Zuo Xiaoqing (; born 25 June 1977) is a Chinese actress, TV presenter and former rhythmic gymnast.
She represented China at the 1992 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. In 1993, Zuo played a minor role in Jiang Wen's directorial debut In the Heat of the Sun, which launched her acting career. Zuo has starred in several popular TV series over the years.
Athletic career
Zuo was born and raised in Changsha, Hunan. At the age of 8, she joined the Hunan's national rhythmic gymnastics team and retired in 1993.
Between 1991 and 1993, Zuo and her Hunan teammates won numerous national tournaments:
Event Competition Placing PointDomestic1991 Chinese National Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament Group (All-Around) 1 37.35Group (3 Ropes + 3 Balls) 1 37.30Group (6 Ribbons) 1 37.401992 Chinese National Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament Group (All-Around) 1 36.95Group (3 Ropes + 3 Balls) 1 37.20Group (6 Ribbons) 1 37.0251992 Chinese National Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships Group (All-Around) 1 36.95Group (3 Ropes + 3 Balls) 1 36.70Group (6 Ribbons) 1 36.901993 7th National Games of China (Preliminary Games) Group (All-Around) 1 36.951993 Chinese National Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships Group (All-Around) 1 37.075Group (All-Around) 1 37.2International1992 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships Group (All-Around) 6 (tied) 37.900
Acting career Zuo made her film debut in Jiang Wen's In the Heat of the Sun (1994), playing Zhang Xiaomei. Zuo then entered Beijing Film Academy in 1995, majoring in acting, where she graduated in 1999. After graduation, Zuo worked as a hostess in Hunan Television.
From 2001 to 2009, Zuo starred in many television series, such as Qianlong Dynasty, The Great Revival and Love of The Millennium.
In 2007, Zuo played the role of Ai Xue in Approximately in the Winter, which earned her a Best Actress: Idol Award at the 4th Huading Awards.
Zuo played a good wife in the comedy film Lost on Journey (2010). That same year, she was nominated for Best TV Actress: City Award at the 6th Huading Awards for her performance in Simple Dish.
Personal life Zuo married businessman Gao Quanjian, who was more than twenty years her senior, in September 2010, and their daughter was born in July 2011. On February 1, 2021, she announced her divorce on her personal Sina Weibo account.
Filmography
Film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes1994 In the Heat of the Sun Zhang Xiaomei 1996 Red Moon Ni doudou2000 Because of Having Love Huang Xiaoyu 2001 Baseball Youth Mi Ruowen 2002 The Touch Qing Yanfei 2009 Ticket 2010 Lost on Journey Mei Li2013 The Assassin
Television
Year English title Chinese title Role Notes 2021 The Rebel Princess Xie Wanru 2020 If Time Flows Back 如果岁月可回头 Jing Ya Rights and Benefits 2019 The Best Partner CameoArsenal Military Academy Pei Nianqing 2014 Battle of Changsha 2010 New Legend of the White Snake Bai Suzhen 100 Flowers Hidden Deep Ke Lan Simple Dish Wen Hui2009 Roses Shreded Hao Yimei Shanghai Shanghai Han Rubing Cafe Ye Xin2008 Our 80s Man Xiaoxing Sang Xiaoqing Golden Phoenix Bloooming Li Jinfeng2007 Special Policewoman Du Xiaofeng Approximately in the Winter Ai Xue The Great Revival Ya Yu Yang Jing Behind the History Li Yuqin 2006 Hua Mulan Rui Xiaodan2005 Fan Dan Give the Decisive Word Ye Yu2004 Chinese Style Divorce Juanzi Zhou Hui Li Wan The Vinegar Tribe Lei Lei ‘’Legend of Xin Zhui Xin Zhui 2003 Palace Artist Lang Shining Princess Love Song of Kangding Wei Se2002 Qianlong Dynasty Gurun Princess Hexiao Wu Nannan Famous Detective Zhen Guandong Ya Feng2001 Never Turn Back Yang Tong2000 Du Xinran1999 God of Wealth Guan Xiaoshan1998 Red Rock Sun Mingxia1996 Black Face Dai Ping
Awards Year Work Award Result Notes 2005 2005 Top Chinese TV Drama Awards - Best Actress 2011 2011 Sohu Internet TV Festival - Best Actress 2011 Sohu Internet TV Festival - Best Screen Couple Simple Dish 6th Huading Awards - Best TV Actress: City 2010 Approximately in the Winter 5th Huading Awards - Best Actress: Idol 2012 8th Huading Awards - Favorite Star 2018 The Bittersweet Taiwan24th Huading Awards - Best Actress (Period Drama)5th The Actors of China Award Ceremony Outstanding Actress (Sapphire category)
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