013 | New Age of Love | 新恋爱时代 | Chen Jia | |
| 2013 | The Spies | 穷追不舍 | Xu Xiaoyue | |
| 2013 | The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils | 天龙八部 | Wang Yuyan | |
| 2013 | | 鸳鸯佩 | Jin Yongen | |
| 2014 | Marry Him Or Not | 不是不想嫁 | Liu Leilei | |
| 2014 | Swords of Legends | 古剑奇谭 | Fang Ruqin | Special appearance |
| 2014 | 80s Engagement | 大都市小爱情 | Guo Guo | Cameo |
| 2014 | The Deer and the Cauldron | 鹿鼎記 | Shuang'er | |
| 2015 | Detectives and Doctors | 陸小鳳與花滿樓 | Ah Xin | |
| 2015 | The Four | 少年四大名捕 | Hui Lan | Guest appearance |
| 2015 | Starry Night | 隐秘动机 | Jiang Zhen | |
| 2015 | A Scholar Dream of Woman | 碧血书香梦 | Shen Biyun | |
| 2015 | Legend of Ban Shu | 班淑传奇 | Yue Jin | Special appearance |
| 2016 | The Ladder of Love | 爱的阶梯 | Chen Qiuyan | |
| 2016 | | 百炼成爹 | Wu Jing | |
| 2017 | Legend of Kaifengfu | 开封府传奇 | Yu Rou | |
| 2017 | The Kite | 风筝 | Cheng Zhen'er | |
| 2018 | Won't Let Go Of Your Hand | 绝不松开你的手 | Zheng Haijun's wife | |
| 2018 | Woman in Love | 海上嫁女记 | He Bingbing | |
| 2018 | Woman in Beijing | 北京女子图鉴 | Wang Jiajia | |
| 2018 | | 幸福起航 | Wu Jing | |
| 2018 | Forever Young | 怒放的青春 | Liu Man | |
| 2018 | The Sea Silk Road | 沧海丝路 | Yan Caizhu | |

## Discography
### Albums

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Language | Notes |
| 2012 | Her Love | 檬懂了 | Mandarin | |

### Singles

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Album |
| 2013 | "Fall in Love with You" | 爱上你 | Love Distance OST |
| 2013 | "A Flower's Strength" | 花的坚强 | Yuan Yang Pei OST |
| 2015 | "Cried and Hated" | 哭过恨过 | The Ladder of Love OST |