Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1987-10-16
- Born Place: 中国, 河北, 廊坊
Also Known As:
Liying Zhao, Zanilia Zhao Li Ying, Zhao Li Ying, Zanilia Zhao, チャオ・リーイン, Triệu Lệ Dĩnh, Чжао Лиин, جائو لییینگ
Zhao Liying
Zhao Liying, also known as Zanilia Zhao, is a highly acclaimed Chinese actress. Born on October 16, 1987, in Langfang, Hebei, she graduated from a secondary professional training school before entering the entertainment industry. Her career began in 2006 after she won a talent competition, and she quickly rose to prominence with roles in popular television dramas. She is celebrated for her performances in hit series such as Legend of Lu Zhen (2013), The Journey of Flower (2015), Princess Agents (2017), and The Story of Minglan (2018).Zhao has a remarkable ability to transition between various genres, from historical and fantasy dramas to modern-day romance and crime thrillers. Her talent has earned her numerous awards, including Best Actress at both the Flying Apsaras Awards and Golden Eagle Awards for her role in Wild Bloom (2022). In addition to her extensive television work, she has also starred in films like Duckweed (2017), The Monkey King 3 (2018), and Zhang Yimou's Article 20 (2024), where she delivered a compelling performance as a hearing-impaired domestic violence survivor. Her contributions to Chinese cinema were recently recognized with the AFA Next Generation Award at the 17th Asian Film Awards.
