Zhang Huiwen

Zhang Huiwen (, born 13 September 1993) is a Chinese actress. She received widespread media attention after debuting in Zhang Yimou's film Coming Home (2014), and is also noted for her roles in Nirvana in Fire 2 and Forever Young. Early life and education Zhang Huiwen was born on 13 September, 1993 in Yingtan City, Jiangxi Province, China. From 2007–2010, she studied at the No.1 Middle School in Yingtan. In 2010, Zhang was admitted to the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy, China's leading dance institution, and graduated in 2014 with a degree in Chinese folk dance. Career 2013–2016: Beginnings In March 2013, while a student at the Beijing Dance Academy, Zhang was discovered by world-renowned film director Zhang Yimou, who hand-picked her for the role of "Dan Dan" in Coming Home due to her excellent dancing skills. Before the official filming, Zhang went to the National Ballet of China to receive special ballet training for two months, and her dance performance was also affirmed by the media.