Xiya grew up in the south of China. Now, she is an international student in Canada and studies at Sheridan in the Bachelor of Film and TV program. Before she came to Canada, she was an art student and skilled in multiple painting techniques. She possesses an artistic vision, both conceptually and visually. Because of an opportunity, she got into film and wanted to be trained in all aspects of pre-production and post-production. She hopes to one day combine her experiences in graphic arts and cinema arts together to create unique art.