Zhou Dongyu
Biography
Zhou Dongyu is a celebrated Chinese actress, born on January 31, 1992, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China. She gained prominence for her role in Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Hawthorn Tree" (2010), which marked her debut in acting despite having no prior experience. Her performance earned her critical acclaim and several awards, establishing her as a rising star in Chinese cinema. Zhou has since starred in numerous successful films, including "Soul Mate" (2016), which won her the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress, and "Better Days" (2019), which earned her both the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress and the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress. She is recognized as one of the "Four Dan Actresses of the Post-90s Generation" in China, alongside Zheng Shuang, Guan Xiaotong, and Yang Zi.
Top Filmography
Better Days
2019 // MOVIE
Animal World
2018 // MOVIE
Us and Them
2018 // MOVIE
Under the Hawthorn Tree
2010 // MOVIE
SoulMate
2016 // MOVIE
Breakup Buddies
2014 // MOVIE
The Thousand Faces of Dunjia
2017 // MOVIE
My People, My Country
2019 // MOVIE
Born to Fly
2023 // MOVIE
This Is Not What I Expected
2017 // MOVIE
The Breaking Ice
2023 // MOVIE
Under the Light
2023 // MOVIE
City of Rock
2017 // MOVIE
Ancient Love Poetry
2021 // TV
My Old Classmate
2014 // MOVIE