Zhu Xudan (; born 15 April 1992), also known as Bambi Zhu, is a Chinese actress. She is best known for her supporting role in Eternal Love (2017) and her lead role as Zhou Zhiruo in Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre (2019). She is also known for her roles in Miss the Dragon (2021), Cute Programmer (2021), and Love Game in Eastern Fantasy (2024).
Early life and education Zhu Xudan was born 15 April 1992 in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang. Since the young age of 6, she started learning dance. Prior to debuting, she worked as an advertisement model. In 2010, Zhu was enrolled in the Central Academy of Drama majoring in performance arts. In 2012, she participated in the variety program Crazy For School Beauty, and was then signed on to Le.com as an artist for seven months.
Career 2013–2015: Acting debut In 2013, Zhu made her first appearance in the CCTV legal program Wo Di Qian Chuan: Jie Mei. The same year, she appeared in the sitcom Wonder Lady, and also starred in the music short film Long Tan Dream. Zhu then appeared in a series of short web films.
In 2015, Zhu received her first major role in the web series The Ferryman 2; and also appeared in the historical war drama The Legend of Yongle Emperor, and period mystery drama A Detective Housewife.
2017–present: Rising popularity In 2017, Zhu played the antagonist in the fantasy romance drama Eternal Love. The series was a major hit and led to increased popularity for Zhu. The same year, she played her first leading role in the romantic campus web series Hi Flower; and also starred in the fantasy wuxia drama The Soul Stitcher.
In 2018, Zhu played supporting roles in the workplace drama Negotiator and romantic comedy drama Sweet Dreams. Both dramas attained high ratings when it aired on Hunan Television and led to increased recognition for Zhu.
In 2019, Zhu starred as one of the two female leads, Zhou Zhiruo in the wuxia drama Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre based on the novel of the same name by Jin Yong. Zhu received increased recognition after the drama aired.
Zhu is also set to star in the period romance drama Love in a Fallen City alongside Ethan Juan, and crime suspense drama Psych-Hunter alongside Hou Minghao.
Filmography Television series Year English title Chinese title Role Network Notes/Ref.2013Wo Di Qian Zhuan: Jie MeiXiao MeiCNTV 2014 Wonder Lady 4 Sohu TVbit part2015The Ferryman 2Xiao YuiQIYI2016A Detective HousewifeQiu ShuiZhejiang TVChronicle of LifeRui MinThe Legend of Yongle EmperorZhang XixiPPTV Mr. RightYang MuyunChongqing TV2017Eternal LoveXuan NüDragon TV, Zhejiang TVHi FlowerLu RuhuaYoukuThe Soul StitcherCen Huan Sohu TV2018NegotiatorShang BichenHunan TVSweet DreamsZhou Xinyan2019Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying SabreZhou ZhiruoTencent Video2020Psych-HunterYuan MuqingiQIYI2021Miss the DragonLiu Ying / Ruan A'yu / Feng Chenyue / Gu QingyanTencent VideoCute ProgrammerLu Li 2024Burning FlamesA LaniQIYIFox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon PactBu TaiFateful LoveHan ZiqingTencent VideoLove Game in Eastern FantasyMu Yao2025Cao Xuanxuan's Love JourneyZhou Na / Cao XuanxuanA Dream Within A Dream书卷一梦Song Yi TingiQIYI Short film Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/Ref.2014Long Tan DreamLing'er The City of Lost SoulsHer 2015Les Nuits del' AmourZhu Zhu Since I Have Been Loving You Shi HaitianMadan's Wet DreamXiao Xiao Un ChainedYao Xiaoxi
Variety show YearEnglish titleChinese titleRoleNetworkNotes/Ref.2019Everybody Stand By 演员请就位ContestantTencent Video
Awards and nominations Year Event Category Nominated work ResultRef.2018Instyle Icon AwardsNew Generation Idol Award20194th Golden Blossom Internet Film and Television Awards Best ActressHeavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre Leaping Actress of the Year iFeng Fashion Choice AwardsMost Popular Female Celebrity Tencent Video All Star Awards 2019Promising TV Drama Performer of the YearHeavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre 2020Tencent Video All Star Awards 202020239th Wenrong AwardsTop Ten Young Performer2025Tencent Video All Star Awards 2024Promising TV Drama Performer of the YearLove Game in Eastern FantasyWeibo Awards 2024Breakthrough Performer of the Year
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