Zhao Lusi

Zhao Lusi (; born November 9, 1998), also known as Rosy Zhao, is a Chinese actress and singer. She is known for her roles in The Romance of Tiger and Rose (2020), Dating in the Kitchen (2020), The Long Ballad (2021), Who Rules the World (2022), Love Like the Galaxy (2022), Hidden Love (2023), The Story of Pearl Girl (2024), and Love's Ambition (2025).

Career Beginnings Zhao entered the entertainment industry by co-hosting the variety program Huo Xing Qing Bao Ju (Mars Intelligence Agency).

In 2017, Zhao made her acting debut with a supporting role in the web drama Cinderella Chef. The same year, she played a minor role in the film City of Rock.

Rising popularity In 2018, Zhao gained attention for her supporting role in the historical romance series Untouchable Lovers. The same year, she played her first leading role in the time-travel historical drama Oh! My Emperor. The series gained popularity and led to increased recognition for Zhao. Zhao received the Newcomer award at the Golden Bud–The Third Network Film And Television Festival.

In 2019, Zhao was featured in the romance film Autumn Fairytale, based on the South Korean television series Autumn in My Heart. The same year, she starred in period fantasy Prodigy Healer, and historical romance Love Better Than Immortality. She later starred in the romance drama I Hear You with Riley Wang.

In 2020, Zhao starred in the xianxia series Love of Thousand Years. She then starred in historical romance drama The Romance of Tiger and Rose. The series was a hit, and was praised for its interesting setup and plot. She won the Best Leading Actress award at 2020 Wenrong Awards. The same year, she starred in the romance drama Dating in the Kitchen.

In 2021, Zhao starred as the second female lead in the historical series The Long Ballad, which gained her the Asian Star Prize at 2021 Seoul International Drama Awards. Then she played the lead role in the romantic comedy Please Feel at Ease Mr. Ling, and starred in the period drama A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College.

In 2022, she starred in the wuxia fantasy romance drama Who Rules The World with Yang Yang, based on the novel by Qing Lengyue, and starred in the historical romance drama Love Like the Galaxy alongside Wu Lei, based on the novel, Xing Han Can Lan, Xing Shen Zhi Zai by Guan Xin Ze Luan.

She also led the drama Gen Z alongside Wu Gang, Luo Yi Zhou, Alina Zhang, and Jiang Shan. In 2023, Zhao was named by Versace as its new global brand ambassador, with the chief creative officer Donatella Versace saying "I am thrilled Rosy is joining our Versace family, i love her style, her energy and her spirit, she is a powerful Versace woman". On June 22, 2024, the film There's a Kiosk by the Clouds, in which she co-starred with Peng Yuchang and Zhou Yuya, was released nationwide, in which she played the role of Cherry, the owner of the coffee shop. On October 11, the released song "You R" was put online; on October 12, she took part in the program 2024 Shake It Up Good and Wonderful Night, performing the song "You R". on October 15, she was listed on the Vogue Gala's announced full lineup list. On October 15, the official full lineup list for the Vogue Gala was announced. On November 1, starred in the TV series The Story of Pearl Girl. In May 2024, she was announced as one of the torchbearers for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Hiatus and return In December 2024, Zhao suspended all professional activities due to health issues, revealing that she had been battling depression since 2019. Her friends alleged that she had experienced workplace abuse at her management agency. On January 25, 2025, Zhao made her first appearance since her recovery at a public charity event. In March, the Mango TV reality show Be Myself, which documented her recovery trip, began airing but was pulled after three episodes amid controversy over remarks she made while visiting a rural village, including asking a country girl whether she had ever posed for art photos.

On August 4, 2025, Zhao went public with her contractual dispute with her agency, alleging that it had made unauthorized withdrawals from her personal studio's account and left her to shoulder financial debts, despite its earlier claims that it would take responsibility for the canceled endorsements while she was seeking treatment for health issues in 2024.

In October 2025, it was reported the Zhao would be signing under Alibaba's entertainment division, Hujin DME. As part of the contract, it would help Zhao with the contract termination matters with her former management agency in exchange of a two-year mentorship for its trainees. Additionally, it had secured roles for Zhao in several television series as well, paving the way for her to return to the Chinese entertainment industry. At the end of the month, Zhao released "Black Veil Bride" and "Don't Wanna Know", English songs which were also produced by Brian Lee.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes English Original 2017 City of Rock 缝纫机乐队 Nurse Guest appearance 一不小心捡到爱 Gu Anxin 国子监来了个女弟子 Sang Qi 2022 Who Rules The World 且试天下 Feng Xiyun / Bai Fengxi Love Like the Galaxy 星汉灿烂·月升沧海 Cheng Shaoshang 胡同 Tian Zao 2023 Gen Z 后浪 Sun Toutou Hidden Love 偷偷藏不住 Sang Zhi The Last Immortal 神隐 A Yin / Feng Yin 2024The Story of Pearl Girl珠帘玉幕Duan Wu / Su Muzhe 2025许我耀眼Xu Yan TBAAlmost Lover恋人Ruan Yu

Variety shows

Discography Singles

Listicles Year Publisher Listicle Placement 2025 Asia-Pacific Entrepreneurs Association (APEA) Asia-Pacific U30 Outstanding Young Leaders Included