Hu Xianxu

In 2009, Hu made his first appearance in the CCTV program Fei Chang Liu Jia Yi. He next participated in program called Dang Hong Bu Ran, coming in second, and subsequently signed a contract with an acting company.^{[citation needed]}

In 2011, Hu made his acting debut in the film Xiao Jian De He Chang Tuan.^[2] In 2012, Hu starred in his first television series Chong Fan Da Fu Cun.^[3]

Hu first gained recognition for his performance in the family drama A Love For Separation (2016). He gained further recognition with his role as a young Emperor in the wuxia historical drama Nirvana in Fire 2 (2017).^[4][5]

In 2018, Hu starred in the modern romance drama Old Boy. His performance as a rebellious and wayward teenager earned positive reviews.^[6][7] The same year, he starred in the palace drama Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace playing a filial prince,^[8] and romance drama Never Gone as the younger version of the male protagonist.^{[citation needed]}

In 2019, Hu starred in the drama Hikaru No Go, based on the Japanese manga series.^{[citation needed]}

On April 18, 2019, Hu was appointed as the Spokesperson of the 10th International College Students Fashion Design Festival.^{[citation needed]}

On October 21, Hu was appointed as UNFPA China’s Youth Champion.^{[citation needed]}

On November 5, Hu was appointed as the Tourist Ambassador of La Vienne Province, in France.^{[citation needed]}

On November 13, 2019, Delsey invited Hu to join their 1 million yuan donation to schools in Guyuan County in Hebei Province through the China Youth Development Foundation. This donation covered 16 schools, and more than 6,000 students.^{[citation needed]}