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Chen Xiao was born in Hefei, People's Republic of China on July 5, 1987. Chen Xiao is credited as a singer and television actor. The age as of 2026 is 39.
My Take
Chen Xiao earns my affection as an actor seemingly made for period drama. The Hefei-born performer built his name on wuxia and historical roles, Swordsman, The Romance of the Condor Heroes, Legend of Lu Zhen, and a place on Forbes China's Celebrity 100. What strikes me is how naturally a classical melancholy settles on him in costume; there's a restrained elegance to how he holds a sword and a gaze that modern roles rarely draw out. He sings too, which broadens his range. For me he is a fine gateway into Chinese costume drama, an actor whose old-world charm feels effortless rather than performed.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chen Xiao
- Name (Japanese)
- 陳暁
- Born
- July 5, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
- Origin
- Hefei, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- actor / singer / television actor
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.weibo.com/realchenxiao
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen%20Xiao
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%99%B3%E6%9A%81
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10564966
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chen Xiao born?
Born July 5, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Chen Xiao from?
Chen Xiao is from Hefei, People's Republic of China.
What does Chen Xiao do?
Chen Xiao works as actor, singer, television actor.
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