Zhang Tian'ai Explained

Zhang Tian'ai
Native Name Lang:zh-Hans
Birth Date:28 October 1988[1] [2] [3]
Birth Place:Harbin, Heilongjiang
Alma Mater:Beijing Film Academy
Years Active:2008–present
Relatives:Zhang Yan (brother)
Agent:FWS (Chinese: 北京喜天影视文化有限公司)
Module:
Child:yes
P:Zhāng Tiān'aì

Zhang Tian'ai (; born 28 October 1988), also known by her English name Crystal Zhang, is a Chinese actress and model. She is best known for her breakout role in the 2015 hit web-drama Go Princess Go.

Early life and education

Zhang Tian'ai was born 28 October 1988 in Harbin, Heilongjiang. Zhang attended high school in Japan, majoring in costume design. She then enrolled in the Beijing Film Academy.[4]

Career

2008–2014: Beginnings and rising popularity

In 2008, Zhang was invited by South Korean director Woody Han to star in Korean short film Cherry Blossom alongside Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun.[5] After which, she continued to appear in minor supporting roles whilst working as an advertisement model.[6] Zhang made her official acting debut in the drama The Second Life of My Husband, which aired in 2013.

Zhang first gained attention in 2014 when she acted alongside Sun Honglei in spy drama The Legendary Sniper.[7] She won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 2nd Hengdian Film and TV Festival of China for her performance.[8]

2015–present: Breakout and leading roles

In 2015, Zhang starred in the historical romance web drama Go Princess Go. The low-budget series unexpectedly became a commercial hit, and shot Zhang to fame.[9] Following her fame, Zhang was cast in bigger projects.

In 2016, Zhang starred in the romance film I Belonged to You alongside Deng Chao.[10] The film was a commercial success and earned more than 800 million yuan ($118 million) at the box office.

In 2017, she starred in comedy film Father and Son with Da Peng and Fan Wei, and in fantasy adventure film Legend of the Naga Pearls with Darren Wang.[11] [12] She also featured in the war film The Founding of an Army as Soong Mei-ling,[13] [14] as well as fantasy-mystery film Legend of the Demon Cat directed by Chen Kaige.[15] Zhang was nominated at the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Supporting Actress with her performance as Soong.

In 2018, Zhang starred in the romantic comedy drama The Evolution Of Our Love alongside Zhang Ruoyun.[16] The same year, she starred as the female lead Ying Huanhuan in fantasy-action drama Martial Universe alongside Yang Yang.[17]

In 2019, Zhang starred in the aviation disaster film The Captain as a flight attendant.[18] [19] The same year she starred in the workplace romance drama Crocodile and Plover Bird as an aspiring environmentalist.[20]

In 2020, Zhang appeared in CCTV New Year's Gala for the first time, performing a dance number titled "Quan".[21] She is set to star in the historical film A'mai Joins the Army as the titular character. The same year, she was cast in the wuxia drama Sword Snow Stride written by Wang Juan.[22]

From May 20 to August 5, 2022, Zhang participated in the third season of Sisters Who Make Waves, a Chinese survival reality television show where female celebrities over 30 years old competes to debut in a ten-member girl group. She eventually placed tenth in the finals and debuted in X-Sister.

Filmography

Film

YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNotes/Ref.
2009Cherry BlossomChinese: 落櫻 Zhang LinaShort film
2014Uncle VictoryChinese: 勝利
2016I Belonged to YouChinese: 從你的全世界路過 Yao Ji
2017Father and SonChinese: 父子雄兵Liu Wen
The Founding of an Army Chinese: 建军大业
Legend of the Naga PearlsChinese: 鮫珠傳Hei Yu
Legend of the Demon CatChinese: 妖貓傳Yu Lian
Travel Through an Alluring Smile Chinese: 穿越笑倾城Short film[23]
2018Miss PuffChinese: 泡芙小姐 Civil Affairs Bureau' employeeCameo[24]
Chinese: 蜘蛛侠：平行宇宙Gwen StacyVoice-dubbed[25]
2019 The CaptainChinese: 中国机长Huang Jia
2021A'mai Joins the ArmyChinese: 阿麦从军Mai Hui

Television series

YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNetwork Notes
2013The Second Life of My Husband Chinese: 老公的春天Guest appearance
Mop Lady's Spring Chinese: 抹布女也有春天An Di Jiangsu TV
2014Strange CoffeeChinese: 怪咖啡Zhu Liye[26]
The Legendary SniperChinese: 二炮手 Ling Zhiyu
2015Go Princess Go Chinese: 太子妃升職記Zhang Pengpeng
MenChinese: 男人帮·朋友 Mu Tian[27]
2016My Fair Lady Chinese: 我的朋友陳白露小姐Hai Tang[28]
2018The Evolution of Our LoveChinese: 爱情进化论Ai Ruoman Dragon TV, Zhejiang TV
Martial Universe Chinese: 武动乾坤Ying HuanhuanDragon TV
2019 Crocodile and Plover Bird Chinese: 鳄鱼与牙签鸟 Li Nan'en
2020 Held in the Lonely CastleChinese: 清平乐Chen Xichun Guest appearance[29]
Together 在一起 Nurse Dragon TV
TBAIf I Can Never Love YouChinese: 如果可以，绝不爱你 Zhou Ran Youku
Young and BeautifulChinese: 我的漂亮朋友Liu WenjingTencent[30]
Sword Snow Stride 雪中悍刀行 Nangong Pushe

Variety show

Discography

Year English title Chinese title Album Notes
2016 "Between Us" Chinese: 我们之间
2020 "Hand in Hand" 手足 Charity song for Coronavirus[32]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2015 2nd Hengdian Film and TV Festival of China Best Supporting Actress The Legendary Sniper
Mobile Video FestivalCharismatic Actress Award[33]
2016 1st Golden Guduo Media Awards Best Actress Go Princess Go[34]
Weibo Fans' Choice Popularity Award
L'Officiel Fashion NightMost Talented Actor [35]
Weibo Fan FestivalPowerstar Ranking Person of the Year[36]
23rd Cosmo Beauty CeremonyRising Idol Award[37]
Youku Young Choice AwardsHot Artist of the Year[38]
2017 China Original Literature Billboard AwardsMost Popular ActressI Belonged to You[39]
Weibo Night AwardsPopular Artist of the Year[40]
2nd Weibo Movie Awards CeremonyMost Anticipated Film Goddess[41]
2018Best Supporting ActressThe Founding of an Army[42]
2019Weibo Night AwardsPopular Artist of the Year[43]
4th China Quality Television Drama CeremonyBreakthrough Actress Award (Weekly drama) Martial Universe [44]
6th The Actors of China Award CeremonyBest Actress (Emerald Category)[45]
32nd Tokyo International Film Festival
Gold Crane Awards 		Most Popular ActressThe Captain[46]
16th Esquire Man At His Best AwardsBreakthrough Artist of the Year[47]
2020 Weibo Awards CeremonyRising Artist of the Year[48]

Notes and References

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