Chen Xiaoxu
Chen Xiaoxu (Traditional Chinese: 陳曉旭; Simplified Chinese: 陈晓旭; Pinyin: Chén Xiǎoxù;), Buddhist name Miao Zhen (釋妙真) (October 29 1965 — May 13 2007) was a Chinese actress, famous for her role as Lin Daiyu in 1987 TV series Dream of the Red Chamber.[1]
Biography
Chen Xiaoxu was born in Anshan, Liaoning in 1965. She became popular for her role as Lin Daiyu in Dream of the Red Chamber, a CCTV series in 1987.
However, Chen did not stay in the entertainment industry for long. She decided to begin a career in advertising. At the time, she was the General Manager for Shi Bang Advertisement Co. Ltd. and Shi Bang Culture Development Co. Ltd.
In 2007, a few months before her death, Chen became a Buddhist nun, ordained by Venerable Master Chin Kung, wad was given the dharma name Miao Zhen.[2]
Chen died of breast cancer in Shenzhen on May 13 2007. [3]
Notes
- ^ Wang Yan, Chen Xiaoxu: A Real Life Dream Girl, Women of China, September 15, 2006.
- ^ Zhu Linyong, Search for inner peace, China Daily, March 13, 2007.
- ^ Guan Xiaomeng, Report: Lin Daiyu actress dies, China Daily, May 17, 2007.