Artist Profile
- Full Name: Mao Xiaotong
- Native Name: 毛晓彤
- Nicknames: Tong Bao, Tong Er, Mao Mao, MoMo
- Birthday: Feb 16, 1988 (37 years old)
- Blood Type: O
- Height/Weight: 165 cm (5’5") / N/A
- Gender: Female
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
- Debut: 2010
- Birthplace: Tianjin, China
- Ethnicity: Han Chinese
- Nationality: Chinese
- Profession: Actress
- Language Skills: Mandarin (Native)
- Current Agency: Mao Xiaotong Studio
- Active Years: 2010–present (16 years)
- Fandom: Tong Xue (彤学)
Mao Xiaotong (Chinese: 毛晓彤; born February 16, 1988), also known as Rachel Momo, is a Chinese actress. Mao Xiaotong has been active in the film and television industry since 2010.
Early life
Mao Xiaotong was born in Tianjin, China. Following her parents’ divorce, she adopted her mother’s surname.
In 1992, at the age of 4, Mao Xiaotong began learning keyboard and vocal music. On April, she joined the Tianjin Little Angel Orchestra to study the organ and participated in several television recordings for Tianjin TV. In 1996, at the age of 8, she joined a choir.
In 2000, at the age of 12, Mao Xiaotong achieved Level 5 proficiency in piano.
In 2001, at the age of 13, she was admitted to the Beijing Professional Dance School, where she studied Latin and modern dance and subsequently won awards in various dance competitions.
In 2005, at the age of 17, she was admitted to the Acting Department of the Central Academy of Drama and received annual scholarships for academic excellence.
Career
In 2010, Mao Xiaotong appeared in the television series Detective as Liu Er.
In 2011, Mao Xiaotong appeared in the family drama Stupid Xiang as the young Zhao Subu.
In 2012, Mao Xiaotong portrayed Noble Lady Ying in the period drama Empresses in the Palace, a role that brought her public attention. On the same year, she appeared in the wuxia series The Magic Blade as Nangong Ling and received a nomination for Best New Actress at the 3rd LeTV Awards.
In 2013, Mao Xiaotong portrayed Zhong Ling in the wuxia series The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.
In 2014, Mao Xiaotong appeared in the series Woman in a Family of Swordsman, Love is Back, The Romance of the Condor Heroes as Guo Fu, and The New Snow Leopard.
In 2015, Mao Xiaotong appeared in Love Yunge from the Desert as Empress Dowager Shangguan, Miss Unlucky, and Gold Medal Marriage Broker 2.
In 2016, Mao Xiaotong played Zhao Erxi in Love O2O and Li Changle in The Princess Weiyoung. On the same year, she won the Most Charismatic Screen Actress award at the 8th China TV Drama Awards for her performance in The Princess Weiyoung.
In 2017, Mao Xiaotong took her first leading role as Song Jiaming in the Hunan TV romantic comedy Delicious Destiny.
In 2019, Mao Xiaotong starred in the science fiction romance My Robot Boyfriend as Jiang Mengyan and the modern drama Who’s Youth Is Not Rebellious as Tang Shi.
In 2020, Mao Xiaotong played Bai Haotian in the web series Reunion: The Sound of the Providence, adapted from the novel Daomu Biji. On the same year, she starred as Zhong Xiaoqin in the urban drama Nothing But Thirty.
In 2021, Mao Xiaotong played Qiao Sanli in the family drama The Bond and He Huan in Ebola Fighters.
In 2023, Mao Xiaotong starred as Shu Yanan in the historical series The Ingenious One, Fang Xiaoran in The Forerunner, and Sun Xiang in Dream It Possible.
In 2024, Mao Xiaotong appeared in a supporting role in Joy of Life 2.
In 2025, Mao Xiaotong starred as Ye Sibei in the television series Light Beyond the Reed alongside Vin Zhang. On October 16, the series began broadcasting on Dragon TV.
Fun facts
- She portrayed Guo Fu in The Romance of the Condor Heroes.
- She uses the nickname Sheltox Mao, in addition to Tong Bao, Tong Er, and MoMo.
- She prefers spicy food and considers hot pot her favorite dish.
- She enjoys gaming and traveling.
- She has expressed interest in skydiving but experiences fear regarding the activity.
- She avoids snakes, lizards, and centipedes.
- She worked in supporting roles for over a decade before gaining prominence through Nothing But Thirty.
- She played the Princess of Northern Qi in Joy of Life 2, a character characterized by social anxiety.
- In 2017, she was involved in a publicized separation from Chen Xiang.
- She was a target of online harassment following the end of her previous relationship.
- She is an enthusiast of dogs and frequently shares images of her pets on social media.
- She portrayed the character Zhao Erxi in the series Love O2O.
- She is a graduate of the Central Academy of Drama and began her professional career in 2010.
- She appeared alongside her co-stars from Nothing But Thirty in a scene involving a scripted retaliation against a character’s former partner.
- She is frequently depicted in eating scenes and is referred to as a foodie by fans.
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