Tian Xiwei has long been nicknamed a “living doll” of Chinese television, captivating audiences with her sweet, feminine images and her bright, positive energy. Now the young actress has reached a new milestone in public recognition.
According to Chinese media 163, Tian Xiwei was recently voted “Goddess of Dreams of 2025” by users of Hupu, one of the largest Chinese online communities dominated by a male audience. Born in 1998, Tian Xiwei surpassed a host of established and beloved stars, including Liu Yifei, often called the “Sister of the Fairies”, the national icon of first love Zhang Ruonan, and “national goddess” Gao Yuanyuan.
As reported by 163, Tian Xiwei’s popularity increased significantly in 2025 following the success of Guardians of Dafeng. The drama, which focuses on solving crimes and is particularly popular among male viewers, has played a major role in increasing its recognition within that demographic. Her striking and seductive style in the series, combined with a much-loved character, further strengthened her appeal. He also impressed audiences with his role as Wu Zhen in Meeting in the moonlight.
Beyond her work on screen, Tian Xiwei has attracted widespread attention for her fashion appearances. In October 2024, she surprised fans at the Vogue Night event by wearing sneakers and jokingly running on the red carpet. Her natural heart gesture pose and carefree smile quickly went viral on Weibo, garnering over 50 million views and hundreds of thousands of positive comments. Many viewers praised his smile for radiating positivity and freedomalso applauding its soft, sweet beauty and natural appearance with minimal cosmetic alteration.
In late 2025, Tian Xiwei further cemented her rising status by becoming one of only two drama actresses alongside Bai Lu to be included in TC Candler’s list of top actresses. “The 100 most beautiful faces in the world.” TC Candler’s rankings are based on a combination of fan support, facial proportions, unique aura and judges’ ratings.
Tian Xiwei first attracted public attention in 2020 through drama Adorable uswhich scored an impressive 8.2/10 on Douban. In 2022, he continued his upward trajectory with the starring role as Li Wei in Start a new lifeachieving a solid score of 7.6. Throughout his career, Tian Xiwei has consistently received praise for his acting, emotional depth and especially his tearful scenes, which have resonated strongly with audiences.
Sources: TP
