Zhao Jinmai

Zhao Jinmai (born 29 September 2002) is a Chinese actress.

Zhao Jinmai
Born (2002-09-29) 29 September 2002
Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Other namesAngel Zhao
OccupationActress
Years active2012–present
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese趙今麥
Simplified Chinese赵今麦
In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhao.

Early life

On September 29, 2002, Zhao was born in Liaoning, China.[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 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 effect in their fields.[8]

Filmography

Film
Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2014Balala the Fairies: The Magic Trial巴啦啦小魔仙之魔法的考验Ling Meiqi / Maggie[9]
2015Balala the Fairies: Princess Camellia巴啦啦小魔仙之魔箭公主Ling Meiqi / Maggie
2018Go Brother!快把我哥带走Miao Miaomiao[4]
2019The Wandering Earth流浪地球Han Duoduo[10]

Television series
Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2012Not Without A Mother不能没有娘Xiang Di
2013When the Heart Meets the Benevolence当人心遇上仁心Xiao Sanya
2015Balala the Fairies: The Riddle of the Notes巴啦啦小魔仙之音符之谜Ling Meiqi / Maggie[11]
2016A Love for Separation小别离Jin Qinqin[2]
2017My! 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
2019Growing 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 涩女郎 Wen Xiaoyang [14]

Variety show
Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2019Four Try潮流合伙人Cast member[15]

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultsRef.
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) N/A Pending [17]

References
  1. "Actor:Zhao Jinmai". chinesedrama.info. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
  2. "《小别离》里的学霸琴琴，竟然是巴啦啦小魔仙！" (in Chinese). October 13, 2016.
  3. "《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.
  4. "Fantasy comedy about annoying brother set for release". China Daily. August 14, 2018.
  5. "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.
  6. "《少年派》今日开机 张嘉译赵今麦再续父女情". Netease (in Chinese). April 28, 2018.
  7. "《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.
  8. 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.
  9. "《巴啦啦2》发单人海报 七魔仙各显神通". Sina (in Chinese). December 24, 2013.
  10. Brzeski, Patrick (4 December 2017). "Chinese Film Sector Charts a Course for a Sci-Fi Blockbuster to Call Its Own". The Hollywood Reporter.
  11. "《巴啦啦小魔仙》曝剧照 王柯达变身冷酷王子" (in Chinese). August 29, 2014.
  12. "《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.
  13. "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.
  14. "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.
  15. "《潮流合伙人》阵容曝光 吴亦凡baby等经营潮牌". Sina (in Chinese). October 9, 2019.
  16. "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.
  17. "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.
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