Zhao Shuzhen

Biography

Zhao Shuzhen is a Chinese actress born in 1944 in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China. She has pursued a career in acting over several decades. She gained international recognition following her performance in the 2019 film "The Farewell" (别告诉她). For this role, she won the Best Supporting Female award at the 35th Independent Spirit Awards. She also received the Best Supporting Actress award from the Hollywood Critics Association at its 3rd ceremony. She is considered one of the prominent Chinese actresses who achieved international acclaim at an advanced age.