Chen Xiao
| Chen Xiao | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | (traditional) |
| Chinese name | (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Chén Xiǎo (Mandarin) |
| Born |
July 5, 1987 Hefei, Anhui, China |
| Other name(s) | Xiaoxiao (晓晓), Morning |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer |
| Label(s) |
Huayi Brothers (2009-2011) Yu Zheng Studio (2011-present) |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse(s) | Michelle Chen (m. 2016) |
| Ancestry | Zhejiang, China |
| Alma mater | Central Academy of Drama |
Chen Xiao (born July 5, 1987) is a Chinese television and film actor.
Chen graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 2009. He made his acting debut in Tsui Hark's film Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010). Although his screen time was little, Chen expressed that he was able to experience the professionalism displayed on the filming set, which benefited him.
After that, he played supporting roles in various television series such as The Qin Emperor II (2011), Palace II (2012) and The Bounty Hunter (2012). Chen rose to fame with his role of Lin Pingzhi in the 2013 television series Swordsman, which was adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.
Chen's breakthrough role was in Legend of Lu Zhen, where he played the leading role for a first time. The series was a commercial hit; capturing first-place spot among TV show ratings, and quickly gained one of the highest viewership ratings of the year. Broadcasting rights to the show were also, sold to Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, and achieved high ratings in South Korea.
In 2014, he starred in The Romance of the Condor Heroes, playing Yang Guo. The drama placed first in its ratings slot nationally. His portrayal of the character won him praises from the fans of the original novel by Louis Cha, and further raised his popularity.
Chen Xiao married his The Romance of the Condor Heroes co-star Michelle Chen in 2016.
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