Zhu Yawen () is a Chinese actor. He appeared in the films The Witness and The Founding of an Army; and the television series Red Sorghum and Empress of the Ming. In 2018, he took part in variety show The Sound and became champion. In 2019, he joined the variety show Keep Running as a cast member.
Zhu ranked 80th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2019.
Early life Zhu attended Beijing Film Academy.
Personal life Zhu married Shen Jiani in 2016. They have two children together.
Career Zhu rose to fame for his role in the 2006 war drama Pathfinding to the Northeast. The drama was critically acclaimed, and received the Golden Eagle Award for Best Television Series (China) and the Flying Apsaras Award for Outstanding Television Series.
This was followed with a leading role in another war drama The Ultimate Master of War in 2009, which established his popularity in China. The same year, he starred in the military drama Great Northern Wilderness, which received the Flying Apsaras Awards for Outstanding Television Series.
In 2010, Zhu starred in the romance drama Army Stories in Highland and received acclaim for his performance.
In 2011, Zhu was awarded the Asian New Talent award at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
In 2012, Zhu was nominated at the International Emmy Award for his performance in the aviation war drama Flying Eagle.
In 2014, Zhu starred alongside Zhou Xun in the television adaptation of Red Sorghum by Mo Yan. However, his portrayal of the male lead Yu Zhan'ao, was criticized as stiff and unnatural. The same year, he featured in the biographical film The Golden Era directed by Ann Hui, playing the role of Duanmu Hongliang.
In 2015, Zhu starred alongside Ma Yili in Swan Dive for Love, a modern drama which narrates the story of a white-collar couple striving to make themselves richer amid a series of challenges. Zhu won the Best Actor award in the contemporary drama category for his performance. The same year, he played the antagonist in crime thriller The Witness.
In 2019, Zhu starred in the historical drama Empress of the Ming, portraying Zhu Zhanji.
Filmography Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/2007 A Revolutionist and His Mother 星星之火Wang Jinmei 2011 You Are My Brother你是我兄弟 Zheng Shiyi 2012 Mystery 浮城謎事Qin Feng 2014 The Golden Era 黃金時代 Duanmu Hongliang 2015 Bride Wars 新娘大作战 Luo Dan 2015 The Witness 我是证人 Tang Zheng 2016 When Larry Met Mary 陆垚知马俐 Zhao Ben 2017 The Founding of an Army 建军大业 Zhou Enlai 2018 The Poet 诗人 Li Wu 2019 Welcome to Bear Town 欢迎来到熊仁镇 He Bi The Captain 中国机长 2021 Cliff Walkers 悬崖之上 Chu Liang The Battle at Lake Changjin 长津湖 Mei Sheng 2022 The Battle at Lake Changjin II 长津湖之水门桥 Mei Sheng 2023 The Volunteers: To the War 志愿军：雄兵出击 Wu Benzheng
Television series Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/ 2004 Winter Passing 走过冬季 Ling Lingling 2005 阳光雨季 Yue Chaofei 2006 Step Brothers 非亲兄弟 Chen Tianyu 2007 雪琉璃 Li Ke 2008 Pathfinding to the Northeast 闯关东 Zhu Chuanwu 豪门金枝 Zhong Lin 2009 Army Stories in Highland 高地 Wang Qi Great Northern Wilderness 情系北大荒 Chi Pao Memories of The Golden Flame 烽火影人 Ouyang Pusheng The Ultimate Master of War 兵圣 Sun Wu 2010 市委书记日记 Han Xia Red Sorghum高粱红了Lin Yusheng Love in the Vast Land 爱在苍茫大地Wen Mingyuan 2011 The Distant Eagle “Yuaqu de Feiying” 远去的飞鹰 Gao Zhihang 2012 My Natasha 我的娜塔莎Chong Tiande Nos Annees Francaises我们的法兰西岁月Zhou Enlai 2013 The Blood Brothers铁血兄弟 Jiang Liu The Story of Zheng Yang Gate正阳门下Han Chunming 2014 地火 Li Zhongming Red Sorghum 红高粱Yu Zhanao 2015 Say No For Youth天生要完美 Yun Tianyao Swan Dive for Love 北上广不相信眼泪Zhao Xiaoliang 2016 Two Families姐妹兄弟 Song Jianguo Happy Mitan欢喜密探 Cameo City Still Believe in Love 北上广依然相信爱情Wang Mao 2017 Across The Ocean To See You 漂洋过海来看你Zheng Chu 2018 Partners合伙人Gu Dongqing 2019 Empress of the Ming大明风华 Zhu Zhanji 2020 Kidnapping Game 绑架游戏 Yu Hai Together 在一起 Dr. Li Jian Hui 2021The Lion's Secret 赖猫的狮子倒影 Liu Qing 2025A Love Never Lost人生若如初见Wu Tianbai2026Swords Into Plowshares太平年Zhao KuangyinTBA The Investigator 商业调查师 Xia Dong
Variety show YearEnglish title Chinese title Role Notes/ 2015 Real Hero 真心英雄 Cast member 2019 Keep Running 奔跑吧 Cast member
Discography Singles Year English title Chinese title Album Notes/2015 "Today You Will Marry Me" 今天你要嫁给我 Bride Wars OST with Angelababy, Chen Xiao and Ni Ni 2019 "造亿万吨光芒" Keep Running theme song With Li Chen, Angelababy, Zheng Kai, Wang Yanlin, Lucas Wong and Song Yuqi
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 201114th Shanghai International Film FestivalAsian New Talent Award 2012 40th International Emmy AwardBest Performance by an ActorFlying Eagle 201421st Shanghai Television Festival Best ActorRed Sorghum2016 3rd Asia Rainbow TV Awards Best Actor (Modern Drama) 19th Huading AwardsBest Actor (Contemporary Drama)Swan Dive for Love 2017 31st Golden Rooster AwardsBest Supporting Actor When Larry Met Mary201834th Hundred Flowers AwardsBest ActorThe Founding of an Army2019 17th Golden Phoenix AwardsSociety Award 6th The Actors of China Award Ceremony Best Actor (Emerald Category)Partners20207th The Actors of China Award CeremonyBest Actor (Sapphire)
References
External links Zhu Yawen on Sina Weibo Zhu Yawen at filmaffinity.com Zhu Yawen at hkmdb.com