Zhu Xudan was born 15 April 1992 in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang. Since the young age of 6, she started learning dance. Prior to debuting, she worked as an advertisement model.[2] In 2010, Zhu was enrolled in the Central Academy of Drama majoring in performance arts.[3] In 2012, she participated in the variety program Crazy For School Beauty, and was then signed on to Le.com as an artist for seven months.[4][5]
Career
2013–2015: Acting debut
In 2013, Zhu made her first appearance in the CCTV legal program Wo Di Qian Chuan: Jie Mei. The same year, she appeared in the sitcom Wonder Lady, and also starred in the music short film Long Tan Dream.[6] Zhu then appeared in a series of short web films.[7]
In 2015, Zhu received her first major role in the web series The Ferryman 2; and also appeared in the historical war drama The Legend of Yongle Emperor,[8] and period mystery drama A Detective Housewife.[9]
2017–present: Rising popularity
In 2017, Zhu played the antagonist in the fantasy romance drama Eternal Love.[10] The series was a major hit and led to increased popularity for Zhu.[11] The same year, she played her first leading role in the romantic campus web series Hi Flower;[12] and also starred in the fantasy wuxia drama The Soul Stitcher.[13][14]
In 2018, Zhu played supporting roles in the workplace drama Negotiator and romantic comedy drama Sweet Dreams.[15][16] Both dramas attained high ratings when it aired on Hunan Television and led to increased recognition for Zhu.[17]