16 Facts About Wen Zhang

Wen Zhang graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 2006.

Wen Zhang first became known for his role in the youth drama Romantic Life.

Wen Zhang rose to fame for his role in the youth television series Struggle.

Wen Zhang won the Best New Actor award at the China Movie Channel Media Awards for his performance.

Wen Zhang had his first major role on the screen in Xue Xiaolu's literary film, Ocean Heaven, playing a 21-year-old autistic man whose only happiness is swimming.

Wen Zhang was initially rejected by the producers, as he did not fit their requirements; and this prompted him to master four kinds of living strokes in one week.

Wen Zhang's efforts paid off to overwhelming positive reviews from critics, and he clinched the Best Actor award at the China Movie Channel Media Awards.

In 2011, Wen Zhang starred in the romantic comedy Love is Not Blind alongside Bai Baihe.

Wen Zhang won the Best Actor award at the Hundred Flowers Award for his performance.

Wen Zhang starred in action comedy Badges of Fury alongside Jet Li.

Wen Zhang received the award for Best TV Series for the production, and the Best TV Actor award at the LETV Awards.

Wen Zhang directed his first film, When Larry Met Mary which was released in 2016.

Wen Zhang received the Best Directorial Debut award at the Golden Rooster Awards.

Wen Zhang married Chinese actress Ma Yili, who is eight years older, and they have a two-year-old daughter.

However, in 2014, Wen Zhang was exposed by the media to be involved in an affair with Yao Di, a Chinese actress who starred with Wen Zhang in the 2011 television series Naked Marriage.

Wen Zhang's affair attracted widespread discussion on Sina Weibo with over millions of comments.