Early Life:
- Guan Xiaotong, born on September 17, 1997, in Beijing, China, was born into a family of actors.
- Her father, Guan Shaozeng, was an actor, and her grandfather, Guan Xuezeng, was the founder of Beijing Qinshu.
- From a young age, her family nurtured her passion for the arts, and she made her acting debut at the age of four in the film “Nuan.”
Career Beginnings and Rise to Prominence:
- Guan gained attention for her role in “Nuan,” adapted from Mo Yan’s short story, which received positive reception.
- She rose to prominence as a child actress, notably appearing in Chen Kaige’s film “The Promise.”
- Her popularity increased with roles in television series, such as “May December Love” (2014), earning her the title of “Nation’s Daughter” by Chinese media.
- In 2015, she starred in the coming-of-age film “The Left Ear,” winning the Most Promising Actress award.
- Guan released her first solo album, “Eighteen,” the same year.
Continued Success and Awards:
- In 2016, she starred in the family drama “Papa Can You Hear Me Sing” and the romance drama “To Be A Better Man,” both earning high ratings.
- Guan won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Shanghai Television Festival for her role in “To Be a Better Man.”
- She also starred in her first adult leading role in the fantasy drama “Novoland: Castle in the Sky,” winning the Best Actress award at the 7th Macau International Television Festival.
Further Projects and Recognition:
- In 2017, Guan played the female lead in the fantasy action drama “Xuan-Yuan Sword: Han Cloud” and the romance comedy series “Love of Aurora.”
- 2018 saw her in the historical romance drama “Untouchable Lovers” and the sports romantic comedy series “Sweet Combat.”
- Guan starred in Zhang Yimou’s wuxia film “Shadow” (2018), receiving acclaim for her role as a double-faced princess.
- She was also cast in the fantasy romance film “The Story of Turandot” alongside Dylan Sprouse.
Later Works and Social Activities:
- In 2020, Guan starred in the female-centric youth modern drama “Twenty Your Life On” and the romance comedy film “Oversize Love.”
- Guan became the ambassador for “World Life Day” in 2017, a joint campaign by the United Nations Environment Programme, International Fund for Animal Welfare, and The Nature Conservancy.
Personal Life:
- Guan Xiaotong confirmed her relationship with Chinese actor-singer Lu Han, her co-star in “Sweet Combat,” in October 2017.
Guan Xiaotong, known as one of the “Four Dan Actresses of the post-90s Generation,” has established herself as a versatile and talented actress in Chinese entertainment, earning accolades for her performances on screen.