
Cao Xiwen
Acting
Biography
Cao was born and raised in Jinhua, Zhejiang, where she attended the Zhejiang Arts School, majoring in music and dance. Cao entered Central Academy of Drama in 2004, majoring in acting, where she graduated in 2008.
Known For

Cheng Shaoshang, left behind by her parents who went off to war, faces challenges from a scheming aunt and struggles with estrangement from her family. Lacking love and security, she is cautious in choosing a marriage partner and meets three suitors: Ling Buyi, the emperor's adopted son; Yuan Shen, a talented figure from Bailu Mountain; and Lou Yao, an aristocrat. Despite a rocky path to love, Shaoshang remains steadfast. Her involvement with Ling Buyi leads them into a mystery surrounding his family and identity and together they confront a national crisis, growing through their experiences and upholding their ideals.
Love Like the Galaxy

A Chinese television series based on the events in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period.
Three Kingdoms

The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ruyi is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the the royal court and move up the ranks. After becoming Empress, Ruyi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong becomes eroded even when Ruyi is able to overcome the challenges. Can Ruyi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances?
Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

A captivating romance unfolds between a confident, cat-like woman and a bold, loyal younger man. As they navigate their differences, they find mutual healing and redemption, leading to a passionate, fate-driven love story full of tension and desire.
Sniper Butterfly

It tells the story of the people's enhanced sense of gain, happiness and security during the ten years from 2012 to 2022.
Our Times

Zhang Guimei, a middle school teacher in China's western mountains, was determined to help girls escape the cycle of poverty after seeing many drop out due to financial struggles. She founded a free high school for girls, providing them with the opportunity for education and a better future. Despite ongoing challenges, her efforts continue to bring hope to girls from the mountains.
She and Her Girls

When Tang Chen's career was booming, he had to declare bankruptcy when he was "sold out" by his girlfriend Shuo Bing. But soon he withdrew from the swamp of failure and actively devoted himself to a second venture. Sha Zhou, a good friend for many years, has an excellent writing style, but he has always been a depressed little reporter. With the persuasion of Tang Chen and the support of his wife, he was the first to join the entrepreneurial team. According to the division of labor within the team, Tang Chen and Sha Zhou worked together to find Hou Zhi, Zhu Ran, and Bai Ying, and set up a gray whale public relations company. Tang Chen used his industry acumen for many years to actively search for customers, lead his partners to overcome difficulties, help pig feed magnate Xie Liqiang to build a public image, push the furious divine comedy, and win Feida's public relations contract.
In Spite of the Strong Wind

It’s hard to get back into the workforce after being a homemaker for five years, but it can be especially hard for a stay-at-home husband. Fang Yuan has been a homemaker for five years, but his wife suddenly decides to divorce him. To try to salvage his marriage, he goes out and tries to find a job and win his wife back. To capitalize on his domestic skills, Fang Yuan goes to work as a nanny. In addition to the cleaning, laundry, mowing lawns, cooking and caring for kids, can Fang Yuan handle the hysterics and unusual demands of his drama queen bosses?
The Nanny Man

Li Zhicheng, a former soldier with no business experience, is unexpectedly appointed CEO of his family’s struggling company. He crosses paths with Lin Qian, a determined and capable young professional facing setbacks in her startup journey. As they join forces, Lin Qian’s expertise and Li Zhicheng’s sharp instincts spark a powerful partnership—one that not only revives Ai Da’s fortunes but also leads them on a journey of ambition, resilience, and unexpected romance.
Our Glamorous Time

In Shenzhen, a jobless Lu Da rekindles hope in a 24-hour bookstore; opera star Fan becomes a tech sales whiz in Huaqiangbei; delivery rider Tan earns dignity; drone engineers Zhang Yi and Nuan build love with code; teen Xiao Peng creates a wildlife overpass; planner Wang Pengqian and daughter protect mangroves, with spoonbill Y075 marking eco-change. These stories weave entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability, showcasing Shenzhen’s 45-year transformation and future promise.
The Miracles

Shen Huixing, a former top student and full-time mom, decides to reenter the workforce, leading to challenges as she balances her career and family responsibilities while her husband remains busy with work.
Modern Marriage

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Allure Snow

Xia Bailu travels to Beijing with her son to find her missing husband, but when her son disappears, she teams up with two unlikely allies, a cellist and logistics company president. As her husband's dark past unfolds, Xia Bailu faces numerous challenges, yet remains determined to rebuild her life and find her son.
Waiting for You

Ye Yazi and Yang Shun return to the countryside to revive a duck farm, but their wedding brings up sensitive family issues, causing conflicts between multiple families. Amid challenges like in-law tensions and illness, Ye Yazi’s optimism and determination help unite everyone.
野鸭子

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野鸭子

Set in the fictional Eastern Liang dynasty, circus performer Ye Ningzhi’s troupe enters the palace and stages a performance to celebrate the empress dowager’s birthday. The ambitious grand princess (emperor’s sister) decides to cause mischief by framing her for treason, though the heroine is saved by strategist Wei Guang, and falls in love at first sight with him.
Legend of the Phoenix

Pan, a desolate plastic surgeon, lived a repetitive and boring life every day until a conspiracy happened. He woke up in an abandoned factory, and found that someone had replaced his identity with a face exactly like him. His world has been completely overturned and left in a perilous situation. Can he overcome the difficulties and peel away the truth? How would he regain his identity?
New Face

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The 38th Parallel

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Hong Kong Sisters

In the early years of the Republic of China, there was Xiangmu Town. The Geng Family, who is famous for their dusters, is the head of the town on the west side of the Xiangxi River. The duster is made of chicken feathers, an ordinary handicraft, which has become famous through the hands of the Geng family. During the Guangxu period, the Geng family's red light duster cost the palace 200,000 taels of silver. The reputation of the duster has not diminished, and dignitaries outside the mountains have to line up to invite them.