Xiao Zhan

1991-10-05 · Chongqing, China

Xiao Zhan is a Chinese actor, singer, and former member of the male idol group X NINE, born in Chongqing, China on October 5, 1991. Before his debut, Xiao Zhan worked as a photographer and graphic designer. He established his own studio, "XZ Studio," in September 2019. Xiao Zhan gained massive popularity in 2019 for his role as "Wei Wuxian" in the hit fantasy drama "The Untamed", earning international recognition. He won several awards for his performance, including the "Most Popular Actor" at the Golden Tower Award and the "Most Popular Actor of the Year" at the Sina Film & TV Awards. He was also listed in Forbes China's "30 Under 30 Asia 2019" list. Apart from acting, Xiao Zhan has also continued his singing career, releasing hit singles such as "Spotlight," which became the fastest-selling digital track in China in 2020, entering the Guinness World Records as one of the 10 biggest-selling digital singles worldwide. In April 2021, Xiao Zhan made his first theatrical debut as lead Patient No. 5 in the play "A Dream Like A Dream," which honored the efforts of volunteers, community workers, and medical staff during the Covid-19 pandemic breakout. On November 2, 2023, Xiao Zhan won the Outstanding Young Actor Award for his series "The Youth Promises" at the prestigious 19th Annual Chinese-American Film & TV Festival held in Los Angeles, California. On February 10, 2024, during a CCTV-1 Spring Festival event, he was named CMG’s 2nd Annual Chinese TV Series Breakthrough Actor for “The Youth Memories” and “Sunshine by My Side.” On November 8, 2024, Xiao Zhan’s Studio announced that he will be releasing his debut solo album called “Us” online with 10 songs, followed by the physical album once the online album is released.