Shu Qi's directorial debut is competing for the Golden Lion, the top prize at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. The film was shot in Taiwan in 2024. Xiaoying stands next to Shu Qi (left) at the film's launch ceremony.

Bai Xiaoying plays Lin Xiaoli, a young woman who grows up in poverty and yearns to escape her difficult life. The film revolves around family relationships, dreams, and the harsh realities of life.

Xiaoying on the poster.

The actress, whose mother is Japanese and father is Taiwanese, has been acting since she was 10.

She won the Promising Newcomer Award for her role as He Jiating in "No Pets Allowed" at the 2020 Golden Bell Awards.

Xiaoying performs martial arts in 2022. Video: Instagram/Bai Xiaoying

Bai Xiaoying has acted in about 10 films, such as "When a Man Loves" and "The Long Road Home", and has received positive reviews for her acting and potential for a breakthrough.

On her social media, Bai Xiaoying expressed gratitude for meeting good teachers and friends who helped her pursue her dream career.

According to Elle, Bai Xiaoying is a good student and consistently ranks in the top 5 of her class.

Many viewers are impressed by the actress's large eyes and youthful face.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling and playing with animals.

Bai Xiaoying dreams of acting in action films. In addition to her academic studies, she also practices martial arts.