Xiao Yin (肖茵)

As one of China’s online drama pioneers, Xiao Yin earned her fame by bringing to life Wang Xiaoya, the human disguise of the celestial Jiutian Xuannü (the Mysterious Maiden of the Ninth Heaven), in the cult classic series The Ferryman: Soul Delivery. Alongside Yu Yi and Liu Zhiyang, she formed the iconic “Iron Triangle” that propelled this fan-favorite franchise to legendary status, known for its blend of warmth, humor and supernatural intrigue. Breakthrough Role Wang Xiaoya in The Ferryman: Soul Delivery was the breakthrough that put Xiao Yin on the map. Initially posing as a rebellious yet warm-hearted single-child girl who drifts in and out of the 444 convenience store, the character is later revealed to be a celestial being, a divine sword-wielding warrior sent by the heavenly realm to monitor and protect the mysterious store employee Xia Dongqing. Xiao’s ability to swing effortlessly between goofy comic relief and poignant dramatic depth made her the soul of the show. Her performance won her the inaugural Guduo Award for Most Popular Actress in an Online Drama. Public Perception The daughter of a renowned screenwriter and an actress, Xiao grew up with theatrical arts, giving her a quiet dedication to her craft rather than a flashy star persona. While she has had a steady career in mainstream TV dramas with director Guo Jingyu, appearing in hits like The Legend of Ji Gong, Brave Heart, and The Great Yangko, it is her loyalty to the Soul Ferryman franchise that has earned her a cult following. When the original “Iron Triangle” reunited for *The Ferryman: Soul Delivery - 10 Years* in 2026, audiences were not waiting to see a glamorous star but a woman whose face tells the story of a character and an actor who has grown organically alongside them. Graced with what fans call a “high-fashion face” and the subtle creases of maturity, Xiao Yin is beloved not for fake perfection, but for her authentic professionalism, her unwavering dedication to a beloved series, and the rare ability to connect with fans through the unvarnished passage of time.