Zheng Yingchen (郑英辰)

A quiet powerhouse who prefers to let her acting speak for itself, Zheng Yingchen stands out among new-generation actresses for her classical theatre training and an almost old-fashioned dedication to craft. Instead of chasing the spotlight, she has steadily built her career on a solid foundation of stage training, earning recognition for her ability to breathe life into intelligent, resilient female characters. Breakthrough Role (Her big break) Zheng made her screen debut as Wang Shan in the 2019 youth romance drama Put Your Head on My Shoulder. Cast as a disciplined, straight-A student who knows exactly what she wants, she delivered a breakout performance as a girl who quietly yet determinedly pursues the boy she loves. With her nuanced portrayal of a calm, clear-minded young woman refusing to be anyone's substitute, Zheng earned widespread audience praise for being "so cool," helping the series achieve an 8.1 rating on Douban. Public Perception (Current status and reputation) As a graduate of the Central Academy of Drama — where she was admitted as the top-ranking female student in her year — Zheng is widely recognized as a serious and well-trained actress.She followed her debut with a role in the arthouse film Striding into the Wind (2020), earning her a nomination for the H!Future Newcomer Honor at the Hainan International Film Festival.Now in her late twenties, Zheng has steadily expanded her filmography with dramas such as July and First and The Murder in Kairoute, while quietly building a loyal fanbase — her fans call themselves "Ying Hua."Though she has yet to achieve major mainstream fame, she is held in genuine regard as an actress with solid credentials and honest potential.