Cao Exiu

Cao Exiu (fl. 1290), was a Chinese actress and poet. She was famous in contemporary China for her ability as a Zajuactress and referred to by Gao Andao as one of the elite artists of that profession. She was also a published poet. She was described as witty beauty with an elegant behavior, and was respected for her education within history and the classics. There are several stories about her.