Chen Xiaoxu

Chen Xiaoxu (October 29, 1965 – May 13, 2007), monastic name Miao Zhen (妙真) was a Chinese actress, famous for her role as Lin Daiyu in 1987 TV series Dream of the Red Chamber.

Chen Xiaoxu was born in Anshan, Liaoning in 1965.

She became famous 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.

For a time, she was the General Manager for Shi Bang Advertisement Co. Ltd. (世邦广告有限公司) and Shi Bang Culture Development Co. Ltd. (世邦文化发展有限公司)

On February 23, 2007, she became a bhikkhuni (Buddhist nun) in Baiguoxinglong Temple, Changchun (长春百国兴隆寺).

She died of breast cancer on May 13, 2007.

In 2007, less than two months before her death, Chen became a Buddhist nun, ordained by Master Chin Kung, and was given the Dharma name Miaozhen (妙真).

Chen died of breast cancer in Shenzhen on May 13, 2007.

Before the shooting of Dream of Red Mansions was completed, Chen married her boyfriend, whom she had known since childhood, and was her colleague in Anshan Modern Drama troupe.

But the marriage did not last and ended in divorce.

Chen's second husband was Hao Tong, a student of Beijing Film Academy.

Described as handsome and tall, he made her acquaintance due to graduate work.

They both eventually turned to Buddhism.