Quick Facts
Biography
Chen Xiao (born July 5, 1987) is a Chinese television and film actor.
Career
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.
Personal life
Chen Xiao married his The Romance of the Condor Heroes co-star Michelle Chen in 2016.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (狄仁傑之通天帝國) | Lu Li | |
| 2013 | The Palace (宮鎖沉香) | Yinxiang | |
| 2014 | The Taking of Tiger Mountain (智取威虎山) | Gao Bo | |
| 2015 | Bride Wars (新娘大作战) | Kai Wen | |
| 2016 | Who Sleeps My Bro (睡在我上铺的兄弟) | Lin Xiangyu | |
| TBA | The Mysterious Family (神秘家族) | Shu Shu |
TV Dramas and Sitcoms
| Year | Title | Role | 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 | |
| Spell of the Fragrance (國色天香) | He Kun | ||
| 2011 | Confucius (孔子) | Song Chao | |
| Hidden Intention (被遺棄的秘密) | Zhang Daiwei | Guest role | |
| 2012 | Palace II (宮鎖珠簾) | Yunxi | |
| Beauties of the Emperor (王的女人) | Luo Feng | ||
| The Bounty Hunter (賞金獵人) | Bai Shaoqun | ||
| The Qin Empire II (大秦帝國之縱橫) | Mi Yan | ||
| 2013 | Swordsman (笑傲江湖) | Lin Pingzhi | |
| Legend of Lu Zhen (陸貞傳奇) | Gao Zhan | ||
| Longmen Express (龍門鏢局) | Miao Xingren | Guest role | |
| East Mountain School (東山學堂) | Xiao Yang | ||
| 2014 | Palace 3: The Lost Daughter (宮鎖連城) | Saman | Guest role |
| 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 | |
| 2016 | The Three Heroes and Five Gallants (五鼠鬧東京) | Bai Yutang | |
| 2017 | Love & Life & Lie (遇见爱情的利先生) | Li Yaonan | |
| TBA | Above The Clouds (云巅之上) | Tang Fei | |
| Miss Matches and Mr Delicious (小姐和美味先生) | Mo Yu | ||
| Shu Ke's Love Life (舒克的桃花运) | Shu Ke | ||
| Nothing Gold Can Stay (那年花开月正圆) | Sheng Xingyi | ||
| The Unique China Queen (独孤皇后) | Yang Jian |
Discography
| Release | Album title | Song title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Legend of Lu Zhen OST | "Mood" (心情) | Sung with Zhao Liying |
| 2013 | Sheng Wang CF | "Sheng Wang" (聖王) | |
| 2014 | Romance of the Condor Heroes OST | "You and Me" (你我) | Sung with Michelle Chen |
| "Sixteen Years" (十六年) | Sung with Liu Xin | ||
| 2015 | Romance of the Condor Heroes CF | "Love Like First Sight" (愛如初見) | Sung with Michelle Chen |
