Actress Xu Jiao, best known for playing Stephen Chow’s on-screen son in the 2008 hit film CJ7, has gone viral after reuniting with the legendary filmmaker at the premiere of his latest movie, Kung Fu Soccer.
Nearly 18 years after CJ7 captivated audiences across Asia, Xu Jiao’s elegant appearance left many fans amazed by her remarkable transformation from beloved child star to accomplished actress.
According to Sina, Kung Fu Soccer Stephen Chow’s long-awaited new sports comedy has officially premiered in China after several delays and is already generating strong box office buzz. While the film’s debut attracted significant attention, one of the event’s biggest highlights was the reunion between Stephen Chow and Xu Jiao.
The pair shared a lighthearted conversation on stage that delighted fans. Stephen Chow jokingly greeted his former co-star by saying: “Long time no see. You’ve grown up so much! Did your mom come with you?” When Xu Jiao replied that her mother was also attending the event, Chow continued joking: “Looks like almost the whole family came.” Xu Jiao playfully responded: “I also have seven cats waiting at home!” The exchange drew laughter from the audience.
The humorous conversation continued when Stephen Chow jokingly questioned whether Xu Jiao was wearing high heels. Without hesitation, she smiled and admitted: “Yes about six centimeters.” The candid exchange became one of the most talked-about moments from the film’s premiere.
Now 28, Xu Jiao has earned widespread praise for her graceful appearance. With her delicate facial features, bright complexion, expressive eyes, and chic short bob hairstyle, many fans noted that she has completely shed the tomboy image she portrayed as a child.
Her elegant fashion choices and confident presence have led many to describe her as one of the rising beauties in Chinese entertainment. Online comments included:
- She’s grown up so beautifully.
- I can’t believe she was actually a girl all along.
- I still remember her as Stephen Chow’s son in CJ7.
- Their reunion brought back so many memories.
Born in 1997 in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, Xu Jiao entered the entertainment industry at just 10 years old after beating more than 10,000 applicants to land the role of Zhou Xiaodi in CJ7.
Although she played a young boy in the film, her emotional performance won over audiences across Asia and earned her the Best New Performer award at the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards. Following CJ7, she appeared in numerous films, including: Mulan, The Legend Is Born: Ip Man, Starry Starry Night, The Warring States, Mr. Go.
She later expanded her television career with dramas such as: Ice Fantasy, Love Like the Galaxy, Grand Canal, Upstream, Kill My Sins, Balancing Acting, Education, and Business.
Outside of acting, Xu Jiao has also built an impressive academic and entrepreneurial career. In 2016, she moved to the United States to study filmmaking at the prestigious ArtCenter College of Design in California. After graduating, she returned to China and has balanced acting with running her own Hanfu-inspired fashion brand, while also promoting traditional Chinese culture.
Nearly two decades after making her unforgettable debut in CJ7, Xu Jiao continues to earn admiration for both her enduring career and her remarkable personal growth.
Sources: K14
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