Tian Xiwei
Chinese actress (born 1997)
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Tian Xiwei (Chinese: 田曦薇; pinyin: Tián Xīwēi, born October 14, 1997), is a Chinese actress. She is known for her lead roles in New Life Begins (2022), Wrong Carriage, Right Groom (2023), Guardians of the Dafeng (2024), Moonlit Reunion (2025), and Pursuit of Jade (2026).
Tian Xiwei | |
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Tian in 2026 | |
| Born | October 14, 1997 |
| Other name | Vivian |
| Education | Shanghai Theatre Academy |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Agent | Star Agency |
| Height | 168.5 cm (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) |
| Chinese name | |
| Simplified Chinese | 田曦薇 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Tián Xīwēi |
Early life and education
Tian was born on October 14, 1997, in Chongqing, China.[1] She graduated from Shanghai Theatre Academy.[2]
Career
2018–present: Career beginnings and rising popularity
Tian made her television debut in 2018 in a leading role in iQIYI's youth drama Waiting for You in the Long Time.[3] In 2019, she appeared in the romance drama My True Friend, portraying a newcomer to the real estate industry.[4] She subsequently appeared in Tencent Video's 2020 historical romance series The Song of Glory and Lovely Us.[5] In 2021, she starred in Youku's romance drama My Fated Boy.[6]
In 2022, Tian appeared in the historical romantic comedy series New Life Begins, which achieved international recognition and became one of the fastest dramas on iQIYI to reach a popularity index of 10,000.[7][8][9][10] In 2024, she made her voice acting debut by voicing Sophie in the Chinese-language dub of the animated film Howl's Moving Castle.[11] She also starred in the historical fantasy adventure series Guardians of the Dafeng, which surpassed a popularity index of 30,000 on Tencent Video.[12] In 2026, Tian starred in the historical romantic series Pursuit of Jade, which recorded a heat index exceeding 31,000 on Tencent and 10,000 on iQIYI within one week of its broadcast.[13][14][15]
Endorsements
Tian has served as a brand ambassador for several companies, including the French perfume brand Guerlain, Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Vivo, Italian fashion house Gucci, American clothing brand Victoria's Secret, and American sandwich cookie brand Oreo, while actively promoting Chinese skincare brand Lan (兰), and a brand spokesperson for sportswear label Panda Outdoor.[16][17] She has also appeared in fashion magazines such as Grazia, L'Officiel, and Elle.[18][19]
Other activities
During the World Environment Day in 2020, Tian responded to the call of the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China for "Beautiful China Youth Action" campaign and spoke out for ecological civilization.[20]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Howl's Moving Castle | Sophie | Voice role (Mandarin dub) | [11][17] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Chinese | |||
| 2018 | Waiting for You in a Long Time | 在悠长的时光里等你 | Luo Xi | [21] |
| 2019 | My True Friend | 我的真朋友 | Xi Shan | [22] |
| 2020 | The Song of Glory | 锦绣南歌 | Lu Wan | [23] |
| Lovely Us | 如此可爱的我们 | Huang Chengzi | [21] | |
| 2021 | Be My Cat | 我的宠物少将军 | Su Xiaohe / Xiao Bohe / Qing Ziyou | [24] |
| My Fated Boy | 我的邻居长不大 | Li Tian | [6] | |
| 2022 | Ms. Cupid in Love | 姻缘大人请留步 | Shangguan Ya / Xiao Ya | [25] |
| Guo's Summer | 张卫国的夏天 | You Qian | [26] | |
| New Life Begins | 卿卿日常 | Li Wei | [27] | |
| First Love | 初次爱你 | Lu Wanwan | [28] | |
| 2023 | Wrong Carriage, Right Groom | 花轿喜事 | Li Yuhu | [21] |
| Romance on the Farm | 田耕纪 | Lian Maner | [29] | |
| 2024 | Guardians of the Dafeng | 大奉打更人 | Lin An | [30] |
| In Between | 半熟男女 | He Zhinan | [31] | |
| 2025 | Moonlit Reunion | 子夜归 | Wu Zhen | [32] |
| 2026 | Pursuit of Jade | 逐玉 | Fan Changyu | [33] |
| TBA | Born with Luck | 低智商犯罪 | Li Qian | [34] |
| Genius Girlfriend | 天才女友 | Lin Zhixia | [35] | |
| Transfer Gold Hairpin | 嫁金钗 | Wei Rao / Ah Chou | [36] | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | iQIYI Scream Night | Potential Actress of the Year | New Life Begins | Won | [37][38] |
| Weibo Awards | Weibo Enterprising Actor of the Year | Won | [39] | ||
| 2023 | Tencent Video Star Awards | Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Tian Xiwei | Won | [40] |
| 2024 | Notable Artist of the Year | Won | [41] | ||
| Weibo TV & Internet Video Summit | Most Anticipated Actor of the Year | Won | [42] | ||
| iQIYI Scream Night | Asia Pacific Annual Progressive Actor | Won | [43] | ||
| 2025 | Asia Pacific Audience's Favourite Actor of the Year | Won | [44] | ||
| Tencent Video Star Awards | Expressive Artist of the Year | Won | [45] |