Gao Xiaosong Biography: Wife, Age, Awards, Height, Net Worth, Children

Gao Xiaosong is a prominent Chinese musician, talk show host, film director, and cultural commentator known for his contributions to campus folk music, filmmaking, and media.

Rising to fame in the 1990s as a folk songwriter, he later became a leading entertainment executive, notably with Alibaba Music Group.

Profile

• Full Name: Gao Xiaosong
• Stage Name: Gao Xiaosong
• Born: November 14, 1969
• Age: 55 years old
• Birthplace: Beijing, China
• Nationality: Chinese-American
• Occupation: Musician, Talk Show Host, Film Director, Composer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Writer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Gao Liren (father), Zhang Kequn (mother)
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Shen Huan (m. 1999–2007), Xu Canjin
• Children: Zoe Gao
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth:$10 million to $50 million USD

Early Life and Education

Gao Xiaosong, multifaceted cultural icon, was born on November 14, 1969, in Beijing, China, to Gao Liren, a photographer and Tsinghua University professor, and Zhang Kequn, an architect and faculty member at Tsinghua, born in Berlin to physicists Zhang Wei and Lu Shijia.

He graduated from Beijing No. 4 High School in 1988 and enrolled at Tsinghua University’s Department of Electronic Engineering, majoring in radar.

In 1991, he dropped out to pursue a preparatory course in film directing at the Beijing Film Academy, setting the stage for his creative career.

His ethnicity is Han Chinese, and his religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Gao Xiaosong, multifaceted cultural icon, rose to prominence in 1993 with his debut album Collegiate Ballads 1, which swept nearly all pop music awards that year.

In 1996, he founded Taihe Rye Music, China’s largest music label until he established Evergrande Music in 2010.

He composed and produced for artists like Liu Huan, Na Ying, and Faye Wong, including “Silence” for Na Ying (2015), which topped Chinese charts for two months, “Alive” for Celine Dion (2013), and “Jasmine” for Sa Dingding, which won the BBC Radio 3 World Music Award in 2008. His song “Tong Zhuo De Ni” (My Deskmate) became a cultural touchstone.

As a director, he helmed films like Where Have All the Flowers Gone (1999), My Kingdom (2011), and Wo Xin Fei Xiang (2005).

Gao hosted influential talk shows, including Morning Call (2012–2014, 850 million views), Today in History (2013), and Xiaosong Pedia (2014–2016, 900 million views), blending cultural commentary with humor.

He served as Chairman of Alibaba Music Group (2015) and Alibaba Entertainment Strategic Committee (2016–2021) and was a judge on shows like China’s Got Talent.

Awards and Nominations

• 1993: Multiple Pop Music Awards for Collegiate Ballads 1 – Won2008: BBC Radio 3 World Music Award for producing “Alive” by Sa Dingding – Won
• 2014: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Programming (as producer for 3 Body Problem) – Nominated
• 2021: Weibo’s Celebrity Festival, Content Creator Award – Won

Social Media

• Weibo Handle: @gaoxiaosong

Personal Life

Gao Xiaosong, multifaceted cultural icon, was married to Shen Huan from 1999 to 2007, with whom he has a daughter, Zoe Gao (born 2007).

He later married designer Xu Canjin, signing a divorce agreement in June 2013. He is currently single.

In 2011, Gao was sentenced to six months in Beijing Dongcheng detention center for drunk driving, released on November 8, 2011.

Discography

Selected Discography:

• Collegiate Ballads 1 (1993, Album)
• Youth Without Regret (1996, Album)
• “Silence” for Na Ying (2015, Single)
• “Alive” for Celine Dion (2013, Single)
• “Jasmine” for Sa Dingding (2008, Single)
• “Feng Qing Yang (Man with the Wind)” for Jack Ma and Faye Wong (2015, Single) Selected Film Works:
• Where Have All the Flowers Gone (1999, Film) – Director, ComposerWo Xin Fei Xiang (2005, Film) – Director, Writer, Composer
• My Kingdom (2011, Film) – Director
• My Old Classmate (2014, Film) – Writer, Composer Selected Television Works:
• Morning Call (2012–2014, TV Series) – Host, Writer
• Today in History (2013, TV Series) – Host
• Xiaosong Pedia (2014–2016, TV Series) – Host, Director
• The Way to World Culture (2020, TV Series) – Creator
• 3 Body Problem (2024, TV Series) – Producer

Net Worth

Gao Xiaosong, multifaceted cultural icon, has an estimated net worth of $10 million to $50 million USD. His wealth stems from his music career, film directing, talk show hosting, and executive roles at Alibaba Music and Entertainment.

Additional income from his Zashuguan Library and production work, including high-profile projects like 3 Body Problem, contributes to his financial success.

The wide range reflects varying estimates and his diverse revenue streams.