Océane Zhu

Early life

Zhu was born and raised in Beijing. Both her parents served in the Chinese Army. As a child she developed a strong interest in the performing arts and fashion, often participating in school plays and modeling events. By her teenage years she had already been modeling part-time, appearing in local fashion shows and advertisements. At seventeen her parents gave her the choice of joining the military or studying abroad; she chose to pursue her dreams in the performing arts. She moved to Paris to study acting at the Cours Florent, a private French drama school, graduating in 2010 and becoming fluent in French.

2006–2008: Modeling career

Before entering beauty pageants, Zhu worked professionally as a model in Paris for fashion runway shows, print advertisements, and magazine spreads. She caught the attention of talent scouts and pageant organizers, whose opportunities gave her additional exposure and more confidence on stage. She was often praised for her poise, elegance, and multilingual abilities in Mandarin, French, and English, which would later aid her in international competitions.

2008: Miss China Europe and Miss China International

While studying in Paris, she participated in the Miss China Europe 2008 pageant and won. She then represented Paris in the Miss China International 2008 pageant in Hong Kong, also winning the title. Like other pageant winners in Hong Kong, she was offered a contract to act with TVB, marking the start of her acting career.

2009–2015: TVB era and departure

Zhu joined TVB in 2009 and made her official Hong Kong debut in 2010 in the drama Some Day. She also appeared in the Taiwanese historical drama Prince of Tears (2009). Despite her training, her limited Cantonese fluency meant she usually played supporting roles. During her seven-year tenure at TVB she appeared in dramas such as Twilight Investigation, 7 Days in Life, Be Home for Dinner, The Life and Times of a Sentinel, Super Snoops, and Ad Mania. By October 2015 Océane declared she was leaving TVB. Her contract was expiring and she decided not to renew; opting to explore new prospects in China.

2015–present: Mainland China career and family life

After leaving TVB in 2015 Zhu focused on Mainland Chinese projects, including films, web series, and independent productions. Notable appearances include 爸爸是條龍 (2018), 新六指琴魔 (2019), 小馬‧弗洛伊德 (2020), and 極限拯救 (2021).

In September 2018 she married a second-generation wealthy businessman from Mainland China in Belgium. She has since focused on family life with raising two children and has maintained a low profile. As of 2025 she has not returned to any major acting roles in Hong Kong or China, though she has made occasional appearances at private events.

Film

Television dramas