Zhang Yao is an up-and-coming Chinese actor who was born on April 29, 1997, in Shenyang, China. He made his acting debut in the 2018 school-themed drama series “When We Were Young.” He has since followed up with roles in the series “Better Days” (2018) and “Love in Between” (2019) – as well as the more recent “The Best of You in My Mind” (2020).

Zhang Yao

The young Emperor Xiao Huan (Ren Jia Lun) has been sidelined by malicious royal family members and manipulative ministers who exploit the realm for their own benefit. Determined to restore justice, he goes undercover as a commoner, adopting the alias Bai Chi Fan. Along his journey, he meets Ling Cang Cang (Peng Xiao Ran), the brave master of Feng Lai Pavilion — a martial-arts sect devoted to defending the innocent. Realizing their shared goals, they begin to work together, and a romantic bond begins to form between them. But an unexpected event leads to a sudden rift, and matters get more complicated when it turns out that Cang Cang is actually a high-ranking minister’s daughter – and the government wants her to marry Xiao Huan. Can they put the past behind them and work together to save their people from disaster? This drama is based on the web novel "Wo De Huang Hou" (My Queen) by Xie Lou Nan.

Love and Crown

Undercover Emperor Squad

Mai Cheng Huan (Yang Zi) has always lived her life according to the wishes of her overbearing mother. But after her mother’s interference brings about the end of an important relationship, Cheng Huan decides enough is enough. Breaking free from her mother’s hold, Cheng Huan pours all her focus into advancing in her career, and takes a position as the manager of a family hotel. While the hotel heir, Yao Zhi Ming (Xu Kai) has doubts about Cheng Huan’s abilities, it doesn’t take long for him to recognize her many talents. Working side by side, Cheng Huan and Zhi Ming navigate the turbulent waters of family and business together, finding unexpected love along the way.

A classic tale of enemies to lovers, this is a 2024 Chinese romantic comedy drama directed by Tian Yu and Wang Cheng Xin.

Best Choice Ever

✨ The Best Love Story ❤️

Mai Cheng Zao

Youku

After the mysterious death of his mother, forensic science grad student Qin Ming (Zhang Yao) travels to his mother's hometown to investigate. Arriving in Longfan City, he becomes involved in a murder case and seeks help from local authorities despite his communication challenges. Working with forensic doctors and police officers like An Ran (Tang Min), Lin Tao (Peng Chu Yue), and Huan Huan (Ma Xin Mo), Qin Ming's exceptional skills and professionalism gradually win over his team. As they work tirelessly to solve the grisly murders, shocking truths begin to emerge. Will Qin Ming and his team be able to handle the secrets they're about to uncover? This is a 2022 Chinese suspense drama directed by Shi Lei.

Medical Examiner Dr. Qin: The Mind Reader

The Prodigious Coroner ☠️

MGTV

As a maid at Langya Pavilion, Shui Wu Xia (Wan Peng) is hired by Jiang Manor to assist its young master, Jiang Bai Yu (Zhang Yao), with academic and martial arts training. Initially incompatible, their frequent bickering gradually transforms into mutual respect as they discover shared dark secrets. Wu Xia seeks to find her missing brother, while Bai Yu hopes to uncover the truth behind his father's death. Deciding to work together, they begin investigating their intertwined pasts, unaware of how deeply their personal tragedies are connected. As they dig deeper, they must confront the possibility that the truth might either unite them or tear them apart forever. This is a 2021 Chinese romance comedy drama directed by Peng Yu.

Love Like White Jade

 🎭 Masked Hero 😎 

Lin Xi Chi (Song Yi Ren), a veterinary student, is bright and cheerful but struggles with insecurity due to her family background. Her childhood friend Xu Fang (Zhang Yao), a skilled archer and national defense student, has long harbored unspoken feelings for her. When Xu Fang, a rising star on the provincial shooting team, forgoes training in Beijing to attend Xi Chi's university, she is thrown into emotional confusion. Oblivious to her own feelings, Xi Chi repeatedly misses Xu Fang’s subtle confessions. He masks his emotions with a sharp tongue and overbearing demeanor, staying close to her despite his inner turmoil. Will Xu Fang's silent devotion ultimately transform their relationship? Based on the novel "Cream-Flavored Unrequited Love" by Zhu Yi, this is a 2020 Chinese drama series directed by Su Hao Qi.

The Best of You in My Mind

Best Friends Forever

Tencent

In 1996, Yang Xi (Wan Peng), a determined long-distance runner, has her athletic dreams shattered when a lab explosion during a bike chase leaves her injured. As the school year begins, she encounters Hua Xiao (Hou Ming Hao), an intelligent and hot-blooded transfer student who turns out to be the very person responsible for her accident. Their paths collide when Hua runs for class president, igniting a fierce rivalry between the tomboyish Yang Xi and the charismatic Hua Xiao. Their daily school interactions promise to be a tumultuous journey of competition, personal growth, and unexpected connections. This is a 2022 Chinese web drama adapted from the Yan Sheng web novel "When We Were Young."

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