ACTRESS 向涵之 Julia Xiang
Illness may wear me down.
It won’t take my dignity.
- Hao Jie -
The Old Story of Yu Hong · 2026
Julia Xiang (Xiang Hanzhi), born in the US in 2002, is a Chinese American actress.
In 2018 she joined Xu Jinglei's Flowers Blooming Pictures, debuting in Rules of Zoovenia (2019). A Little Mood for Love and Our Times brought wider recognition.
Her 2025 special appearance as Bai Yimei in The Tycoon featured three "I will" replies; she also led The Wanted Detective and Love of the Divine Tree.
In The Old Story of Yu Hong (2026), she plays mother and daughter Hao Jie and young Hao Fang, evoking a small town's quiet restraint.
Seven years on, her credits span 17 films and series, with five honours in 2023-2025.
Her first film, Armour of God 4: Ultimatum with Jackie Chan, wrapped in Oct 2026; release is expected in 2027.
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2024 iQIYI Scream Night · DramaRising Actress of the Year
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2025 iQIYI Scream Night · DramaBreakout Actress of the Year
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2025 Weibo Vision ConferenceBreakthrough Actress of the Year
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2025 Sohu Fashion AwardsRising Actress of the Year
The Old Story of Yu Hong
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Hao Jie / young Hao Fang
A woman who keeps most of what she feels to herself: she knows, she lets it be, she doesn’t ask, because in that town staying alive mattered more than love. As the younger Hao Fang she still has an edge the years haven’t worn down.
