Zhu Zhu (; pinyin: Zh Zh; born July 19, 1984) is a Chinese actress and singer. She rose to prominence as an MTV China VJ.
Early years
Zhu was born on July 19, 1984, in Beijing, to a military family, with her ancestral home in Linhai, Zhejiang, as the daughter of Chinese businessman Zhu Hanbin (; ). Her grandfather, Zhu Xuzhi (1912-2000), was a People's Liberation Army major general.
Zhu began learning the piano at the age of three. She performed Beauty and the Beast, an English stage production, when she was in junior high.
Zhu received her bachelor's degree in electronics and information engineering from Beijing Technology and Business University.
From 2012 to 2013,
Zhu was in a relationship with Italian businessman Lapo Elkann.
Zhu married Wang Yunjia, a lecturer in Tsinghua University's Fine Art Department, on March 18, 2021. On September 2, 2021, they announced the birth of their first child, a daughter named Pearl.
Zhu joined MTV China in 2005 and hosted music shows on the country's domestic MTV network. After winning a local singing competition in Beijing and finishing third at the national level, Zhu was discovered by talent scouts.
Zhu signed with MBOX in 2007, and her debut album was released in 2009.
Zhu made her film debut in What Women Want, a Chinese romantic comedy starring Andy Lau and Gong Li, in 2010.
Zhu co-starred with RZA, Russell Crowe, Cung Le, Lucy Liu, Byron Mann, Rick Yune, Dave Bautista, and Jamie Chung in the American martial arts film The Man with the Iron Fists in 2012. On its first day, the film grossed million dollars.
Zhu appeared in five films in 2012, including Shanghai Calling, Secret Sharer, and Cloud Atlas.
Zhu appeared as a supporting actor in Lu Chuan's 2014 romantic comedy film The Old Cinderella.
Zhu starred as the female lead in the 2014 film Last Flight, alongside Ed Westwick and Leon Lee and Cary Alexander.
Zhu began starring in the American TV series Marco Polo in 2014, which debuted on Netflix in December 2014.
In 2016, Zhu agreed to star in Tubelight, a Bollywood historical war drama starring Salman Khan. Kabir Khan directed the film, which was released on Eid 2017. It was her first appearance in Bollywood. She arrived in Mumbai on August 3, 2016, determined to learn Hindi as soon as possible.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | What Women Want | 我知女人心 | Xiao Wu | |
| 2012 | Shanghai Calling | 纽约客@上海 | Fang Fang | |
| Cloud Atlas | 云图 | Megan Sixsmith / 12th Star Clone | ||
| The Man with the Iron Fists | 铁拳 | Chi Chi | ||
| 2014 | The Old Cinderella | 脱轨时代 | Mao Mao | [12] |
| Last Flight | 绝命航班 | Lorain | [13] | |
| A Bed Affair 2 | 床上关系2 | Li Chuan | Short film | |
| Secret Sharer | 秘密分享者 | Li | ||
| 2015 | Tales of Mystery | 怪谈 | Féng Xiāo | |
| Doomed Disaster | 诡劫 | Coco | ||
| 2016 | The Apparition | 恶灵之门 | Zhang Jing Ru | |
| Kung Fu Panda 3 | 功夫熊猫3 | Master Viper | Mandarin Dub | |
| 2017 | Tubelight | Li Leing | Hindi Language film | |
| 2018 | A or B | 幕后玩家 | Zhuang Yi | |
| Edge of Fear | Lauren Chen | Netflix Exclusive | ||
| 2019 | Two/One | Jia | ||
| 2020 | Confetti | 五彩缤纷 | Chen Lan | |
| 2021 | Knock Knock | 不速来客 | Li Li |
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | Marco Polo | 马可·波罗 | Kököchin | Netflix Series |
| 2015 | Running After Love | 大猫儿追爱记 | Xiao Qiao | |
| 2019 | The Best Partner | 精英律师 | Li Na | |
| 2020 | The Deer and the Cauldron | 鹿鼎记 | Su Quan | Adaptation of the novel |
| Qin Dynasty Epic | 大秦赋 | Queen Dowager Zhao | ||
| My Best Friend's Story | 流金岁月 | Female Customer | Guest Role | |
| 2021 | Douluo Continent | 斗罗大陆 | Bi Bi Dong | |
| My Heroic Husband | 赘婿 | Lou Shu Wan | ||
| Breath of Destiny | 一起深呼吸 | Liang Kai Li | ||
| The Rebel | 叛逆者 | Lan Xin Jie | ||
| Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils | 天龙八部 | Kang Min | Adaptation of the novel | |
| The Bond | 乔家的儿女 | Ma Su Qin | ||
| TBA | Turn On the Right Way to Life | 打开生活的正确方式 | Dong Xiao | |
| In Spite of the Strong Wind | 纵有疾风起 | Guest Role | ||
| The Road to Ordinary | 平凡之路 |
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Amazing Race: Season 2 | 极速前进第二季 | Cast Member | Based on the American series of the same name |
| 2016 | Race the World | 非凡搭檔 | Cast Member |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7th The Actors of China Award Ceremony | Best Actress (Sapphire) | — | Pending |
| Body Measurements | 35-26-34 Inches |
| Bodytype | Slim |
| Height | 5 Feet 6 Inches (1.63 m) |
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lbs) |
| Waist | 26 Inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | 7 US |
| Dress Size | 4 US |
| Nickname | Zhu |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 38 years old (in 2023) |
| Date of Birth | July 19, 1984 |
| Full Name | Zhu Zhu |
| Profession | Actress, Singer |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Birthplace | Beijing, China |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
School: High School
Profession: Actress, Singer
Net Worth: $12 Million
Father: Zhu Hanbing
Marital Status: Single
Hobbies: Travelling
Favorite Color: Black
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