Mao Xiao Tong is a Chinese actress who was born on February 16, 1988, in Tianjin, China. She studied at the Central Academy of Drama. She made her TV drama series acting debut in 2010, appearing in “Detective.” She followed up with “Silly Youth” in 2011, and has since gone on to appear in a number of hit drama titles including “Empress in the Palace” (2013) and “Love Yunge from the Desert” (2015). In more recent years, she has starred in recently has appeared in titles such as “My Robot Boyfriend” (2019) and “Nothing But Thirty” (2020).

Mao Xiao Tong

The quick-witted Yun Xiang (Chen Xiao) survived a mysterious massacre that devastated an entire clan. He hid for fifteen years, but has now decided to learn the truth about the slaughter and punish those responsible. He enlists a motley crew of allies, including the beautiful but secretive fighter Shu Ya Nan (Mao Xiao Tong), the expert swordsman Jin Shi Liang (Liu Guan Lin), and the peerless martial arts practitioner Su Ming Yu (Tang Xiao Tian) to assist him. But his new allies each have a secret, and as they draw closer to the truth, deadly secrets from the past become known. Will the group help Yun Xiang find the truth he is looking for – or seal his undoing? This 2023 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Fang Bai Yu and was directed by Patrick Yau.

The Ingenious One

Shu Ya Nan

Thirty years ago, Qiao Zu Wang (Liu Jun) lost his wife shortly after the birth of their fifth child, revealing his selfish nature and leaving his eldest son Yi Cheng (Bai Yu) to care for the family. Er Qiang (Zhang Wan Yi), San Li (Mao Xiao Tong), Si Mei (Song Zu Er), and Qi Qi (Zhou Yi Ran) rallied together, determined to survive and support one another. Despite their challenging childhood, the Qiao siblings not only endured but succeeded in pursuing their individual dreams while maintaining their strong familial bonds. Decades later, they continue to stand by each other through life's challenges, proving the unbreakable connection forged in their difficult early years. This is a 2021 family life drama adapted from the novel by Wei Xi and directed by Zhang Kai Zhou.

The Bond

 A Family of 7️⃣

Dragon TV

Three successful women – Wang Man Ni (Maggie Jiang), Gu Jia (Tong Yao), and Zhong Xiao Qin (Mao Xiao Tong) – navigate complex personal challenges as they enter their thirties. Man Ni's hopes for marriage are shattered when she discovers her potential partner already has a long-term girlfriend. Gu Jia faces a devastating betrayal when her husband, whom she helped become a CEO, becomes involved with another woman. In contrast, Zhong Xiao Qin, a divorced woman with a modest career, unexpectedly finds success when a book company offers to publish her novels. Each woman confronts relationship and professional challenges that test her resilience and determination. As they struggle with love, career, and personal growth, they must find ways to overcome their individual obstacles and redefine their lives. This is a 2020 Chinese drama series produced by Chen Fei and Xu Xiao Ou.

Nothing But Thirty

Youku

A decade has passed since the now-famous “iron triangle” tomb raiders Wu Xie (Zhu Yi Long), Wang Pang Zi (Chen Ming Hao), and Zhang Qi Ling (Huang Jun Jie) went on their last tomb-raiding mission at the heart of the South China Sea.

Ten years later, the friends have gone their own ways and think they have turned their backs on tomb raiding forever.

The hardened Wu Xie has been struggling to recover from a debilitating lung-related illness. But when he receives a mysterious text from his adventure-loving third uncle, he decides to call upon the help of the two other members of the iron triangle to investigate.

What they discover is a whole new world full of danger, intrigue, supernatural forces, scheming villains, and fearsome beasts – all of which could pose an existential threat to the whole world.

The gang isn’t getting any younger, but can they start up where they left off all those years ago to complete this – their most dangerous mission yet?

This drama is the follow-up to 2018’s “The Lost Tomb 2” and the third installment in a series that began with “The Lost Tomb” in 2015.

“The Sound of Providence” is a 2020 Chinese drama series that was directed by Pan An Zi.

The Sound of Providence

Princess Feng Xin'er (Tiffany Tang) experiences tragedy when her family is murdered by the marshal of Northern Wei after being falsely accused of treason. Determined to seek revenge, she seizes an opportunity by assuming the identity of the deceased Li Weiyoung and infiltrating the royal house of Northern Wei. Disguised as the princess, Feng Xin'er navigates a treacherous world of political intrigue, using her cunning and determination to systematically undermine her enemies. As she pursues her vengeance, she becomes entangled in complex relationships and power struggles that challenge her original mission. Her journey becomes a delicate balance between maintaining her disguise and executing her plan for retribution. This 2016 Chinese historical drama explores themes of survival, identity, and revenge in the tumultuous landscape of ancient Chinese royal politics.

Princess Weiyoung

Royal  Team

JSTV

Computer science major Bei Wei Wei (Zheng Shuang) wants to become a leading video game developer who is known for her skills, not just her good looks. She spends her free time on a role-playing video game, but is in for a complete shock one day when her “online husband” dumps her. In another twist, the game’s leading player makes her an “online proposal.” She accepts, and the duo draws close in the virtual world. However, she soon learns that her new online “spouse” is someone she knows in real life: her college senior Xiao Nai (Yang Yang). The pair begin to spend time together both online and in the physical world. Could their online chemistry lead them to romance in the real world, too? This 2016 Chinese drama was based on the novel of the same name by Gu Man and was directed by Lin Yu Fen.

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