Ziyu Gao (born March 2006) is a Chinese-American actress, filmmaker, and model. She is best known for her award-winning performances in movies such as Hometown Donkey and A Little Woman which premiered at SVA Theater in New York City. A recipient of the Best Actress award at NY Shorts and multiple international nominations, Gao is also an accomplished director and producer, having founded her own production company, Creative Picture Productions. Beyond film, she has modeled for global fashion brands, appeared in national commercials, and attended New York Fashion Week annually.

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