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.

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