Zhang Nan is a Chinese actress. She was born in Dalian, Liaoning, China, on June 27, 1997 and made her acting debut in 2017. Since then, she has taken roles in both film and a number of television dramas, including “The Heart Painter?” (2017), “Arsenal Military Academy” (2019), “The Legend of Hao Lan” (2019), “Court Lady” (2020), and “Fighting Youth” (2020).

Zhang Nan

In the ancient state of Jing, a young Emperor named Zhen Zhong has just ascended to the throne. But the state has been torn apart by a tumultuous rebellion. But the rebellion has also left the royal court in tatters. All sorts of powerful nobles have their eyes on the throne, and the risk of a coup is higher than ever. Meanwhile, the poor folk of the state attempt to eke a living out of the land – with their overlords unconcerned with anything other than seizing power. In this harsh world, a young orphan woman named Mo Xi (Zhang Nan) is trying to avoid an unpleasant fate. Her calculating aunt, the Lady of the Mai mansion, threatens to marry her off to the stable keeper.

But Mo Xi is free-spirited and independent. And it is this spirit that leads her to become embroiled in one of her aunt’s schemes – a plan to gain favor with the government by marrying her daughter Bai Feng Yao (Wang Yu Wen) to Chen Wen De (Sun Yi Zhou). Chen Wen De is a military leader who, rumor has it, is a former bandit. His uncouth ways have earned him a bad reputation among the noble ladies. Mo Xi, who is close to Bai Feng Yao, tells her cousin that she will help her avoid the marriage. But interfering with the situation inadvertently lands Mo Xi in Chen Wen De’s path. Will he take a fancy to her instead of her cousin? Could love bloom among the chaos?

This drama was based on the novel “Love in the Chaotic Realm” by Ni Luo.

Gone with the Rain

💞 Rainy Love ☔

iQIYI

The head of a culture-related firm decides to create a brand new type of variety TV show that will showcase traditional Chinese culture and history to a young and modern audience. The show will explore how traditional artisans ply their centuries-old crafts. But putting this ground-breaking show together will prove to be a challenge – nothing quite like it has ever been made.

The firm assembles a team that comprises Tao Tang (Zhang Bo), a young expert in Chinese traditional culture and artifacts, as well as an experienced TV show maker named Mu Zhong Yun (Guo Xiao Dong). Presenting the show will be a veteran TV show host named Wang Xi Ning (Li Xiao Ran). Everything appears to be getting off to a good start until a young producer named Yu Zai Zao (Zhang Nan) is appointed as the show’s chief director. Yu Zai Zao’s ways are unorthodox, and initially appear to throw the show’s future into doubt. But could Yu Zai Zao’s unique perspective win over the rest of the cast and crew – and help the show become a success?

“Hi Producer” is a 2023 Chinese drama series that was directed by Gao Han.

Hi Producer

Bilibili

Xu You Yi (Zhang Nan) is a young, naive, and tender author. She moves in influential social circles and is married to the handsome Zhou Heng (Liu Zhi Yang). But it soon becomes apparent to her that her husband is not the man she once thought he was – and is actually having an affair with her best female friend. Stunned by the coldness of this cruel betrayal at the hands of the people she once trusted the most, she does not know where to turn.

But when that same friend is suddenly murdered, Xu You Yi panics, and finds herself seeking help from a woman she barely knows – Yan Wei (Sun Yi Han), a photographer with a frosty personality. The two women are very different. And Yan Wei appears to be hiding a lethal secret from those who know her: She is an assassin! Danger begins to close in on both women, and they vow to protect one another. But as they begin to spend time together, a close bond begins to form between them. Is this just friendship...or something more?

“Couple of Mirrors” is a 2021 Chinese drama series that was directed by Li Da Chao.

Couple of Mirrors

The Fated Partners in Crime

iQiyi, Tencent

Born into privilege as the son of one of the founding pillars of the Tang Empire, Sheng Chu Mu (Xu Kai) has never had any desire to do more than enjoy the ease of his own life. With no aspirations, no direction, and no ambition, his life was one of idleness and frivolity but all that changed, the day he first laid eyes on Fu Rou (Li Yi Tong).

The daughter of a local merchant, Fu Rou never imagined she would be one to inspire greatness in anyone, but when she meets Sheng Chu Mu for the first time, that’s exactly what happens. Instantly enamored by the far superior Fu Rou, Chu Mu is suddenly aware of his own shortcomings and vows to make himself worthy of Fu Rou’s love. Dedicating himself to his studies, Chu Mu grows in knowledge and maturity, hoping that someday he will be worthy enough to ask for Fu Rou’s hand in marriage. As time passes, he finds himself following in his father’s footsteps, volunteering to selflessly serve the country by defending the coast against a band of marauding pirates.

While Chu Mu’s journey towards greatness sets him down one path, Fu Rou sets out on another. Leaving her family to become a master weaver in the royal palace, she soon finds herself entangled in palace schemes that could put not only herself, but her entire family, in danger. Walking paths that don’t often cross, Chu Mu and Fu Rou must rely solely on their wits and skill to overcome the ever-growing number of enemies and obstacles that stand in their way. With so much opposition before them, do these two destined souls have what it takes to save their country and their love?

Based on an original screenplay by web-novelist Feng Nong, “Court Lady” is a 2021 historical adventure romance drama directed by Yu Zheng and Li Hui Zhu.

Court Lady

Weavers of Fate team

DragonTV

A talented rookie, Zhang Xiao Yu (Wu Jin Yan) has worked hard to secure a foothold in the cutthroat corporate world. Having caught the attention of Lin Rui (Yin Tao), the sales director of SW Cosmetics, a well-established company with global reach, Zhang Xiao Yu now works as Lin Rui’s assistant. But life in this fast-paced and highly competitive workplace is anything but easy.

Because of her numerous achievements, Lin Rui has gained recognition from the company’s board of directors in France and as such, has been shortlisted to replace the company’s current boss, Shu Wanting (Liu Min Tao). Unwilling to give up her position without a fight, Shu Wanting appoints Lin Rui’s rival, Fang Jing (Zuo Xiao Qing), to head up a second sales department, thereby pitting the two rivals against each other and forcing Lin Rui to prove herself once again. Despite finding herself caught in the middle of Lin Rui and Fang Jing’s never-ending feud and an overwhelming deluge of office politics, Xiao Yu finds her footing and not only manages to stand her ground, but to bloom.

Working hard to overcome the obstacles and stereotypes that plague today’s professional women, Xiao Yu and her co-workers will have their mettle tested time and time again, as they set out to make their dreams come true.

Focusing on the life and struggles of professional women, “Fighting Youth” is a 2021 workplace drama directed by Mu Xiao Jie.

Fighting Youth

❤ Fox Fighting Team ❤

iQiyi

In the early years of the 20th century, Chinese military forces find themselves locked in a drawn-out, bloody conflict as they fight back again the Imperial Japanese army.

The government drafts young male conscripts to defend the besieged northeast of the country – but a woman named Xie Xiang (Bai Lu) also wants in on the action. She decides to cut her hair short and assume her brother’s identity in a bid to join the Chinese army.

Xie Xiang quickly proves herself more than capable in soldiery, and soon wins herself a place in an elite military academy in Shanghai.

At the academy, she befriends a number of young male recruits, including quarrelsome rich kid Gu Yan Zheng (Xu Kai) and the gentle and introverted Shen Jun San (Li Cheng Bin).

As the recruits begin to hone their skills, they grow in confidence – and decide to take measures of their own in an attempt to foil the invading forces.

But their struggle becomes more complicated when both Gu Yan Zheng and Shen Jun San begin to develop feelings for Xie Xiang.

Will the comrades-in-arms survive the bitter ravages of military conflict? Will love derail Xie Xiang’s quest for justice? And will all really prove fair in love and war?

“Arsenal Military Academy” is a 2019 Chinese period drama series directed by Hue Kai Dong.

Arsenal Military Academy

The All Guns Blazing Team

During the Warring States Period, Li Hao Lan (Wu Jin Yan) is forced out of her own home and sold as a slave despite being the daughter of the Public Censor of Zhao. 

Purchased by Lu Bu Wei (Nie Yuan), she is gifted to Ying Yi Ren (Mao Zi Jun) a Qin Royal that is a hostage in the Zhao residence. 

A dangerous battle begins in the result of their arrival and they must rely on their wits to survive. 

Will Hao Lan be able to rise to her own success to overcome the adversities in her life? 

The Legend of Hao Lan is a 2019 Chinese Drama.

The Legend of Hao Lan

The Scintillating Team

The top student of the Hua Xin Shi sect, Cen Huan (Zhu Xu Dan) is well versed in the intellectual traditions of her people. As an adherent of Hua Xin Shi, Huan believes that the pure sentiments of people who have learned to let go of their unhealthy obsessions can be collected and used for good. With her Painting Heart skills, Huan is able to help people rid themselves of the “bad souls” that often make life difficult and help them find a better way to live. Though her sect only wishes to do good in the world, there are those who disagree with the ways of the Hua Xin Shi. When one such group attacks her people, Huan is forced to flee, barely escaping with her life.

On the brink of death, Huan is rescued by a local doctor, Ning Wei Yu (Dylan Xiong) and his assistant, Sima Kong Kong (Li Jun Chen). Grateful to the men for saving her life, Huan agrees to join her new friends on their quest to help those who need their skills most. During their travels, they meet the well-respected lady, Lu Xiao Man (Bao Tian Qi) and Jiu Si (Sun Bo Hao), a man driven by strong convictions. Together the five continue their good work, but their path is difficult and they soon realize they’re fighting against more than just people’s worries and obsessions. With an evil growing in the world, the five friends begin to unravel the mysteries of the Yang Xin Shi, a sect who thrives on collecting the impure thoughts of people consumed by their own insecurities.&nbsp;

As the friends dig deeper into the Yang Xing Shi mystery, they find themselves coming face to face with a pair of evil spirits who would keep humanity ensnared in a dream world forever. In order to save the world, the friends must be willing to risk everything, but will their efforts be enough to free humanity from the clutches of such vile monsters?

An epic tale of good versus evil, “The Heart Painter” is a 2017 fantasy wuxia drama directed by Lin Jianlong.

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