Zhang Yao - Actor Profile

Zhang Yao

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
21Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 18, 1980
Birth Place: Beijing, China

About Zhang Yao

She is a chinese singer and actress.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Zhang Yao reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Zhang Yao's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Zhang Yao remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Whisper, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Zhang Yao Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Zhang Yao's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
The Whisper (2016) movie poster
★9.0

The Whisper: The film tells the story of a beautiful writer named Liu Xiaolan who after hitting rock bottom decides to move in an old

The Whisper

2016•Thriller
★8.0
Secret Fruit (2017) movie poster
★8.0

Secret Fruit: The story revolves around a pair of teens who meet during difficult times and wind up falling in love.

Secret Fruit

2017•Romance
★6.7
The Golden Era (2014) movie poster
★6.7

The Golden Era: The story of writer Xiao Hong comes alive through memories of her great love affair, literary influence and escape from

The Golden Era

2014•History
★6.6
Oh My God! (2015) movie poster
★6.6

Oh My God!: Oh My God is a sci-fi romantic comedy revolving around a couple who is desperate to conceive a child. Others cast alongs

Oh My God!

2015•Comedy
★6.5
And the Spring Comes (2007) movie poster
★6.5

And the Spring Comes: In a grimy provincial industrial city, a talented but unattractive schoolteacher dreams of an operatic career.

And the Spring Comes

2007•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Zhang Yao.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 In Our Prime Ren Shuang Average Similar →
2021 The Poet Li LI Flop Similar →
2020 The End of Endless Love An Ya Flop Similar →
2019 Somewhere Winter Sun Yaoyao Hit Similar →
2018 Blue Amber Jiǎng Dān Flop Similar →
2017 You'd Better Run Qi Jian Flop Similar →
2017 Secret Fruit Dong Jialei Super Hit Similar →
2016 Sweet Sixteen Xia Mu's mother Average Similar →
2016 The Whisper Yiyad Zhang Super Hit Similar →
2016 One Night Only Adult Xiao Min Average Similar →
2016 A Chinese Odyssey Part Three Niu Xiangxiang Average Similar →
2015 Oh My God! [Little aunt] Hit Similar →
2015 Love, At First - Flop Similar →
2014 The Golden Era Zhou Ying Hit Similar →
2014 The Truth About Beauty Wei Wei Flop Similar →
2014 Who Is Undercover Chen Xiao Hua [Xiang Hui's fiancee] Average Similar →
2013 The Deadly Strands Xia [Nanny] Flop Similar →
2013 So Young Li Weijuan Average Similar →
2009 Copy Cat Lin Zi Flop Similar →
2007 And the Spring Comes Gao Beibei Hit Similar →
N/A I Know Who You Are - Flop Similar →

Zhang Yao - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Zhang Yao?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Zhang Yao is "The Whisper" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Zhang Yao acted in?

Zhang Yao has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Zhang Yao?

Other notable films include "Secret Fruit", "The Golden Era", and "Oh My God!".