Zhao Jinmai
{{short description|Chinese actress (born 2002)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{family name hatnote|Zhao|lang=Chinese}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Zhao Jinmai
| image = Zhao Jinmai 20181225.jpg
| caption = Zhao in December 2018
| native_name = {{nobold|赵今麦}}
| birth_place = Shenyang, Liaoning, China
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|2002|9|29}}
| alma_mater = Central Academy of Drama
| module = {{Infobox Chinese|order=st|child=yes|t={{linktext|趙|今|麥}}|s={{linktext|赵|今|麦}}|p=Zhào Jīnmài}}
| other_names = Angel Zhao
| occupation = Actress
| yearsactive = 2010–present
| notable_works = Film:
The Wandering Earth (2019)
TV series:
Growing Pain (2019)
A Little Thing Called First Love (2019)
Reset (2022)
}}
Zhao Jinmai ({{Zh|c=赵今麦}}; born 29 September 2002) is a Chinese actress.{{cite journal |language=zh |author1=Wen Hao ({{lang|zh|温好}})|script-title=zh:赵今麦:扔掉标签,无限延伸 |trans-title=Zhao Jinmai: throw away the label and extend it infinitely |pages=24–25 |volume=371 |journal=Youth Digest |location=Beijing |publisher=China Youth Press |year=2022 |issn=1673-4955}} She is best known for her roles in the children's films Balala the Fairies: The Magic Trial (2014) and Balala the Fairies: Princess Camellia (2015), the sci-fi film The Wandering Earth (2019), and the drama series Growing Pain (2019), A Little Thing Called First Love (2019), Reset (2022), The Princess Royal (2024), and Amidst a Snowstorm of Love (2024). She graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 2024.{{Cite web |last=赵今麦工作室official |date=2024-06-14 |title=Graduation photos of Zhao Jinmai released by her studio |url=https://weibo.com/6670517617/OiXXn0wW3 |access-date=2024-07-07 |website=Weibo |language=zh}}
Early life and education
Zhao was born in Shenyang, Liaoning, China on 29 September 2002.{{cite web |url=http://www.chinesedrama.info/1998/07/actor-zhao-jin-mai.html |title=Actor: Zhao Jinmai |publisher=chinesedrama.info |access-date=28 February 2019 |archive-date=29 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029053437/http://www.chinesedrama.info/1998/07/actor-zhao-jin-mai.html |url-status=live }} Her father is a chemistry teacher. Zhao was known for maintaining exceptional grades in school while working as a child actress.{{cite web|url=https://ent.ifeng.com/movie/news/mainland/detail_2014_01/28/33446707_0.shtml|title=《巴啦啦2》热映 女主角自曝爱学习:成绩全班第一|date=28 January 2014|website=Shenyang Evening News|language=zh|access-date=20 September 2023|archive-date=1 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140901190140/http://ent.ifeng.com/movie/news/mainland/detail_2014_01/28/33446707_0.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.toutiao.com/article/6672914472677409288/?source=seo_tt_juhe|title=告别《流浪地球》 "朵朵"赵今麦回到沈阳爆了很多"料"!|date=27 March 2019|website=Shenyang Daily News|language=zh|access-date=20 September 2023|archive-date=6 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240706235342/https://www.toutiao.com/article/6672914472677409288/?source=seo_tt_juhe&wid=1720310022888|url-status=live}}
In 2020, Zhao was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama, China's top drama school, as the best-ranked incoming student in the Department of Acting.{{cite web|url=https://new.qq.com/rain/a/20200723A0TEQF00|title=沈阳女孩赵今麦中戏表演专业第一|date=23 July 2020|website=Shenyang Evening News|language=zh|access-date=20 September 2023|archive-date=6 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240706235342/https://new.qq.com/rain/a/20200723A0TEQF00|url-status=live}} She graduated in 2024.
Career
Zhao started her acting career as a child actress in the early 2010s. She participated in several television series and films, in particularly the fantasy children film Balala the Fairies. In 2016, she starred in the urban family drama A Love for Separation, which was popular and introduced Zhao to a wider audience. In 2017, Zhao starred in the modern drama My! Physical Education Teacher. In 2018, Zhao starred in the comedy film Go Brother! adapted from Chinese manhua/webcomics Please Take My Brother Away!.
In 2019, Zhao starred in the sci-fi film The Wandering Earth adapted from Liu Cixin's novel, where she played the female lead, Han Duoduo. The film has become one of the highest grossing films in China and led to increased recognition for Zhao.{{cite web|url=http://yn.people.com.cn/n2/2019/0202/c372315-32609925.html|title=IMAX发布硬核科幻《流浪地球》主创采访特辑|date=2 February 2019|website=People's Daily|language=zh|access-date=1 February 2020|archive-date=17 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217041258/http://yn.people.com.cn/n2/2019/0202/c372315-32609925.html|url-status=live}} In the same year, she gained recognition for her role in the family drama Growing Pain. She also played the lead female role in the youth romance drama A Little Thing Called First Love. Forbes China listed Zhao under their 30 Under 30 Asia 2019 list, which consisted of 30 influential people under 30 years old who have had a substantial influence in their fields.{{cite web|url=https://ent.sina.com/gb/chnstar/sinacn/2019-10-17/doc-ifzpzhhs9287463.shtml|script-title=zh:福布斯30岁以下精英榜出炉 肖战王一博李现等上榜|date=17 October 2019|website=Sina|language=zh|access-date=17 October 2019|archive-date=17 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017083723/https://ent.sina.com/gb/chnstar/sinacn/2019-10-17/doc-ifzpzhhs9287463.shtml|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=2019福布斯中国30位30岁以下精英榜 |trans-title=2019 Forbes China 30 Under 30 List |url=https://www.forbeschina.com/lists/1725 |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=Forbes China |language=zh}}
Filmography
=Films=
=Television / web series=
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Year
! English title ! Chinese title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes/Ref. | ||||
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2012 | Cannot No Mother | 不能没有娘 | Xiang Di | {{fact|date=November 2024}} |
2013 | When the Heart Meets the Benevolence | 当人心遇上仁心 | Xiao Sanya | {{fact|date=November 2024}} |
2015 | Balala the Fairies: The Riddle of the Notes | 巴啦啦小魔仙之音符之谜 | Ling Meiqi / Maggie | {{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/14/0627/14/9VOJGDFD00031GVS.html|title=《巴啦啦小魔仙》曝剧照 王柯达变身冷酷王子|date=29 August 2014|language=zh|access-date=15 February 2019|archive-date=28 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190928041824/http://ent.163.com/14/0627/14/9VOJGDFD00031GVS.html|url-status=live}} |
2016 | A Love for Separation | 小别离 | Jin Qinqin | {{cite web|url=http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20160905/42679037_0.shtml|title=《小别离》里的学霸琴琴,竟然是巴啦啦小魔仙!|date=13 October 2016|language=zh|access-date=15 February 2019|archive-date=16 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216035233/http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20160905/42679037_0.shtml|url-status=live}} |
rowspan=2|2017
|My! Physical Education Teacher | 我的!体育老师 | Mary | ||
Love is the Source of Joy | 爱是欢乐的源泉 | Zhang Tong
| | ||
rowspan="2"|2019
|Growing Pain | 少年派 | Lin Miaomiao | ||
A Little Thing Called First Love | 初恋那件小事 | Xia Miaomiao | ||
rowspan="2"|2020
|Reborn | 重生 | Chen Rui | ||
Together | 在一起 | Rong Yi
| | ||
rowspan="2"|2021
|The Blessed Girl | 玲珑 | Huotu Linglong | ||
Brilliant Girls | 爱的理想生活 | Wen Xiaoyang | ||
rowspan=2|2022 | 开端 | Li Shiqing | ||
Growing Pain 2 | 少年派2 | Lin Miaomiao
| | ||
2023 | Stand by Me | 那些回不去的年少时光 | Luo Qiqi
| | |
rowspan="2"|2024 | 在暴雪时分 | Yin Guo | ||
The Princess Royal | 度华年 | Li Rong | ||
2025
|Drifting Away | 漂白 | Zhen Zhen | ||
rowspan="2" |TBA
|Our Generation | 樱桃琥珀 | Lin Qile | ||
Shine on Me | 骄阳似我 | Nie Xiguang |
= Variety shows =
Awards and nominations
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Year
! Award ! Category ! Nominated work ! Results ! class="unsortable" | Ref. |
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2018
|Guangzhou College Student Film Festival — Students' Choice Award |Favorite Supporting Actress |{{Nom}} |
rowspan="3" |2019
|4th {{ill|Golden Blossom Internet Film and Television Awards|lt=|zh|金骨朵网络影视盛典}} |Best Newcomer |Growing Pain; A Little Thing Called First Love |{{nom}} |
2019 China TV Drama Awards
|New Generation of Youth Performer |Growing Pain |{{Won}} |
1st {{ill|China Film Critics Association|lt=|zh|中国电影评论学会}} Awards
|New Performer of the Year |{{Nom}} |
2020
|7th The Actors of China Awards |Best Actress (Green Group) |{{NA}} |{{nom}} |
2021
|Best Newcomer Actress |The Blessed Girl |{{Nom}} |
2022
|35th Huading Awards |Best Actress in Chinese Modern Dramas |{{Nom}} |
rowspan="2" |2023
|2022 Baidu Boiling Point Metaverse Night |Boiling Point Breakthrough Actress |{{NA}} |{{Won}} |
1st "New Horns" Drama Director's Night
|Breakthrough Actress of the Year |{{Won}} |
2024
|2024 Television Series of China Quality Ceremony |Female Drama Star with Full Media Attention of the Year |{{won}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|6165535}}
- {{Instagram|jinmai_z}}
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Category:21st-century Chinese actresses
Category:Actresses from Shenyang
Category:Chinese child actresses