Dou Xiao, who also is known as Shawn Dou, is a Chinese actor. Born on December 15, 1988, he immigrated to Vancouver, Canada, with his family when he was 10 years old. After graduating from high school there, he returned to China to enroll in the Beijing Film Academy in 2008. He gained immediate fame after starring in the 2010 film “Under the Hawthorn Tree” directed by the famed Zhang Yimou. He has since starred in many popular films, including “Youth Dinner” (2017), which brought him the Best Actor award at the 11th Festival Du Cinema Chinois De Paris, and the television drama “Princess Agents” (2017).

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Wandering physician Ye Ping An (Liu Shi Shi) arrives in the city of Luo Yang while investigating a mysterious old case, but becomes notorious for her unconventional medical practices that instill fear in the people. When an esteemed official is found murdered in his home, Yuan Shao Cheng (Shawn Dou), a skilled yet low-born magistrate who's desperate to climb up the political hierarchy, is assigned the case. Seeing an opportunity to boost his standing, he names Ping An as the murderer, despite inconsistencies in the evidence. Is Ping An an innocent scapegoat, or are there greater conspiracies at play?

Kill My Sins

Cursed Healer & the Magistrate

Yuan Shao Cheng

Dragon TV

On the 22nd floor of a Shanghai apartment complex, five diverse women from different backgrounds begin to share living spaces and life experiences. Zhu Zhe (Zhang Jia Ning), a hotel manager struggling with career progression, lives alongside friends Yu Chu Hui (Li Hao Fei) and He Min Hong (Zhang Hui Wen), who navigate personal challenges and good intentions. Ye Zhen Zhen (Maggie Jiang), a biologist adjusting to professional life, and the enigmatic office worker Fang Zhi Heng (Yang Cai Yu) complete the group. Initially cautious of each other, these women gradually discover their shared experiences and form deep connections. As they support one another through personal and professional challenges, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, resilience, and understanding. "Ode to Joy 3" is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Jian Chuan He.

Ode to Joy 3

The Joyous Team

JiangsuTV, Youku

In the early 20th Century, as the Republic of China struggles against Imperial Japanese threats, Xiao Bei Chen (Shawn Dou), a once-hotheaded teenager, develops feelings for Lin Hang Jing (Chen Du Ling), a resilient girl living with his family. Before being sent to military academy, he secures a promise to marry her upon his return. Five years later, Bei Chen discovers Lin Hang Jing is now engaged to Mu Zi Zheng (Yuan Hao). Transformed from an impetuous youth to a determined young man, Bei Chen remains committed to winning her heart. Their personal drama unfolds against the backdrop of the Second Sino-Japanese War, where their choices will not only determine their own futures but potentially impact thousands of lives. This is a 2022 Chinese historical drama series directed by Chung Shu Kai.

Love in Flames of War

Love in 7️⃣ Flames of War

Mango TV, iQiyi, Youku, Tencent

Du Xiao Su (Li Qin), an entertainment reporter, goes undercover as a nurse to investigate a hospitalized star. At the hospital, she meets Shao Zhen Rong (Zhang Yun Long), a handsome doctor, and they develop strong feelings, planning to marry. However, when she meets his brother Lei Yu Zheng (Shawn Dou), she discovers he is a man she previously had a one-night stand with. Tragedy strikes when a mudslide claims Shao Zhen Rong's life, leaving Du Xiao Su devastated. Lei Yu Zhen, witnessing her grief, begins to develop deeper feelings for her, questioning whether they can overcome their complicated past. Based on the novel "Variety Flowers at the Seaside" by Fei Wo Si Cun, this is a 2021 Chinese drama series directed by Shen Yi and Hua Qing.

Tears in Heaven

Angel's Wings Team 

Tencent

In the late 10th century, Xiao Chao (Tiffany Tang), the youngest daughter of Liao dynasty's Prime Minister Xiao Si Wen, is arranged to marry Emperor Jin Zhong (Jing Chao), despite her love for military commander Han De Rang (Shawn Dou). As Empress, she becomes a powerful leader, mobilizing armies and supporting civil administration. Meanwhile, Han De Rang rises through military and government ranks, becoming a general and minister. Their unresolved feelings for each other create tension as Xiao Chao remains dedicated to protecting the Liao realm. This is a 2020 Chinese historical drama directed by Jiang Jia Jun.

The Legend of Xiao Chuo

Beijing TV

Shi Jian (Tiffany Tang), a 31-year-old, experiences a life-changing moment during a turbulent flight when she blacks out and mysteriously travels back 10 years to her university days. Retaining her future memories, she seeks out Ye Jia Cheng (Shawn Dou), her future husband, hoping to improve their relationship. However, she discovers the younger Ye Jia Cheng is a heartbreaker who plays with women's emotions, drastically different from the man she knew in the future. Caught between her knowledge of what's to come and the unexpected reality of the past, Shi Jian must navigate her feelings and decide whether her attempts to change history will ultimately help or harm her future. This is a 2019 Chinese drama series directed by Zhong Shu Jia.

See You Again

We've met again

Medical school sweethearts Yan Shu Ren (Shawn Dou) and Sun Shu (Vivi Miao) were once on a promising path together until family difficulties forced Shu Ren to drop out and leave without saying goodbye. Heartbroken, Sun Shu escapes abroad to complete her studies. Five years later, they reunite as doctors at the same hospital, with Shu Ren hoping to rekindle their relationship. Initially resistant, Sun Shu's feelings begin to soften when Shu Ren supports her during her mother's illness. Just as they seem to find happiness again, Shu Ren discovers a shocking secret about his mother's death eight years ago, threatening to unravel their fragile reconnection. Faced with this new challenge, the couple must decide if their love can survive another potential separation. "From Survivor to Healer" is a 2019 romance drama directed by Cao Dun and Cheng Qiang.

From Survivor to Healer

The survivors!

Hunan TV

In the tumultuous era of the Northern Wei, innocent citizens are kidnapped and enslaved, including Chu Qiao (Zhao Li Ying), who is cast into a forest to be hunted for sport by wealthy lords. Just as hope seems lost, she is rescued by Yan Xun (Dou Xiao), the Prince of Northern Yan, forging a powerful bond between them. However, her life takes another turn when she catches the eye of the influential Yuwen Yue (Lin Geng Xin) from the formidable Yuwen family. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Chu Qiao finds herself caught in a web of power struggles, forcing her to choose between her growing affection for Yan Xun and the allure of Yuwen Yue’s world. With her freedom and heart at stake, will she fight for love or succumb to the demands of her new reality? This 2017 Chinese drama series was directed by Wu Jin Yuan, based on the novel “Division 11's Princess Agent” written by Xiao Xiang Dong Er.

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