Cynthia Zhou
Biography
Cynthia Zhou is a Chinese-Canadian actor, writer, and director. She was born and raised in Shanghai, China and moved to Vancouver with her family when she was 9. She has worked on various films and TV shows, such as CW's Kung Fu, Charmed, and MGM's Flint Strong. Passionate about supporting Asian voices, she co-founded Asian Creative Network, a community of 50,000 Asian creatives around the world. As a writer, Cynthia aims to bridge the gap between different cultures through telling authentic stories about the daily lives of human beings.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Mina
A star rookie police officer must grapple with the limits of the justice system as she fights to exonerate her politician father and serve her diverse hometown of Surrey.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Herb Shop Owner
A quarter-life crisis causes a young Chinese-American woman to drop out of college and go on a life-changing journey to an isolated monastery in China. But when she returns to find her hometown overrun with crime and corruption, she uses her martial arts skills and Shaolin values to protect her community and bring criminals to justice…all while searching for the assassin who killed her Shaolin mentor and is now targeting her.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Shanghai Announcer
Claressa Shields, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
FISH BOY is a lyrical meditation on faith, love, and polyamory through the eyes of an Asian American teenager. When Patrick (played by Ian Chen, Fresh Off the Boat) questions his love for God, his self-discovery manifests in his skin.