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Zhang Yu
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Zhang Yu
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1982-09-25,Guizhou, China
Gender
Male
Biography
Zhang Yu (born September 25, 1982, in Guizhou, China) is a prominent actor from Mainland China, known for his transformative roles and deep commitment to independent cinema. Formerly credited under the name Zhang Xin, he is celebrated for embracing complex characters and unconventional projects, earning the reputation of being a "drama addict" within industry circles. With over a decade dedicated to supporting and promoting independent films, Zhang has become an influential figure among contemporary Chinese actors. He rose to international attention with his powerful performance as Yu Cheng in An Elephant Sitting Still (2018), followed by widely praised roles in Dying to Survive, A Cool Fish, and Back to the Wharf. His work often explores themes of morality, societal pressure, and emotional nuance, setting him apart as a master of subtle intensity. Zhang Yu has continued to expand his creative reach, appearing in more than 29 productions including film and television. He also serves as a part-time visual artist and script consultant, further reflecting his multifaceted approach to storytelling.

Filmography

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Three Words

5.9

Tainted Love
2023-09-15

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The Old Dog

Heroes of Dunhuang

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Heroes of Dunhuang

The Year of the Everlasting Storm

6.5

The Year of the Everlasting Storm
2021-09-03

6.419

Nice View
2022-02-01

Cry of the Birds

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Cry of the Birds

4

11度青春之李雷和韩梅梅
2010-10-21

Record Without Words

5.8

Record Without Words
2023-12-01

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The Break Away
2021-07-17

7.559

Her Story
2024-11-09

She's Got No Name

4.7

She's Got No Name
2025-06-14

0

Love, My Way
2023-06-15

Dying to Survive

8.144

Dying to Survive
2018-07-06

An Elephant Sitting Still

7.702

An Elephant Sitting Still
2018-12-14

6.928

A Cool Fish
2018-11-15

Manchurian Tiger

5.7

Manchurian Tiger
2022-01-14

4.417

Ciao Ciao
2017-02-10

Back to the Wharf

5.571

Back to the Wharf
2020-11-06

My People, My Homeland

6.051

My People, My Homeland
2020-10-01

6.738

Snipers
2022-02-01

5

幸福59厘米之爱有多久
2011-08-18

Are You Lonesome Tonight?

5.9

Are You Lonesome Tonight?
2021-06-12

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Pistol
2021-07-10

Betwixt and Between

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Betwixt and Between
2024-09-27

6

The One
2025-05-01

5

A Cool Fish 2
2025-06-26

She's Got No Name: Part Two

0

She's Got No Name: Part Two

People Mountain People Sea

5.111

People Mountain People Sea
2012-08-03

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Front Teeth

9

The First Shot
2024-09-03