# Zhu Xudan

Zhu Xudan (Chinese: 祝绪丹; born 15 April 1992), also known as Bambi Zhu, is a Chinese actress. She is best known for her supporting role in Eternal Love (2017) and her lead role as Zhou Zhiruo in Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre (2019). She is also known for her roles in Miss the Dragon (2021), Cute Programmer (2021), and Love Game in Eastern Fantasy (2024).

## Early life and education

Zhu Xudan was born 15 April 1992 in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang. Since the young age of 6, she started learning dance. Prior to debuting, she worked as an advertisement model. In 2010, Zhu was enrolled in the Central Academy of Drama majoring in performance arts. In 2012, she participated in the variety program Crazy For School Beauty, and was then signed on to Le.com as an artist for seven months.

## Career
### 2013–2015: Acting debut

In 2013, Zhu made her first appearance in the CCTV legal program Wo Di Qian Chuan: Jie Mei. The same year, she appeared in the sitcom Wonder Lady, and also starred in the music short film Long Tan Dream. Zhu then appeared in a series of short web films.
In 2015, Zhu received her first major role in the web series The Ferryman 2; and also appeared in the historical war drama The Legend of Yongle Emperor, and period mystery drama A Detective Housewife.

### 2017–present: Rising popularity

In 2017, Zhu played the antagonist in the fantasy romance drama Eternal Love. The series was a major hit and led to increased popularity for Zhu. The same year, she played her first leading role in the romantic campus web series Hi Flower; and also starred in the fantasy wuxia drama The Soul Stitcher.
In 2018, Zhu played supporting roles in the workplace drama Negotiator and romantic comedy drama Sweet Dreams. Both dramas attained high ratings when it aired on Hunan Television and led to increased recognition for Zhu.
In 2019, Zhu starred as one of the two female leads, Zhou Zhiruo in the wuxia drama Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre based on the novel of the same name by Jin Yong. Zhu received increased recognition after the drama aired.
Zhu is also set to star in the period romance drama Love in a Fallen City alongside Ethan Juan, and crime suspense drama Psych-Hunter alongside Hou Minghao.

## Filmography
### Television series

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Network | Notes/Ref. |
| 2013 | Wo Di Qian Zhuan: Jie Mei | 卧底前传之姐妹篇 | Xiao Mei | CNTV | |
| 2014 | Wonder Lady 4 | 极品女士第四季 | | Sohu TV | bit part |
| 2015 | The Ferryman 2 | 灵魂摆渡2 | Xiao Yu | iQIYI | |
| 2016 | A Detective Housewife | 煮妇神探 | Qiu Shui | Zhejiang TV | |
| 2016 | Chronicle of Life | 寂寞空庭春欲晚 | Rui Min | Zhejiang TV | |
| 2016 | The Legend of Yongle Emperor | 英雄诀 | Zhang Xixi | PPTV | |
| 2016 | Mr. Right | 真命天子 | Yang Muyun | Chongqing TV | |
| 2017 | Eternal Love | 三生三世十里桃花 | Xuan Nü | Dragon TV, Zhejiang TV | |
| 2017 | Hi Flower | 囧女翻身之嗨如花 | Lu Ruhua | Youku | |
| 2017 | The Soul Stitcher | 画心师 | Cen Huan | Sohu TV | |
| 2018 | Negotiator | 谈判官 | Shang Bichen | Hunan TV | |
| 2018 | Sweet Dreams | 一千零一夜 | Zhou Xinyan | Hunan TV | |
| 2019 | Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre | 倚天屠龙记 | Zhou Zhiruo | Tencent Video | |
| 2020 | Psych-Hunter | 心宅猎人 | Yuan Muqing | iQIYI | |
| 2021 | Miss the Dragon | 遇龙 | Liu Ying / Ruan A'yu / Feng Chenyue / Gu Qingyan | Tencent Video | |
| 2021 | Cute Programmer | 程序员那么可爱 | Lu Li | Tencent Video | |
| 2024 | Burning Flames | 烈焰 | A Lan | iQIYI | |
| 2024 | Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact | 狐妖小红娘月红篇 | Bu Tai | iQIYI | |
| 2024 | Fateful Love | 流光引 | Han Ziqing | Tencent Video | |
| 2024 | Love Game in Eastern Fantasy | 永夜星河 | Mu Yao | Tencent Video | |
| 2025 | Cao Xuanxuan's Love Journey | 了不起的曹萱萱 | Zhou Na / Cao Xuanxuan | Tencent Video | |

### Short film

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role |
| 2014 | Long Tan Dream | 龙潭梦 | Ling'er |
| 2014 | The City of Lost Souls | 晚安，陌生人 | Her |
| 2015 | Les Nuits del' Amour | 爱神之夜 | Zhu Zhu |
| 2015 | Since I Have Been Loving You | 同学会 | Shi Haitian |
| 2015 | Madan's Wet Dream | 马旦儿的青春期 | Xiao Xiao |
| 2015 | Un Chained | 会议终结者 | Yao Xiaoxi |

### Variety show

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Network | Notes/Ref. |
| 2019 | Everybody Stand By | 演员请就位 | Contestant | Tencent Video | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Event | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2018 | Instyle Icon Awards | New Generation Idol Award | — | Won |
| 2019 | 4th Golden Blossom Internet Film and Television Awards | Best Actress | Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre | Nominated |
| 2019 | 4th Golden Blossom Internet Film and Television Awards | Leaping Actress of the Year | Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre | Won |
| 2019 | iFeng Fashion Choice Awards | Most Popular Female Celebrity | — | Won |
| 2019 | Tencent Video All Star Awards 2019 | Promising TV Drama Performer of the Year | Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre | Won |
| 2020 | Tencent Video All Star Awards 2020 | Promising TV Drama Performer of the Year | — | Won |
| 2023 | 9th Wenrong Awards | Top Ten Young Performer | — | Won |
| 2025 | Tencent Video All Star Awards 2024 | Promising TV Drama Performer of the Year | Love Game in Eastern Fantasy | Won |
| 2025 | Weibo Awards 2024 | Breakthrough Performer of the Year | — | Won |