Xian is a Filipino-Chinese model and actor, singer and song writer and product endorser. He landed his first major acting role when he was cast in the TV adaptation of the 2009 TV series, Katorse. He plays the role of Albert, originally played by Alfie Anido (deceased actor). He was born and raised in San Francisco, California and went to the Philippines at the age of 18 to pursue his interest in basketball. He became a varsity of University of the East but then he was introduced to Johnny Manahan of Star Magic Talent Center and became an actor after some series of workshops. He now plays the role of Andy Wu in the Filipino-Chinese teleserye, My Binondo Girl.