Historical figures •
Zhao Zheng (), the first
emperor of China, founder of the
Qin dynasty, most commonly known as Qin Shi Huang () •
Zhao Chengjiao (), the first emperor's half-brother, after the first emperor inherited the throne, he rebelled and was killed by the emperor •
Zhao Chou (), warlord during the Late
Tang dynasty •
Zhao Dejun (), general of the
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period state Later Tang and
Later Tang's predecessor state Jin •
Zhao Gao (), close advisor to emperors during the
Qin dynasty. He was one of the most corrupt, villainous, violent and powerful eunuchs in Chinese history •
Zhao Jieyu (), a consort of
Emperor Wu of the
Han dynasty •
Zhao Kuangyin () or Emperor Taizu of Song (), the founder of the
Song dynasty •
Zhao Deyin (), warlord late in the Tang dynasty •
Zhao Dezhao (), second son of Emperor Taizu •
Zhao Feiyan (), empress of the
Western Han dynasty to
Emperor Cheng •
Zhao Hede (), imperial consort to
Emperor Cheng of Han sister to
Empress Zhao Feiyan •
Zhao Heng (), third emperor of the Song dynasty •
Zhao Zhen (), fourth emperor of the Song dynasty •
Zhao Shu (), fifth emperor of the Song dynasty •
Zhao Xu (), sixth emperor of the Song dynasty •
Zhao Xu (), seventh emperor of the Song dynasty •
Zhao Ji (), eighth emperor of the Song dynasty, famous for being a skilled poet, painter, calligrapher, and musician. •
Zhao Boju (), painter during the Song dynasty •
Zhao Tuo (), first king and emperor of
Nanyue •
Zhao Yun (), general of Shu Han during the era of
Three Kingdoms •
Zhao Mengfu (),
calligrapher and descendant of the Song imperial family •
Zhao Yong (), calligrapher, second son of Zhao Mengfu and descendant of the Song imperial family •
Zhao Yiguang (), literary figure and author during the
Ming dynasty, relative of Zhao Mengfu and descendant of the Song imperial family
Modern figures •
Amanda Zhao Wei (), Chinese student murdered in Canada in 2002 •
Zhao Baotong () (1928–2003), Chinese Korean War flying ace •
Ben Y. Zhao, Professor of Computer Science at University of Chicago •
Zhao Benshan (), comedian/actor/director •
Carol Zhao (; born 1995), Canadian tennis player •
Chloé Zhao (; born 1982), Chinese filmmaker •
Zhao Dan ([), Chinese actor popular during the golden age of
Chinese Cinema •
Zhao Erfeng () (1845–1911), warlord and historian •
Zhao Erxun (), governor of
Sichuan •
Zhao Fuxin (; (1904–1999), physics professor •
Zhao Hongbo ([), a pairs
figure skater •
Jack Zhao, Chinese bridge player •
Zhao Jiamin (), Chinese idol singer and former member of the Chinese idol group
SNH48 •
Zhao Jingmin (), UN commander, Chinese major general •
Zhao Jingshen (), novelist •
Zhao Jiping (), composer •
Zhao Jiwei (), Chinese basketball player •
Zhao Lijian (), Chinese politician •
Zhao Liying (), Chinese actress •
Zhao Lusi (), Chinese actress •
Zhao Shuli (), novelist •
Qing Zhao, electronics scientist •
Vincent Zhao (), martial artist and actor •
Zhao Wei (), actress •
Xiran Jay Zhao (; born 1997), Chinese-Canadian writer •
Zhao Xintong (; born 1997), Chinese snooker player •
Zhao Yi ([), poet, historian, and critic during the
Qing dynasty •
Zhao Yiman (),
Chinese freedom fighter •
Zhao Yiqin (), Chinese actor •
Zhao Yue (), Chinese singer, member of Chinese idol group
SNH48, and member of Chinese girl group
BonBon Girls 303 •
James Zhao Yufan, Hong Kong dancer, singer and member of South Korean boy band
Cortis •
Zhao Yongsheng (), race walker •
Zhao Yun (), Hong Kong lawyer •
Zhao Zhiqian (), Qing dynasty
calligrapher •
Zhao Ziyang (), former
general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and
premier of China •
Zhao Zong-Yuan (), Chinese-Australian
chess grandmaster •
Elaine L. Chao (), American politician, served as
the 24th United States secretary of labor •
Rosalind Chao (), American actress •
Sam Chu Lin (), American journalist •
Yuen Ren Chao (), Chinese linguist •
Cecil Chao (), Hong Kong entrepreneur •
Chao Chuan (), Taiwanese pop singer •
Mark Chao (), Taiwanese actor, singer and model •
Cindy Chao (), Taiwanese jewellery designer •
Bondy Chiu (), Hong Kong singer and actress •
Angie Chiu (), Hong Kong actress, third runner up in the 1973
Miss Hong Kong pageant •
Bryan Chiu, retired Canadian professional football player; played Centre for the
Montreal Alouettes in the
CFL from 1997 to 2010 • Baldwin Chiu () as
Only Won, hip hop artist, actor, producer, martial artist, national White House engineering spokesperson •
Kenny Chiu (), Canadian politician, Member of Parliament for
Steveston—Richmond East •
Keina Chiu (; born 1995), Japanese-Chinese television news journalist •
Judy Chu (), American politician and educator •
Suisheng Zhao (), Chinese political scientist == See also ==