Zhang Mei'e
Biography
Zhang Mei'e is an actress known for her work in film and television, with twenty-six known credits on The Movie Database. Born in Wuguantang, Hengdian, China on November 17, 1950, she graduated from elementary school in rural Hengdian and previously worked as a common farmer, factory painter, and raised silkworm cocoons. After Hengdian began transforming into a major cinema city in 1996, she put aside her farmwork and traveled one hundred kilometers away from home to find a job in a movie studio. Assisted by a fellow villager, she initially found employment repairing obsolete buildings at the Hengdian Film and Television Base. At the age of sixty, she made her acting debut in Stephen Chow's film Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons.
Career overview
Zhang Mei'e was born on 17 November 1950 in Wuguantang, Hengdian, China. After completing elementary school in the rural area of Hengdian, she spent many years working as a farmer and a factory painter, tasks that also involved raising silkworm cocoons. The transformation of Hengdian into a major cinema city in 1996 attracted film crews from across China, prompting Zhang to set aside her agricultural work and seek employment in the nearby film industry. With assistance from a fellow villager, she obtained a position repairing obsolete buildings at the Hengdian Film and Television Base, a role that placed her within the growing studio environment.
At the age of sixty, Zhang made her first appearance as an actress in Stephen Chow’s film Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons. Since that debut, she has accumulated a total of twenty‑six credited acting roles, as recorded by the Motion Picture Database. Her career, which began later in life, reflects a transition from manual labor in agriculture and industrial settings to a sustained presence on screen, contributing to a range of Chinese film and television productions.
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Full Filmography
26 titles- Kung Fu Soccer (2026) as Mei'e
- 诡墓神棺 (2022)
- Detective Dee and The Pact with the Underworld Gods (2022)
- Chinese Odyssey: The Beginning (2022)
- Mobile Phone Storm (2021) as Teacher Zhang
- Billion Coward (2020)
- Detective Dee's Gods and Demons (2020)
- Best Mechanism Great Master (2020)
- Joy of Life (2019) as Northen Qi Attendant
- The Legend of Pig Warrior (2019)
- One Car Four Servants (2019)
- The End of Chang'an (2019) as Lady Hua
- The Big Rescue (2018)
- Dream Journey 4: Biography of the Demon (2018) as Granny
- Immortal & Demons (2018) as Ji Ching
- The Knight in the White Night (2018) as Tebushan Mom
- 24 Seconds (2018) as Cateen Staff
- Golden Boy Tang Bohu (2018) as Tang's Mother
- Gold Hunter (2018) as Broker
- Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back (2017) as Eldest Daughter
- What a Day! (2017)
- Holyfox Son 2 (2017) as Mother Zhang
- The Mermaid (2016) as Mermaid
- I Belonged to You (2016) as Aunt Zhao
- I'm Not Li Lianying (2016) as Old Concubine
- Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013) as Four Lovely Blossoms
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Zhang Mei'e best known for?
Zhang Mei'e is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kung Fu Soccer (2026), Joy of Life (2019), Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back (2017), The Mermaid (2016).
When and where was Zhang Mei'e born?
Zhang Mei'e was born on November 17, 1950 in Wuguantang, Hengdian, China.
How many credits does Zhang Mei'e have?
Zhang Mei'e has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2013 to 2026.
What is Zhang Mei'e's background in cinema and television?
Zhang Mei'e is an actress known for her work in film and television, with twenty-six known credits on The Movie Database. Born in Wuguantang, Hengdian, China on November 17, 1950, she graduated from elementary school in rural Hengdian and previously worked as a common farmer, factory painter, and raised silkworm cocoon...