Chang Ting

Zhang Ting, born in 1971, is a renowned Chinese mainland actress and entrepreneur. Her early education background has not been detailed publicly, but she obtained a master's degree from the Shanghai Normal University College of Fine Arts in 2011. Her family members primarily include her husband Lin Ruiyang and their two children, born in 2009 and 2012 respectively.

Before entering the entertainment industry, Zhang Ting was a kindergarten teacher. By chance, she was discovered by talent scouts from an advertising company while shopping, and was invited to shoot a shampoo commercial. With her fresh-looking appearance, she gained initial attention in the advertisement, after which she decided to give up her teaching career and pursue acting.

Her acting career began in 1990, with roles in numerous TV dramas and films. In 1990, she appeared in the TV series "Who Is to Blame for the Foster Child" and starred in the film "Business Trip to Hell." In 1991, she played Little Fish in the Mainland-Hong Kong co-produced drama "Qinglong Legends." From 1992 to 1995, she continued to act in works such as "Huang Feihong and Thirteen Aunts," "Mazu Worships Guanyin," and "Farewell to the Jianghu."

In 1995, she starred in the film "Flower Moon" directed by Tsui Hark, playing the innocent girl Zhang Xiaoying. After 2000, she appeared in several TV dramas, including "Beautiful Twins" (2000), "Shaolin Seven Caves" (2001), "Love Across Time" (2002), and "Fire Leader" (2002). In these works, she portrayed a variety of roles across genres like martial arts, historical dramas, and costume dramas.

Starting in 2004, Zhang Ting gained popularity through performances in TV series such as "Lover's Show," "The Empress in the Palace," and "Treasure Basin." She also participated in successful film and TV projects like "Night Light Cup" (2006) and "Couple's Time Difference" (2008). In 2011, she made a notable return playing Wu Meiniang in the costume fantasy drama "Da Tang Palace: Beauty's Realm." She continued to appear in series like "Say Don't Cry" (2012) and "Wu Meiniang" (2014), maintaining public attention.

Apart from acting, Zhang Ting gradually withdrew from the entertainment industry to focus on business activities. With the rise of Douyin (TikTok), she became a well-known live-streamer promoting products and earned the nickname "Microbusiness Queen." In 2022, she founded "Shanghai Yisheng Er Technology Co., Ltd." and expanded into real estate and the cosmetics industry. However, she also faced multiple legal and administrative investigations, including allegations of company involvement in pyramid schemes and asset seizures. By 2023, some of her assets were unblocked, and media reports indicated her financial situation was gradually improving.

In her personal life, Zhang Ting married Lin Ruiyang in Taipei in 2005. She gave birth to a daughter in 2009 and a son in 2012. She earned her master's degree from Shanghai Normal University College of Fine Arts in 2011. Her family relations have always been the focus of public attention.

Zhang Ting's career spans both the entertainment and business worlds. She has received multiple nominations and awards for her acting, such as winning the "Most Popular Actress in Taiwan" at the First TV Dramas Fengyun Gala in 2005. In 2021, she and her husband donated 5 million RMB to Henan Province and contributed to social charity activities.