Augusta Xu-Holland

Bio

­With a captivating, sophisticated, and elegant screen presence, Augusta Xu-Holland has solidified her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, particularly in the vibrant Chinese market where she has garnered a loyal following, boasting 845k followers on Weibo.

Augusta first captured the public’s attention with her standout performance in the war epic and 2020 box office hit The Eight Hundred starring Joseph Fiennes (Shakespeare in Love).

Her acting career took off in 2015 with her debut role as Catherine Standish, a New Zealand nurse and missionary, in the Chinese-American historical drama On Wings of Eagles. Her other credits include Cupid’s Kitchen, Dr Tang, Star of Ocean, and Love at Borderland.

Augusta demonstrates proficiency not only as an actress but also as a contemporary and jazz singer. Her versatility extends to physical performances, where she has gained experience in stunts, martial arts, fencing, and skateboarding. She is an advanced Mandarin speaker.

Outside of her acting endeavours, Augusta has a degree in Biology and Asian Studies. She worked briefly in Beijing in public relations and bioenergy. She is a co-founder of health supplement Dr Glitter.