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Jin Xing is credited as a ballet dancer, choreographer and film actor. Born on August 13, 1967, Jin Xing is from Shenyang, People's Republic of China. That works out to 59 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes College of Military Culture at the PLA National Defense University. Listed accolades include BBC 100 Women (2017) and Crystal Award (2020).
My Take
Jin Xing fascinates me as someone who authored her own life on her own terms. A Shenyang-born ballet dancer, choreographer and film actor, she became China's most prominent openly transgender public figure and a beloved talk-show host, earning a spot on the BBC 100 Women list in 2017. That she did all this in an environment that later curtailed her visibility makes her conviction even more striking to me. I read her career as a quiet act of courage, and her refusal to shrink herself leaves a lasting impression worth honoring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jin Xing
- Name (Japanese)
- 金星
- Born
- August 13, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Shenyang, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- ballet dancer / choreographer / film actor
2. Background
- University
- College of Military Culture at the PLA National Defense University
Awards & achievements
- 2017 BBC 100 Women
- 2020 Crystal Award
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jin%20Xing
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%87%91%E6%98%9F%20(%E3%83%80%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B5%E3%83%BC)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464844
4. 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 Jin Xing born?
Born August 13, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Jin Xing from?
Jin Xing is from Shenyang, People's Republic of China.
What does Jin Xing do?
Jin Xing works as ballet dancer, choreographer, film actor.
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