Zhang was born on 22 March, 1984 in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, From 1996 to 2002. She later moved to Beijing. Miss Zilin attended the University of Science & Technology and has a degree in Business Administration. Zhang is now working as a fashion model.
Zhang lent her voice for the 2008 Summer Olympics soundtrack and also appeared in the music video for the same song entitled “Beijing Welcomes You”.
She also is a pop singer. In 1999-2001, her 4 albums sold more than 3,700,000 records in Aisa, but critics thought those record were just so so. In November 2004, her newest album “Piao(Afloat)” sold more than 300,000 only in 10 days (China mainland), and most of the critics praised her. In2005, she won Peshi Chart Music Awards “Most Popular Female Singer (mainland)”, Sprite Music Awards “Most Versatile Entertainmenter Award”and Music Radio China’s Top Chart Awards “Most Popular Mainland Female Singer”.
Was ranked 2nd of the 100 Sexiest Women by FHM Singapore (2002). Was ranked 15th of the 100 Sexiest Women by FHM Singapore (2003). Was ranked 2nd of the 100 Sexiest Women by FHM Singapore (2004). Was ranked 10th of the 100 Sexiest Women by FHM Thailand (2003). Was ranked 3rd of the 100 Sexiest Women by FHM Thailand (2004).Was ranked 50th of the 100 Sexiest Women by FHM Malaysia (2005).