Crystal Rao (aka Xuejing Rao) was born on 8 November 2007. She started her acting career at the age of four, taking a role in the short film "Reunion" and has subsequently compiled an impressive resume with roles in short films, dramas, musical theater and advertisements including national TV commercials. She made her feature film debut as young Mulan in the Disney live movie Mulan (2020). She is fluent in both English and Mandarin and resides in Shanghai, China.