Li Xiaolu, also known as Jacqueline Li, is a Chinese actress and singer who established a prominent career in Chinese film and television.
She gained international recognition for her leading role in Joan Chen’s 1998 drama film Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl, for which she won the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress at age 16.
She later became a major television star through popular productions such as All the Misfortunes Caused by the Angel and Struggle, while also pursuing a music career.
After several years as one of China’s recognizable television actresses, she largely stepped away from mainstream entertainment and moved into fashion and online commercial activities.
Profile
- Full Name: Li Xiaolu
- Stage Name: Xiaolu Li, Jacqueline Li
- Date of Birth: September 30, 1982
- Age: 45 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: Beijing, China
- State of Origin: Anhui, China
- Nationality: Chinese
- Profession: Actress, Singer
- Height: 163 cm
- Weight: 45 kg
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Parents: Li Danjun, Zhang Weixin
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: Jia Nailiang (divorced)
- Children: Jia Yunxin
- Relationship Status: Divorced
- Religion: Buddhism
- Ethnicity: Chinese
- Net Worth: $15 million
Early Life and Education
Li Xiaolu, now 45, was born on September 30, 1982, in Beijing, China, and grew up in an established entertainment family.
Her father, Li Danjun, worked as an actor and director at the August 1 Film Studio, while her mother, Zhang Weixin, was an actress. Her grandfather also worked at the same film studio. She was an only child.
Li was introduced to acting at a young age and appeared on screen at three. Growing up around actors, directors, and film production gave her an early connection to the entertainment industry.
She later pursued her education in Beijing and studied at the Beijing American English Language Institute, where she developed her English-language skills before establishing herself as a professional actress.
Personal Life
Li Xiaolu was previously married to Chinese actor Jia Nailiang. The couple married in Beijing on July 6, 2012, after dating for several years.
Their daughter, Jia Yunxin, was born on October 23, 2012, and later became known to the public through her appearances with her parents on Chinese television.
Li and Jia divorced on November 14, 2019. Since their separation, Li has remained publicly divorced and has not confirmed another marriage.
Career
Li Xiaolu began acting as a child and appeared in film and television productions before receiving her breakthrough at 16. In 1998, she starred as Wenxiu in Joan Chen’s Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl.
Her performance earned her the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress, making her the youngest winner of the category at the time. She also received major recognition at the Paris Film Festival for the same performance.
After keeping a relatively low profile for several years, Li returned to prominence in 2001 with the television drama All the Misfortunes Caused by the Angel.
She continued building her television career through productions including The Legendary Siblings 2 and later achieved another major success with the 2007 youth drama Struggle. Her portrayal of Yang Xiaoyun helped make the series one of the notable television productions of its period.
Li also expanded into music, releasing her debut album My Naughty Angel in 2005 and later recording Oriental Beauty in 2008.
Her acting career continued with films and television productions including Push, Lost on Journey, The Virtuous Queen of Han, My Mom and My Mother-in-Law, Personal Tailor, and The Housewife Detective.
In 2012, she won the Huading Award for Best Actress in a Television Series for My Mom and My Mother-in-Law.
Awards
- Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress – Won, 1998, for Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl
- Paris Film Festival – Best Actress, Won, 1999
- Huading Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Won, 2012, for My Mom and My Mother-in-Law
- Golden Kite Award for Best New Performer – Won, 1998, for Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl
- Television Series of China Quality Ceremony – Quality Performer of the Year, Won, 2017
Net Worth
Li Xiaolu has an estimated net worth of $15 million.
Her wealth is tied to her long career in film and television, music releases, commercial endorsements, and later business and online commercial activities.
Controversy
Li Xiaolu became the subject of major public controversy in December 2017 after she was photographed leaving rapper PG One’s residence while she was still married to Jia Nailiang.
The incident generated widespread discussion in China and was followed by further revelations concerning their relationship.
In October 2019, intimate videos involving Li and PG One circulated online, intensifying the controversy. PG One later acknowledged that he and Li had developed a relationship after the original 2017 incident.
The controversy had significant consequences for Li’s public career and coincided with the breakdown of her marriage to Jia Nailiang. The couple divorced in November 2019, after which Li largely withdrew from mainstream entertainment.
Social Media
- Instagram: @lixiaolujacqueline
Filmography
- Little Island (1984)
- I Only Cried Three Times (1987)
- Stay in the Country to Examine (1994)
- Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl (1998)
- Let Us Remember (2003)
- About Love (2005)
- Rainbow (2006)
- Blood Brothers (2007)
- Desires of the Heart (2008)
- Push (2009)
- One Night in Supermarket (2009)
- Love at Seventh Sight (2009)
- Lost on Journey (2010)
- The Virtuous Queen of Han (2011)
- My Mom and My Mother-in-Law (2011)
- Beauty World (2011)
- AA Lifestyle (2012)
- Personal Tailor (2013)
- The Wegetables (2015)
- Bad Guys Always Die (2015)
- Oh My God (2015)
- The Housewife Detective (2016)
- Boy Hood (2017) ([Internet in a Box][7])
Discography
- My Naughty Angel (2005)
- Oriental Beauty (2008)
