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Zhang Yu
Guizhou, China
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. Forme…
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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.
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2026
She Said
Movie
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2026
The Old Dog
Movie
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2026
Love, My Way
Movie
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2026
No One is Closer Than We
Movie Li Weiyang
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2026
Glad I Met You
Movie Xiao Bai (voice)
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2025
Man's Inhumanity to Man
TV show Chen Ruping / Ryohei Arakawa
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2025
A Cool Fish 2
Movie Chen Sanjin
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2025
She's Got No Name
Movie Dr. Liang
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2025
The One
Movie
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2024
Her Story
Movie Xiao Ma
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2024
Betwixt and Between
Movie Sanzhe
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2024
The First Shot
TV show Jiang Xiaohai
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2023
Record Without Words
Movie 李立忠
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2023
Tainted Love
Movie Lin Zhiguang
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2022
Nice View
Movie Ma Yue
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2022
Snipers
Movie Liu Wenwu
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2022
Manchurian Tiger
Movie Xu Dong
- 2021
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2021
The Break Away
Movie
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2021
Pistol
Movie
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2021
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Movie The Blind Singer
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2020
Back to the Wharf
Movie Song Hao
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2020
My People, My Homeland
Movie Policeman
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2018
An Elephant Sitting Still
Movie Yu Cheng
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2018
A Cool Fish
Movie Hu Guangsheng
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2018
Dying to Survive
Movie Peng Hao
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2017
Ciao Ciao
Movie Li Wei
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2012
People Mountain People Sea
Movie Guizhou Police Officer
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2011
幸福59厘米之爱有多久
Movie 鑫子
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2010
11度青春之李雷和韩梅梅
Movie 李雷
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2005
Shanghai Dreams
Movie Li Jun's friend
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Heroes of Dunhuang
Movie Lang Yaozi
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Cry of the Birds
Movie
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A Joke
Movie Ah Qiang
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Three Words
Movie
