Viann Zhang

Zhang Xinyu (, born 28 March 1987), also known as Viann Zhang, is a Chinese actress, singer and model.

Biography Early life Zhang was born and raised in Kunshan, Jiangsu. She graduated from Wuxi institute of Commerce.

Acting career Zhang began her career by acting in the historical drama Banner Hero. In 2009, she became the spokeswoman for a national contest of football babes for the 2010 World Cup, and rose to fame in China.

In 2010, Zhang made her film debut in the romance film If You Are the One 2. Some of her notable film roles are in wuxia film Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, and comedy film I Love Hong Kong 2012.

In 2013, Zhang starred in historical drama The Patriot Yue Fei as Liang Hongyu, a Chinese general of the Song dynasty. That same year, she starred in the wuxia television series The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, based on the novel by the same name by Jin Yong.

In 2014, Zhang played dual roles as Daji and Hu Xian'er in the television series The Investiture of the Gods, adapted from Xu Zhonglin's classical novel Fengshen Yanyi. Following which, she was nominated at the Huading Awards. She gained increased attention for her role as Li Mochou in The Romance of the Condor Heroes, based on the novel The Return of the Condor Heroes by Jin Yong. Also in 2014, she had roles in the historical drama The Empress of China, playing Consort Xiao; and The Deer and the Cauldron, playing Su Quan.

In 2015, Zhang starred in the action comedy romance film Magic Card. She attended the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of the film, and received attention for her red carpet fashion.

In 2016, Zhang starred alongside Zhu Yilong in Border Town Prodigal, adapted from the classic novel of the same name by Gu Long.

In 2017, Zhang played the female lead in historical drama Song of Phoenix, which focuses on the legendary life of great Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the Warring States period. The same year, she played the leading role in wuxia drama As Flowers Fade and Fly Across the Sky.

In 2018, Zhang had a supporting role in the historical romance drama Untouchable Lovers, where she played a male role for the first time.

Personal life Zhang Xinyu married He Jie on August 27, 2018 in Shanghai. They first met while appearing in a Chinese drama Dog Partner . He Jie is an armed police commander in special operations and held the rank of captain.

Filmography Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 2010 If You Are the One 2 Xinyu 2011 Chase Our Love Zhao Min Starts Good Ends Good Mo Xiaoyu Summer Love Love Xiaoyu No Liar, No Cry Qing Hua Flying Swords of Dragon Gate Concubine 2012 I Love Hong Kong 2012 Vivian The Unfortunate Car Yi Rong The Lion Roars 2 Liu Xiang 2013 Pink Lady Nanrenpo Deadly Flash Play Xiao Qing 2015 Magic Card Li Feifei 2019 Winning Buddha 2

Television series Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 2007 Banner Hero Princess Feng 2009 Nonstop Zhang Zhenni 2011 Qian Duo Duo Marry Remember Jiang Yiyi 2012 Hunting Gaomei 2013 The Patriot Yue Fei Liang Hongyu Longmen Express Yang Siwei Cameo Fall in Love Wang Shasha Cameo The Distance to Love Xu Nan The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils Kang Min 2014 The Investiture of the Gods Daji The Romance of the Condor Heroes Li Mochou The Deer and the Cauldron Su Quan The Empress of China Consort Xiao 2015 Singles Villa Lin Manni I Am Goddess Gu Jianbai Legend of Ban Shu Liu Xuan Guest appearance 2016 Revive Liu Yi Border Town Prodigal Ma Fanling Demon Girl II Grand Concubine Jin 2017 Kun Lun Que: Past and Present Life Ling Xi Song of Phoenix Mo Chou Nu As Flowers Fade and Fly Across the Sky Xie Qianxun 2018 Untouchable Lovers Wang Yizhi 2019I Will Never Let You Go Xue Fei Cameo 2020 Perfect Partner Pei Yu Cameo Love Advanced Customization Qin Qing The Glory of Youth Huang Wen

Discography Year English title Chinese title 2009Halfway to Fairytale

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.20207th The Actors of China Award CeremonyBest Actress (Emerald)