Biography
Who is Chen Xiao?
Early life and education
Chen Xiao was born in Hefei, Anhui, into a household of civil servants. He began his path in entertainment early, appearing in the television series Our Class Song when he was just ten years old.
As he pursued his interests in acting, he enrolled at the Central Academy of Drama. He completed his studies and graduated from this institution in 2009. This education provided the foundation for his professional career in the Chinese television and film industry.
Acting career beginnings
In 2009, Chen signed a contract with Huayi Brothers. That same year, he appeared in the film Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame, a project directed by Tsui Hark. He also took on roles in television series produced by Yu Zheng, including Spell of the Fragrance.
He officially signed with Yu Zheng after acting in Beauties of the Emperor. His breakthrough moment arrived with the 2012 palace drama Palace II. Portraying the 19th prince in this production, he began to capture the attention of audiences and critics alike.
Rise to popularity
Chen became famous in 2013 for his performance as Lin Pingzhi in the wuxia series Swordsman, which was adapted from a novel by Louis Cha. Following this success, he secured his first leading role in the historical drama Legend of Lu Zhen, playing a wise emperor. The project achieved success both domestically and internationally, significantly boosting his profile.
In 2014, he starred as Yang Guo in the wuxia romance The Romance of the Condor Heroes. Fans of the source material praised his portrayal of the character. He also appeared in the Tsui Hark film The Taking of Tiger Mountain and earned a nomination at the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Recent work and acclaim
In 2017, Chen starred alongside Sun Li in the historical drama Nothing Gold Can Stay, which achieved high television ratings. This role helped him reach a new level of popularity. He later appeared in the 2019 suspense drama Love path as an undercover cop and the military series The King of Land Battle.
His career continued with major roles in hit productions. He starred in the 2022 show A Dream of Splendor alongside Liu Yifei. In 2025, he appeared in the historical drama Legend of the Magnate, which aired on CCTV-8 and achieved strong popularity index scores on the streaming platform IQIYI.
Personal life
Chen married Michelle Chen, his co-star from The Romance of the Condor Heroes, in 2016. The couple welcomed a son in the same year. On February 18, 2025, they announced that they had divorced.
Birthday and age
Chen Xiao was born on July 5, 1987, which makes Chen 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Chen shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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