Zhang was born in 1981 in
Ziyang,
Sichuan province. After graduating from the
Central Academy of Drama in 2005 she became a dancer and joined the Shenzhen Song and Dance Ensemble. After appearing in a number of small acting roles Zhang was cast in the 2012 television series
Beijing Love Story which was popular and created a fan base for the actress. In 2017 Zhang made her directorial debut with an adaption of the animated comedy.
Miss Puff in which she played the main character. ==Personal life==