Zhao Li Ying, also known as Zanilia Zhao, is a Chinese actress. In 2006, Zhao participated in the Yahoo Search Star Game and became the final winner. She then signed with Huayi Brothers as a new talent. In 2007, Zhao made her acting debut in the family drama "Golden Marriage". In 2009, Zhao took on her first historical drama role in "The Firmament of The Pleiades". The series was broadcast on Japanese channel NHK and earned critical acclaim. Zhao received the Most Popular Actress award at the Chinese Creative Short Video Awards.

In 2013, Zhao achieved her breakthrough with "Legend of Lu Zhen". The drama was a hit domestically, and also overseas in South Korea and Japan, leading to increased recognition for Zhao in the region. She won the Favorite Newcomer award at the 4th China TV Drama Awards, Most Popular TV Actress award at the 4th LeTV Awards and Favorite New Actress award for the mainland region at the Tudou Young Choice Awards. Her popularity only increase with hit dramas like "Boss & Me" and "Journey of Flower". In 2017, she had a memorable film role in "Duckweed" and the drama "Princess Agents". She ranked 4th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2017.

Zhao Liying announced that she had married actor Feng Shao Feng in October of 2018. On March 8 2019 Zhao Liying gave birth to a boy. On April 23, 2021, Feng and Zhao announced their divorce on Sina Weibo, ending their two-year marriage. They shared custody of their son.
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