Zhao Jinmai

In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhao.
Zhao Jinmai
赵今麦
Zhao Jinmai in 2026
Born (2002-09-29) 29 September 2002
Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Other namesAngel Zhao
Alma materCentral Academy of Drama
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Model
Years active2010–present
Notable workFilm:
The Wandering Earth
TV series:
Reset
The Princess Royal
Drifting Away
Shine On Me
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese赵今麦
Traditional Chinese趙今麥
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhào Jīnmài

Zhao Jinmai (Chinese: 赵今麦; born 29 September 2002) is a Chinese actress.[1] She is known for her role in the films Balala the Fairies franchise, and The Wandering Earth;[2] in the series Growing Pain, A Little Thing Called First Love, Reset, The Princess Royal, Amidst a Snowstorm of Love, Drifting Away and Shine on Me.[3][4] In 2019, Forbes China listed Zhao under "30 Under 30 Asia" category, for her professional contributions.[5][6]

Early life

Zhao was born in Shenyang, Liaoning, China on 29 September 2002.[7] Her father is a chemistry faculty head.[8] She attended high school in Shenyang, maintaining strong grades while working as a child actress.[9] In 2020, she was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama, from which she graduated in 2024.[10][11]

Career

2010–2018: Early roles as a child actress

In 2010, Zhao started her acting career as a child actress. She appeared in several television series and films, including the fantasy children's film Balala the Fairies.[12] In 2016, she appeared in the urban family drama A Love for Separation, which gained popularity and increased her recognition.[13] In 2017, she starred in the modern drama My! Physical Education Teacher;[14] and in 2018, in the comedy film Go Brother! adapted from Chinese manhua Please Take My Brother Away!.[15]

2019–2021: Rising popularity and transition to lead roles

In 2019, Zhao starred as "Han Duoduo", the lead female role in the sci-fi film The Wandering Earth, adapted from Liu Cixin's novel, one of China's highest-grossing films that brought her wider recognition.[16] She further gained recognition in the family drama Growing Pain.[17] She as lead starred in the romance drama A Little Thing Called First Love.[18]

2022–present: Breakthrough and top actress of her generation

In 2022, Zhao starred as "Li Shiqing" in Reset, a time loop series.[19] It exceeded 1.8B views,[20] and achieved 30,000 popularity index on Tencent Video.[21] This made her one the most recognizable actress in China. In 2024, her historical series The Princess Royal and the sports romantic drama Amidst a Snowstorm of Love were commercially successful.[22][23] In 2025, her crime suspense drama Drifting Away was critically acclaimed, and exceeded 10,000 popularity index on iQIYI.[24][25]

Filmography

Films

Year English title Role Notes/Ref.
2014 Balala the Fairies: The Magic Trial Ling Meiqi (Maggie) [26]
2015 Balala the Fairies: Princess Camellia [27]
2018 Go Brother! Miao Miaomiao [28]
2019 The Wandering Earth Han Duoduo [29]
A Sedan Li Li Filmed in 2015
2022 One Week Friends Lin Xiangzhi [30]
Ode to the Spring Xiao Mai [31]

Television / web series

Year English title Role Notes/Ref.
2012 Cannot No Mother Xiang Di
2013 When the Heart Meets the Benevolence Xiao Sanya
2015 Balala the Fairies: The Riddle of the Notes Ling Meiqi (Maggie) [32]
2016 A Love for Separation Jin Qinqin [33]
2017 My! Physical Education Teacher Mary [34]
Love is the Source of Joy Zhang Tong
2019 Growing Pain Lin Miaomiao [35]
A Little Thing Called First Love Xia Miaomiao [36]
2020 Reborn Chen Rui [37]
With You Rong Yi [38]
2021 The Blessed Girl Huotu Linglong [39]
Brilliant Girls Wen Xiaoyang [40]
2022 Reset Li Shiqing [41]
Growing Pain
Season 2		 Lin Miaomiao [42]
2023 Stand by Me Luo Qiqi [43]
2024 Amidst a Snowstorm of Love Yin Guo [44]
The Princess Royal Li Rong [45]
2025 Drifting Away Zhen Zhen [46]
Our Generation Lin Qile [47]
Shine on Me Nie Xiguang [48]
TBA Irreplaceable Xu Chi [49]

Variety shows

Year English title Role Notes/Ref.
2019 Four Try Cast member [50]
2022 Divas Hit the Road
Season 4 		[51]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Results Ref.
2018 Guangzhou College Student Film Festival — Students' Choice Award Favorite Supporting Actress Go Brother! Nominated [52]
2019 4th Golden Blossom Internet Film and Television Awards Best Newcomer Growing Pain; A Little Thing Called First Love Nominated [53]
China TV Drama Awards New Generation of Youth Performer Growing Pain Won [54]
1st China Film Critics Association Awards New Performer of the Year The Wandering Earth Nominated [55]
2020 7th The Actors of China Awards Best Actress (Green Group) N/a Nominated [56]
2021 3rd Asian Contents Awards Best Newcomer Actress The Blessed Girl Nominated [57]
2022 35th Huading Awards Best Actress in Chinese Modern Dramas Reset Nominated [58]
2023 1st "New Horns" Drama Director's Night Breakthrough Actress of the Year Reset Won [59]
Baidu Boiling Point Metaverse Night Boiling Point Breakthrough Actress N/a Won [60]
2024 Television Series of China Quality Ceremony Female Drama Star with Full Media Attention of the Year Amidst a Snowstorm of Love Won [61]
2025 IQIYI Scream Night Awards Audience's Favourite Actress Drifting Away Won [62]


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