In the costume drama Legend of The Female General, the character Chu Zhao leaves a strong impression. As a young and promising inspector, he is elegant, well-read, and adept at navigating political currents with a strategic mind—all while harboring unspoken feelings for He Yan. Bringing this role vividly to life is actor Zhang Kangle.
Born on August 31, 2001, in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, Zhang graduated from the Experimental Acting Class of the Beijing Film Academy. His acting portfolio has been steadily expanding in recent years, ranging from Chao Ge Shao Nian Xing and Break Through the Darkness to Hope to See You Tomorrow. In 2024, his career was bustling: in July, he teamed up with Li Hongyi and Sun Zhenni in the fantasy romance Shi Wan Kuang Hua Ru Meng Lai; in August, he portrayed the quiet and low-profile Zhang family patriarch Zhang Qiling in Cang Hai Hua; in December, he played Yan Xun, the heir of Yanbei, in Bing Hu Chong Sheng, and took on the rebellious family member He Jiashu in Gui Zhao.
As 2025 began, Zhang remained active—appearing at the Yaoke Huacai New Drama Ceremony in March, and later that month, his special appearance in the historical romance Yan Hui Shi aired. Whether as a reserved strategist in a period drama or a rebellious youth in a modern tale, Zhang continues to craft a distinct on-screen identity with his nuanced performances.
