★ HOW OLD IS XU JINGLEI?
Xu Jinglei is 52 years old, born April 16, 1974 in China · Aries.
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About
Xu Jinglei rose to fame as one of China's Four Dan Actresses through TV series like A Sentimental Story (1997) and Cherish Our Love Forever (1998), then established herself as one of the country's most successful female directors. Born in 1974, she won Best Director at San Sebastian for Letter from an Unknown Woman (2004) and directed Go Lala Go! (2010), Dear Enemy (2011), and The Missing (2017). An Aries known for creative range across acting and filmmaking.
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Biography
Xu Jinglei emerged as one of China's Four Dan Actresses in the late 1990s, starring in television series A Sentimental Story (1997) and Cherish Our Love Forever (1998), followed by Divine Retribution (2000). Her film roles included Spring Subway (2002), Confession of Pain (2006), The Warlords (2007), and Eternal Moment (2011). She made her directorial debut with My Father and I (2003) and quickly established herself as one of mainland China's most prolific female filmmakers. Her directorial work Letter from an Unknown Woman (2004) won Best Director at the San Sebastian International Film Festival, cementing her dual reputation as both performer and auteur. Subsequent directorial projects—Go Lala Go! (2010), Dear Enemy (2011), and The Missing (2017)—solidified her status across commercial and critical spheres. Born April 16, 1974, in China, Xu works across screenwriting, acting, and directing. Her Aries nature reflects a pioneering instinct in carving dual careers. As both actress and filmmaker, she navigates the creative demands of performance and directorial vision.
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Trivia
- Recognized as one of the Four Dan Actresses in China, an elite group from her generation
- Won Best Director at San Sebastian International Film Festival for Letter from an Unknown Woman (2004)
- Transitioned from leading TV roles in the 1990s to establishing a major directorial career in the 2000s and 2010s
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Xu Jinglei reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Xu Jinglei?
- Xu Jinglei is 52 years old (born April 16, 1974).
- When is Xu Jinglei's birthday?
- Xu Jinglei was born on April 16, 1974.
- What is Xu Jinglei's zodiac sign?
- Xu Jinglei is a Aries, born April 16, 1974.
- What is Xu Jinglei's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Xu Jinglei was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Xu Jinglei from?
- Xu Jinglei is from China.
- What does Xu Jinglei do?
- Xu Jinglei is a writer.
- Is Xu Jinglei still alive?
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