Zhang Huiwen

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Zhang Huiwen
Born (1993-09-13) 13 September 1993 (age 30)
Yingtan, Jiangxi, China
Alma materBeijing Dance Academy
OccupationActress
Years active2014–present
Agent(s)Little Orchid Entertainment (2023–present)[1]
Hesong Media (2019–2022)[2]
Le Vision Entertainment (2014–2019)
Height166 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese張慧雯
Simplified Chinese张慧雯

Zhang Huiwen (simplified Chinese: 张慧雯; traditional Chinese: 張慧雯; pinyin: Zhāng Huìwén, born 13 September 1993) is a Chinese actress. She received widespread media attention after debuting in Zhang Yimou's film Coming Home (2014), and is also noted for her roles in Nirvana in Fire 2 and Forever Young.[3]

Early life and education[edit]

Zhang Huiwen was born on 13 September 1993 in Yingtan City, Jiangxi Province, China. From 2007–2010, she studied at the No.1 Middle School in Yingtan.[4] In 2010, Zhang was admitted to the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy, China's leading dance institution, and graduated in 2014 with a degree in Chinese folk dance.

Career[edit]

2013–2016: Beginnings[edit]

In March 2013, while a student at the Beijing Dance Academy, Zhang was discovered by world-renowned film director Zhang Yimou, who hand-picked her for the role of "Dan Dan" in Coming Home due to her excellent dancing skills.[5] Before the official filming, Zhang went to the National Ballet of China to receive special ballet training for two months, and her dance performance was also affirmed by the media.[6]

On May 16, 2014, the film Coming Home was released nationwide. On the first day it was released, it broke the box office record for the first day of a literary film with a record of 30 million yuan.[7] In the end, the film received nearly 300 million yuan in mainland China, breaking the box office record for Chinese domestic literary films on the release day, the speed of breaking 100 million yuan, the total number of days of release, and the total number of box offices.[8] Zhang was highly praised for her performance, and received four Best Newcomer awards at the 9th Asian Film Awards, 6th Macau International Film Festival, 22nd Beijing College Student Film Festival and 9th Chinese Youth Video Forum.[9][10][11][12] Following the success of Coming Home, Zhang (Yimou girl) frequently appeared in major fashion magazines and fashion events, becoming the new darling of the fashion industry.[13]

In 2015, Zhang starred in the coming-of-age youth film Forever Young by He Jiong in his directorial debut.[14] The film made US$38.5 million in its three-day opening weekend in China, debuting at first place at the Chinese box office and third worldwide behind Minions and Terminator Genisys.[15]

In 2016, Zhang appeared in the Hong Kong police film Line Walker.[16] The same year, Zhang starred in the youth romance film Crying Out in Love, based on Kyoichi Katayama's 2004 novel Socrates in Love.[17]

2017–present: Rising popularity[edit]

In 2017, Zhang made her small-screen debut in the historical wuxia drama Nirvana in Fire 2, the sequel to the critically acclaimed drama Nirvana in Fire.[18] The series earned a Douban score of 8.5 from more than 144,766 user reviews, and led to increased recognition for Zhang.[19]

In 2019, Zhang starred in the fantasy detective film The Great Detective, and was included as one of the 32 actors in the China Movie Channel Young Actors Project.[20][21]

In 2020, Zhang starred in the wuxia romance drama Love a Lifetime, and gained attention for her supporting role in the wuxia drama Legend of Fei.[22][23]

In 2021, Zhang starred in the comedy film Overall Planning, followed by the commemoration anthology series Faith Makes Great.[24][25] The same year, Zhang starred in the emergency rescue drama The Flaming Heart, historical slice of life drama Marvelous Women and detective romance drama Heart of Loyalty.[26][27][28]

Social activities[edit]

On May 21, 2014, Zhang joined the charity "Dandelion" project at the 67th Cannes International Film Festival's media meeting ceremony, signed on the spot to support the "Dandelion" Poor Girl Dream Project, and recorded a video call to call on more people to pay attention to the education of children in poverty.

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/Ref.
2014 Coming Home 归来 Dan Dan [5]
2015 Forever Young 栀子花开 Yan Xi [14]
2016 Line Walker 使徒行者 Siu Ying [16]
Crying Out in Love 在世界中心呼唤爱 Xia Ye [17]
2019 The Great Detective 大侦探霍桑 Bai Mudan [20]
2021 Overall Planning 日不落酒店 Ju Zi [24]

Television series[edit]

Year English title Chinese title Role Network Notes/Ref.
2017 Nirvana in Fire 2 琅琊榜之风起长林 Lin Xi Dragon TV, Beijing TV [18]
2020 Love a Lifetime 慕白首 Rong Hua iQiyi, Youku [22]
Legend of Fei 有翡 Wu Chuchu Tencent, Hunan TV [23]
2021 Faith Makes Great 理想照耀中国 Liang Peiying Hunan TV [29]
The Flaming Heart 你好，火焰蓝 Yan Lan Youku [26]
Marvelous Women 当家主母 Lin Shufang iQiyi, Tencent, Youku [27]
Heart of Loyalty 一片冰心在玉壶 Mo Yan Youku [28]
2022 Ode to Joy 3 欢乐颂3 He Minhong Tencent [30]
Our Times: Night Banquet in Tang Dynasty Palace 我们这十年: 唐宫夜宴 Yi Wenyan Dragon TV, Guangdong TV, Jiangsu TV, Mango TV, Zhejiang TV, iQiyi, Tencent, Youku [31]
2023 Ode to Joy 4 欢乐颂4 He Minhong Tencent, CCTV-8 [30]
The Eve 前夜 Su Nan Tencent, Beijing TV [32]
TBA Ode to Joy 5 欢乐颂5 He Minhong Tencent [30]
Wilderness 旷野之境 Fang Xinyu Youku [33]
Bloody Glory 浴血荣光 Yang Kaihui CCTV-8 [34]

Short film[edit]

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/Ref.
2015 Who Is Your Dish 2015 谁是你的菜2015 Xiao Xiao [35]

Television show[edit]

Year English title Chinese title Role Network
2014 Day Day Up 天天向上 Guest Hunan TV
2015 Happy Camp (TV series) 快乐大本营 Guest Hunan TV
Smart 7 好好学吧 Guest Hunan TV
Day Day Up 天天向上 Guest Hunan TV
Keep Running (TV series) 奔跑吧 Guest Zhejiang TV
2016 Ace vs. Ace 王牌对王牌 Guest Zhejiang TV
I'm Going To School 我去上学啦 Guest Zhejiang TV
Day Day Up 天天向上 Guest Hunan TV
2020 Bestie Day 阳光姐妹淘 Guest Jiangsu TV
The Irresistible 元气满满的哥哥 Guest Hunan TV
2022 Youth Guard Artist 青春守艺人 Guest Youku
2023 Hit It Off 一拍即合的我们 Regular Member Youku

Discography[edit]

Year English title Chinese title Album Notes/Ref.
2019 "Starry Sea" 星辰大海 For China Movie Channel Young Actors Project
with 31 other actors[21]
2021 "Burning Medals" 滚烫勋章 The Flaming Heart OST With Gong Jun, Pang Hanchen, Zhou Yanchen, Lu Yupeng and Wang Yizhou
2021 "Partial Preference" 偏偏偏爱 Heart of Loyalty OST With Jeffrey Tung

Other activities[edit]

Endorsements[edit]

Date Product name
July 21, 2015 Lay's Cumin Lamb Chops Flavored Potato Chips with Lay Zhang
August 19, 2015 Rejoice Shampoo with William Chan
March 19, 2018 Fresh Skincare Brand Ambassador with Song Weilong
October 28, 2021 L'Occitane China Brand Ambassador
November 24, 2021 Chow Tai Fook Brand Friend

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
Major awards
2014 51st Golden Horse Awards Best New Performer Coming Home Nominated [36]
9th Chinese Youth Video Forum Emerging Actress of the Year Won
6th Macau International Film Festival Best Newcomer Won [11]
2015 9th Asian Film Awards Best Newcomer Won [10]
16th Huading Awards Best Newcomer Nominated
18th Shanghai International Film Festival Asian New Talent Award Best Actress Nominated
22nd Beijing College Student Film Festival Best Newcomer Won [12]
15th Chinese Film Media Awards Best New Actor Nominated [37]
30th Golden Rooster Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [38]
Other awards
2014 67th Cannes International Film Festival Best Dressed Award — Won
Yoka Fashion Awards Emerging Role Model Award — Won [39]
2015 16th Golden Oak Awards Ceremony Newcomer of the Year Coming Home Won [40]
2017 Weibo Fashion Festival Most Promising New Female Celebrity — Won [41]
OnlyLady & KIMISS Fashion Awards Popular Actress Award — Won [42]
Men's Uno Young Annual Party Most Capable Actress — Won [43]

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External links[edit]

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