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 Edward Chen in an interview with Elle Taiwan, November 2020 | |||||||||||
| Born | 2 August 1996 | ||||||||||
| Alma mater | Hsing Wu University | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 陳昊森 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 陈昊森 | ||||||||||
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Edward Chen Hao-sen (Chinese: 陳昊森; pinyin: Chén Hàosēn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Hō-sim; born 2 August 1996) is a Taiwanese actor and singer. He is currently studying performing arts at Hsing Wu University. He is known for his roles in the 2017 drama series Red Balloon and the 2020 feature film Your Name Engraved Herein. For his role in Your Name Engraved Herein, Chen was nominated for Best New Performer at the 57th Golden Horse Awards.[1]
Career
Chen is known for his roles in LGBT-themed productions, notably the 2017 series Red Balloon and the 2020 film Your Name Engraved Herein.[1] In 2020, he signed a recording contract with Huayan Music and recorded the theme song for Your Name Engraved Herein.[2][3]
When asked if he was reluctant to be typecast in queer roles, Chen said: "The role settings in the scripts are very different. If I classify these characters into the same ethnic group, of course everyone in this ethnic group is still different. Personality, different backgrounds, and different stories. The trick for me is actually to let go of myself, completely believe in the events that the character does, and then study and establish it."[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Youth (青春熱血之東北插班生) | Zhang Wen-feng | Main role |
| 2018 | Gatao 2: The New Leader Rising (zh) | Liu Jian (adolescent) | Cameo |
| 2019 | Bad Boy Symphony (zh) | Xiaolong | Cameo |
| 2020 | Your Name Engraved Herein | Chiang Jia-han | Main role |
| 2022 | The Post-Truth World | Chang Cheng-yi | |
| 2023 | Scamsgiving | Jason | |
| Love at First Lie | |||
| 2024 | Kids | Chang Rung | |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Red Balloon (zh) | Xia Zhi-chen (teenager) | Main role[4] |
| 2018 | Mermaid Sauna (zh) | Qi Fan-da/Hua Xiang-rong | Main role[4] |
| 2021 | Who Killed the Good Man (zh) | He Shuo-yi | Main role |
| 2022 | Lesson in Love (zh) | Zhang Yi-xiang | Main role |
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Almost Human |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Your Name Engraved Herein" | 2020 | Almost Human |
| "Hidden Pain" | 2022 | |
| "Aloof" | 2023 | |
| "Lion of the Sun" | ||
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Moonlight in the City" (as a member of HIM Family) |
2021 | Non-album single |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Production | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Taipei Film Awards (zh) | Best New Performer | Your Name Engraved Herein | Nominated |
| 57th Golden Horse Awards[5][6] | Best New Performer | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Song | "Your Name Engraved Herein" (zh) | Won | ||
| 2021 | 2nd Taiwan Film Critics Society Awards | Nominated | ||
| 12th Annual Festival of Youth Film Awards | Best Actor | Your Name Engraved Herein | Nominated |
References
- 1 2 3 Tsang, Karen (2 February 2021). 陳昊森 [Chen Hao-sen Cover Story]. Esquire HK (in Cantonese). Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ↑ "Jan/Feb Cover Celeb Edward Chen from 'Your Name Engraved Herein' Says 'Just Do It'". Nüyou. Singapore. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ↑ Lee, Nicole (7 February 2021). 專訪台灣當紅男演員：《刻在你心底的名字》陳昊森、曾敬驊、金馬最佳新人范少勳及張軒睿 [Interview with popular Taiwanese actors: 'Your Name Engraved Here In' Chen Hao-sen, Tseng Jing-hua; Golden Horse Best New Performers Fan Shao-zun and Chang Xuan-rui]. Vogue Hong Kong (in Chinese). Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- 1 2 做自己的太陽 陳昊森（上） [Be your own sun Chen Hao-sen (Part 1)]. Esquire Taiwan (in Chinese). 2 February 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ↑ Lee, Jan (22 November 2020). "Mark Lee misses out on Best Leading Actor trophy but local film Number 1 still wins at Golden Horse". The Straits Times. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ↑ Tang, Venice (27 November 2020). "This year's Taiwan Golden Horse hottest fashion trends". Taiwan News. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
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