Famous people surnamed Xu (许)

24 of the best-known people with the Xu (许) surname, chosen by how many language editions of Wikipedia cover them, listed by date of birth.

Xu Shen(许慎)
58–147
Chinese author of Shuowen Jiezi
Xu Chu(许褚)
200–300
Chinese state of Wei general (died c.230)
Xu Zhonglin(许仲琳)
1550–1560
Chinese writer
Ho Jong-suk(许贞淑)
1908–1991
independence activist and writer, Journalist, Communism activist, feminist, sex positive activists (1902-1991)
Chaleo Yoovidhya(许书标)
1923–2012
Thai billionaire businessman (1923–2012)
Michael Hui(许冠文)
b. 1942
Hong Kong comedian, screenwriter, film director and actor
Ricky Hui(许冠英)
1946–2011
Hong Kong actor and singer (1946-2011)
Ann Hui(许鞍华)
b. 1947
Hong Kong filmmaker (born 1947)
Samuel Hui(许冠杰)
b. 1948
Hong Kong musician and actor (born 1948)
Xu Qiliang(许其亮)
1950–2025
Chinese military officer (1950-2025)
Xu Rongmao(许荣茂)
b. 1950
Chinese businessman
Xu Haifeng(许海峰)
b. 1957
Chinese sport shooter
Hui Ka Yan(许家印)
b. 1958
Chinese entrepreneur (1958-)
Raman Hui(许诚毅)
b. 1963
Hong Kong film director
Andy Hui(许志安)
b. 1967
Hong Kong singer and actor
Xu Zhiyong(许志永)
b. 1973
Chinese human rights activist
Beatrice Hsu(许玮伦)
1978–2007
Taiwan actress (1978–2007)
Xu Yan(许岩)
b. 1981
Chinese judoka
Tiffany Hsu(许玮宁)
b. 1984
Taiwanese actress and model
Xu Xin(许昕)
b. 1990
Chinese table tennis player
Greg Hsu(许光汉)
b. 1990
Taiwanese actor and singer
Hsu Shu-ching(许淑净)
b. 1991
Taiwanese weightlifter
Xu Anqi(许安琪)
b. 1992
Chinese fencer
Xu Kai(许凯)
b. 1995
Chinese actor and model

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