Alina Zhang

Zhang Meng (, born 6 March 1981), also known as Alina Zhang, is a Chinese actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She is most well known as the winner of the Miss Universe China 2004 and for her role as the Fire Princess in 2016 television hit series Ice Fantasy.

Early life and education Zhang was enthusiastic about singing and dancing from an early age. She attended dance classes at a Children's Palace from elementary school onwards. During this time, she taught piano lessons to earn money. Zhang then attended the University of New South Wales for an undergraduate degree in fashion design, graduating in 2003.

Career Xk pageantry Zhang entered the entertainment industry by becoming the champion for Miss China Universe in 2004. She went on to represent China in the 53rd Miss Universe beauty pageant.

As a result of winning Miss China Universe, Zhang was given contracts as brand ambassador for the Shenzhen International Jewellery Fair and other beauty brands.

Her breakthrough came in the 2010 fantasy adventure series The Myth, based on the 2005 Hong Kong film of the same title. It acquired very high viewership ratings, and raised Zhang's profile. She then starred in the business romance drama War and Beauty.

In 2013, Zhang starred in family comedy drama Baby.

In 2014, Zhang earned increased recognition in period romance drama Always Love You. The same year she starred in acclaimed legal drama Divorce Lawyers.

In 2013, Zhang starred in modern romance drama Dare to Love.

In 2016, Zhang starred in fantasy epic drama Ice Fantasy as the Fire Princess, Yan Da.

In 2017, Zhang starred in family drama Weekend Parents. The same year she was nominated at the Huading Awards for Best Supporting Actress with her performance in Little Husband.

In 2018, she starred in adventure drama television series The Tomb of Sea.

Filmography Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/ 2006 The 601st Phone Call 第601个电话 He Ling 2011 You Must Get Married This Year 今年你一定要嫁出去 Li Ying 2017 Fight for Love 因为爱情 Li Mengli 2019 Coward Hero 鼠胆英雄

Television series

Variety show Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/2020Sisters Who Make Waves乘风破浪的姐姐Cast member

Discography Soundtrack appearances Year English title Chinese title Album Notes 2007 "Who Knows My Heart" 谁懂我的心 Who Knows My Heart OST 2008 "Ask" 问 The Blue Files OST 2008 "Remember Rainbow" 记得彩虹 Red Electric Wave OST 2010 "Time Travel" 穿越 The Myth OST 2011 "War and Beauty" 金枝玉叶 War and Beauty OST 2013 "Baby" 宝贝 Baby OST 2015 "Song of Clearing Feelings" 浅情歌 Dare to Love OST

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 20207th The Actors of China AwardsBest Actress (Sapphire)