Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1984-04-21
- Born Place: Yancheng，Jiangsu Province，China
Also Known As:
Ya Wen Zhu, 朱亚文, Zhu Ya Wen, Zhu Yawen, Chu Á Văn, Yawen Zhu , ژو یاون
Zhu Yawen
Zhu Yawen (朱亚文), born on April 21, 1984, in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China, is a well-known Chinese actor recognized for his strong performances in both television and film. He graduated from the Beijing Film Academy and began acting in 2002. Zhu gained prominence with his role in the 2006 war drama Pathfinding to the Northeast, which was critically acclaimed and won the Golden Eagle Award for Best Television Series in China. He later starred in notable dramas such as The Ultimate Master of War and Great Northern Wilderness, which further increased his popularity. In 2011, he won the Asian New Talent Award at the Shanghai International Film Festival. His role in the aviation war drama Flying Eagle earned him a nomination for Best Actor at the International Emmy Awards. In 2014, Zhu starred in the television adaptation of Red Sorghum and appeared in the biographical film The Golden Era. He won a Best Actor award in 2015 for his role in the romantic drama Swan Dive for Love. Zhu also played a key antagonist in the crime thriller The Witness and starred in the historical drama Empress of the Ming in 2019. On the personal side, Zhu Yawen married actress Shen Jiani in 2016, and they have two children. In 2019, he was appointed as Turkey's tourism envoy in China, promoting cultural exchange between the two countries. More recently, in 2021, Zhu starred in the disaster film Chinese Doctors, which portrays the efforts of medical professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The film was commercially successful, grossing over $195 million worldwide. Zhu Yawen is regarded as a versatile actor who continues to make significant contributions to Chinese film and television.
