Acting
Liu Xiaoqing
Born
1952-10-30 (73)
Place of birth
Chongqing, China
Known for
Acting
Credits
75 titles
In her early days Liu worked as a farm labourer, then as a propagandist for the People's Liberation Army and later a stage actor for the Chengdu Military Drama Group. Liu acted in mainland Chinese films before she turned 30 — The Great Wall of the South China Sea (1976), What a Family (1979) and The Little Flower (1980). Her breakthrough role was the ruthless Qing Dynasty Empress Dowager Cixi in The Burning of the Imperial Palace (1983) and Reign Behind the Curtain (1984). Her portrayal of Cixi won her numerous awards in Chinese film festivals and she later reprised the role in two unrelated films, including Li Lianying: The Imperial Eunuch (1991). She won Best Actress at the Hundred Flower…
Known for
6.3No synopsis available yet.
Trump Card
2016
5.4“Memories Beyond Horizon” is a Chinese reality TV show , created to spotlight emerging domestic talent in film and TV. Produced in collaboration with Zhejiang Television, Alibaba’s Youku video service, and Hong Kong’s TVB, the show features veteran film and television figures mentoring a group of 18 artists from both the mainland and Hong Kong. Each episode focuses on reinterpreting iconic scenes from classic Hong Kong films such as “Infernal Affairs” and “New Dragon Gate Inn” for their acting challenges. Among the mentors are renowned Hong Kong directors and actors, including Yee Tung-sing and Francis Ng Chun-yu, while participants include graduates from professional acting schools, industry veterans, and individuals known for modeling, singing, or high-profile relationships.
Memories Beyond Horizon
2022
6.6No synopsis available yet.
Rock & Roast
2017
8.8Xiao Qiao, a clever girl from the Qiao family, marries Wei Shao, the brave and kind master of the Wei family. Despite initial wariness due to ancestral grievances, Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao navigate their relationship with humor and determination. As they face challenges together, they come to appreciate each other's qualities through their warm daily life, intertwined with family and national affairs, and work to restore peace and resolve conflicts.
The Prisoner of Beauty
2025
6.0Heroes emerged in large numbers during the tumultuous and short-lived Sui to early Tang dynasty period. Most famous among them are Qin Qiong, Luo Cheng, Cheng Yao Jin, Shan Xiong Xin and Wei Chi Gong, known as the "Five Tigers of Sui and Tang", who would help Li Shi Min defeat rebels and rivals and pacify the land. The drama will start with the establishment of the Sui dynasty and end with Li Shi Min's ascension to the throne.
Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties
2012
7.0Justice Bao (新包青天), a 1995–1996 series produced by ATV and starring Jin Chao-chun as Bao Zheng, with 25 cases totaling 160 episodes.
Justice Pao
1995
Film credits
2020s · 5 titles
7.0In 1937, eight hundred Chinese soldiers fight under siege from a warehouse in the middle of the Shanghai battlefield, completely surrounded by the Japanese army.
The Eight Hundred
2020
5.7This seemingly peaceful world is not just inhabited by humans. All along, the little demons and fairies in the world have been living among us in human form. Among them, there are those who are kind-hearted towards humans and those who are wicked. The secret organization that maintains order and peace in this world is the hidden martial arts clan known as the Hidden Mist Sect. The evil demon Tian Xie attempts to use the power of Tai Sui to eradicate the Hidden Mist Sect and build a demonic kingdom, but unexpectedly, Tai Sui becomes attached to Wu Yin.
Fantasy Magician 2
2023
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Ice Sniper 2
2023
NRIn early spring, Wu Xiuying makes a bold decision to drive several hundred kilometers to Beijing to visit her daughter. Along the way, she encounters various mishaps and unexpected challenges, leading to a journey filled with humor and self-discovery.
Blooming All the Way
2025
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Night Rain and Autumn Lantern Hear Strange Stories
2024
2010s · 6 titles
5.1An American pilot is sent to a Chinese province to teach a crew of would-be pilots how to fly war planes against the Japanese during World War II.
Air Strike
2018
6.2Three tomb raiders retire from their roles and move to New York to enjoy the rest of their lives. However, they are asked to resume duty in order to find out the reason behind the loss of a loved one.
Mojin: The Lost Legend
2015
5.8In 11th century China, the Emperor Renzong reigns his country poorly, neglecting state affairs while the government sinks into corruption and war rages at his borders, whose only protection left is the famous Yang clan. However, when the last man of the family falls, leaving the country open to its invaders, the clan’s formidable women take up arms to lead the army to victory and seek vengeance against corrupt officials.
Legendary Amazons
2011
7.4A completely remade animation film based on the original 1961 animation The Monkey King. Mythical ancient China. Born from some magic stones that fell to Earth a long time ago when Goddess Nüwa mended the sky, Sun Wukong, aka Monkey King, sets off on his first adventure to gain a worthy weapon. This earns the attention of the Jade Emperor of Heaven.
The Monkey King 3D: Uproar in Heaven
2012
4.5When a professional thief sees his lifetime goal of being the best potentially realized in stealing a rare artifact, he finds himself entangled in a worldwide plot involving the Soviets, the Japanese and a band of outsiders. It’s up to him and a special agent to save the world!
For a Few Bullets
2016
5.0An uptight business woman and her young daughter learn a lot about life and themselves when they travel to rural Mongolia and mix with the locals.
37
2012
1980s · 21 titles
7.9Based on a novel by the same name written by Gu Hua, a melodrama about the life and travails of a young woman who lives through the turmoil of the Cultural Revolution.
Hibiscus Town
1987
7.4No synopsis available yet.
Reign Behind a Curtain
1983
6.6Dramatization of events from the Second Opium War which culminated in the looting and destruction of imperial estate "Yuan Ming Yuan", AKA the Old Summer Palace by invading English and French troops.
The Burning of the Imperial Palace
1983
6.6Han Hsiang Li's lush epic re-creates the fascinating life and times of Tzu Hsi, the Manchu Qing dynasty empress who rose from the ranks of Emperor Xianfeng's many concubines to become the de facto ruler of China for nearly 50 years.
The Empress Dowager
1989
7.0The film tells the story of a group of patriots, represented by Master Hai Neng, Mengjie, and Situ Jun, protecting Buddhist treasures in Leshan on the eve of liberation.
Mysterious Buddha
1980
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Qian wang
1981
NRNo synopsis available yet.
红楼梦第三部：凤姐泼醋
1989
NRNo synopsis available yet.
红楼梦第五部：晴雯夭亡
1989
NRNo synopsis available yet.
红楼梦第六部：宝玉化石
1989
NRNo synopsis available yet.
The Imperial Cannon Team
1987
NRNo synopsis available yet.
红楼梦第一部：宝黛相会
1989
5.0No synopsis available yet.
Bei guo hong dou
1984
NRA Chinese serial feature film, released in 6 parts (8 episodes) between 1988 and 1989. The film adapts the major events and incidents of the novel of the same name, depicting the fate of Jia family.
A Dream of Red Mansions
1989
2.0Hu escapes from prison after 8 years, only to find that his father was killed by the landlord and his fiancee Jin Zi was married to the landlord's son. The blind, widowed mother-in-law is a termagant. Hu plots his revenge.
The Savage Land
1981
NRIn Beijing 1930s, a young woman is torn between her lover and her disabled husband.
A Woman For Two
1988
NRNo synopsis available yet.
心灵深处
1982
NRNo synopsis available yet.
红楼梦第二部：黛玉葬花
1989
NRNo synopsis available yet.
红楼梦第四部：二尤惨死
1989
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Xu Mao he ta de nü er men
1981
NRNo synopsis available yet.
红楼梦第一部：宝黛相会（上）
1989
6.0No synopsis available yet.
Hong Kong People in Shenzhen
1985
1970s · 6 titles
7.0This movie is adapted from the novel Heroes in Tongbai. Xiao Hua, a sister of Zhao Yongsheng, is deserted by her poor family. He Xiangdong, a woodworker, adopts her and rename her He Cuigu. To steer clear of arrest by the enemy, Dong Hongguo, offspring of a revolutionary family, is renamed Xiao Hua so as to be adopted by her adopter. Later, Zhao Yongsheng's parents are killed by the enemy, he joins the Liberation Army. In 1947, when Zhao Yongsheng returns to his own village Tongbai, his sister Xiao Hua happens to find her brother. Doctor Zhou who works in the hospital of the army, adopts Xiao Hua without knowing she is her own daughter. He Cuigu has become a well-known guerrilla hero after she grows up. She doesn't recognize her brother Zhao Yongsheng when she carries him on the stretcher. After the war, Zhao Yongsheng, Xiao Hua and Cuigu meet each other happily; Dong Xiangkun and Doctor Zhou also feel happy to reunite with their own daughter after 17 years of departure.
The Little Flower
1979
NRNo synopsis available yet.
同志，感谢你
1977
7.8No synopsis available yet.
Oh! What a Family
1979
NRNo synopsis available yet.
The Great Wall of the South-China Sea
1976
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Hun Li
1979
NRNo synopsis available yet.
春歌
1978
Series credits
6.3No synopsis available yet.
Trump Card
2016
5.4“Memories Beyond Horizon” is a Chinese reality TV show , created to spotlight emerging domestic talent in film and TV. Produced in collaboration with Zhejiang Television, Alibaba’s Youku video service, and Hong Kong’s TVB, the show features veteran film and television figures mentoring a group of 18 artists from both the mainland and Hong Kong. Each episode focuses on reinterpreting iconic scenes from classic Hong Kong films such as “Infernal Affairs” and “New Dragon Gate Inn” for their acting challenges. Among the mentors are renowned Hong Kong directors and actors, including Yee Tung-sing and Francis Ng Chun-yu, while participants include graduates from professional acting schools, industry veterans, and individuals known for modeling, singing, or high-profile relationships.
Memories Beyond Horizon
2022
6.6No synopsis available yet.
Rock & Roast
2017
8.8Xiao Qiao, a clever girl from the Qiao family, marries Wei Shao, the brave and kind master of the Wei family. Despite initial wariness due to ancestral grievances, Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao navigate their relationship with humor and determination. As they face challenges together, they come to appreciate each other's qualities through their warm daily life, intertwined with family and national affairs, and work to restore peace and resolve conflicts.
The Prisoner of Beauty
2025
6.0Heroes emerged in large numbers during the tumultuous and short-lived Sui to early Tang dynasty period. Most famous among them are Qin Qiong, Luo Cheng, Cheng Yao Jin, Shan Xiong Xin and Wei Chi Gong, known as the "Five Tigers of Sui and Tang", who would help Li Shi Min defeat rebels and rivals and pacify the land. The drama will start with the establishment of the Sui dynasty and end with Li Shi Min's ascension to the throne.
Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties
2012
7.0Justice Bao (新包青天), a 1995–1996 series produced by ATV and starring Jin Chao-chun as Bao Zheng, with 25 cases totaling 160 episodes.
Justice Pao
1995
6.0A group of accomplished women and two energetic young partners embark on a westward journey, breaking age barriers and exploring generational and personal connections. With confidence and resilience, they embrace challenges and celebrate life's beauty along the way.
The Blooming Journey
2025
6.0No synopsis available yet.
The Legend of Wu Zetian
2011
NRNo synopsis available yet.
The King of Comedy
2016
8.2The Jade Emperor punishes his sister and her children for forbidden love, leading Yang Jian to gain powerful skills. Together with his sister, he battles divine wrath to rescue their mother and save the mortal world from destruction.
The Prelude of Lotus Lantern
2009
9.6No synopsis available yet.
Wang Zhaojun
2007
7.6San Sheng Mu was a kind and beautiful deity who saved the life of Liu Yan Chang, a mortal scholar. The two fell in love and had a son, Chen Xiang. San Sheng Mu's older brother, Er Lang Shen, found out about their romance and led the Heavenly Brigade in pursuit of the family. During this time of peril, San Sheng Mu gave the Lotus Lantern to Yan Chang to protect him and their son. Soon she was captured and pinned beneath Mount Hua. Thereafter, Yan Chang and Chen Xiang hid in a small village, making a meager living. Sixteen years later, Chen Xiang has grown up. One day he discovers that he possesses some mysterious powers, such as the ability to pass through walls. However, these powers begin to attract the attention of Er Lang Shen and Xiao Tian Quan; thus, Yan Chang must tell his son the story of their forbidden past. After learning of his mother's imprisonment at the hands of his uncle, Chen Xiang sets out on a journey to rescue her.
Lotus Lantern
2005
6.0A comedy talk show puts a hilarious spin on today's biggest conversations. Featuring celebrities and stand-up comedians, each episode dives into a trending subject with wit, warmth, and unfiltered honesty. Through lively dialogue and sharp humor, the show reflects the public mood, disarming conflict and bridging divides with every laugh. Guided by its tagline Celebrities Pull No Punches, the show champions candid talk in its purest form.
Roast
2026
NRNo synopsis available yet.
阿有正传
2005
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Empress Wu Cheh Tien
1995
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Hero Yongle
2005
NRNo synopsis available yet.
The Shadow of Empress Wu
2007
NRFeaturing Wowkie Zhang, Fu Hang and many top Chinese comedians such as Pang Bo, Wang Jianguo, Xiha and Wang Yue, this late-night show blends various comedy formats such as stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, musical comedy, and humorous interviews, with each episode focusing on a topic that today's youths are interested in and relate to.
TONIGHT COMEDY SHOW
2026
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Slow Conversation
2025
NRNo synopsis available yet.
养女
2012
NRNo synopsis available yet.
最佳女主角
2013
NRA once-happy family torn apart by tragedy, leaving the children orphaned and separated. Years later, pianist Qi Sitian returns to China for a performance and searches for her long-lost siblings. The four siblings are eventually reunited through the music of their father.
我的兄弟姐妹
2004
NRAfter her parents' death, Ye Chun'er sacrifices her education to support her younger siblings, taking on various odd jobs. Despite enduring personal tragedies, relationships, and family turmoil, she remains determined to follow her dream.
I Have a Dream
2015
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Hui Niang Wan Xin
2006
NRNo synopsis available yet.
徐悲鸿
2013
8.0No synopsis available yet.
红玫瑰黑玫瑰
2010
9.0No synopsis available yet.
长河东流
2008
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Feminine Instinct
2008
NRNo synopsis available yet.
春蚕织梦
2007
NRNo synopsis available yet.
风华绝代
1992
NRNo synopsis available yet.
281封信
2005
NRNo synopsis available yet.
萌宝助攻：五十岁婚宠
2025
7.0No synopsis available yet.
凝香劫
2010
No synopsis available yet.
花灯满城
2014
NRNo synopsis available yet.
中国好男儿
2014