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Zhang Yanyan

Acting Born Nov 15, 1978 Beijing, China 25 credits
25
Total Credits
2001–2025
25 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Zhang Yanyan is a Chinese actress born in Beijing, China, on 15 November 1978. She is female and is also credited under the names 张棪琰, 张琰琰, 张锦尧, Trương Diễm Diễm, Чжан Янь Янь and Liu X. Zhang studied at the Beijing Film Academy before beginning her professional career. Her on‑screen debut occurred shortly after the turn of the millennium when she appeared in the 2001 drama series Mission of the Warriors. Since that first role she has accumulated a total of twenty‑six credited appearances, and her work is listed primarily under the acting category in film and television databases.

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Career

Career overview

Zhang Yanyan is a Chinese actress born on 15 November 1978 in Beijing, China. She pursued formal training in the performing arts at the Beijing Film Academy, a leading institution for film and television education in the country. Shortly after completing her studies, Zhang entered the professional arena at the beginning of the new millennium, making her screen debut in the 2001 drama series “Mission of the Warriors.” This early role marked the start of her ongoing involvement in Chinese television and film productions.

Since her debut, Zhang has built a career centered on acting, accumulating a total of twenty‑six credited performances across movies and television shows, as recorded by major entertainment databases. Her work has been recognized primarily for its breadth within the Chinese entertainment industry, reflecting a steady presence in a variety of productions. While specific titles beyond her first series are not detailed in the available source material, the number of credits indicates a sustained period of activity in the field. Zhang Yanyan continues to be identified in professional listings for her contributions to acting, and she is also known by several alternative name spellings, including 张棪琰, 张琰琰, 张锦尧, Trương Diễm Diễm, Чжан Янь Янь, and Liu X.

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Career timeline

Legend of the Female GeneralThe Prisoner of Beauty
Old School
Destined
Dream HouseSong of Life
The Rational LifeThe Pioneer
We Are All AloneForever LoveLove a LifetimeThe Guide To Farewell
Unbeatable You
Ashes of LoveMad HouseFighting Fragrance
The First Half of My Life
Nirvana in FireThe DisguiserPolice Captain
The Distance of Love真凶难逃
中国1921
Mission of the Warriors

Full Filmography

25 titles
  • Legend of the Female General (2025) as Tang Jia
  • The Prisoner of Beauty (2025) as Lady Ding
  • Old School (2024) as Xiao Qing
  • Destined (2023) as Su Wan
  • Dream House (2022) as Judy
  • Song of Life (2022) as Su Wenjing
  • The Rational Life (2021) as Lisa Fang
  • The Pioneer (2021) as Xu Achen's Mother
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  • We Are All Alone (2020) as Zhu He
  • Forever Love (2020) as [Xia Linxi's mother]
  • Love a Lifetime (2020) as Lin Ruohan
  • The Guide To Farewell (2020) as Ma Rongfang
  • Unbeatable You (2019) as Wang Yu
  • Ashes of Love (2018) as Zi Fen / Flower Deity
  • Mad House (2018) as Liu Su
  • Fighting Fragrance (2018)
  • The First Half of My Life (2017) as Wu Manshu
  • Nirvana in Fire (2015) as 莅阳长公主
  • The Disguiser (2015) as Mrs. Su
  • Police Captain (2015)
  • The Distance of Love (2013) as Qin Shaobai
  • 真凶难逃 (2013)
  • 中国1921 (2011)
  • Mission of the Warriors (2001) as 朱七七
  • City of Desire as Shen Meiyun

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Zhang Yanyan best known for?

Zhang Yanyan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Legend of the Female General (2025), The Prisoner of Beauty (2025), Ashes of Love (2018), Nirvana in Fire (2015).

When and where was Zhang Yanyan born?

Zhang Yanyan was born on November 15, 1978 in Beijing, China.

How many credits does Zhang Yanyan have?

Zhang Yanyan has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2025.

What is Zhang Yanyan's background in cinema and television?

Zhang Yanyan is a Chinese actress born in Beijing, China, on 15 November 1978. She is female and is also credited under the names 张棪琰, 张琰琰, 张锦尧, Trương Diễm Diễm, Чжан Янь Янь and Liu X. Zhang studied at the Beijing Film Academy before beginning her professional career. Her on‑screen debut occurred shortly after the tu...

Zhang Yanyan by the numbers

25credits
3films
22TV series
2001–2025active years

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