Quick Facts
Born:
1992-01-31
Birthplace:
Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
Credits:
71 Total Roles
Zhou Dongyu
Acting
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Biography
Zhou Dongyu is a celebrated Chinese actress, born on January 31, 1992, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China. She gained prominence for her role in Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Hawthorn Tree" (2010), which marked her debut in acting despite having no prior experience. Her performance earned her critical acclaim and several awards, establishing her as a rising star in Chinese cinema.
Zhou has since starred in numerous successful films, including "Soul Mate" (2016), which won her the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress, and "Better Days" (2019), which earned her both the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress and the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress. She is recognized as one of the "Four Dan Actresses of the Post-90s Generation" in China, alongside Zheng Shuang, Guan Xiaotong, and Yang Zi.
Zhou has since starred in numerous successful films, including "Soul Mate" (2016), which won her the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress, and "Better Days" (2019), which earned her both the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress and the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress. She is recognized as one of the "Four Dan Actresses of the Post-90s Generation" in China, alongside Zheng Shuang, Guan Xiaotong, and Yang Zi.
Known For
Better Days
Chen Nian
Animal World
Liu Qing
Us and Them
Fang Xiaoxiao
Under the Hawthorn Tree
Jing
SoulMate
Li Ansheng
Breakup Buddies
Zhou Lijuan
The Thousand Faces of Dunjia
Xiao Yuan
My People, My Country
Hospital Nurse (segment "Passing By")
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 周五晚高疯 TV | Self |
| 2025 | Art College 1994 MOVIE | Hao Lili (voice) |
| 2024 | Strangers When We Meet MOVIE | Chang Juan |
| 2023 | Trending Topic MOVIE | Chen Miao |
| 2023 | Under the Light MOVIE | Li Huilin |
| 2023 | Tainted Love MOVIE | Zhou Ran |
| 2023 | The Breaking Ice MOVIE | Nana |
| 2023 | My Youth and I MOVIE | Zhou Xiaoyu |
| 2023 | Tale of the Night MOVIE | Lanzhou Girl |
| 2023 | Born to Fly MOVIE | Shen Tianran |