How old is Zhao Liying?

Zhao Liying is 38 years old (born October 16, 1987).

Is Zhao Liying still alive?

Yes, Zhao Liying is still alive as of 2026, aged 38.

Where is Zhao Liying from?

Zhao Liying is from 中国, 河北, 廊坊, 廊坊.

What generation is Zhao Liying?

Zhao Liying is a Millennial, born in 1987.

Zhao Liying

🎭 actor

Still alive

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Age today

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Zhao Liying, who also goes by the name Zanilia Zhao, is a Chinese actress. Zanilia Zhao was born and raised in Langfang, Hebei province. She was first discovered after she won reality competition “Search Star Game” in 2006.

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Born

Years in career20 years active

October 16th, 1987

Birthplace

中国, 河北, 廊坊

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

廊坊

Generation

Millennial

Career

20 years

Region

Other

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How Zhao Liying compares to other Actors

🎂Zhao Liying is 15 years younger than the average Actor

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Facts about Zhao Liying

Did you know?

Did you know that Zhao Liying, despite her immense success, never received formal acting training and worked numerous minor roles for years before her breakthrough?

5 Lesser-known facts

She originally studied at Langfang School of Electronic Information Engineering, majoring in air-stewardess, not professional acting.
Her win in the 2006 'Search Star Game' was co-sponsored by Yahoo China and Huayi Brothers, with director Feng Xiaogang as a judge.
She is credited with popularizing the 'round face' aesthetic in Chinese dramas, challenging traditional beauty standards in the industry.
Her drama 'The Journey of Flower' was the first Chinese drama to surpass 20 billion online views.
With 'Princess Agents', she became the first actress to star in a drama that exceeded 40 billion online views in China.

Career highlight

Her role as Hua Qiangu in the 2015 fantasy drama "The Journey of Flower" marked a pivotal moment, shattering viewership records and establishing her as a top-tier actress. This immense success cemented her status and led to a string of highly acclaimed and commercially successful lead roles.

Legacy

Zhao Liying has redefined the path to stardom in Chinese entertainment, proving that talent and perseverance can overcome a lack of formal training or traditional beauty standards. She has inspired countless aspiring actors and broadened the scope of leading lady archetypes in C-dramas.