Zhang Ruo-nan

Zhang Ruo-nan (November 14, 1996) is a native of Yueqing, Wenzhou, Zhejiang. She graduated from the Graphic Design Department of Hangzhou Electronic Science and Technology University and is a representative of China's emerging actors without formal training. In 2017, she was discovered by the film crew of "Cry Me a Sad River" due to her fresh appearance, making her official debut as the second female lead, Gu Senxiang, which garnered attention for her natural acting skills.
In 2020, she experienced her first wave of career peaks, starring consecutively in three works: "Everyone Wants To Meet You," "Love is All," and "The End of Endless Love," solidifying her position as a "healing-type female lead." In 2021, she received the Potential Actor Award at the Weibo Movie Night for her tear-jerking performance in the campus romance film "My Love," which ultimately grossed 789 million RMB.
In 2022, she expanded her artistic repertoire by participating in three variety shows, including "Camping LIFE," showcasing her diverse talents. In 2023, she entered a breakout phase, portraying a dog trainer journalist in the medical drama "A Date with the Future," and co-starring with Luo Yunxi in the urban drama "Love is Panacea," achieving impressive ratings. She also challenged herself with the suspense genre in the fantasy film "Love Life Light."
On New Year’s Day 2024, she kicked off the year with the workplace comedy "My Boss," and in February, she made her debut performance at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala with the sketch "How Can It Be the Same?" completing a comprehensive development from film and television to stage. Her artistic journey exemplifies the transformation from a model to a capable actor, earning her the title of "New Force of Drama Post-95s."