Xiao Xu Chen

Chen Xiao Xu

  • Name: Chen Xiao Xu
  • Native name: 陈晓旭
  • Also Known as: 陳曉旭
  • Nationality: Chinese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: October 29, 1965
  • Died: May 13, 2007
Chen Xiao Xu was a Chinese actress, businesswoman, and billionaire in advertising. She only played in two TV series in her life. In 1987, she became a household name in China and abroad because of her leading role in the CCTV's drama "A Dream of Red Mansions".

In the same year, she played in another TV series called "Family, Spring and Autumn", but found that she couldn't make any breakthrough in acting. Her acting career peak began with, but also ended with, "A Dream of Red Mansions". She did not stay in the entertainment industry for long and decided to begin a career in advertising. At the time, she was the General Manager for Shi Bang Advertisement Co. Ltd. and Shi Bang Culture Development Co. Ltd.

In 2007, less than two months before her death, she became a Buddhist nun, ordained by Venerable Master Chin Kung, and was given the Dharma name Miaozhen. She died of breast cancer in Shenzhen on May 13, 2007.

Her series "A Dream of Red Mansions" has been re-aired more than 800 times.

(Source: Wikipedia) Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
1987
A Dream of Red Mansions
A Dream of Red Mansions
Chinese Drama, 1987, 36 eps
Lin Dai Yu (Main Role)
36
Main Role
8.3
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  • First Name: Xiao Xu
  • Family Name: Chen
  • Native name: 陈晓旭
  • Also Known as: 陳曉旭
  • Nationality: Chinese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: October 29, 1965
  • Died: May 13, 2007

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