Zhou Dongyu, a talented actress born in the city of Shijiazhuang, located in the Hebei Province of China, began her journey in the entertainment industry after graduating from the prestigious Beijing Film Academy. Her breakthrough role came in the 2010 film "Under the Hawthorn Tree", directed by the renowned Zhang Yimou, which premiered at the Berlinale.
Zhou Dongyu's impressive performances have earned her numerous accolades, including the Golden Horse Award for Best Lead Actress for her role in "Soul Mate" (2016),as well as the Best Actress award at the 33rd Golden Rooster Awards, the 39th Hong Kong Film Awards, and the 35th People's Hundred Flowers Awards.
Her critically acclaimed performance in "Better Days" (2019),directed by Derek Tsang, earned her a nomination for the prestigious Oscar award, and she won the Best Actress award at the 33rd Golden Rooster Awards, the 39th Hong Kong Film Awards, and the 35th People's Hundred Flowers Awards.
In recent years, Zhou Dongyu has appeared in several notable films, including "Fire on the Plain" (2021),which was officially selected for the San Sebastian Film Festival, and "The Breaking Ice" (2023),which was selected for the Cannes Un Certain Regard section.
