Zhao Jinmai
Zhao Jinmai | |||||||
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 Zhao Jinmai in Xi'an, China, December, 2018 | |||||||
| Born | September 29, 2002 | ||||||
| Other names | Angel Zhao | ||||||
| Alma mater | Central Academy of Drama | ||||||
| Occupation | Actress | ||||||
| Years active | 2010–present | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 趙今麥 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 赵今麦 | ||||||
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Zhao Jinmai (born September 29, 2002) is a Chinese actress. She is best known for her roles in the dramas Balala the Fairies: The Magic Trial (2014), Balala the Fairies: Princess Camellia (2015), A Little Thing Called First Love (2019), and Reset (2022). She is currently attending the Central Academy of Drama.
Early life
Zhao was born in Liaoning, China on September 29, 2002.[1]
Career
Zhao started her acting career as a child actress in the early 2010s. She participated in several television series and films, in particularly the fantasy children film Balala the Fairies.[2] In 2016, she starred in the urban family drama A Love for Separation, which was popular and introduced Zhao to a wider audience.[2] In 2017, Zhao starred in the modern drama My! Physical Education Teacher.[3] In 2018, Zhao starred in the comedy film Go Brother!.[4]
In 2019, Zhao starred in the film The Wandering Earth, which was adapted from Liu Cixin's novel, playing the lead female character. The film is one of the highest grossing films in China and led to increased recognition for Zhao.[5] The same year she gained recognition for her role in the family drama Growing Pain.[6] She also played the lead female role in the youth romance drama A Little Thing Called First Love.[7] Forbes China listed Zhao under their 30 Under 30 Asia 2019 list which consisted of 30 influential people under 30 years old who have had a substantial influence in their fields.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Balala the Fairies: The Magic Trial | 巴啦啦小魔仙之魔法的考验 | Ling Meiqi / Maggie | [9] |
| 2015 | Balala the Fairies: Princess Camellia | 巴啦啦小魔仙之魔箭公主 | Ling Meiqi / Maggie | |
| 2018 | Go Brother! | 快把我哥带走 | Miao Miaomiao | [4] |
| 2019 | The Wandering Earth | 流浪地球 | Han Duoduo | [10] |
| 2022 | One Week Friend | 一周的朋友 | Lin Xiang Zhi | |
| TBA | No Spring Won’t Arrive | 没有一个春天不会来临 |
Television series
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Not Without A Mother | 不能没有娘 | Xiang Di | |
| 2013 | When the Heart Meets the Benevolence | 当人心遇上仁心 | Xiao Sanya | |
| 2015 | Balala the Fairies: The Riddle of the Notes | 巴啦啦小魔仙之音符之谜 | Ling Meiqi / Maggie | [11] |
| 2016 | A Love for Separation | 小别离 | Jin Qinqin | [2] |
| 2017 | My! Physical Education Teacher | 我的！体育老师 | Mary | [3] |
| Love is the Source of Joy | 爱是欢乐的源泉 | Zhang Tong | ||
| 2019 | Growing Pain | 少年派 | Lin Miaomiao | [6] |
| A Little Thing Called First Love | 初恋那件小事 | Xia Miaomiao | [7] | |
| 2020 | Reborn | 重生 | Chen Rui | [12] |
| Together | 在一起 | Rong Yi | ||
| 2021 | The Blessed girl | 玲珑 | Huotu Linglong | [13] |
| Astringent Girl | 爱的理想生活 | Wen Xiaoyang | [14] | |
| 2022 | Reset | 开端 | Li Shi Qing | |
| 2022 | Growing Pain 2 | 少年派2 | Lin Miao Miao |
Variety show
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Four Try | 潮流合伙人 | Cast member | [15] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Newcomer | Growing Pain, A Little Thing Called First Love | Nominated | [16] |
| 2020 | 7th The Actors of China Award Ceremony | Best Actress (Emerald) | — | Won | [17] |
References
- ^ "Actor:Zhao Jinmai". chinesedrama.info. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
- ^ a b c "《小别离》里的学霸琴琴，竟然是巴啦啦小魔仙！" (in Chinese). October 13, 2016.
- ^ a b "《我的！体育老师》将播 赵今麦机灵俏皮妙语连珠". Sina (in Chinese). November 13, 2017.
- ^ a b "Fantasy comedy about annoying brother set for release". China Daily. August 14, 2018.
- ^ "IMAX发布硬核科幻《流浪地球》主创采访特辑". People's Daily (in Chinese). February 2, 2019.
- ^ a b "《少年派》今日开机 张嘉译赵今麦再续父女情". Netease (in Chinese). April 28, 2018.
- ^ a b "《初恋那件小事》开机 赖冠霖、赵今麦初次见面". People.com (in Chinese). February 1, 2019.
- ^ 福布斯30岁以下精英榜出炉 肖战王一博李现等上榜. Sina (in Chinese). October 17, 2019.
- ^ "《巴啦啦2》发单人海报 七魔仙各显神通". Sina (in Chinese). December 24, 2013.
- ^ Brzeski, Patrick (December 4, 2017). "Chinese Film Sector Charts a Course for a Sci-Fi Blockbuster to Call Its Own". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "《巴啦啦小魔仙》曝剧照 王柯达变身冷酷王子" (in Chinese). August 29, 2014.
- ^ "《重生》定档3月7日解锁张译赵今麦刘冠成危险关系". Xinhua News Agency (in Chinese). February 28, 2020. Archived from the original on March 1, 2020.
- ^ "电视剧《玲珑》曝人物海报 赵今麦林一清新养眼CP感十足". Tencent (in Chinese). December 12, 2019.
- ^ "电视剧《涩女郎》公布阵容，殷桃、宋轶、赵今麦等主演". Beijing News (in Chinese). January 15, 2020.
- ^ "《潮流合伙人》阵容曝光 吴亦凡baby等经营潮牌". Sina (in Chinese). October 9, 2019.
- ^ "金骨朵网络影视盛典提名揭晓 王一博肖战杨紫等入围". Ynet (in Chinese). November 25, 2019.
- ^ "第七届"中国电视好演员奖"候选名单，易烊千玺马思纯等超百名演员入围". Chongqing Chongbao (in Chinese). September 15, 2020.
External links
- Zhao Jinmai at IMDb
- Zhao Jinmai on Instagram