Xiao Zhan (Zhan Xiao)

Also known as: Sean Xiao, 肖戰

Date of birth: 5 October 1991 (35 years old)

Country: Chinese

Xiao Zhan is a Chinese actor, singer, and former member of the male idol group X NINE, born in Chongqing, China. In 2010, he was admitted to the School of Modern International Design and Art at Chongqing Technology and Business University. Before his debut, he worked as a photographer and graphic designer. He established his own studio, "XZ Studio," in September 2019. His big break came in 2019 when he starred in the hit series "The Untamed." 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, he has also continued his singing career. His single "Spotlight 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, he 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, he 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.” In 2024, he released his debut solo album called “Us” online with 10 songs, followed by the physical album. On January 12, 2026, he received the Weibo Star of the Year award at the 2025 Weibo Night. On February 5th 2026, the 2025 Weibo Night awards were announced, with him receiving the Weibo Annual Model Artist award and being named Weibo KING three times. On March 9, 2026, he won the "Outstanding Quality Star of the Year" award at the 2026 TV Drama Quality Ceremony for his role as Zang Hai in "The Legend of Zang Hai". On May 21, 2026, he won “Best Leading Actor” at the prestigious Golden Haiyan Awards at the Asian Art Film Festival in Macau for the 2025 movie “Gezhi Town.” On August 24, 2026, he released the official song " Here We Shine " (从这里闪耀) internationally as ambassador of the 48th Annual World Skills Competition in Shanghai. (Source: CK Warrior and Enigma05 at MyDramaList)