Cica Zhou (; born 26 August 1982) is a Chinese actress and model of Sui ethnicity.

Early life

Zhou was born and raised in

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. She graduated from Beijing Newface Model School.

Career

Zhou began her career as a fashion model in

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at age 17. In 2000, Zhou won the 6th China Model Star Contest and was rated as one of China's top 10 professional models in 2000-01. Zhou made her acting debut in ''Spring in the Summer'' (2004), playing Miao Ge. Zhou's first film role was uncredited appearance in the film ''My Crazy Father'' (2005). That same year, she also had a minor role as Liu Man in ''True Love of Heaven and Earth''. In 2009, Zhou had a supporting role in ''

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. After playing minor roles in various films and television series, Zhou received her first leading role in the

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''Lost In Panic Cruise''. In 2012, Zhou co-starred with Kimi Qiao,

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in ''Good-for-Nothing Heros'' as Lucy. In 2013, Zhou participated in ''

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'' as Yang Dan, alongside

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Personal life

Zhou was married to a Taiwanese businessman Lin Didi () in 2007, the couple divorced in 2010.

Filmography

Film

Television

Photo album

* ''Cica loves YOU!'' – ,

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. * ''Loving, Cica''

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