Artist Profile
- Full Name: Zhao Qing
- Native Name: 赵晴
- Nicknames: Zhao Han, Walnuts, whole-wheat walnuts
- Birthday: Aug 04, 2000 (25 years old)
- Blood Type: N/A
- Height/Weight: 170 cm (5'7") / N/A
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
- Debut: 2021
- Birthplace: Heilongjiang Province, China
- Ethnicity: Han Chinese
- Nationality: Chinese
- Profession: Actress
- Languages: Mandarin (Native)
- Current Agency: Huanyu Entertainment
- Active Years: 2021–present (5 years)
Zhao Qing (born August 4, 2000) is a Chinese actress signed under Huanyu Entertainment. She primarily operates within the mainland Chinese television industry and is recognized for her roles in both period and contemporary dramas. She gained prominence for her portrayal of Mu Yao in Scent of Time (2023) and for her participation in 2024 projects such as The Double and Dawn Amidst Hidden Clouds.
Early life
Zhao Qing was born in Daqing, Heilongjiang, China. While some sources previously suggested Hangzhou, Zhejiang as her place of origin, official industry records confirm her background in Heilongjiang. She graduated from the Zhejiang University of Media and Communications.
Prior to her acting career, she established a significant presence on social media as a model and content creator specializing in Hanfu. She transitioned into professional acting in 2021.
Career
Zhao Qing began her acting career in 2021 with the period drama Palace Step by Step, playing the role of screenwriter Ma Shumiao. That same year, she appeared in the fantasy mini-series The Magic Grocery Store as Xiao Qi, a feline spirit in human form.
In 2022, she garnered attention for her performance as An Duoduo, a strong-willed jewelry designer in the short-form series Don’t Mess With My Ex-Girlfriend. She also featured in the fantasy romance A Little Bit of a Lie.
Her career progressed further in 2023. She portrayed Concubine Zhen in Hi Producer, a series focused on intangible cultural heritage, and played Long Mengli, the Third Princess of Northern Liao, in the romantic period drama The Princess’s New Clothes.
In 2024, she joined high-aesthetic period productions including Dawn Amidst Hidden Clouds and The Double. During the same year, she participated as a contestant in the acting reality show Infinite Beyond Class – Season 2.
In 2025, Zhao Qing participated in various television projects, portraying a diverse range of characters. She played Chun Lai in Perfect Match, Zhou Yangling in Zen Di Ta Qian Jiao Bai Mei, and Shi Hua in Lament of the River Immortal. In July 2025, she appeared as Mo Caihuan in the xianxia series The Immortal Ascension, starring Yang Yang. During the same year, she was honored as the Potential Actress of the Year at the iQIYI Scream Night 2025 and received the Breakthrough Young Actress award at the Wenrong Awards.
Fun Facts
- She was a well-known Hanfu model in the Chinese traditional costume community before entering acting.
- Fans call her Hu Tao and Yuan Kang Hu Tao because of her innocent and cute personality.
- She studied classical dance as a child and once trained so intensely that her legs made cracking sounds, a memory she now recalls humorously.
- She is introverted in daily life but becomes outgoing and proactive on set to connect with the cast and crew.
- She loves sunglasses and often wears them even during late-night livestreams because she thinks they look “cool.”
- A spicy food enthusiast, she always brings her own jar of dried chili powder to the filming set.
- She is passionate about MOBA games and once stayed up all night ranking up, only to be spotted by fans while livestreaming mid-match.
- During an intense argument scene on set, she became so immersed that she nearly broke a tooth.
- She has a habit of quietly muttering her lines while walking alone, as if rehearsing scenes in her head.
- She enjoys the sound of rain and often treats herself to good food after finishing a day of filming.
- After failing an audition, she received a refund of 6,000 RMB in tuition fees and used the money to go to Hangzhou to seek acting opportunities.
- Netizens often note that her looks resemble Zhao Liying, Liu Yifei, and Cecilia Cheung.
- She frequently expresses gratitude to Yu Zheng, the producer who gave her her first major opportunity in the entertainment industry.
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