Shaun Chen
Shaun Chen (Chinese: 陳泓宇; pinyin: Chén Hóngyǔ) (born 3 November 1978) is a Malaysian Chinese actor, who is based in Singapore. Chen starred in the drama series Holland V. He received his first award, the Rocket Award, at the Star Awards 2015 Show 1, for being the most improved artiste in 2014. He starred as the lead character in both Blessings and The Journey: Tumultuous Times. He won the Best Actor award for The Journey: Tumultuous Times and was voted in the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes list at the Star Awards 2015 Show 2.[1][2][3]
Shaun Chen | |||||||
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| Born | Shaun Chen (陈泓宇) 3 November 1978 | ||||||
| Nationality | Malaysian | ||||||
| Occupation | Actor, model | ||||||
| Years active | 2003 – present | ||||||
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| Spouse(s) | Celine Chin | ||||||
| Partner(s) | Michelle Chia (2009–2011) | ||||||
| Children | 2 | ||||||
| Awards | Star Awards 2015 : Best Actor & Rocket Star Awards 2015, Star Awards 2018 & Star Awards 2019 : Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 陳泓宇 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 陈泓宇 | ||||||
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| Origin | Malaysia | ||||||
Career
Prior to coming to Singapore, Chen was a spectacles dealer and model in Malaysia and appeared on billboards for Maxis.[4]
Early in his career Chen was known for playing villains and earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination in the Star Awards 2006 for his role in CID.
In 2011, Chen starred in the top-rated drama serial Love Thy Neighbour. In 2015, Chen won the Best Actor award on his second nomination in the Star Awards 2015 ceremony for his role in The Journey: Tumultuous Times. In Star Awards 2018 , he was nominated for Best Actor for the drama , My Friends From Afar.
Personal life
Chen married his girlfriend of 6 years, fellow MediaCorp artiste Michelle Chia in May 2009.[5] The couple confirmed their divorce on 27 April 2011 but insist they still remain friends.[6][7]
In 2015, Chen married his Malaysian girlfriend, Celine in July.[8][9]
Filmography
TV Series
| Year | Work | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2020 | Recipe Of Life 味之道 | Qian Ruofeng 钱若凤 | Mediacorp Channel 8 |
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| 2019 | After The Stars 攻星计 | Zhang Guoyu 张国瑜 | ||
| While You Were Away 一切从昏睡开始 | He Zi Jun 何子骏 | |||
| Hello From The Other Side 阴错阳差 | Niu Junyang 牛俊阳 | |||
| 2018 | Blessings 2 祖先保佑 2 | Lian Xuegeng 连学庚 | ||
| 2017 | My Friends From Afar 知星人 | Yang Tiansheng 杨天生 | ||
| My Alien Girlfriend 我的知星女友 |
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| The Lead 第一主角 | Xie Guanghui 谢光辉 | |||
| 2016 | Hero 大英雄 | Zhou Fada 周发达 | ||
| The Dream Job 绝世好工 | Li Junfeng 李俊风 | |||
| 2015 | The Journey: Our Homeland 信约 : 我们的家园 | Zhang Jia 张佳 | ||
| 2014 | The Journey: Tumultuous Times 信约：动荡的年代 | Hu Jia/ Zhang Jia 胡佳/ 张佳 | ||
| Blessings 祖先保佑 | Lian Wending 连文鼎 | |||
| 2013 | The Dream Makers 志在四方 | Du Zhanpeng 杜展鹏 | ||
| 2012 | Justice in the City 庭外和解 | Qiu Jianzhi 邱健志 |
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| Beyond X元素 | Qiu Hanxiang 丘汉祥 | |||
| Game Plan 千方百计 | Zeng Junwei 曾骏纬 | |||
| 2011 | Kampong Ties 甘榜情 | Wang Lihai 王李嗨 |
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| Love Thy Neighbour 四个门牌一个梦 | Ye Meng 叶蒙 | |||
| The Seeds of Life 漁米人家 | Luo Shicong 罗世聪 |
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| 2010 | Unriddle 最火搭档 | Luo Zhongxiao 罗衷晓 | ||
| Happy Family 过好年 | Chen Haojie 陈浩杰 | |||
| 2009 | Your Hand in Mine 想握你的手 | Li Liqin 李立勤 | ||
| The Dream Catchers 未来不是梦 | Jiang Chengfeng 江乘风 | |||
| 2008 | Crimewatch (Singaporean TV series) 叮当神探 | Jiang Zaixi 姜在熙 | ||
| La Femme 绝对佳人 | Liang Xingxiong 梁兴雄 | |||
| The Truth 谜图 | Alex Su | |||
| 2007 | Live Again 天堂鸟 | Du Xiangyi 度祥仪 | ||
| Fallen Angel 天使的烙印 | Ye Ziyang 叶子样 | |||
| Switched! 幸运星 | Qin Shixuan 秦世轩 | |||
| Making Miracles 奇迹 | Kelvin | |||
| 2006 | Let It Shine 萤火虫的梦 | Ma Zikang 马子康 | ||
| The Beginning 原点 | Fang Yucheng 方宇诚 |
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| C.I.D 刑警2人组 | Lin Chenghui 林成辉 | |||
| 2005 | Love Concierge 爱的掌门人 | |||
| Yummy Yummy | 吴世龙 |
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| Heartlanders IV | James | MediaCorp Channel 5 | ||
| 2003 | Always on My Mind 无炎的爱 | Mediacorp Channel 8 | ||
| Holland V 荷兰村 | Yu Hongzhi 余宏志 | |||
| True Heroes 真心英雄 | Zhang Hanliang 张汉良 | |||
FILM
| Year | Work | Role | Notes |
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| 2021 | Daddy Day Camp | Niu Haoyi 牛豪义 | |
| 2018 | Oh! Squints III | Zhang Qing Jia 张清佳 |
Compilation album
| Year | English title | Mandarin title |
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| 2017 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 17 | 新传媒群星咕鸡咕鸡庆丰年 |
| 2018 | MediaCorp Music Lunar New Year Album 18 | 新传媒群星阿狗狗过好年 |
Accolades
The Star Awards are presented by Mediacorp.
References
- Han, Wei Chou (20 April 2015). "Jeanette Aw wins big at Star Awards 2015 Show". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- "Shaun Chen, Rebecca Lim win Best Actor, Actress at Star Awards 2015". Channel NewsAsia. 27 April 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- Seah, May (6 June 2015). "Shaun Chen: Man of the moment". Today. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- "It's now or never". Today Online. 9 October 2012.
- "MediaCorp artistes Shaun Chen, Michelle Chia marry". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- "Michelle Chia and Shaun Chen announce divorce". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
- "Shaun Chen grapples with sorrow, six-pack abs and a new start". Channel News Asia. 26 September 2011.
- "Channel 8 star Shaun Chen has quietly remarried and is welcoming a baby girl in December". The Straits Times. 25 October 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- Goh, Joanna (25 October 2015). "Shaun Chen to welcome baby girl in December". Toggle. Retrieved 2 November 2015.