Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1993-03-18
- Born Place: 中国，广东，广州
Also Known As:
Zhong Chuxi, Chuxi Zhong, Elane Zhong, Chung Sở Hi, Zhong Chu Xi, Elaine Zhong, Чжун Чу Си, ایلان ژونگ
Zhong Chuxi
Zhong Chuxi (Chinese: 钟楚曦; born March 18, 1993), also known as Elaine Zhong, is a prominent Chinese actress. Born in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, she began her dance training at the age of three and later graduated from the College of Dance at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, initially aspiring to be a dancer. However, she transitioned into acting, making her debut in 2013 with the series New Detective.Zhong Chuxi's breakthrough role came in Feng Xiaogang's critically acclaimed 2017 film Youth, where her performance earned her several "Best Newcomer" awards, including at the 1st Marianas International Film Festival, the 23rd Huading Awards, and the 25th Beijing College Student Film Festival, as well as nominations for Best New Performer at the 54th Golden Horse Film Festival and Best Newcomer at the 12th Asian Film Awards. This success propelled her to wider recognition, leading to a main role opposite Jackie Chan in The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang (2019).She has since built a diverse filmography, showcasing her versatility in various genres. Her notable film roles include Adoring (2019), Wild Grass (2020), August Never Ends (2021), Formed Police Unit (2024), and the 2024 Chinese comedy-drama Her Story, where she played Xiao Ye. On television, she has starred in series such as Long Time No See (2018), Ace Troops (2021), Lost in the Kunlun Mountains (2022), Rising With the Wind (2023), Born to Run (2024), and Judge Dee's Mystery (2024), and is set to appear in Born by Fate (2025).Beyond her acting, Zhong Chuxi is also celebrated as a fashion icon in China, known for her "wild, sexy, and graceful" aesthetic. She is a brand ambassador for various luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Bulgari and is a frequent and highly anticipated presence on red carpets, including the Cannes Film Festival, where she has been dubbed "China's new red carpet queen."
