Zhou Dongyu

Biography

Zhou Dongyu is a celebrated Chinese actress, born on January 31, 1992, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China. She gained prominence for her role in Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Hawthorn Tree" (2010), which marked her debut in acting despite having no prior experience. Her performance earned her critical acclaim and several awards, establishing her as a rising star in Chinese cinema. Zhou has since starred in numerous successful films, including "Soul Mate" (2016), which won her the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress, and "Better Days" (2019), which earned her both the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress and the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress. She is recognized as one of the "Four Dan Actresses of the Post-90s Generation" in China, alongside Zheng Shuang, Guan Xiaotong, and Yang Zi.

Known For

Better Days

as Chen Nian

Animal World

as Liu Qing

Us and Them

as Fang Xiaoxiao

Under the Hawthorn Tree

as Jing

The Thousand Faces of Dunjia

as Xiao Yuan

SoulMate

as Li Ansheng

Breakup Buddies

as Zhou Lijuan

My People, My Country

as Hospital Nurse (segment "Passing By")

Born to Fly

as 沈天然

This Is Not What I Expected

as Gu Shengnan