Zhang Huiwen (, born 13 September 1993) is a Chinese actress. She received widespread media attention after debuting in Zhang Yimou's film Coming Home (2014) and is also noted for her roles in Nirvana in Fire 2 and Ode to Joy 3.
Early life and education Zhang Huiwen was born on 13 September 1993 in Yingtan City, Jiangxi Province, China. From 2007 to 2010, she studied at the No.1 Middle School in Yingtan. In 2010, Zhang was admitted to the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy, China's leading dance institution, and graduated in 2014 with a degree in folk dance.
Career 2013–2016: Beginnings In March 2013, while a student at the Beijing Dance Academy, Zhang was discovered by renowned film director Zhang Yimou, who hand-picked her for the role of "Dan Dan" in Coming Home due to her excellent dancing skills. Before the official filming, Zhang went to the National Ballet of China to receive special ballet training for two months, and her dance performance was also affirmed by the media.
On May 16, 2014, the film Coming Home was released nationwide. On the first day it was released, it broke the box office record for the first day of a literary film with a record of 30 million yuan.《归来》破纪录 张慧雯国际首秀亮相戛纳(图) In the end, the film received nearly 300 million yuan in mainland China, breaking the box office record for Chinese domestic literary films on the release day, the speed of breaking 100 million yuan, the total number of days of release, and the total number of box offices. Zhang was highly praised for her performance and received four Best Newcomer awards at the 9th Asian Film Awards, 6th Macau International Film Festival, 22nd Beijing College Student Film Festival, and 9th Chinese Youth Video Forum. Following the success of Coming Home, Zhang (Yimou girl) frequently appeared in major fashion magazines and fashion events, becoming the new darling of the fashion industry.“谋女郎”张慧雯撞色搭配亮相曝光 与范冰冰同台媲美
In 2015, Zhang starred in the coming-of-age youth film Forever Young by He Jiong in his directorial debut. The film made US$38.5 million in its three-day opening weekend in China, debuting at first place at the Chinese box office and third worldwide behind Minions and Terminator Genisys.
In 2016, Zhang appeared in the Hong Kong police film Line Walker. The same year, Zhang starred in the youth romance film Crying Out in Love, based on Kyoichi Katayama's 2004 novel Socrates in Love.
2017–present: Rising popularity In 2017, Zhang made her small-screen debut in the historical wuxia drama Nirvana in Fire 2, the sequel to the critically acclaimed drama Nirvana in Fire. The series earned a Douban score of 8.5 from more than 144,766 user reviews and led to increased recognition for Zhang.
In 2019, Zhang starred in the fantasy detective film The Great Detective and was included as one of the 32 actors in the China Movie Channel Young Actors Project.
In 2020, Zhang starred in the wuxia romance drama Love a Lifetime and gained attention for her supporting role in the wuxia drama Legend of Fei.
In 2021, Zhang starred in the comedy film Overall Planning, followed by the commemoration anthology series Faith Makes Great. The same year, Zhang starred in the emergency rescue drama The Flaming Heart, historical slice of life drama Marvelous Women, and detective romance drama Heart of Loyalty.
Social activities On May 21, 2014, Zhang joined the charity "Dandelion" project at the 67th Cannes International Film Festival's media meeting ceremony, signed on the spot to support the "Dandelion" Poor Girl Dream Project, and recorded a video call to call on more people to pay attention to the education of children in poverty.
Filmography Film YearEnglish titleChinese titleRole Notes/2014Coming Home归来Dan Dan2015Forever Young栀子花开Yan Xi2016Line Walker使徒行者Siu YingCrying Out in Love在世界中心呼唤爱Xia Ye 2019The Great Detective大侦探霍桑Bai Mudan2021Overall Planning日不落酒店Ju Zi
Television series YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNetwork Notes/2017Nirvana in Fire 2琅琊榜之风起长林Lin XiDragon TV, Beijing TV 2020Love a Lifetime慕白首Rong HuaiQIYI, YoukuLegend of Fei有翡Wu ChuchuHunan TV, Tencent2021Faith Makes Great理想照耀中国Liang PeiyingHunan TVThe Flaming Heart你好，火焰蓝Yan LanYoukuMarvelous Women当家主母Lin ShufangiQIYI, Tencent, YoukuHeart of Loyalty一片冰心在玉壶Mo YanYouku2022Ode to Joy 3欢乐颂3He MinhongTencentOur Times: Night Banquet in Tang Dynasty Palace我们这十年: 唐宫夜宴Yi WenyanDragon TV, Guangdong TV, Jiangsu TV, Mango TV, Zhejiang TV, iQIYI, Tencent, Youku2023Ode to Joy 4欢乐颂4He MinhongCCTV-8, TencentThe Eve前夜Su NanBeijing TV, Tencent2024Ode to Joy 5欢乐颂5He MinhongCCTV-8, Tencent, iQIYITBANotes of DNA Appraiser鉴定Xu ZiqiYoukuBrave New World旷野之境Fang XinyuYoukuBloody Glory浴血荣光Yang KaihuiCCTV-8
Short film YearEnglish titleChinese titleRole Notes/2015Who Is Your Dish 2015谁是你的菜2015Xiao Xiao
Television show YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNetwork2014Day Day Up天天向上GuestHunan TV2015Happy Camp快乐大本营GuestHunan TVSmart 7好好学吧GuestHunan TVDay Day Up天天向上GuestHunan TVKeep Running奔跑吧GuestZhejiang TV2016Ace vs. Ace王牌对王牌GuestZhejiang TVI'm Going To School我去上学啦GuestZhejiang TVDay Day Up天天向上GuestHunan TV2020Bestie Day阳光姐妹淘GuestJiangsu TVThe Irresistible元气满满的哥哥GuestHunan TV2022Youth Guard Artist青春守艺人GuestYouku2023Hit It Off一拍即合的我们Regular MemberYouku2024Colorful Orient华彩东方GuestHenan Television
Discography YearEnglish titleChinese titleAlbum Notes/2019"Starry Sea"星辰大海For China Movie Channel Young Actors Projectwith 31 other actors2021"Burning Medals"滚烫勋章The Flaming Heart OSTWith Gong Jun, Pang Hanchen, Zhou Yanchen, Lu Yupeng and Wang Yizhou2021"Partial Preference"偏偏偏爱Heart of Loyalty OSTWith Jeffrey Tung
Other activities Endorsements DateProduct nameJuly 21, 2015Lay's Cumin Lamb Chops Flavored Potato Chips with Lay ZhangAugust 19, 2015Rejoice Shampoo with William ChanMarch 19, 2018Fresh Skincare Brand Ambassador with Song WeilongOctober 28, 2021L'Occitane China Brand AmbassadorNovember 24, 2021Chow Tai Fook Brand Friend
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult Major awards201451st Golden Horse AwardsBest New PerformerComing Home9th Chinese Youth Video ForumEmerging Actress of the Year6th Macau International Film FestivalBest Newcomer20159th Asian Film AwardsBest Newcomer16th Huading AwardsBest Newcomer18th Shanghai International Film FestivalAsian New Talent Award Best Actress22nd Beijing College Student Film FestivalBest Newcomer15th Chinese Film Media AwardsBest New Actor30th Golden Rooster AwardsBest Supporting ActressOther awards201467th Cannes International Film FestivalBest Dressed AwardYoka Fashion AwardsEmerging Role Model Award201516th Golden Oak Awards CeremonyNewcomer of the YearComing Home2017Weibo Fashion FestivalMost Promising New Female Celebrity OnlyLady & KIMISS Fashion AwardsPopular Actress AwardMen's Uno Young Annual PartyMost Capable Actress
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