Zihan Zhao(II)

Zihan Zhao is a Chinese born and raised actress, model, dancer, and singer, now based in LA. Zihan is fluent in Mandarin and English, and also speaks basic Korean. Films she has starred include Isla , The Lucky One , and The Vampire's Widow . Recent theater work includes Gloria and T he Last Days of Judas Iscariot . In the US, she can be seen in several online commercials. Previously, Zihan worked for the Chinese military entertainment troupe in Beijing, China. Her musical theater work includes Love You, Teresa , Spiral" and "Long March''. Zihan recently received an MFA in Acting from UCLA, and received her undergraduate degree from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. She recently directed and choreographed her dance film "China Doll in LA" which incorporated stage combat, Chinese classical dance and street Jazz. She is also a Mandarin teacher and interpreter. Zihan is recipient of the George Burns and Gracie Allen Scholarship and Fellowship in Comedy, Edna and Yu-Shan Han Endowed Award, and HFPA Acting Fellowship. Zihan believes in diversity and equality. As a foreign born actress and storyteller, her unique artistic journey grants her strength, and she is passionate about creating art through different lenses with her own voice.