Zhao Jinmai
Zhao Jinmai (Chinese: 趙今麥; born September 29, 2002) is a Chinese actress.
She is best known for her roles in the children's films Balala the Fairies: The Magic Trial (2014) and Balala the Fairies: Princess Camellia (2015), and the drama series A Little Thing Called First Love (2019) and Reset (2022). She is currently attending the Central Academy of Drama.
Zhao Jinmai | |||||||
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| 趙今麥 | |||||||
 Zhao Jinmai in December 2018 | |||||||
| Born | September 29, 2002 | ||||||
| Other names | Angel Zhao | ||||||
| Alma mater | Central Academy of Drama | ||||||
| Occupation | Actress | ||||||
| Years active | 2010–present | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 赵今麦 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 趙今麥 | ||||||
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Early life and education
Zhao was born in Shenyang, Liaoning, China on September 29, 2002. Her father is a chemistry teacher. Zhao was known for maintaining exceptional grades in school while working as a child actress.
In 2020, Zhao was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama, China's top drama school, as the best-ranked incoming student in the Department of Acting.
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. In 2016, she starred in the urban family drama A Love for Separation, which was popular and introduced Zhao to a wider audience. In 2017, Zhao starred in the modern drama My! Physical Education Teacher. In 2018, Zhao starred in the comedy film Go Brother!.
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. The same year she gained recognition for her role in the family drama Growing Pain. She also played the lead female role in the youth romance drama A Little Thing Called First Love. 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.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 2019 | The Wandering Earth | 流浪地球 | Han Duoduo | |
| 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 | Xiao Mai |
Television series
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Network | 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 | ||
| 2016 | A Love for Separation | 小别离 | Jin Qinqin | ||
| 2017 | My! Physical Education Teacher | 我的！体育老师 | Mary | ||
| Love is the Source of Joy | 爱是欢乐的源泉 | Zhang Tong | |||
| 2019 | Growing Pain | 少年派 | Lin Miaomiao | ||
| A Little Thing Called First Love | 初恋那件小事 | Xia Miaomiao | |||
| 2020 | Reborn | 重生 | Chen Rui | ||
| Together | 在一起 | Rong Yi | |||
| 2021 | The Blessed girl | 玲珑 | Huotu Linglong | ||
| Astringent Girl | 爱的理想生活 | Wen Xiaoyang | |||
| 2022 | Reset | 开端 | Li Shi Qing | ||
| Growing Pain 2 | 少年派2 | Lin Miao Miao | |||
| 2023 | Stand by Me | 那些回不去的年少时光 | Luo Qiqi | ||
| 2024 | Amidst a Snowstorm of Love | 在暴雪时分 | Yin Guo | Tencent |
Variety show
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Four Try | 潮流合伙人 | Cast member | |
| 2022 | Divas Hit the Road Season 4 | 花儿与少年4 | Cast member |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
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| 2018 | Guangzhou Student Film Festival - Student Choice Award | Favorite Supporting Actress | Go Brother! | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Newcomer | Growing Pain, A Little Thing Called First Love | Nominated | |
| China Film Critics Association Award | New Performer of the year | The Wandering Earth | Nominated | ||
| Domestic TV series Ceremony, China | Promising Young Award | Growing Pain | Won | ||
| China Movie Channel Award | Most Promising Award | The Wandering Earth | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | 7th The Actors of China Award Ceremony | Best Actress (Emerald) | — | Won | |
| 2021 | Busan International Film Festival - Asian Content Award | Best New Actress | Ling Long | Nominated | |
| 2023 | The Baidu Boiling Point Metaverse Night | Breakthrough Actress | — | Won |
References
External links
- Zhao Jinmai at IMDb
- Zhao Jinmai on Instagram
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