Biography
★ Three Stages of Acting Refinement
[Mainstream Drama Sharpening Period]
In 2016, he debuted in "Let's Fashion Together", showcasing his talent, and in 2019, he demonstrated his mature foundation in "Communist Liu Shaoji":
- From 15 to 23, he accurately captured the essence of a young leader.
- Polished his tough-guy persona in the anti-bandit drama "Tracks In The Snowy Forest".
- Won five supporting actor awards for his role as Qiao Erqiang in "The Bond".
[Costume Drama Breaking Period]
In 2021, he began a transformation trilogy:
- In "Weaving a Tale of Love", he debuted as the villain Cao Wang, earning the title of "Eye Technique Actor."
- His performance as Chen Yannan in "The Awakening Age" became a highlight of the year.
- In "Lost You Forever", he created a viewing myth with 3.29 billion plays, being the first to mention the Asian Emperor of Acting.
[Versatile Explosion Period]
In 2024, he was nominated for the Golden Eagle Award with two dramas:
- In "A Long Way Home", he portrayed the youth of a forestry worker.
- In "The Rise of Ning", he played the lead in a costume political drama.
- Voiced a character in the animated film "Mufasa: The Lion King", showcasing his potential as a voice actor.
★ Role Deconstruction Techniques
Zhang Wanyi created the "Three-Dimensional Immersion Method":
- Historical Documentation：Hand-copied a 100,000-word character diary for "Liu Shaoqi".
- Micro-Expression Management：Used pupil quivering to portray awakening desires in "Lost You Forever".
- Dialect Reconstruction：Self-taught the Northeastern forestry accent for "A Long Way Home".
★ Honors Trail
- 2023 Grand Slam: Nominated for the Asian Television Awards + Tencent Star Glories.
- 2024 Golden Eagle Emperor nomination for two dramas, setting a record for post-90s actors.
- Solo performance of "Wuxi Scenery: National Feelings" at the 2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, showcasing his folk music foundation.
★ Future in Progress
In 2025, he will launch the "Costume Rebirth Universe" with "Si Jin", and the trailer will showcase his acting range across three lifetimes, making him a hot candidate for the Baiyu Lan Award.
Follow Zhang Wanyi’s journey and witness how a new generation of actors uses scripts as their blade to carve out a new era of acting in the age of traffic!
