Lemon Zhang
{{Short description|Chinese actress and singer}}
{{distinguish|Alina Zhang}}
{{family name hatnote|Zhang|lang=Chinese}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Zhang Meng
张檬
| alias = Lemon Zhang
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1988|12|29}}
| birth_place = Zhengzhou, Henan, People's Republic of China
| alma_mater = Beijing Film Academy
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Actor
- Singer
- Model}}
| years_active = 2003–present
| agent = Zhang Meng Studio
| module = {{Chinese
|child=yes
| t = 張檬
| s = 张檬
| p = Zhāng Méng
| w= Chang Meng
}}
}}
Zhang Meng ({{zh|s=张檬|link=no}}, born on 29 December 1988 in Zhengzhou), also known as Lemon Zhang, is a Chinese actress, singer and model. She graduated from Beijing Film Academy.{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/special/xslzhangmeng/|title=Zhang Meng's Profile|website=NetEase|language=zh|access-date=2017-07-28|archive-date=2020-07-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731140645/http://ent.163.com/special/xslzhangmeng/|url-status=live}}
Career
Zhang first gained attention for her role as Biyao in the music video of the online video game Jade Dynasty in 2007.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2007-06-19/16551604165.shtml|title=18岁美女张檬表演受肯定 获《诛仙》剧组青睐|website=Sina|language=zh|date=June 19, 2007|access-date=2017-07-28|archive-date=2020-07-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731130441/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2007-06-19/16551604165.shtml|url-status=live}}
In 2009, she portrayed Zhu'er in The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, based on Louis Cha's novel of the same name.{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20081017/000292.htm|title=张檬入主《倚天屠龙记》 五大主角掌握核心机密|website=Sina|language=zh|date=October 17, 2008|access-date=July 28, 2017|archive-date=August 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808134530/http://ent.qq.com/a/20081017/000292.htm|url-status=live}} Producer Zhang Jizhong praised her for being dedicated, and said she had great potential.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2008-11-13/11272248363.shtml|title=张纪中赞张檬有爆发力 新版蛛儿险被真毁容|website=Sina|language=zh|date=November 13, 2008|access-date=2017-07-28|archive-date=2017-07-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728201043/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2008-11-13/11272248363.shtml|url-status=live}}
In 2010, Zhang was invited by Yu Zheng to star in historical drama The Firmament of the Pleiades. The series earned high ratings in Japan and was nominated at the Seoul International Drama Awards, earning Zhang recognition.{{cite web|url=http://yule.sohu.com/20100110/n269478323.shtml|title=《苍穹之昴》日本热映飘红 张檬版珍妃入戏入情|website=Sohu|language=zh|date=January 10, 2010|access-date=July 28, 2017|archive-date=July 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728172122/http://yule.sohu.com/20100110/n269478323.shtml|url-status=live}}
In 2011, Zhang starred in the metropolitan drama My Daughter, portraying one of the three female protagonists alongside Tiffany Tang and Qi Wei.{{cite web|url=http://yule.sohu.com/20100623/n273014063.shtml|title=张檬加盟《夏家三千金》 烈日当空不喊累|website=Sohu|date=June 23, 2010|language=zh|access-date=July 28, 2017|archive-date=July 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728174126/http://yule.sohu.com/20100623/n273014063.shtml|url-status=live}} The series earned high ratings, and led to an increase in popularity for Zhang.{{cite web|url=http://news.163.com/11/0413/19/71HVUPH700014AEE.html|title=安徽卫视《夏家三千金》全国收视夺冠|website=NetEase|language=zh|date=April 13, 2011|access-date=July 28, 2017|archive-date=February 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170223213002/http://news.163.com/11/0413/19/71HVUPH700014AEE.html|url-status=live}}
The same year, she portrayed Princess Wansheng in Journey to the West.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2009-12-18/14302815104.shtml|title=张檬因档期险错过《西游记》 饰小龙女倍珍惜|website=Sina|language=zh|date=December 18, 2009|access-date=2017-07-28|archive-date=2017-07-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728161714/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2009-12-18/14302815104.shtml|url-status=live}}
In 2012, Zhang starred alongside Eddie Peng in the Taiwanese idol drama My Sassy Girl.{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/12/0331/12/7TU3F0PJ000330P7.html|title=《我的野蛮女友》：张檬与助理的那点事儿|website=NetEase|language=zh|date=March 31, 2012|access-date=July 28, 2017|archive-date=July 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728163203/http://ent.163.com/12/0331/12/7TU3F0PJ000330P7.html|url-status=live}} She also starred in the wuxia drama The Magic Blade.{{cite web|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2012-06-25/16173667646.shtml|title=《天涯明月刀》张檬演技惊艳人气看涨|website=Sina|language=zh|date=June 25, 2012|access-date=2017-07-28|archive-date=2017-07-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728161311/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2012-06-25/16173667646.shtml|url-status=live}} The series was popular among young viewers, earning both high ratings and popular views. Zhang was also nominated for Most Popular Actress at the Shanghai Television Festival.{{cite web|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20120625/000209.htm|title=《天涯明月刀》话题收视双赢 张檬演技获好评|website=Tencent|language=zh|date=June 25, 2012|access-date=July 28, 2017|archive-date=August 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808134529/http://ent.qq.com/a/20120625/000209.htm|url-status=live}}
In 2013, Zhang played the role of Wang Yuyan in The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, adapted from Louis Cha's novel.{{cite web|url=http://hb.sina.com.cn/fashion/dress/2013-03-06/143457539.html|title=曝新《天龙八部》张檬版王语嫣 白衣神仙姐姐|website=Sina|language=zh|date=March 6, 2013|access-date=2017-07-28|archive-date=2017-07-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728161721/http://hb.sina.com.cn/fashion/dress/2013-03-06/143457539.html|url-status=live}} The same year, she was cast in another television adaptation of Louis Cha's novel, The Deer and the Cauldron , portraying Shuang'er.{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/14/1224/10/AE7LIISQ00031GVS.html|title=张檬《鹿鼎记》成最佳闺蜜 展现"非一般"双儿|website=NetEase|language=zh|date=December 24, 2013|access-date=July 28, 2017|archive-date=July 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728170802/http://ent.163.com/14/1224/10/AE7LIISQ00031GVS.html|url-status=live}}
In 2014, Zhang guest-starred in xianxia drama Swords of Legends as Ma Tianyu's older sister, and received positive reviews for her performance.{{cite web|url=http://yule.sohu.com/20140912/n404263563.shtml|title=《古剑奇谭》收官在即 张檬形象深入人心获好评|website=Sohu|language=zh|date=September 12, 2014|access-date=July 28, 2017|archive-date=July 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728174355/http://yule.sohu.com/20140912/n404263563.shtml|url-status=live}}
Filmography
=Film=
=Television series=
Discography
=Albums=
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| Year
! English title ! Chinese title ! Language ! Notes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Her Love | 檬懂了 | Mandarin |
=Singles=
| class="wikitable" | ||||
| Year
! English title ! Chinese title ! Album ! Notes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan=2|2013 | "Fall in Love with You" | 爱上你 | Love Distance OST | |
| "A Flower's Strength" | 花的坚强 | Yuan Yang Pei OST | ||
| 2015 | "Cried and Hated" | 哭过恨过 | The Ladder of Love OST |
References
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Category:21st-century Chinese actresses
Category:Chinese film actresses
Category:Chinese stage actresses