★ HOW OLD IS ZHANG YI?
Zhang Yi is 48 years old, born February 17, 1978 in China · Aquarius.
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About
Zhang Yi built a two-decade film and TV career in China playing soldiers, survivors, and morally complex leads. Born in 1978, he broke through with Dearest (2014), then anchored the action thriller Operation Red Sea (2018) and the Palme d'Or–nominated One Second (2020). His recent TV work includes the competition series The Knockout (2023). An Aquarius, Zhang carries an intuitive directness into every role.
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Biography
Zhang Yi is a Chinese actor born 17 February 1978. He is best known for his roles in films Dearest (2014), Operation Red Sea (2018), One Second (2020), and Cliff Walkers (2021), as well as the television series Soldiers Sortie (2006), My Chief and My Regiment (2009), and The Knockout (2023). Over two decades, Zhang has worked across military dramas, war films, and psychological thrillers, establishing himself as a reliable lead in both cinema and broadcast. As an Aquarius born in 1978, Zhang embodies the sign's trademark blend of independence and analytical focus. Life-path 8 individuals are known for their drive toward authority and material success, traits visible in his choice of commanding roles and sustained industry presence. Chinese actors of his generation navigated the rapid expansion of both domestic film and streaming platforms, building careers through consistent work in state-backed productions and major studio releases.
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Trivia
- He appeared in Soldiers Sortie (2006), an early television role that launched his steady rise in the industry.
- Operation Red Sea (2018) became one of his signature films, cementing his status as a bankable lead in action cinema.
- One Second (2020), which Zhang starred in, was selected for the Palme d'Or competition at Cannes Film Festival.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Zhang Yi extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Zhang Yi?
- Zhang Yi is 48 years old (born February 17, 1978).
- When is Zhang Yi's birthday?
- Zhang Yi was born on February 17, 1978.
- What is Zhang Yi's zodiac sign?
- Zhang Yi is a Aquarius, born February 17, 1978.
- What is Zhang Yi's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Zhang Yi was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Zhang Yi from?
- Zhang Yi is from China.
- What does Zhang Yi do?
- Zhang Yi is a actor.
- Is Zhang Yi still alive?
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