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Chen Xiao

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Chen Xiao
Chen Xiao being interviewed in 2015
Born (1987-07-05) 5 July 1987 (age 37)
Hefei, Anhui, China
Alma materCentral Academy of Drama
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present
AgentChen Xiao studio
Spouse
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(m. 2016)​
Children1
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese陳曉
Simplified Chinese陈晓
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinChén Xiǎo

Chen Xiao (Chinese: 陈晓, born 5 July 1987) is a Chinese actor. He is best known for his roles in TV series Swordsman (2013), Legend of Lu Zhen (2013), The Romance of the Condor Heroes (2014), Who Sleeps My Bro (2015), Nothing Gold Can Stay (2017) and Love Journey (2018).[1]

Chen ranked 93rd on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2014,[2] and 74th in 2015.[3]

Early life and education

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Chen Xiao was born in Hefei, Anhui. At the age of 10, he was cast in his first television series Our Class Song (1997). Chen graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 2009. [4]

Career

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2009–2012: Beginnings

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In 2009, Chen signed with his first agency Huayi Brothers. He then featured in the film Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame, directed by Tsui Hark.[5] The same year, he appeared in the television series Spell of the Fragrance produced by Yu Zheng. Chen continued to appear in several television series under Yu Zheng, but only official signed a contract with him after starring in Beauties of the Emperor.[6] Chen started to gain attention as an actor in the 2012 hit palace drama Palace II where his portrayal of the 19th prince attracted positive audience reviews.[7]

2013–2016: Rising popularity

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Chen rose to fame with his role of Lin Pingzhi in the 2013 wuxia television series Swordsman, which was adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.[8][9] He then played his first leading role in historical drama Legend of Lu Zhen, where he took on the role of a wise and devoted Emperor. The series was both a domestic and overseas hit, and led to increased recognition for Chen.[9][10][11][12][13]

In 2014, he starred in wuxia romance drama The Romance of the Condor Heroes, playing Yang Guo. Chen's portrayal of the character earned praised by fans of the original novel by Louis Cha, which further raised his popularity.[14] He also featured in wuxia film The Taking of Tiger Mountain directed by Tsui Hark; playing a young and hot-blooded policeman.[15] He was nominated at the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Supporting Actor.[16]

In 2015, Chen co-starred in historical romance drama Love Yunge from the Desert, adapted from the novel Song in the Clouds by Tong Hua. Despite the mixed reviews and criticism for the series, Chen received acclaim for his performance as a clumsy assassin.[17]

In 2016, Chen starred in the coming-of-age web series Who Sleeps My Bro, which gained a large following online and became a cult classic.[18][19] The same year, he starred in wuxia drama The Three Heroes and Five Gallants, based on the novel of the same name by Shi Yukun; playing Bai Yutang.[20] Chen was nominated for the Best Actor award in the ancient drama category at the Huading Awards.[21]

2017–present: Acclaim

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In 2017, he starred alongside Sun Li in the historical drama Nothing Gold Can Stay, which earned high ratings of 3%.[22] Chen received acclaim for his acting performance and character interpretation, and experienced a resurgence of popularity.[23]

In 2019, Chen starred alongside Joe Chen in the historical television series Queen Dugu, playing the role of the Emperor Wen of Sui.[24] The same year, he starred in road-trip suspense drama Love Journey directed and written by Mao Weining.[25] Chen played an undercover cop who appears frivolous but is serious and passionate about his job, and received positive reviews for his performance.[26] He then played a violinist in the romance suspense film Lost in Love directed by Huo Jianqi,[27] as well as military drama The King of Land Battle.[28] In 2022, he starred in the hit show A Dream of Splendor, along with Liu Yifei.

Personal life

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Chen Xiao married his The Romance of the Condor Heroes co-star Michelle Chen in 2016.[29] Their first son was born in the same year.[30]

Filmography

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Film

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Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2010 Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame 狄仁傑之通天帝國 Lu Li Guest appearance
2013 The Palace 宮鎖沉香 Yinxiang [31]
2014 The Taking of Tiger Mountain 智取威虎山 Gao Bo Special appearance
2015 Bride Wars 新娘大作战 Kai Wen [32]
2016 Who Sleeps My Bro 睡在我上铺的兄弟 Lin Xiangyu [33]
2017 The Mysterious Family 神秘家族 Shu Shu [34]
The Founding of an Army 建军大业 Ren Bishi [35]
2019 Lost in Love 如影随心 Lu Song
2021 Handsome Man 嗨！美男子
A'mai Joins the Army 阿麦从军

Television series

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Year English title Chinese title Role Network Notes
1997 Our Class Song 我们班的歌 Sun Dong
2010 Happy Mother-in-Law, Pretty Daughter-in-Law 欢喜婆婆俏媳妇 Guo Xiaotian Shenzhen TV [36]
Spell of the Fragrance 國色天香 He Kun Hunan TV
2011 Confucius 孔子 Song Chao Shandong TV
Hidden Intention 被遺棄的秘密 Zhang Daiwei Hunan TV Cameo
2012 Palace II 宮鎖珠簾 Yunxi
Beauties of the Emperor 王的女人 Luo Feng Zhejiang TV
The Bounty Hunter 賞金獵人 Bai Shaoqun Hunan TV [37]
The Qin Empire II: Alliance 大秦帝國之縱橫 Mi Yan CCTV Cameo
2013 Swordsman 笑傲江湖 Lin Pingzhi Hunan TV
Legend of Lu Zhen 陸貞傳奇 Gao Zhan
Longmen Express 龍門鏢局 Miao Xingren Anhui TV Cameo[38]
East Mountain School 東山學堂 Xiao Yang CCTV
Ex 我的极品是前任 Sohu TV Cameo[39]
2014 Palace 3: The Lost Daughter 宮鎖連城 Saman Hunan TV Cameo[40]
The Romance of the Condor Heroes 神鵰俠侶 Yang Guo / Yang Kang
2015 Love Yunge from the Desert 大漢情緣之雲中歌 Liu Xun
Wonder Lady 极品女士 Shasha's friend Sohu TV Cameo[41]
2016 Who Sleeps My Bro 睡在我上铺的兄弟 Lin Xiangyu LeTV
The Three Heroes and Five Gallants 五鼠鬧東京 Bai Yutang Anhui TV
2017 Love & Life & Lie 遇见爱情的利先生 Li Yaonan Zhejiang TV [42]
The Qin Empire III 大秦帝国之崛起 Mi Yan CCTV
Above the Clouds 云巅之上 Tang Fei iQiyi [43]
Nothing Gold Can Stay 那年花开月正圆 Shen Xingyi Dragon TV, Jiangsu TV
Wild Rose 红蔷薇 Xiao Junhao Jiangsu TV [44]
2019 Queen Dugu 独孤皇后 Yang Jian iQiyi, Youku, Tencent
Love Journey 一场遇见爱情的旅行 Jin Xiaotian Jiangsu TV, Zhejiang TV
The King of Land Battle 陆战之王 Zhang Nengliang Dragon TV, Zhejiang TV
2020 Healer of Children 了不起的儿科医生 Deng Zi Ang Beijing TV, Shenzhen TV [45]
2021 Shuke and Peach Blossom 舒克与桃花 Shu Ke Mango TV
Faith Makes Great 理想照耀中国 He Jingping Hunan TV
Refinement of Faith 百炼成钢 Qu Qiubai Hunan TV
People's Property 突围 Qin Xiaochong Dragon TV, Zhejiang TV
2022 Simmer Down 好好说话 Yang Guang Hunan TV [46]
A Dream Of Splendor 梦华录 Gu Qianfan Tencent Video
Being a Hero 冰雨火 Wu Zhenfeng Hunan TV [47]
2023 Thirteen Years of Dust 尘封十三载 Lu Xingzhi iQiyi
The Road of Life 人生之路 Gao Jialin CCTV, iQiyi
The Ingenious One 云襄传 Yun Xiang IQIYI
TBA Incomparable Beauty 无与伦比的美丽 Xu Yao Jiangsu TV

Short film

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Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2013 King of Sheng 圣王 Yang Qi [48]
The Return of the Condor Heroes 神雕侠侣 Yang Guo [49]
2016 A Hug Let Us Be Less Lonely 给孩子们一个拥抱，爱让我们不孤单

Music video

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Year Song title Singer Notes
2013 "Dearest" 亲爱的 Liu Xin [50]
2015 "Heaven and Earth" 天地 Lin Peng [51]

Theater

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Year English title Chinese title Role Notes
2007 Red Rose and White Rose 红玫瑰白玫瑰 Tong Zhenbao
The Puppet Master 玩偶之家
Lodging on Lotus Hill for a Snowy Night 风雪夜归人 Wei Liansheng
Lust, Caution 色·戒 Mr. Yi
2008 Prometheus Bound 被缚的普罗米修斯 Prometheus

Discography

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Year Album English title Chinese title Notes
2012 Legend of Lu Zhen OST "Mood" 心情 with Zhao Liying
2013 — "Sheng Wang" 圣王 Promotional song for Sheng Wang CF
2014 Romance of the Condor Heroes OST "You and Me" 你我 with Michelle Chen[52]
"Sixteen Years" 十六年 with Liu Xin[53]
2015 — "Love Like First Sight" 爱如初见 Promotional song for Romance of the Condor Heroes CF
with Michelle Chen
Bride Wars OST "Today You Will Marry Me" 今天你要嫁给我 with Angelababy, Ni Ni & Zhu Yawen[54]
2017 Above the Clouds OST "Comedy before Sadness" 悲前喜剧 [55]

Bibliography

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Year English title Chinese title Notes
2013 晨晓——眉眼之间 [56]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2012 Chinese Campus Art Glory Festival Most Popular Idol Actor — Won [citation needed]
2013 2nd Asian Idol Awards Most Promising Actor — Won [57]
BQ Celebrity Score Awards Popular Idol Award — Won [58]
Youku Young Choice Awards Most Popular Actor (Mainland China) — Won [citation needed]
5th China TV Drama Awards Most Marketable Young Actor Legend of Lu Zhen Won [59]
2014 Weibo Award Ceremony Weibo Popularity Award Won [60]
2016 Weibo God — Won [61]
33rd Hundred Flowers Awards Best Supporting Actor The Taking of Tiger Mountain Nominated [16]
2017 22nd Huading Awards Best Actor (Ancient Drama) The Three Heroes and Five Gallants Nominated [21]
Asian Influence Awards Ceremony Best Actor — Won [62]
14th Esquire Man At His Best Awards Outstanding Mainland Artist — Won [63]
2018 24th Huading Awards Best Actor (Period Drama) Wild Rose Nominated [64]
3rd China Television Drama Quality Ceremony Most Popular Actor (Web) Nothing Gold Can Stay Won [citation needed]
Audience's Favorite Quality Star Won
2019 26th Beijing College Student Film Festival Favorite Actor Lost in Love Won [65]
6th The Actors of China Award Ceremony Best Actor (Emerald Category) Love Journey Nominated [66]
Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival Best Actor Love Journey, The King of Land Battle Nominated [67]
2020 7th The Actors of China Award Ceremony Best Actor (Emerald) — Nominated [68]

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