Joe Chen

Joe Chen or Chen Chiao-en (Chinese: 陳喬恩; pinyin: Chén Qiáo'ēn; born 4 April 1979) is a Taiwanese actress, singer and television host.[1]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Chen.
Joe Chen
Born (1979-04-04) 4 April 1979
Hukou, Hsinchu, Taiwan
Alma materKuang-Fu High School
Occupation
  • Actress
  • Singer
  • Host
Years active2001–present
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese陳喬恩
Simplified Chinese陈乔恩
Musical career
LabelsChen Qiao En Studio
Associated acts7 Flowers

Known as the "Queen of Idol Dramas",[2] Chen is known for her roles in The Prince Who Turns into a Frog (2005), Fated to Love You (2008) and The Queen of SOP (2012). She was nominated at the 43rd Golden Bell Awards for her role in Fated to Love You.

In 2013, Chen's popularity rose in China, where she gained a large number of fans for her role as Dongfang Bubai in the Chinese wuxia series Swordsman. Chen also entered the Forbes China Celebrity 100 List for the first time.[3] She solidified her popularity in highly rated television series Cruel Romance (2015), Destined to Love You (2015), Stay with Me (2016) and Candle in the Tomb (2016).

Chen ranked 99th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2013,[4] 65th in 2014,[5] 61st in 2015,[6] and 51st in 2017.[7]

Career

2001–2004: Beginnings

Joe Chen began working as a model and assistant in 2001. She entered the entertainment industry after winning 1st place on Sanlih E-Television's talent show.[8] In 2002, she began her acting career by taking on a supporting role in the television drama, Lavender. She also became a host for SET variety shows Zhong Guo Na Me Da and Zong Yi Qi Jian, alongside famous Taiwanese hosts Jacky Wu and NONO.[9]

After being neglected by her company for six months, she attracted the attention of SET's executive Zong Limei, who cast her in 100% Senorita (2003). This was her first leading role. The drama became the highest rated Taiwanese drama then, and also achieved moderate success overseas.[10] Joe then make her debut in Taiwanese girl group 7 Flowers the following year.

2005–2012: Rising popularity

Joe achieved breakthrough with her performance in The Prince Who Turns into a Frog (2005). The drama had a peak rating of 8.05, dethroning the previous record held by Meteor Garden to become the highest rated Taiwanese idol drama.[11]

From 2006 to 2007, Joe began to host several Taiwanese variety programs like Treasure Hunter and Stylish Man – The Chef.[12] She also starred in the dramas A Game About Love and Ying Ye 3 Jia 1.[13][14]

In 2008, Joe starred in Fated to Love You opposite Ethan Juan, which beat Joe's previous drama, The Prince Who Turns into a Frog to become the highest rated Taiwanese idol drama.[15] The drama also received popularity overseas, and was covered by America's Wall Street Journal.[16] Joe was nominated for Best Actress in a TV Series at the 43rd Golden Bell Awards[17] and was named "Queen of Idol Dramas" by Taipei Times.[2]

In 2009, Joe was then cast in her first Chinese drama, The Girl in Blue, adapted from an online novel by Fei Wo Si Cun.[18] The series was broadcast on Hunan TV in 2010.[19]

In 2010, she was cast in her first film, Breaking the Waves, a youth sports film produced by John Woo for the Asian Games.[20]

Joe returned to idol dramas after 4 years in the romantic comedy drama The Queen of SOP, which was broadcast on Hunan TV in 2012.[21] The Queen of SOP achieved high ratings and positive reviews, further boosting Joe's popularity in China.[22] She also released an OST for the drama titled "Like to be Lonely", which topped the Baidu Chinese Music Charts for two weeks.[23]

2013–present: Breakthrough in China, Theater debut and continued success

Joe rose to mainstream popularity in China after starring in the Chinese wuxia drama Swordsman, adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. She portrayed the anti-heroine Dongfang Bubai. Though there were initial doubts to her characters (as Dongfang Bubai is a male in the original novel), Joe later won the hearts of the audience through her complex and rich portrayal of her character.[24] Joe experienced a rise in popularity, and won the Most Popular Actress award at the 5th China TV Drama Awards. The same year, Joe made her debut in musical theater, starring as the female lead in The Woman on the Breadfruit Tree, based on Amy Cheung's novel of the same name.[25] She was nominated as Best New Actress at the 4th One Drama Presentation for her performance.[26]

In 2014, Joe starred in The Monkey King, portraying Princess Iron Fan.[27] The film was a huge commercial success, grossing US$180 million internationally.[28] She also featured in the road-trip comedy film The Continent, directed by Han Han.[29]

In 2015, Joe starred in her first period drama, Cruel Romance alongside Huang Xiaoming.[30] Cruel Romance achieved high ratings[31] and was extremely popular during its run.[32] Joe won the Best Actress in the Modern drama award at the 17th Huading Awards for her performance.[33] Joe then starred in another period drama, Destined to Love You, written by Tong Hua.[34] The same year, Joe returned to theater and reprised her role in The Woman on the Breadfruit Tree. She received acclaim for her performance, and was awarded Best Actress at the 4th Denny Awards.[35] She also made a cameo appearance in the popular youth film, Our Times as the adult version of the female protagonist.[36]

In 2016, Joe paired up with Wang Kai for modern romance drama Stay with Me, which she co-produced.[37][38] She co-starred with Jin Dong in the web drama Candle in the Tomb, adapted from the novel Ghost Blows Out the Light.[39] Candle in the Tomb was a critical success, and received acclaim for its performance and faithful adaptation.[40]

In 2017, Joe starred alongside Tong Dawei in the romance comedy drama Love Actually, which topped ratings and trending topics during its run.[41] She subsequently returned to the big screen with two films – action comedy Big Brother alongside Donnie Yen[42] and romance film Let's Cheat Together where she played the role of a mistress alongside frequent co-star Ming Dao.[43]

In 2019, Joe starred alongside Chen Xiao in the historical television series Queen Dugu, playing the role of Dugu Qieluo.[44] The same year, she starred in the aviation television series New Horizon, playing the role of a pilot.[45]

Personal life

Chen is Taiwanese Hakka from Hsinchu County. She has two brothers, one elder and one younger.

Filmography

Film
YearEnglish titleOriginal titleRoleNotes
2011The Allure of Tears倾城之泪Zhang Cai[46]
2012Happiness Me Too幸福迷途Song Qi[47]
2014The Monkey King大闹天宫Princess Iron Fan
The Suspicious最佳嫌疑人Angel[48]
Breaking the Waves激浪青春Ruan Xiaoyue
The Continent后会无期Zhou Mo
2015The Queens我是女王Candy[49]
Youth Never Returns既然青春留不住Zhou Hui[50]
Our Times我的少女时代Lin Truly (adult)Special appearance
Return of the Cuckoo十月初五的月光Qi Qi[51]
Forever Love北京时间Xue Yalan[52]
2017Into the Rainbow奇迹：追逐彩虹Lian[53]
2018Big Brother大师兄Liang Yingxin
Let's Cheat Together市长夫人的秘密Liao Yanling

Television series
YearEnglish titleOriginal titleRoleNetworkNotes
2001Lavender薰衣草Xiao WeiSETTV
2002My MVP ValentineMVP 情人Fang Yixue / Barbie
2003100% Senorita千金百分百Liang Xiaofeng / Zhuang Feiyang
老嫩大细Liu JinxingHakka TV[54]
2004In Love with a Rich Girl爱上千金美眉Ai Bi (Albee)TTV[55]
Red Woman is Flower红色女人花Luo QiaoyunFTV, ONTV
2005The Doctor大熊医师家Xu XiaoenTTV, SETTV, CTSCameo
SugoMei LiGMA NetworkCameo
The Prince Who Turns into a Frog王子变青蛙Ye TianyuTTV, SETTV
2006A Game About Love剪刀石头布Ye DuoliCTS
2007Ying Ye 3 Jia 1樱野三加一Xia TianTTV, SETTV
2008Fated to Love You命中注定我愛你Chen Xinyi
Woody Sambo无敌珊宝妹Chen XinyiTTVCameo
2009Easy Fortune Happy Life福气又安康Xie FuanTTV, SETTV[56]
Let's Dance守着阳光守着你Ding Xiaohan[57]
2010知县叶光明Piao PiaoCCTVCameo
The Girl in Blue佳期如夢You JiaqiHunan TV
2011Youthful and Vibrant Zhu Nine Sister春光灿烂猪九妹Zhu JiumeiAnhui TV[58]
2012The Queen of SOP胜女的代价Lin XiaojieHunan TV
Beauties of the Emperor王的女人Lu Yue / Empress Lu ZhiZhejiang TV, Shenzhen TV, Shanxi TV[59]
2013Swordsman笑傲江湖Dongfang BubaiHunan TV
2015Cruel Romance锦绣缘华丽冒险Rong Jinxiu
Destined to Love You偏偏喜欢你Qian Baobao
2016Plastic Surgery Season整容季Wang Wenwen (Before)Youku, TudouCameo[60]
Marry a Husband嫁个老公过日子Chen JiayuCCTV-8[61]
Stay with Me放弃我抓紧我Li WeiweiHunan TValso producer
Candle in the Tomb鬼吹灯之精绝古城Shirley YangTencent
2017Love Actually人间至味是清欢An QinghuanHunan TV
The Legendary Tycoon传奇大亨RoseZhejiang TVSpecial appearance[62]
2019Queen Dugu独孤皇后Dugu JialuoiQiyi, Tencent, Youku
2020New Horizon壯志高飛Wu DiYouku
Hello, My Shining Love遇见璀璨的你Dugu RuonanTencent[63]

Discography

Singles
YearEnglish titleOriginal titleAlbumNotes
2006"2 Sweet"N/AMagicians Of Love OSTwith Ehlo Huang
"Don't Understand"不明白Love Story of Romeo & Julietwith K One
2007"Actually You Understand Me"其实你懂我Ying Ye 3 Jia 1 OST
"Unreasonable Girlfriend"野蛮女友
"Believe Once Again"再次相信with Ming Dao
2012"Like to be Lonely"喜欢孤独The Queen of SOP OST
2016"Yes I Do"N/AStay with Me OST
2017 可不可以不勇敢

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
200843rd Golden Bell AwardsBest ActressFated to Love YouNominated[17]
20104th Huading AwardsBest Actress (Contemporary Drama)Won[64]
20128th Huading AwardsBest Actress (Youth Drama)The Queen of SOPNominated[65]
20135th China TV Drama AwardsMost Popular Actress (Hong Kong/Taiwan)SwordsmanWon[66]
4th One Drama PresentationBest New ActressThe Woman on the Breadfruit TreeWon[35]
201517th Huading AwardsBest Actress (Revolution-Era Drama)Cruel RomanceWon[33]
12th China Movie Channel AwardsBest ActressYouth Never ReturnsNominated[67]
4th Denny Award for International Excellence in Theatrical ArtsBest ActressThe Woman on the Breadfruit TreeWon[35]
7th China TV Drama AwardsMost Commercially Valuable ActressN/AWon[68]
201619th Huading AwardsBest Actress (Revolution-Era Drama)Destined to Love YouNominated
8th China TV Drama AwardsMost Influential Actress (Hong Kong/Taiwan)Stay with MeWon[69]

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