Zhou Dongyu
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Zhou Dongyu is a celebrated Chinese actress, born on January 31, 1992, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China. She gained prominence for her role in Zhang Yimou's film "Under the Hawthorn Tree" (2010), which marked her debut in acting despite having no prior experience. Her performance earned her critical acclaim and several awards, establishing her as a rising star in Chinese cinema. Zhou has since starred in numerous successful films, including "Soul Mate" (2016), which won her the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress, and "Better Days" (2019), which earned her both the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress and the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress. She is recognized as one of the "Four Dan Actresses of the Post-90s Generation" in China, alongside Zheng Shuang, Guan Xiaotong, and Yang Zi.
Known for
Credits
Better Days (2019)
as Chen Nian
Us and Them (2018)
as Fang Xiaoxiao
Kung Fu Monster (2018)
as Bella
The Breaking Ice (2023)
as Nana
Born to Fly (2023)
as Shen Tianran
Animal World (2018)
as Liu Qing
My People, My Country (2019)
as Hospital Nurse (segment "Passing By")
The Founding of an Army (2017)
as Fan Guixia
Breakup Buddies (2014)
as Zhou Lijuan
Under the Hawthorn Tree (2010)
as Jing
The Thousand Faces of Dunjia (2017)
as Circle
SoulMate (2016)
as Li Ansheng
The Year of the Everlasting Storm (2021)
Actor
The Palace (2013)
as Chen Xiang
Under the Light (2023)
as Li Huilin
This Is Not What I Expected (2017)
as Gu Shengnan
Never Said Goodbye (2016)
as Xiao You
Run for Love (2016)
as Bai Qiezi
The New Year's Eve Of Old Lee (2016)
Actor
Trending Topic (2023)
as Chen Miao
City of Rock (2017)
as Tongtong
My Old Classmate (2014)
as Zhou Xiao Zhi
Goldbuster (2017)
Actor
My Youth and I (2023)
as Zhou Xiaoyu
Art College 1994 (2025)
as Hao Lili (voice)
Tainted Love (2023)
as Zhou Ran
Strangers When We Meet (2024)
as Chang Juan
Fire on the Plain (2025)
as Li Fei
Everybody's Fine (2016)
as Taxi Passenger
Embrace Again (2021)
as Xia Xiao
Tale of the Night (2023)
as Lanzhou Girl
Shanghai Noir (2015)
as Hui Lan
Miao Shan and the Minotaur (2012)
as Miao Shan
Lost in White (2016)
as Zhou Xinyi
2022年中央广播电视总台中秋晚会 (2022)
Actor
The Break Away (2021)
Actor
On the Balcony (2019)
as Lu Shanshan
The Allure of Tears (2011)
Actor
Animal World 2 (—)
Actor
A Nail Clipper Romance (2017)
as Emily
Mr. Nian (2016)
as 沙果 (voice)
The Road Of Exploring (2011)
Actor
The Ark Of Mr. Chow (2015)
as Zhou Lan
Ode to the Spring (2022)
Actor
Life Unplugged (2015)
Actor
A Fangirl's Romance (2021)
as Gao Bei (young)
Goddesses In The Flames Of War (2018)
Actor
Unspeakable Love (2020)
as Zhou Chun
Youth China hits headlines (2019)
as Journalist
A New Awakening (2021)
Actor