Xu Baixiao

Xu Baixiao was born in China; her exact birth date is not recorded. She trained at a Chinese drama academy, receiving professional training that laid the foundation for her acting career.

Her career began in stage drama, where she performed in a number of important plays. Representative roles include Xiao Xu in the play "Dragon Beard Ditch," a male student in "Teahouse," and Cornelius and the Gravedigger in "Hamlet." She has also appeared in plays such as "North Street South Courtyard," "Old Home," "Sunrise," "Birdman," "Mutiny," and "Life," demonstrating a wide range of acting skills.

Xu Baixiao’s film and television work has also been influential. She appeared in a 2011 film (role not publicly detailed) and later took on major television roles. Notable works include the 2020 series "Crossing the Yalu River," in which she played founding Lieutenant General Liu Xiyuan; the series premiered in the prime-time slot on CCTV-1 on December 27, 2020. She also appeared in the 2021 productions "Tempered into Steel" and "The Great Battle," portraying Deng Xiaoping in "Tempered into Steel" and Cui Yueli in "The Great Battle." In 2019 she acted in the film "Liu Shaoqi, the Communist," in which she portrayed Deng Xiaoping.

On April 19, 2024, Xu Baixiao took part in a new stage production by the Beijing People’s Art Theatre, "The Miser," staged at the Beijing International Drama Center’s Cao Yu Theatre, showing that she remains active in theatre. She also participated in the November 23, 2019 performances of the play "Three Republican Comedies by Ding Xilin," in which she played multiple roles.

Beyond stage and screen, Xu Baixiao’s career encompasses a variety of roles and styles, reflecting her versatile acting ability. Her professional development has moved from drama to film and television, and she has established a notable presence in China’s theatre and screen industries.