Zhang Mo (actor) explained

Zhang Mo
Native Name:张默
Native Name Lang:zh
Birth Date:28 July 1982
Birth Place:Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Alma Mater:Central Academy of Drama
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1997–present
Agent:Huayi Brothers
Parents:Zhang Guoli (father)
Deng Jie (Stepmother)
Luo Xiuchun (mother)
Module:
Child:yes
T:張默
S:张默
P:Zhāng Mò

Zhang Mo (; born 28 July 1982) is a Chinese actor.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Zhang is noted for his roles as Liuzi in the film Let the Bullets Fly (2011).

Zhang has won the Best New Actor Award at the Golden TVS Annual Award and Chinese Young Generation Film Forum, Outstanding Supporting Actor Award at the China Image Film Festival, and New Performer Award at the Golden Phoenix Award, and received BQ Celebrity Score Award and Chinese Film Media Award nominations for Favorite Actor.

Early life

Zhang was born and raised in Chengdu, Sichuan, the son of Luo Xiuchun, an actress in Sichuan People's Art Theatre, and Zhang Guoli, a famous actor and director, Zhang's stepmother Deng Jie is also a famous actress.[5]

Zhang graduated from Central Academy of Drama, where he majored in acting.[6]

Acting career

Zhang had his first experience in front of the camera in 1997, and he was chosen to act as a support actor in Kangxi Travels, a historical television series starring his parents Zhang Guoli and Deng Jie.

Zhang acted in many television series, such as Winter Is Not Cold, Marriageable Age, and New Legend of Ji Gong.

In 2004, Zhang had a supporting role in The Eloquent Ji Xiaolan, a historical comedy television series starring Zhang Guoli, Zhang Tielin, Wang Gang (actor) and Yuan Li.

After playing minor roles in various films and television series, Zhang received his first leading role in a film called Let the Bullets Fly, for which he won Best New Actor Award at the Chinese Young Generation Film Forum and New Performer Award at the Golden Phoenix Award.[7]

In 2011, Zhang appeared in a romantic comedy film Love Is Not Blind, it was released in November 2011 and grossed US$56 million.[8]

In 2012, Zhang participated in Back to 1942,[9] [10] it had its premiere at the International Rome Film Festival on 11 November 2012.[11] At the same year, Zhang won the Outstanding Supporting Actor at the China Image Film Festival for his performance in Lethal Hostage, and was nominated for Favorite Actor Award at the BQ Celebrity Score Award.

Filmography

Film

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2000 Because of love Chinese: 因为有爱 Lin Hai
2007 The World Second Chinese: 天下第二 Zhuge Ming
There would be no New China without the CPC Chinese: 没有共产党就没有新中国 Qian Liuzi
2010 Let the Bullets Fly Chinese: 让子弹飞 Liuzi
2011 Love Is Not Blind Chinese: 失恋33天
The Pretending Lovers Chinese: 假装情侣 Momo
Very Kidnappers Chinese: 非常绑匪 A Kai
2012 Back to 1942 Chinese: 一九四二 Shuang Zhu
Inseparable Chinese: 形影不离 Sun Biao
Lethal Hostage Chinese: 边境风云 Policeman
2013 Piano Trojan Chinese: 钢琴木马 A Ming

Television

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
1997 Kangxi Travels Chinese: 康熙微服私访记1 The beggar
2000 Kangxi Travels 3 Chinese: 康熙微服私访记3 Hu Er
2001 Winter Is Not Cold Chinese: 冬天不冷 Xiao Cao
2002 My This Life Chinese: 我这一辈子 Shunzi
2003 Shake off Chinese: 挣脱 Shen Lin
2004 Marriageable Age Chinese: 豆蔻年华 guest
Chinese: 少年大钦差 Fengshen Yinde
Hail the Judge Chinese: 新九品芝麻官 Lu Xiaofeng
The Eloquent Ji Xiaolan Chinese: 铁齿铜牙纪晓岚3 Yuan Hong
2005 Youth Jiaqing Chinese: 少年嘉庆 Yongxing
New Legend of Ji Gong Chinese: 济公新传
Young Treasure Crown Prince Chinese: 少年宝亲王
Chinese: 龙非龙凤非凤
2006 Call Mama Once Chinese: 叫一声妈妈 Liu Weiqiang
2007 Father's Flag Chinese: 父辈的旗帜 Wan Hubao
2008 Chinese: 侦探成旭 Xue Ran
Chinese: 守着阳光守着你 Yu Younan
My Wife Is a 'Fool Chinese: 我的老婆是傻瓜 Qin Ziwei
2009 Sinful Debt 2 Chinese: 孽债2 Sheng Tianhua
Going South Sea Chinese: 下南洋 Tang Atai
Graduation Time Chinese: 毕业时刻 Duan Qiang
2010 Xia Yan's Autumn Chinese: 夏妍的秋天 Wang Xiaozhu
2011 War of Desire Chinese: 凰图腾
2013 Love Is Not Blind Chinese: 失恋33天 Wang Yiyang
Chinese: 翻手为云覆手雨 Wei Youxuan
2014 Ten Escort Red Army Chinese: 十送红军

Awards

Year Work Award Result Notes
2007 Golden TVS Annual Award for Best New Actor
2011 Let the Bullets Fly Golden Phoenix Award for New Performer
Chinese Young Generation Film Forum - Best New Actor
2012 Lethal Hostage China Image Film Festival - Outstanding Supporting Actor
BQ Celebrity Score Award for Favorite Actor
2013 Lethal Hostage Chinese Film Media Award for Favorite Actor
BQ Celebrity Score Award for Favorite Actor

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Actor Zhang Mo Released . https://archive.today/20140409151110/http://english.cri.cn/6666/2012/02/14/142s680936.htm . dead . April 9, 2014 . 2012. CRI.
  2. Web site: Actor Zhang Mo released . 2012 . China.org.cn .
  3. Web site: Actor and enfant terrible brought down by drug case. 2012 . Chinadaily.
  4. Web site: Actor nabbed in Beijing over marijuana. 2012 . CNTV.
  5. Web site: http://women.sohu.com/20120202/n333537939.shtml . zh:张默母亲近照曝光 离异后未改嫁. 2012. Sohu. zh .
  6. Web site: http://ent.163.com/12/0203/05/7PALD02V00031H2L.html . zh:张默生母紧急赴京 称儿子考入中戏全靠真才实学. 2012. 163.com. zh.
  7. Web site: http://www.cflac.org.cn/ys/dy/dyjx/dyjxjs/201111/t20111107_20741.html. zh:金凤凰奖. 2011 . cflac.org.cn. zh.
  8. http://english.visitbeijing.com.cn/play/entertainment/n214766739.shtml New Film Offers Romance-starved Respite for Single’s Day
  9. Web site: Top 10 Asian celeb drug addicts . 2014. China.org.cn.
  10. Web site: Actor Zhang Mo falls for the wicked weed . 2012 . maydaily.
  11. Web site: Feng Xiaogang's Back to 1942 premiered at Rome Film Festival . 2012-11-14. Asia Pacific Arts.