Zhang Mo

Zhang Mo, born in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, with her exact birth date not specified. From a young age, he showed a strong interest in performing arts; at the age of four, he first entered a production crew and played a role in the television drama "Western Trace" directed by Mao Weining. His father is the well-known actor Zhang Guoli, his mother is Luo Xiuchun, and his stepmother is Deng Jie. Due to his family environment, Zhang Mo attended Shaanxi Street Elementary School in Chengdu, where he was an average student, introverted and obedient, and was once bullied by classmates. At around thirteen or fourteen years old, he studied at Chengdu No. 14 Middle School. During his adolescence, he was interested in music, played the guitar, and formed a band. Later, he shifted his focus to theatrical performances, staying up late to rehearse sketches. He performed well academically and ultimately was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama.

Zhang Mo’s acting career began in 1997 when he played the role of a beggar named Yi in his father’s costume drama "Kangxi Weifu Tianshi 1," marking his official entry into the film and television industry. In 2000, he cooperated with his father to appear in the film "Sigh." In 2001, he starred in the motivational film "Because of Love," playing high school student Lin Hai. In 2002, he played Shunzi in Zhang Guoli’s self-directed historical drama "My Life." In 2003, he appeared in the TV series "Breakaway." In 2004, he participated in several TV dramas, including "Iron Teeth, Copper Teeth, Ji Xiaolan Part 3" and the historical costume drama "Young Qinchai," where he portrayed Feng Shen Yinde. That same year, he played the straightforward and honest Lu Xiaofeng in the Qing dynasty comedy "New Judge Zhi Ma Guan."

From 2005 to 2006, Zhang Mo starred in numerous historical and family dramas, including roles such as Emperor Guangxu Aisin Gioro Zaitian, Yongcheng in "Young Jiaqing," and in the family drama "Call Me Mom." In 2007, he took the lead role in the costume martial arts drama "Jigong New Legend," portraying the kind and free-spirited Jigong, which earned him the Best Newcomer Award at the Southern Festival. The same year, he participated in the comedy film "Tianxia Second" and several other TV dramas, increasing his recognition.

Between 2008 and 2009, Zhang Mo appeared in multiple films and TV works, including the suspense drama "Detective Cheng Xu: Longcheng Years," youth inspirational drama "Graduation Moment," and urban love series "Keeping You in the Sun." In 2009, he directed his first micro-movie. His acting skills gradually gained recognition, with a particularly notable performance as Liuzi in the 2010 film "Let the Bullets Fly."

In 2011, he starred in several TV series such as "Summer Yan’s Autumn," "Down South," and "Love Lost 33 Days," as well as the film "1912." The year 2012 saw him acting in films like "Inseparable," "Border Storm," and "Very Kidnapper," and beginning to explore directing micro-movies.

Regarding his personal life, Zhang Mo experienced multiple relocations due to family changes; his parents divorced when he was six, after which he was raised by his father. He has two younger siblings adopted by his parents. His romantic history includes relationships with Tong Yao and Niu Mengmeng, but these ended for various reasons. In the public sphere, he has been involved in several controversies, including a 2003 assault incident, media conflicts in 2009, suspected drug use in 2012, and a subsequent drug arrest and sentencing in 2014. He has made multiple public apologies and attempted comebacks, but his acting career has been affected by these incidents.

Zhang Mo has received several acting awards, including the 2011 Golden Phoenix Award from the China Film Performance Society and the Oriental Film Festival’s annual New Talent Award, recognizing his performances within the industry.