Crystal Rao
Biography
Crystal Rao (aka Xuejing Rao) was born on 8 November 2007. She started her acting career at the age of four, taking a role in the short film "Reunion" and has subsequently compiled an impressive resume with roles in short films, dramas, musical theater and advertisements including national TV commercials. She made her feature film debut as young Mulan in the Disney live movie Mulan (2020). She is fluent in both English and Mandarin and resides in Shanghai, China.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Young Mulan
When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Chinese Army to defend the country from Huns, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. She is spirited, determined and quick on her feet. Disguised as a man by the name of Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her innermost strength and embrace her true potential.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Wang Xiaoke
Strange crimes occur in Thailand as the ranking for the world's best detective sees a shift. New detectives come into the picture to tackle three difficult cases.
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Li Xinxin
An anthology revealing the hidden stories behind significant cases, drawing inspiration from real-life heroes across five major legal and security institutions—public security, prosecution, courts, justice, and state security.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Xia Kexin
In a remote, deep forest, a mother and daughter find themselves stranded—near a corpse lying on the ground, covered in blood, mud, and fallen leaves. The injured mother remains in the car, while the daughter soon steps out in search of help. But it quickly becomes clear that this was no accident, and that something is hunting them. Now, they must fight to survive against a mysterious and deadly creature.