Xiao Zhan
Biography
Xiao Zhan is a Chinese actor and singer born in Chongqing, China, on October 5, 1991. Before beginning his entertainment career, he worked as a graphic designer and photographer. He is a former member of the male idol group X NINE and established his own professional entity, XZ Studio, in September 2019. Known professionally as Sean Xiao, he has accumulated 43 known credits in the industry. His work has garnered significant recognition, including being featured on the Forbes China 30 Under 30 Asia 2019 list. He continues to be active in the entertainment sector, maintaining a public profile as both a performer and a creative professional.
Career overview
Xiao Zhan gained widespread recognition in 2019 for his portrayal of the character Wei Wuxian in the fantasy drama series The Untamed. This role served as a breakthrough for his career, earning him international attention and several industry honors. Among his accolades, he received the Most Popular Actor award at the Golden Tower Award and the Most Popular Actor of the Year title at the Sina Film and TV Awards. These achievements solidified his standing as a prominent figure in Chinese television during that period.
Beyond his specific work in The Untamed, Xiao Zhan has maintained a consistent presence in the acting industry with 43 total credits to his name. His transition from a background in graphic design and photography to a career as a performer and idol group member highlights his diverse professional trajectory. By establishing XZ Studio in 2019, he formalized his operations within the entertainment landscape, allowing him to manage his ongoing projects as an actor and singer. His career remains defined by his early work with X NINE and his subsequent success in high-profile television dramas.
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- The Award Ceremony of the 31st Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Blossom (2026)
- 2026年北京卫视春节联欢晚会 (2026)
- Legend of Zang Hai (2025) as Zang Hai
- Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants (2025) as Guo Jing
- 梦圆东方·2026东方卫视跨年盛典 (2025)
- Gezhi Town (2025) as Mo Dexian
- “湾区升明月”2025大湾区电影音乐晚会 (2025)
- 2024微博之夜 (2025)
- Heartbeat Acceleration Package (2024)
- The Longest Promise (2023) as Shi Ying
- The Youth Memories (2023) as Xiao Chunsheng
- Sunshine by My Side (2023) as Sheng Yang
- The Oath of Love (2022) as Gu Wei
- 2022年中央广播电视总台中秋晚会 (2022)
- Douluo Continent (2021) as Tang San
- Ace Troops (2021) as Gu Yiye
- Ace Troops (2021) Theme Song Performance
- Marvelous City (2021)
- The Wolf (2020) as Ji Chong
- Buying Ears (2020)
- Joy of Life (2019) as Yan Bingyun
- The Untamed (2019) as Wei Wuxian
- Sweet Tasks (2019)
- Everybody Stand By (2019)
- Singing With Legends (2019) as Self
- The Untamed: Special Edition (2019) as Wei Wuxian
- Jade Dynasty (2019) as Zhang Xiaofan
- The Rookies (2019) as Xiao Feng
- Timeless with Xiao Zhan (2019) as Wei Wuxian, Ji Chong
- 陈情令国风音乐演唱会 (2019) as Himself
- Fights Break Sphere (2018) as Lin Xiuya
- Everlasting Classics (2018)
- Oh! My Emperor (2018) as Beitang Moran
- Monster Hunt 2 (2018)
- 烎·2018潮音发布夜 (2018)
- Detective Club (2017)
- Who's the Murderer (2016)
- Who's the Murderer (2016) as 肖洒
- Trump Card (2016)
- Super Star Academy (2016) as Fang TianZe
- CCTV Spring Festival Gala: Crosstalk and Sketch (1983)
- 十日终焉 as Qi Xia
- Spying as Ren Shaobai
- 小城良方 as Liu Zhengliang
- Family Rules as Son