Zhou Yutong (, born September 21, 1994) is a Chinese actress and model and a 2012 graduate of the Acting Department at the Shanghai Institute [Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts - SIVA], where she majored in performance and developed skills in dance and yoga.
Biography Xiao zhou grew up in a single-parent family following her parents' divorce when she was four years old, after which she was raised primarily by her mother. She has an elder sister.
In 2013, Zhou made her acting debut in the children's fantasy film Balala the Fairies: the Movie.
In 2015, Zhou gained recognition for her role as a cold assassin in the fantasy romance drama Love Weaves Through a Millennium. The same year, she made her big screen debut in the youth film comedy 20 Once Again as a rock musician. In 2016, Zhou had her first leading role in the fantasy web drama The Journey.
In 2017, Zhou gained increased recognition with her role as a top actress in the fantasy action web drama Cambrian Period. The same year she starred in the fantasy romance drama Long For You, adapted from the comic "The Distance of Light Between You and Me".
In 2018, Zhou played a mermaid in the fantasy romance web series My Love From the Ocean.
In 2019, Zhou starred in the youth action drama Young Blood.
In 2024, Yutong starred as a disabled woman in a modern romantic "Will love in spring" drama, adapted from original work called "Lover" by She mu si.
She also starred in a drama called "In between" mainly focused on modern dating & relationships.
Zhou yutong played a role in theme short film "A Thank You Letter from Film" for 2025 Beijing international film festival.
Zhou Yutong is the brand ambassador for Belle and the cultural tourism ambassador for Huainan.
CALZEDONIA's brand ambassador for China revealed on 29 October 2025 is Zhou Yutong.
Zhou yutong attended t-style forum welcome night & the eighth annual international style conference - t-style forum.
Zhou yutong & Tan Songyun performance of (Girls, girls!) from the movie "Girl on edge" for 120th anniversary of Chinese film night.
"For Peace" song performance by Bai Yu, Zhou Yutong, and Zhu Yawen recreated the scene of "Returning the Land to the Song Dynasty" & their voices filled with the people's longing for peace and tranquility for 2026 China internet audio visual awards.
Chen Zhuoxuan and Yutong sang "Igniting the Light of Life" together, primarily dedicated to youth morale.
Zhou Yutong and scholar Jiao Xiongping served as award presenters at the Sea Wave Film Week Honor Ceremony
Controversies Yutong faced heavy cyberbullying about her university education (later, clarified by her teacher on weibo) and about her actions and words in a reality show called Divas Hit the Road S6, and due to this she lost so many followers on her public platforms and lost many offers. On 4 November, she made an official public apology, saying, in part, that "During this period, some of my performances have aroused anger or sadness in many people. I want to apologize to these friends: no matter what, as long as I caused this bad feeling, I want to sincerely say 'I'm sorry'."
She has taken legal action against the people who tried to spread false information on her for 3 times & she won every single time.
Filmography Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/Ref.2013 Balala the Fairies: the Movie巴啦啦小魔仙大电影Qiu Yu201520 Once Again 重返20岁Xiao Mei2016 One Night Only 天亮之前Sue2022Stay With Me我是真的讨厌异地恋Qiao Qiao 2024Big World小小的我Ya Ya2026Every dog has its day 马腾你别走!CameoNAHer escape plan她的逃跑计划Li zhi yanNAPearl pearl珍珠珍珠Yue YuePearl pearl
Television series Year English title Chinese title Role Network Notes/Ref2015Love Weaves Through a Millennium相爱穿梭千年Ying YueHunan TV Seventeen Blue会痛的17岁Ah JiuYouku 2016Addicted 上瘾Shi HuiiQiyi Cameo2017The Journey 寻找前世之旅Ye Yin / Yi ShaLong For You 我与你的光年距离Li XuejiLeTV Cambrian Period 寒武纪Tang YinYouku2018 My Love from the Ocean 来自海洋的你Dai XiTencent 2019Young Blood 大宋少年志Zhao JianHunan TV 2020Begin Again 我们从结婚开始恋爱 Lu FangningHunan TV 2021Silent Evidence 法医秦明之无声的证词Lin DangMango TV The Coolest World最酷的世界Teng Xiaoxiao Youku Remembrance of Things Past 我在他乡挺好的Qiao XichenHunan TV, Mango TV Fall in Love with a Scientist当爱情遇上科学家Bai Ling LingiQiyi2023Nothing But You爱情而已Liang You AniQiyiYoung Blood Season 2大宋少年志2Zhao JianHunan TVThe heart Jiang Yi NingWe TVSupport role2024Will love in spring家乡有一位爱人 Zhuang jieTencentMain leadIn between半成熟的男人和女人 Han SuLinmon pictures, YoukuSupport roleYou are my lover friend 舍不得离开星星High school classmate We TVGuest role2025Me & my family180天重启诚意 Gu Yun Su, (young) wu limeiHunan TV/ Mango TV channel Main role2026Swords into plowshares 太平年Sun TaizheniQiyi, Mango TV, We TVNASpying谍报上不封顶Lan You YinYoukuMain leadNASimple life简单的人生Young woman Mango TVSpecial appearance
Television shows Year English title Chinese title Role Original Network Ref/ Notes2025My little one season 4Guest (ep-19) - video callMango TV 2024 Divas hit the road S6 花儿与少年 第六季 Regular member Mango TV Hello Saturday 你好幸运 Guest ep-392023Young blood detectivesRegular member Young blood S2: Team bonding Regular member 2022Workplace newcomers: Forensic Season Regular member Exam support teamNewcomers at workRegular member Hello Saturday, 2022Guest ep-432021ActionRegular member iQiyiGlad to know you S2GuestDouyinMao xue woofGuest ep-41Tencent2019Lipstick Prince Season 2口红王子第二季Ep-5 (Finale)TencentYouth Periplous青春环游记Guest ep-3Zhejiang Satellite TV
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Results Ref.20172017 Sichuan Pepper NightNewcomer Actress of the Year Award2019Sina Fashion AwardsFashion Artist of the Year iFeng Fashion Choice Awards Fashion Figure of the Year WenRong TV AwardBest actress Young blood S120202020 Sohu Fashion AwardsFemale celebrities with the most fashion influence of the year202132nd Huading AwardsBest Actress in Chinese Contemporary TV Series Remembrace of Things PastJury AwardOutstanding actor of the year, Outstanding TV Series Remembrance of things pastShared with other cast IFeng AwardBest actress in a television seriesRemembrance of things past 20222022 Phoenix Fashion AwardsFashion artist of the year 2023Zhi Hu AwardActor of the yearYoung blood S2, Nothing but you 2024National TV drama awards Tribute to the actors with outstanding performance in Chinese TV dramasIn between202513th China college student TV festival College student's favourite screen image of the yearWill love in springWeibo movie night 2025Quality actor of the year awardBig world, Will love in spring WEIBO TV & INTERNET VIDEO SUMMIT 2025【Film and TV roles】Me & my family2026Weibo night 2025Weibo annual charming actress Me & my family2026 Weibo Movie NightOutstanding actress of the yearSwords into plowshares, Me and my family, big world6th New Era International TV FestivalSwords into plowshares
Philanthropy and Public Engagement Charity activities
In July 2017, Zhou Yutong conducted a live broadcast to promote the adoption of a stray dog named Congcong, encouraging fans to provide it a responsible home and offering to draw a portrait upon successful adoption. She also participated in additional live streams that year advocating "adopt instead of buying" for animals and the "Draw the Lifeline" initiative focused on animal welfare.
In July 2021, donated 300,000 yuan to aid in the Henan flood relief efforts.
In April 2022, Zhou donated 防疫物资, including supplies for isolation points, to her hometown of Huainan, Anhui Province, amid the local COVID-19 outbreak, with the shipment bearing her name in support of community efforts.
In May 2023, she served as an advocate for the "Ai Jia Can" rural child nutrition program under the China Rural Development Foundation's 520 China Student Nutrition Day, joining other celebrities to promote meal supplements for undernourished children in underdeveloped areas.
In August 2023, following Typhoon Doksuri, she contributed rice and oil packages along with humanitarian rescue emergency kits via the same foundation to aid flood victims in Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei provinces.
In October 2023, she served as a World Wildlife Fund Star Volunteer on International Panda Day, caring for endangered wildlife species and paying attention to global biodiversity conservation.
In December 2023, Zhou donated relief supplies to victims of the Gansu earthquake through established channels.
She donated jointly with other celebs for hainan typhoon disaster
Along with other 38 celebs, she contributed to tibet
In November 2025, Zhou donated 200,000 rmb to support emergency relief and reconstruction efforts with respect to tai po fire in Hong Kong.
Yunnan Golden Monkey Conservation Ambassador 周雨彤 on Weibo for charity work !
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