Zhang Kaili | |
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 Zhang in 2024 | |
| Born | September 29, 1962 |
Zhang Kaili (born September 29, 1962) is a Chinese actress from Changchun, Jilin Province. She is a member of the Central Experimental Drama Troupe and has served as a member of the 13th and 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). In 1990, she rose to nationwide fame with her performance in the TV drama Ke Wang, which earned her the China TV Golden Eagle Awards for Best Actress. [1]
At the age of 16, Zhang Kaili was selected by the military and worked as a guide at the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution. [2] She later changed her career path after seeing an admission notice for the acting program at the Drama Department of Jilin Art Institute. During her studies, she performed well academically and, after graduation, spent several years working in stage drama. [3]
In 1987, she appeared in the film 《Eight Women Throwing Themselves into the River》, marking her entry into the entertainment industry. [4]
In 1989, China Central Television (CCTV) began casting for 《Kewang 》, the country's first indoor drama series. Zhang Kaili stood out among the candidates and was chosen to play Liu Huifang, a gentle and virtuous character markedly different from her own bold and outgoing personality. When the series aired the following year, it caused a sensation across mainland China, propelling Zhang to overnight fame. Her performance earned her the Best Actress award at the Golden Eagle Awards. However, the immense success also brought significant pressure. For a period of time, Zhang found herself typecast, which caused her considerable frustration. Her attempts to branch out into other types of roles were met with limited success. [2]
After a period of relative quiet, Zhang Kaili returned to the stage in search of a breakthrough. In 2001, she finally won China's highest drama honor—the Plum Blossom Award—for her performance in the stage play 《Jinianbei》. [5]
At the end of 2011, after winning Best Supporting Actress at the National Drama Festival for 《Luohun Shidai》, Zhang Kaili received the China TV Drama Awards at the "20th Anniversary Celebration of China's Television Industry," jointly presented by the China Television Producers Committee, Directors Committee, and Screenwriters Committee. [6] In January 2018, she was elected as a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). [7]
On January 12, 2020, Zhang Kaili was awarded the title of "Preferred Influential Actor of the Year in Integrated Media Communication." [8]
| Years | Name | Chinese name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 渴望 | Liu Huifang | [2] | |
| 1994 | 长天烽火 | Ru Yu | ||
| 病房浪漫曲 | ||||
| 2002 | 冬天不冷 | Xiu Jing | ||
| 2003 | 老屋 | Li Li | ||
| Field of hope | 希望的田野 | Li Yuhua | ||
| 2004 | 女儿屋的故事 | Hua Wenlin | ||
| 2005 | 缘分的天空 | Peng Shuyun | ||
| Step brothers | 非亲兄弟 | Wang Guilan | ||
| 2006 | 好人李成功 | Zhang Yunxia | ||
| 对手 | Ling Yun | |||
| 2008 | 女法官/清官能断家务事 | Liu Yue | [9] | |
| 善良背后 | Liu Guilan | |||
| 2009 | 保姆妈妈 | Luo Ying | ||
| o defend the Yan'an | 保卫延安 | Song Meiling | ||
| 中国家庭 | Qiu Sha | |||
| 2010 | 闪婚 | Xiu Ying | ||
| The sons and daughters of the enemy | 儿女冤家 | Zhou Huiru | ||
| 2011 | Naked Wedding | 裸婚时代 | Tian Shuyun | [10] |
| 2012 | 哎呀妈妈 | Lang Xinyu | [11] | |
| 2012 | 宝贝战争 | Zhang Jinfang | ||
| 2013 | New love time | 新恋爱时代 | Deng Xiaoke's mother | [12] |
| Let's get married! | 咱们结婚吧 | Xue Sumei | [13] | |
| 2014 | ON OUR WAY HOME | 坐88路车回家 | Li Meili's mother | [14] |
| 2015 | Kung Fu mother-in-law | 功夫婆媳 | Mei Chaoying | [15] |
| 2016 | 爱情万万岁 | Hua Zhiqiao | [16] | |
| 2017 | In the Name of People | 人民的名义 | Wu Huifen | [17] |
| Huang Danian | 黄大年 | Xue Mei | [18] | |
| 2018 | The Way We Were | 归去来 | Xiao Yun | |
| 2019 | 天衣无缝 | Gui Mu | ||
| UnbEatable you | 逆流而上的你 | Gao Hongmei | ||
| 2020 | Perfect Partner | 完美关系 | Li Yueru | |
| 2021 | Medal of the Republic | 功勋 | Director Lu | |
| 2022 | A Lifelong Journey | 人世间 | Qu Xiuzhen | [19] |
| 新居之约 | Xie Shuna | [20] | ||
| 2023 | 心想事成 | Li Huilan | [21] | |
| 2025 | 成家 | Chen Meishu |
| Years | Name | Chinese name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 八女投江 | Leng Yun | [4] | |
| 1992 | 人非草木 | Du Lan | ||
| 1996 | 军嫂 | |||
| 2002 | 美丽的白银那 | Ling Hua | ||
| 2005 | Intel Younger | 网络少年 | Dean of Studies | [22] |
| 2010 | Confucius | 孔子 | Confucius' wife | [23] |