Zhao Liying, also known as Zhao Li Ying or under the English name Zanilia, is a Chinese actress born in Langfang, Hebei Province.
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Stage Name: Zhao Liying
Native Name: Zhao Li Ying
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English Name: Zanilia
Birthday: October 16, 1987
Place of Birth: Lafang, China
Zodiac Sign: Libra
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Height: 165 cm
Weight: 44.5 kg
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Chinese
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Fandom Name: Glowworm
Instagram: @zhaoliyingofficial
Weibo: 赵丽颖
About Zhao Liying
Zhao Liying made her official debut in the entertainment industry in 2006 after winning the Feng Xiaogang group “Yahoo Search for Stars” competition. That same year, she starred in the Kneeling Clan.
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She started gaining more attention with her role as Qing’er in the historical drama New Fair Princess (2011). But it was her role in the drama Legend of Lu Zhen (2013) that made her popularity soar to new heights. For her role, she won the 2013 Most Popular Actress in Mainland China.
In October 2018, Zanilia announced her marriage to fellow actor Feng Shaofeng. They welcomed a baby boy in March 2019. However, in April 2021, Zhao Liying revealed that her husband and her were going through an amicable divorce and would be focusing on co-parenting their son in the future.
Fun Facts
- Zhao Liying’s agency is Beijing Hesong Century Culture Media. She is now a partner at the company
- She studied professional flight attendant at Langfang Electronic Information Engineering School.
- She is the tourism ambassador for her hometown, Hebei Province.
- This may be surprising but she loves playing video games and online gaming.
- Her favorite foods are hot pot and ice cream.
- She is a really great cook.
- She loves playing billiards.
- In 2015, She starred in The Journey of Flower (2015) which broke the ratings record for weekly dramas in mainland China.
Drama
- The Legend of Shen Li (2023) as Shen Li
- Wild Bloom (2022) as Xu Banxia
- The Story of Xing Fu (2022) as He Xingfu
- Who is the Murderer (2021) as Shen Yu
- Faith Makes Great (2021) as Lei Jinyu
- Legend of Fei (2020) as Zhou Fei
- The Story of Minglan (2018) as Sheng Minglan
- Our Glamorous Time (2018) as Lin Qian
- Princess Agents (2017) as Chu Qiao
- Happy Mitan (2016, cameo)
- Rookie Agent Rouge (2016) as Lan Yanzhi
- The Legend of Chusen (2016) as Bi Yao
- The Mystic Nine (2016) as Yin Xinyue
- Lucky Tianbao (2016) as Yang Rounan
- The Journey of Flower 2 (2015) as Hua Qiangu (cameo)
- The Legend of Zu (2015) as Yu Wuxin
- Love Yunge from the Desert (2015) as Bai He (cameo)
- Best Get Going (2015) as Song Nuan
- The Journey of Flower (2015) as Hua Qiangu
- The Romance of the Condor Heroes (2014) as Mu Nianci (cameo)
- Boss & Me (2014) as Xue Shanshan
- The Wife’s Secret (2014) as Jiang Baihe
- The Legend of Chasing Fish (2013) as Hong Ling
- Legend of Lu Zhen (2013) as Lu Zhen
- Ji Pin Nan Nü Ri Ji (2012, post-production) as Chu Yang
- Cuo Dian Yuan Yang (2012) as Su Huan’er / Yang Yiliu
- Palace 2 (2012) as Bai He
- Xia Yan’s Autumn (2011) as Tang Xiaoran
- New My Fair Princess (2011) as Qing’er
- Jade Goddess of Mercy (2011) as Ah Jing
- The Amateur Imperial Bodyguard (2010) as Chen Xin’er
- The Dream of Red Mansions (2010) as Xing Xiuyan
- The Girl in Blue (2010) as An An
- Qiao Luo Gang (2010) as young Li Qiuping
- The Firmament of the Pleiades (2010) as Ling’er
- A Husband and Wife (2009) as Ying Zi
- Love Tribulations (2009) as Wen Yan
- Spring Goes, Spring Comes (2008) as Ren Jie’er
- Golden Marriage (2007) as young Duoduo
- Century Endless Love (2007) as Lin Shanshan
- King of Nanyue Kingdom (2007, post-production) as Young Queen
Movies
- The Monkey King 3 (2018) as Ruler of Women’s Country
- Eternal Wave (2017) as He Lanfang
- Duckweed (2017) as Xiao Hua
- Days of Our Own (2016) as Zhang Jingyi
- The Rise of a Tomboy (2016) as He Xiuwu
- Royal Treasure (2016) as Princess Baihua
- Crazy New Year’s Eve (2015) as Li Nana
- The Palace (2013) as Liu Li
- Love Killed Nine River Hall (2008) as You Lan
- Ten Warriors in Mashi Mountain (2008) as Ying Zi
- Mudan Pavilion (2007) as Xiao Hong
Gallery - Zhao Liying Photos
Zhao Liying Weibo
