Zhao Yingzi

Zhao Yingzi (Chinese: 赵樱子; born 16 December 1990), also known by her former stage name Zhao Han Ying Zi (Chinese: 赵韩樱子), is a Chinese actress, singer, and former model. She rose to fame in the early 2010s with her roles in popular television dramas, earning recognition for her elegance, versatility, and classical beauty on screen. A graduate of the prestigious Central Academy of Drama, Zhao has appeared in a wide range of film and television productions spanning historical epics, romantic dramas, and fantasy series.

Early life and education
Zhao was born Zhao Yingjuan in Yantai, Shandong Province, on 16 December 1990. She spent her formative years in Xin'an Town (now part of Yantai) Excelling academically and artistically, she was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama’s 2010 performance program, where she honed her acting skills.

Career

 Modeling & Pageantry 
Before acting, Zhao began her career in modeling right after high school in 2010 In 2009, she earned the "Most Photogenic Queen" award at the China Beauty Queen Contest 

 Acting 
Zhao made her onscreen debut in 2013 in the television drama Love in Spring, playing Lan Fengping, which gained her attention  This was followed by roles in:
 Because Love is Sunny (2013)
 Because Love is a Miracle (2014)
 The Romance of the Condor Heroes (2014) as Cheng Ying 

Her screen career continued with notable TV and film appearances:
 God of War, Zhao Yun (2016), Spy Hunter (2019), You Are My Glory (2021), Love in Flames of War (2022)
 Films include Ji Gong (2016), The Drifting Red Balloon (2017), The Legend of Zu (2018), and Fei Yu Fu (2020)

 Music & Singing 
Aside from acting, Zhao has contributed to drama soundtracks, notably:
 "Sweet Burden" and "Slowly Will Be Fine" (2013)  
 "What Happiness Is Like" (2014)  
 "Cheer for Youth" (2018)

 2025 Cannes Red Carpet Appearance 
In May 2025, Zhao attended the 78th Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony in a silver, semi-sheer gown. Festival staff escorted her from the red carpet, citing Cannes’s updated “no exposure” dress code and her extended presence .Zhao later explained on Weibo that a coffee stain on her intended dress forced a last-minute change.

Personal life
Zhao is signed with H&R Century Pictures :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}. Details regarding her personal life are kept private.

Filmography

 Film 
 Year  English title  Chinese title  Role  Notes 2016  Ji Gong  济公之人皇鼎  Bai Niangzi   2017  The Drifting Red Balloon   梭哈人生  Lin Fei'er  2018  The Legend of Zu 大话蜀山   Ming Zhu  2020  Fei Yu Fu 飞鱼服  Si Si

 Television series 
 Year  English title  Chinese title  Role  Notes 2013  Love in Spring 爱在春天  Lan Fengping Because Love is Sunny  因为爱情有多美  Lin Duomei  2014  New Mad Monk 新济公活佛  Qin Lulu  Because Love is a Miracle  因为爱情有奇迹  An Qiyuan  The Romance of the Condor Heroes  神雕侠侣 Cheng Ying  2016  Mr. Right   真命天子  Yue Zhen  Jiu Rang Ka Fei You Dian Tian  就让咖啡有点甜  Xie Mingming   God of War, Zhao Yun  武神赵子龙  Li Feiyan  Switch of Fate   忍冬艳蔷薇   Ren Dong  Ares Ensanguined Youth  血染大青山  Lin Youru 2017  Legend of the Little Monk   降龙伏虎小济公  Su Zixuan  Autumn Harvest Uprising   秋收起义  Yang Kaihui   Season Love  何所冬暖，何所夏凉  Lin Min  Love of Aurora 极光之恋  He Jingwen 2019  Spy Hunter  天衣无缝  Lucy  Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre  倚天屠龙记  Yellow-robed maiden  Cameo The Legend of White Snake  新白娘子传奇  Li Bilian  Cameo Return the World to You  归还世界给你  Cen Wei   Empress of the Ming  大明风华  Consort An 2020  Handsome Siblings  绝代双骄  Hua Yuenu  Cameo  Love and Redemption 琉璃  Madame Dongfang    The Promise of Chang'an  长安诺  Helan Mingyu  2021  You Are My Glory  你是我的荣耀  Zhou Ziqi    Refinment Of Faith 百炼成钢 Yang Kaihui 2022  Love in Flames of War  良辰好景知幾何 Zheng Feng Qi  Side Story of Fox Volant 飞狐外传  Madame Hu TBA   Young Emperor Kangxi  少帝康熙  Empress Xiaochengren   Rights and Benefits  权与利    Liu Shan Men  我在六扇门的日子 Tang Xiaomei   Love in Flames of War  良辰好景知几何    Zheng Fengqi  

Discography
 Year  English title  Chinese title  Album  Notes2013  Sweet Burden  甜蜜负担 Because Love is Sunny OST   Slowly Will Be Fine 慢慢會好的 2014  What Happiness Is Like 幸福的样子   Because Love is a Miracle OST 2018  "Cheer for Youth"  打Call青春 

References

Category:1990 births
Category:Living people
Category:21st-century Chinese actors
Category:Chinese actors
Category:Chinese television actors