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Joe Chen
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| 陳喬恩 | |||||||||||
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| Born | 4 April 1979 Hukou, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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| Alma mater | Kuang-Fu High School | ||||||||||
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| Years active | 2001–present | ||||||||||
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Alan Chen
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| Labels | Chen Qiao En Studio | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 陳喬恩 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 陈乔恩 | ||||||||||
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Joe Chen Chiao-en is a famous actress, singer, and TV host from Taiwan. She was born on April 4, 1979.
Many people call her the "Queen of Idol Dramas." She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows like The Prince Who Turns into a Frog (2005) and Fated to Love You (2008). She was even nominated for an award for her acting in Fated to Love You.
In 2013, Joe Chen became very popular in mainland China. This happened after she played the character Dongfang Bubai in the Chinese action series Swordsman. She also appeared on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list, which ranks famous people in China. Her popularity grew even more with shows like Cruel Romance (2015) and Candle in the Tomb (2016).
Joe Chen has been ranked on the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list several times. She was 99th in 2013, 65th in 2014, 61st in 2015, and 51st in 2017.
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Career Highlights
Starting Her Journey (2001–2004)
Joe Chen started her career in 2001 as a model and assistant. She won a talent show on Sanlih E-Television, which helped her enter the entertainment world. In 2002, she began acting in TV dramas, with a small role in Lavender. She also hosted TV shows like Zhong Guo Na Me Da.
After a short break, she got her first main role in the drama 100% Senorita (2003). This show became very popular in Taiwan and other countries. The next year, Joe also joined a Taiwanese girl group called 7 Flowers.
Becoming a Star (2005–2012)
Joe Chen became a big star with her role in The Prince Who Turns into a Frog (2005). This drama broke records and became the highest-rated idol drama in Taiwan at the time.
From 2006 to 2007, Joe hosted more TV shows. She also acted in dramas like A Game About Love.
In 2008, Joe starred in Fated to Love You with Ethan Juan. This show became even more popular than The Prince Who Turns into a Frog, setting a new record for Taiwanese idol dramas. It was even mentioned in America's Wall Street Journal. Joe was nominated for a "Best Actress" award and was called the "Queen of Idol Dramas."
In 2009, Joe acted in her first Chinese drama, The Girl in Blue. It was shown on Hunan TV in 2010.
She also made her first movie, Breaking the Waves, in 2010. It was a sports film produced by John Woo.
Joe returned to idol dramas in 2012 with The Queen of SOP. This show was very successful and made her even more popular in China. She also sang a song for the drama called "Like to be Lonely," which was a hit.
Big Success in China and Beyond (2013–Present)
Joe Chen became widely famous in China after starring in the Chinese action drama Swordsman in 2013. She played the character Dongfang Bubai. Even though the character was originally male in the book, Joe's acting made audiences love her portrayal. She won the "Most Popular Actress" award at the 5th China TV Drama Awards.
In the same year, Joe also started acting in musical theater. She played the main role in The Woman on the Breadfruit Tree. She was nominated for "Best New Actress" for her performance.
In 2014, Joe appeared in the movie The Monkey King as Princess Iron Fan. This movie earned a lot of money around the world. She also acted in the comedy film The Continent.
In 2015, Joe starred in her first historical drama, Cruel Romance. This show was very popular and had high ratings. Joe won the "Best Actress" award at the 17th Huading Awards for her role. She also acted in another historical drama called Destined to Love You. She returned to theater for The Woman on the Breadfruit Tree and won "Best Actress" at the 4th Denny Awards. She also made a special appearance in the popular youth film, Our Times.
In 2016, Joe worked with Wang Kai on the romance drama Stay with Me, which she also helped produce. She also starred in the web drama Candle in the Tomb. This show was praised for its acting and how well it followed the original book.
In 2017, Joe starred in the comedy drama Love Actually, which was very popular. She also appeared in two movies: the action comedy Big Brother with Donnie Yen and the romance film Let's Cheat Together.
In 2019, Joe starred in the historical TV series Queen Dugu. She also played a pilot in the aviation TV series New Horizon, which was released in 2021.
Personal Life
Joe Chen is from the Hakka group in Hsinchu County, Taiwan. She has an older brother and a younger brother.
Awards and Recognition
Joe Chen has won many awards for her acting. Some of her notable awards include:
- In 2010, she won "Best Actress" at the 4th Huading Awards for Fated to Love You.
- In 2013, she won "Most Popular Actress" at the 5th China TV Drama Awards for Swordsman.
- In 2015, she won "Best Actress" at the 17th Huading Awards for Cruel Romance.
- In 2015, she won "Best Actress" at the 4th Denny Award for her theater role in The Woman on the Breadfruit Tree.
- In 2016, she won "Most Influential Actress" at the 8th China TV Drama Awards for Stay with Me.
See also
In Spanish: Joe Chen para niños
