Chen Xiao
Known for
Born in Hefei, Anhui, in 1987, Chen Xiao trained at the Shanghai Theatre Academy and became one of the most consistent leading men of the Chinese wuxia and costume-drama boom. He carried the youthful romantic lead in Swords of Legends (2014), stepped up as the northern general Xiao Pingjing in Nirvana in Fire II: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin (2017), and moved into contemporary drama on Where the Lost Ones Go (2020). He works comfortably in both period and modern registers, giving his heroes emotional weight without stiffness. He remains a reliable draw on Chinese streaming.
Chen Xiao
6 Movies
34 Series
Born in Hefei, Anhui, in 1987, Chen Xiao trained at the Shanghai Theatre Academy and became one of the most consistent leading men of the Chinese wuxia and costume-drama boom. He carried the youthful romantic lead in Swords of Legends (2014), stepped up as the northern general Xiao Pingjing in Nirvana in Fire II: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin (2017), and moved into contemporary drama on Where the Lost Ones Go (2020). He works comfortably in both period and modern registers, giving his heroes emotional weight without stiffness. He remains a reliable draw on Chinese streaming.
TV Shows
Plays 芈琰
The Qin Empire
2009
Plays Shen Xingyi
Nothing Gold Can Stay
2017
Plays Lin Pingzhi
Swordsman
2013
Plays Zhang Nengliang
The King of Land Battle
2019
Plays 杨过
神雕侠侣
2014
Plays Yang Guo / Yang Kang
The Romance of the Condor Heroes
2014
Plays Jin Xiaotian
Love Journey
2019
Plays 杨过
神雕侠侣
2014
Plays Yang Jian, Emperor Wen
Queen Dugu
2019
Plays Tang Fei
Above the Clouds
2017
Plays Xiao Junhao
Wild Rose
2017
Plays Chen Moyu
Mr. Delicious Miss. Match
2024
Plays Qin Xiaochong
People's Property
2021
Plays Liu Xun
Love Yunge from the Desert
2015
Plays Gao Zhan
Legend of Lu Zhen
2013
Plays Bai Yutang
The Three Heroes and Five Gallants
2016
Plays Deng Ziang
Healer of Children
2020
Plays Li Yaonan
Love & Life & Lie
2017
Plays Xu Yao
Incomparable Beauty
2023
Plays Yang Guang
Simmer Down
2022
Plays Gu Qianfan
A Dream of Splendor
2022
Plays Gu Pingyuan
Legend of the Magnate
2025
Plays Shu Ke
Shuke and Peach Blossom
2021
Plays 芈琰
The Qin Empire
2017
Plays Gao Jialin
Miles to Go
2023
Plays Yun Xiang
The Ingenious One
2023
Plays Wu Zhenfeng
Being a Hero
2022
Plays Guo Xiaotian
Happy Mother-in-Law, Pretty Daughter-in-Law
2010
Plays Luo Feng
Beauties of the Emperor
2012
Plays Lin Xiangyu
Who Sleeps My Bro
2016
Latest Trailers
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The Founding of an Army
Full Filmography
Legend of the Magnate
Gu Pingyuan · 40 episodes
2025–
TV
Mr. Delicious Miss. Match
Chen Moyu · 46 episodes
2024–
TV
Simple Days
Zhu Jincao · 26 episodes
2024–
TV
Incomparable Beauty
Xu Yao · 40 episodes
2023–
TV
The Ingenious One
Yun Xiang · 36 episodes
2023–
TV
Thirteen Years of Dust
Lu Xingzhi · 24 episodes
2023–
TV
Miles to Go
Gao Jialin · 37 episodes
2023–
TV
Being a Hero
Wu Zhenfeng · 33 episodes
2022–
TV
A Dream of Splendor
Gu Qianfan · 40 episodes
2022–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chen Xiao and where are they from?
Chen Xiao is 39 years old, born on July 5, 1987 in Hefei, Anhui Province, China.
What are the most famous roles of Chen Xiao?
Chen Xiao is best known for roles in Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame, The Taking of Tiger Mountain, The Founding of an Army.
How many movies has Chen Xiao been in?
Over a 16-year career (since 2010), Chen Xiao has appeared in 6 movies and 34 TV shows.
What was Chen Xiao's first movie?
The career of Chen Xiao began with Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010).
What is Chen Xiao's most recent movie or series?
Chen Xiao's most recent release is Legend of the Magnate, which premiered on November 25, 2025.
What TV shows has Chen Xiao appeared in?
On television, Chen Xiao has appeared in A Dream of Splendor, The Qin Empire, Thirteen Years of Dust, The Romance of the Condor Heroes.
Chen Xiao
1987-07-05 · Hefei, Anhui Province, China
Chen Xiao is a Chinese actor and model. He is best known for his roles in Swordsman, Legend of Lu Zhen, The Romance of the Condor Heroes, Who Sleeps My Bro, Nothing Gold Can Stay and Love Journey. Chen ranked 93rd on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2014, and 74th in 2015.