Zhang Lanlan

Zhang Lanlan (, born 23 September 1980) is a Chinese singer, actress and TV host who has appeared in numerous Chinese television shows. Originally an entertainer for the military, she was once dubbed the military's first beauty and the Chinese Marilyn Monroe. In 2008, she disappeared from public life only to reappear six years later married to Xi Yuanping, the younger brother of Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party.

Biography Zhang was born into a working-class family in Chongqing, China and joined a People's Liberation Army choir when she was 15. After the death of her father a year later she joined the Central Military Commission Political Work Department Song and Dance Troupe, a section of the military designed to entertain troops. By 2000 she regularly served as hostess for parties involving the People's Liberation Army and the Chinese Communist Party.

She performed at the 2008 CCTV New Year's Gala, which was her last performance before disappearing from public life. Rumors of her disappearance circulated among the media who speculated that she had an affair with high ranking General Xu Caihou. The State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television issued an order barring media outlets from talking or publishing photos of her.

Filmography

Television series Year Title Role 2007 Carol of Zhenguan Princess of Ankang 2005 The Affaire in the Swing Age Chen Yuanyuan 2004 春花秋月 Huo Yuhan