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10 Must-Know Facts About Tian Xiwei, Breakout Star of ‘Pursuit of Jade’

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<div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776061011861[image] - 5830266.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Pursuit of Jade actress Tian Xiwei | Photo from @vv.tian</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>A Chinese historical romantic drama is currently taking over the global entertainment scene,<strong><em> Pursuit of Jade, </em></strong>with <strong>Tian Xiwei </strong>emerging as one of its standout leads, winning the hearts of fans worldwide.</p><p>Beyond her captivating visuals, Tian Xiwei has been earning praise for her fierce and compelling portrayal of <strong>Fan Changyu</strong>,<strong> </strong>a feisty yet resilient butcher’s daughter blessed with superhuman strength. Coming from the streets, her character enters into a contract marriage with a down-on-his-luck marquis in order to protect her family’s business.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="925" height="525" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0_c62q-bO6o?si=OLE0sIzp-_vuJqm1" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>She stars opposite <a href="https://metro.style/people/2026/4/9/get-to-know-chinese-actor-zhang-linghe-0600"><strong>Zhang Linghe</strong></a>, who plays Xie Zheng, the Marquis of Wu’an. Haunted by the blood feud surrounding his family’s massacre, he conceals his true identity in the city while posing as Fan Changyu’s contract husband, using his gentle and restrained persona as a cover.</p><p>And if you, like us, can’t get enough of the swoon-worthy storyline and the undeniable on-screen chemistry of its leads, here are <strong>10 facts to get to know more about Tian Xiwei, who brings Fan Changyu to life in </strong><em><strong>Pursuit of Jade</strong>.<strong></strong></em></p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW8ZOmxjaJf/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2663842%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>She is 28 years old.<br/></strong></div><p>Tian Xiwei, a <strong>Libra</strong>, was born on October 14, 1997, in Chongqing, China—a sprawling, mountainous metropolis in Southwest China often described as a futuristic “cyberpunk” cityscape.</p><p>She is also known by the name Vivian, which is reflected in her Instagram handle, <strong>@vv.tian</strong>,<strong> </strong>which also features her beloved furcat, Kang Kang.<strong></strong></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She is a degree holder.<br/></strong></div><p>Tian Xiwei graduated from the prestigious <strong>Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA), </strong>where she majored in drama. Before entering college, she was already known as a <strong>“campus belle”</strong> at <strong>Tongzhong High School</strong>,<strong></strong> admired for her charm and presence.</p><p>She later impressed in entrance auditions for both <strong>Nanjing University of the Arts</strong> and Shanghai Theatre Academy, ultimately choosing the latter to pursue her passion for acting.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776061263442[image] - 5871930.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Tian Xiwei and her cat Kang Kang | Photo from @vv.tian</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>She is known for her impressive physical strength.<br/></strong></div><p>During the filming of the series <em>Pursuit of Jade,</em> Tian Xiwei went viral online after showcasing surprising physical strength on set.</p><p>In widely circulated photos, she was seen carrying a 40-kilogram pig on her back, and what stunned fans even more was her ability to effortlessly lift and carry her co-stars <strong>Xu Kai, Wang Hedi, </strong>and<strong> Zhang Linghe</strong>—all of whom stand over 1.80 meters tall, with Zhang reaching around 1.90 meters.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She has always dreamed of becoming an actress.<br/></strong></div><p>Aside from pursuing a degree related to acting, Tian Xiwei had long set her sights on becoming an actress, eventually launching her career with a leading role in <strong>iQIYI’s </strong>youth drama<em><strong> Waiting for You in the Long Time.</strong></em></p><p>The series explores the joys and struggles of the post-1990s generation, centering on four young individuals who each carry a hidden secret. It follows <strong>Luo Xi, </strong>who, after a high school incident, becomes a more submissive and withdrawn version of herself upon entering university—a character brought to life by Tian Xiwei in her breakout performance.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776061325984[image] - 2285259.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @vv.tian</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>She rose to prominence through a romantic comedy series.<br/></strong></div><p>After a string of projects since 2018, Tian Xiwei saw a breakthrough in 2022 when she starred in the historical romantic comedy series <strong><em>New Life Begins</em></strong><em></em><em>.</em><em></em><strong><em> </em></strong>The drama gained international attention and became one of iQIYI’s fastest titles to reach a popularity index of 10,000.</p><p>Her rising momentum continued with another historical fantasy adventure series, <strong><em>Guardians of the Dafeng</em></strong><em></em><em>,</em><em></em><strong><em></em></strong> which went on to surpass an impressive 30,000 popularity index on <strong>Tencent Video</strong>,<strong> </strong>becoming one of the industry’s rising stars.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She is also a voice actor.<br/></strong></div><p>In 2024, Tian Xiwei expanded her artistic range as she made her voice acting debut, lending her voice to <strong>Sophie</strong> in the Chinese-language dub of the beloved animated film <strong><em>Howl’s Moving Castle.</em></strong></p><p>The story follows Sophie, a shy and unconfident young woman who is cursed by a spiteful witch and transformed into an elderly body. Her only hope of breaking the spell leads her to a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard, along with his companions, inside a magical, walking castle.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776061546661[image] - 8403800.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Tian Xiwei for Gucci | Photo from @vv.tian</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>She has consistently landed major brand deals.<br/></strong></div><p>Tian Xiwei has built a strong presence in the fashion and luxury space, serving as a brand ambassador for major labels including French perfume house <strong>Guerlain</strong> and Chinese tech company <strong>Vivo</strong>. She has also graced the pages of leading fashion publications such as<strong> Grazia, L’Officiel, </strong>and<strong> Elle.</strong></p><p>She further elevated her global fashion profile by starring in <strong>Gucci’s</strong> 2024 Year of the Dragon capsule campaign, which celebrated the Lunar New Year through specially designed pieces. Known for her close association with the brand, she has also attended Gucci runway shows, including the Spring/Summer 2025 presentation, and is frequently seen wearing its apparel and eyewear.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She is an advocate for environmental causes.</strong></div><p>During <strong>World Environment Day </strong>on June 5, 2020, Tian Xiwei joined the<strong> Central Committee of the Communist Youth League’s “Beautiful China Youth Action” </strong>initiative, lending her voice in support of ecological protection and the promotion of environmental awareness.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776060893981[image] - 6538929.jpeg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Tian Xiwei for Gucci | Photo from @vv.tian</span></span></span></div><div><strong>She has won several acting awards.<br/></strong></div><p>Tian Xiwei has already earned multiple accolades since the start of her career, including <strong>Breakthrough Artist of the Year </strong>and <strong>Notable Artist of the Year</strong> at the <strong>Tencent Video Star Awards 2023.</strong></p><p>She further added to her growing recognition at <strong>iQIYI Scream Night,</strong> where she was named <strong>Asia Pacific Annual Progressive Actor </strong>and <strong>Asia Pacific Audience’s Favourite Actor of the Year.</strong></p><p>Looking ahead to the 2026 awards season, she is widely tipped to be a strong contender for multiple honors, driven by the success of her performance in the global hit <em>Pursuit of Jade.</em></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She currently has three upcoming projects.<br/></strong></div><p>Tian Xiwei continues to expand her growing lineup of projects, with several highly anticipated Chinese dramas slated for release in the coming years.</p><p>At the forefront of her upcoming slate is Youku’s historical romance <strong><em>Transfer Gold Hairpin,</em></strong> where Tian Xiwei stars opposite <strong>Yan An</strong> in a challenging dual-role performance. She is also set to appear in the youth romance <strong><em>Genius Girlfriend </em></strong>alongside Hu Yitian, as well as the mystery-driven series <strong><em>Born With Luck</em></strong>, both scheduled for release on iQIYI.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776061480181vv.tian_1774238875_3858917534058246320_65585953826.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @vv.tian</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@vv.tian</strong></p>

<p>Hooked on the swoon-worthy storyline and the chemistry of its leads? Here are 10 things to know about Tian Xiwei, the star who brings Fan Changyu to life in "Pursuit of Jade. "</p>

Hooked on the swoon-worthy storyline and the chemistry of its leads? Here are 10 things to know about Tian Xiwei, the star who brings Fan Changyu to life in "Pursuit of Jade. "

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Lance Joseph Martinez

Published April 13, 2026 04:20 PM PHT

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