Vin Zhang, also known as Zhang Bin Bin or Zhang Bin, is a Chinese actor and performer who rose to prominence through a string of high-profile TV roles. Zhang, who was born into a Chinese family in Wuxi, Jiangsu, had dramatic ambitions from an early age. In 2013, he graduated from the renowned Shanghai Theatre Academy and promptly found success with the drama “V Love.” (2014). He also launched his musical career with the release of this production’s soundtrack. In 2015, he was cast in his first principal role, and by the time he reached his mid-20s, he had appeared in at least ten roles. In addition, he landed the career-defining role of Ying Zheng in the international smash success The King’s Woman. (2017). Zhang is destined to be a significant star in the Chinese and pan-Asian television industries, despite the short duration of his career. His purported relationship with co-star Dilraba Dilmurat from ‘The King’s Woman’ has garnered a great deal of attention recently. Despite the actors’ refusal to comment, the allegations continue to circulate.
Youth and Early Life
Vin Zhang was born in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, on January 19, 1993. His family and early life are shrouded in mystery.
Zhang, who was initially interested in a soccer vocation, soon shifted his focus to acting. In 2013, he matriculated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy and immediately began his television career.
Vin Zhang’s Career
Zhang began his acting career in 2014 with a supporting role in the Tencent-aired web drama ‘V Love’. In support of the series, he also released two singles, ‘Our Era’ and ‘Heavenly Stairs. However, they were not cast as a romantic couple. In the same year, he had a small part in ‘Love’s M Turn.’
2015 marked Zhang’s debut in a prominent role, as ‘Qiao Ran’ in the web drama ‘Long Time No See’ (sequel to ‘Fleet of Time’). This portrayal was instrumental in establishing him as a bankable star and subsequently helped him transition to primetime television.
Zhang had a number of high-profile ventures in 2016, the first of which was the critically acclaimed television adaptation of the historical novel ‘Chronicle of Life.’ In the wake of widespread acclaim for his performance as ‘Nalan Rongruo,’ he was cast in supporting roles in ‘The Legend of the Monster’ and ‘Angel Wings.’ One of his most notable roles was as the beloved hacker ‘KO’ in the Chinese television drama ‘Love O2O’ or ‘A Smile is Beautiful’ Zhang contributed the song “A Smile is Beautiful” to the soundtrack for “Love O2O.”
In 2017, bolstered by the success of these series, Zhang launched a series of collaborations with Dilraba Dilmurat to establish himself as a TV sensation. His first film of the year was ‘Pretty Li Hui Zhen,’ a remake of the South Korean series ‘She Was Pretty’ in which Dilraba played the title role. (2015). His character was a fun-loving editor and the second romantic protagonist opposite Dilmurat in the series. His single “To Love Completely” was featured on the film’s official soundtrack.
In the same year, he portrayed ‘Li Jing’ in the fantasy-romance television series ‘Eternal Love’ or ‘Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms’ This role, along with his work in ‘Pretty Li Hui Zhen’ and ‘Love O2O,’ enabled him to demonstrate his versatility and secure the biggest role of his career later in 2017.
In ‘The King’s Woman’ (2017), an international hit historical drama, Dilmurat, and Zhang have partnered once again. Zhang portrayed ‘Ying Zheng,’ a ruthless emperor and an unlikely romantic savior for Dilmurat’s ‘Gongsun Li’ in the series.
His character was based on Qin Shi Huang, the originator of the ‘Qin’ dynasty and the first unified Chinese emperor. Zhang spent one month researching the history of the ‘Qin’ dynasty and learning how to ride a horse in preparation for his role in the film. The series attracted billions of viewers and became the most-discussed topic on Weibo due to his efforts.
Zhang portrayed ‘Zhan Feng’ in his fifth series with Dilmurat, ‘The Flame’s Daughter,’ in 2018. He is also scheduled to appear in the primary role of ‘Xia Yuhang,’ a hotel employee, in ‘Love Happening’ later in the year. In 2019, he will also appear in “Legend of Huabuqi.”
Awards & Achievements
Zhang garnered the ‘Most Promising Actor’ award at the ninth ‘China TV Drama Awards in 2017.
Vin’s Personal Life
Zhang engages in philanthropy and participated in an environmental-focused public welfare initiative in 2017. He also attended the 2017 iteration of the ‘BAZAAR Stars Charity Night,’ which was hosted by ‘Harper’s Bazaar China’ alongside other Chinese personalities of note.
The youthful actor and his co-star Dilmurat are close friends. Their on-screen and off-screen chemistry has fueled persistent dating rumors, which neither actor has confirmed. In 2018, it was rumored that Zhang was courting his manager, provoking a backlash from fans. According to reports, they have been in a relationship for a while.
Estimated Net Worth
Vin Zhang is one of the wealthiest and most well-known actors. According to our investigation of Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider, Vin Zhang has a net worth of $5 million.
Trivia
The zodiac sign of Zhang is Capricorn. Fans adore his deep voice. Zhang and Dilmurat are both managed by ‘Jay Walk Studio,’ which was founded by Yang Mi, his co-star in ‘Eternal Love.’
Zhang once stated in an interview that he found kissing sequences with Dilmurat to be nerve-wracking and that he and Dilmurat frequently told “crazy jokes” to break the ice. He has appeared in advertisements for companies like Walch and Estee Lauder.