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Ella Chen
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Ella Chen in 2015
Born
Chen Chia-hwa

(1981-06-18) 18 June 1981 (age 44)
Linluo, Pingtung, Taiwan
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actress
  • television host
Years active 2001–present
Agent EHalo Entertainment CO., LTD
Spouse(s)
Alvin Lai
(m. 2012)
Children 1 son
Musical career
Also known as Chen Jiahua
Genres Mandopop
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • guitar
Associated acts S.H.E
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin Chén Jiāhuà

Ella Chen Chia-hwa (traditional Chinese: 陳嘉樺; simplified Chinese: 陈嘉桦; pinyin: Chén Jiāhuà; born on June 18, 1981) is a talented Taiwanese singer, actress, and TV host. She is best known as a member of the very popular Taiwanese girl group called S.H.E.

Ella's Music Journey

How Ella Started in Music

In 2000, a music company called HIM International Music held a big contest. They were looking for new artists to join their label. Ella went to Taipei for a holiday with her older sister. Her sister secretly signed Ella up for the competition.

Ella almost gave up because there were so many contestants. She was also worried about being made fun of for her tomboy style. But her sister told her to stay. Ella's deep voice really impressed the judges. She made it to the final round of the contest.

After the contest, Ella went back to her job at a hospital. Then, HIM International called her for another audition. After some test recordings, she officially joined their new girl group, S.H.E. Her English name, 'Ella', means courage.

Life as a Member of S.H.E

During her time with S.H.E, Ella was known for being very open and honest. She often answered questions from reporters. Fans voted her as Taiwan's most down-to-earth artist in 2007.

Ella was sometimes teased for her tomboy image. But she always handled these jokes with a good sense of humor. She was even called one of China's Four Main Tomboys of the past century in an online poll.

Ella has also shown her talent as a songwriter. In 2009, she wrote a song called "Love Crazy" for the group Power Station. She also composed songs for other artists like Huang Yi Da and Yao Yao.

Ella's Acting Roles

Early Acting Roles

Ella's unique deep voice helped her get a special role. She was the voice of Arthur in the Mandarin version of the movie Arthur and the Minimoys.

In 2003, Ella starred in a TV drama called The Rose. This drama was very popular and won an award for Most Popular Drama.

In 2005, Ella and her S.H.E group members acted in a drama called Reaching for the Stars. Ella was even nominated for Best Lead Actress for her role.

Popular TV Shows and Movies

In 2006, Ella took on a role in the drama series Hanazakarino Kimitachihe. This show became very popular not just in Taiwan, but also in many other countries.

Ella returned to TV dramas in 2010, starring in Down With Love. She then moved to the big screen in 2012 with her first full-length movie, New Perfect Two. This was followed by another successful movie, Bad Girls.

The theme song for Bad Girls was sung by Ella. It became the main song for her first mini-album, To Be Ella. This album was very successful across Asia.

Ella has also appeared in music videos for other artists. In 2013, she filmed a Chinese New Year drama in Shanghai.

Hosting and Judging

Ella has also been a TV host. She hosted a dating show called Take Me Out with Harlem Yu. She was even nominated for an award for her hosting skills.

Ella has also been a judge and mentor on singing reality shows. In 2018, she was a vocal mentor on Produce 101 China. In 2020, she joined Youth With You as a vocal coach.

Ella's Family Life

In October 2016, Ella announced that she was going to have a baby. She is married to Alvin Lai, who is from Malaysia. Their son was born on April 12, 2017.

Discography

Studio Albums

  • Why Not – released April 17, 2015
  • Bad Habits – released April 1, 2024

Extended Plays

  • Qiang Qiang – released August 27, 2007
  • To Be Ella – released March 30, 2012
  • Me vs. Me – released October 28, 2016
  • Ella Show - Entertainment Unlimited Company – released November 16, 2020

Solo and Duet Songs

  • 单手超人 (Dān Shǒu Chāorén / Single-handed Superman)
  • 我就是我 (Wǒ Jiù Shì Wǒ / I Am Just Me) – A song she wrote and composed for her solo performance.
  • 你被寫在我的歌裡 (Nǐ Bèi Xiě Zài Wǒ De Gē Li / You're To Write in My Songs) – A duet with Wu Qing-feng.
  • (Bie / Don't) – A solo song.
  • 偷偷愛著你 (Tou Tou Ai Zhe Ni / Secretly in Love with You) – Used as a jingle for Pop Radio.
  • NTC – NIKE 2012 Be Amazing Movement declaration song
  • 熱水澡 (Re Shui Zao / Hot Bath) – A commercial single.
  • 你好,疯子 (Ni Hao, Feng Zi / Hello Crazy) – Single from a movie of the same name.
  • 真的我 (Zhen De Wo) - Ending Theme Song for the drama The Lying Game.
  • 我的寶 My Baby (Wo De Bao, My Baby / My Treasure, My Baby)
  • 終於愛情 Finally in Love (Zhong Yu Ai Qing) – Theme song for the movie Dude's Manual.
  • Anytime is Happy Time - Commercial single for Taiwan Beer.
  • 心不名狀 Inexplicable (Xin Bu Ming Zhuang) - Theme Song for the movie Big Three Dragon.
  • 都幾歲了 How Old Are You (Dou Ji Sui Le) - Theme Song for the drama The Family.
  • 囉哩叭唆 Stop Nagging (Luo Li Ba Suo)
  • 晚安歌 Good Night (Wan An Ge)

Filmography

Television Series

Year English title Original title Role
2001 Magical Love 愛情大魔咒 Juliet
2003 The Rose 薔薇之戀 Zheng Baihe
2005 Reaching for the Stars 真命天女 Ren Jie
2006 Hanazakarino Kimitachihe 花樣少年少女 Lu Ruixi (Ashiya Mizuki)
2007 The Lollipop Idol Drama 棒棒糖偶像劇 Herself
2010 Down With Love 就想赖着你 Yang Guo
2013 Ji Pin Da Zuo Zhan 極品大作戰 Yang Aiwa
2014 The Lying Game 謊言遊戲 Sun Zhen
2014 Love by the River 河畔卿卿 Chen Yuanxiu
2023 Dr. Lifesaver 生命捕手 Xu Min’an
2024 Dr. Lifesaver 2 生命捕手2 Xu Min’an

Films

Year English title Original title Role
2010 The Long Goodbye
2011 Abba
2012 Perfect Two 新天生一對 Ma Niu
2012 Bad Girls 女孩壞壞 Ah Dan
2015 Lucky Star 吉星高照2015 Wang Zu Hong
2015 The Missing Piece 缺角一族 Sha Sha
2019 Big Three Dragons 大三元 Shen Wu Que
2021 Listen Before You Sing 聽見歌再唱 Huang Yun-fen
2023 Red Line 速命道 Hui Hui

Variety Shows

Year English title Chinese title Role
2018 Produce 101 創造101 Vocal Instructor
2020 Youth With You 2020 青春有你2 Vocal Instructor

Music Videos

Year Song title Artist
2017 "Beginning of the End" (終於結束的起點) Mayday
2019 "Like Boom Boom" (來個蹦蹦) Nine One One

See also

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