# Zuo Xiaoqing

Zuo Xiaoqing (Chinese: 左小青; pinyin: Zuǒ Xiǎoqīng; born 25 June 1977) is a Chinese actress, TV presenter and former rhythmic gymnast.
She represented China at the 1992 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. In 1993, Zuo played a minor role in Jiang Wen's directorial debut In the Heat of the Sun, which launched her acting career. Zuo has starred in several popular TV series over the years.

## Athletic career

Zuo was born and raised in Changsha, Hunan. At the age of 8, she joined the Hunan's national rhythmic gymnastics team and retired in 1993.
Between 1991 and 1993, Zuo and her Hunan teammates won numerous national tournaments:
| Event | Competition | Placing | Point |
| Domestic |||
| 1991 Chinese National Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament | Group (All-Around) | 1 | 37.35 |
| 1991 Chinese National Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament | Group (3 Ropes + 3 Balls) | 1 | 37.30 |
| 1991 Chinese National Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament | Group (6 Ribbons) | 1 | 37.40 |
| 1992 Chinese National Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament | Group (All-Around) | 1 | 36.95 |
| 1992 Chinese National Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament | Group (3 Ropes + 3 Balls) | 1 | 37.20 |
| 1992 Chinese National Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament | Group (6 Ribbons) | 1 | 37.025 |
| 1992 Chinese National Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships | Group (All-Around) | 1 | 36.95 |
| 1992 Chinese National Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships | Group (3 Ropes + 3 Balls) | 1 | 36.70 |
| 1992 Chinese National Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships | Group (6 Ribbons) | 1 | 36.90 |
| 1993 7th National Games of China (Preliminary Games) | Group (All-Around) | 1 | 36.95 |
| 1993 Chinese National Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships | Group (All-Around) | 1 | 37.075 |
| 1993 Chinese National Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships | Group (All-Around) | 1 | 37.2 |
| International |||
| 1992 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships | Group (All-Around) | 6 (tied) | 37.900 |

## Acting career

Zuo made her film debut in Jiang Wen's In the Heat of the Sun (1994), playing Zhang Xiaomei. Zuo then entered Beijing Film Academy in 1995, majoring in acting, where she graduated in 1999. After graduation, Zuo worked as a hostess in Hunan Television.
From 2001 to 2009, Zuo starred in many television series, such as Qianlong Dynasty, The Great Revival and Love of The Millennium.
In 2007, Zuo played the role of Ai Xue in Approximately in the Winter, which earned her a Best Actress: Idol Award at the 4th Huading Awards.
Zuo played a good wife in the comedy film Lost on Journey (2010). That same year, she was nominated for Best TV Actress: City Award at the 6th Huading Awards for her performance in Simple Dish.

## Personal life

Zuo married businessman Gao Quanjian, who was more than twenty years her senior, in September 2010, and their daughter was born in July 2011. On February 1, 2021, she announced her divorce on her personal Sina Weibo account.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role |
| 1994 | In the Heat of the Sun | 阳光灿烂的日子 | Zhang Xiaomei |
| 1996 | Red Moon | 红月亮 | Ni doudou |
| 2000 | Because of Having Love | 因为有爱 | Huang Xiaoyu |
| 2001 | Baseball Youth | 棒球少年 | Mi Ruowen |
| 2002 | The Touch | 天脉传奇 | Qing Yanfei |
| 2009 | Ticket | 车票 | |
| 2010 | Lost on Journey | 人在囧途 | Mei Li |
| 2013 | The Assassin | 聂隐娘 | |

### Television

| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
| 2021 | The Rebel Princess | 上阳赋 | Xie Wanru | |
| 2020 | If Time Flows Back | 如果岁月可回头 | Jing Ya | |
| 2020 | Rights and Benefits | 权与利 | | |
| 2019 | The Best Partner | 精英律师 | | Cameo |
| 2019 | Arsenal Military Academy | 烈火军校 | Pei Nianqing | |
| 2014 | Battle of Changsha | 战长沙 | | |
| 2010 | New Legend of the White Snake | 又见白娘子 | Bai Suzhen | |
| 2010 | 100 Flowers Hidden Deep | 百花深处 | Ke Lan | |
| 2010 | Simple Dish | 家常菜 | Wen Hui | |
| 2009 | Roses Shreded | 红莓花儿开 | Hao Yimei | |
| 2009 | Shanghai Shanghai | 上海，上海 | Han Rubing | |
| 2009 | Cafe | 苦咖啡 | Ye Xin | |
| 2008 | Our 80s | 我们的八十代 | Man Xiaoxing | |
| 2008 | | 好孕来临 | Sang Xiaoqing | |
| 2008 | Golden Phoenix Bloooming | 金凤花开 | Li Jinfeng | |
| 2007 | Special Policewoman | 非常女警 | Du Xiaofeng | |
| 2007 | Approximately in the Winter | 大约在冬季 | Ai Xue | |
| 2007 | The Great Revival | 卧薪尝胆 | Ya Yu | |
| 2007 | | 所谓婚姻 | Yang Jing | |
| 2007 | Behind the History | 历史的背后 | Li Yuqin | |
| 2006 | | 胡笳汉月 | Hua Mulan | |
| 2006 | | 天道 | Rui Xiaodan | |
| 2005 | | 一针见血 | Fan Dan | |
| 2005 | Give the Decisive Word | 一言为定 | Ye Yu | |
| 2004 | Chinese Style Divorce | 中国式离婚 | Juanzi | |
| 2004 | | 非常接轨 | Zhou Hui |
| 2004 | | 香气迷人 | Li Wan | |
| 2004 | The Vinegar Tribe | 醋溜族 | Lei Lei | |
| 2004 | ‘’Legend of Xin Zhui | 辛追传奇 | Xin Zhui | |
| 2003 | Palace Artist Lang Shining | 宫廷画师郎世宁 | Princess | |
| 2003 | Love Song of Kangding | 康定情歌 | Wei Se | |
| 2002 | Qianlong Dynasty | 乾隆王朝 | Gurun Princess Hexiao | |
| 2002 | | 铁面无私 | Wu Nannan | |
| 2002 | Famous Detective Zhen Guandong | 名捕震关东 | Ya Feng | |
| 2001 | Never Turn Back | 永不回头 | Yang Tong | |
| 2000 | | 非常警示 | Du Xinran | |
| 1999 | God of Wealth | 财神到 | Guan Xiaoshan | |
| 1998 | Red Rock | 红岩 | Sun Mingxia | |
| 1996 | Black Face | 黑脸 | Dai Ping | |

## Awards

| Year | Work | Award | Result | Notes |
| 2005 | | 2005 Top Chinese TV Drama Awards - Best Actress | Won | |
| 2011 | | 2011 Sohu Internet TV Festival - Best Actress | Nominated | |
| 2011 | | 2011 Sohu Internet TV Festival - Best Screen Couple | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Simple Dish | 6th Huading Awards - Best TV Actress: City | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Approximately in the Winter | 5th Huading Awards - Best Actress: Idol | Won | |
| 2012 | | 8th Huading Awards - Favorite Star | Nominated | |
| 2018 | The Bittersweet Taiwan | 24th Huading Awards - Best Actress (Period Drama) | Nominated | |
| 2018 | The Bittersweet Taiwan | 5th The Actors of China Award Ceremony | Outstanding Actress (Sapphire category) | Won |