Marcus Chang facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Marcus Chang
張立昂
Chang in 2020
Born	Chang Wen-ch'ien (張文謙) (1983-05-28) 28 May 1983 (age 41) Taipei, Taiwan
Nationality	Taiwanese
Alma mater	University of Auckland
Occupation	Actor singer songwriter
Years active	2014–present
Awards	Seoul International Drama Awards – Asian Star Award 2021 Lost Romance
Musical career
Also known as	Marcus C
Origin	Taiwan
Genres	Mandopop
Instruments	Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Labels	Sony Music Taiwan
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	張立昂
Simplified Chinese	张立昂
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Zhāng Lì'áng Hakka Pha̍k-fa-sṳ Chong Li̍p-ngong Yue: Cantonese Jyutping Zoeng1 Laap6 Ngong4 Southern Min Hokkien POJ Tiuⁿ Li̍p-gông

Marcus Chang (Chinese: 張立昂; born 28 May 1983) is a Taiwanese actor and singer-songwriter. He made his acting debut with the film Café. Waiting. Love (2014). He is best known for his leading roles in the television series Back to 1989 (2016), Behind Your Smile (2016-2017), and Lost Romance (2020).

Early life and education

Chang was born on May 28, 1983 in Taipei, Taiwan. He has a younger brother named Jarvis (born 1986). At the age of 13, Chang was sent to boarding school and began his studies at St Peter's College in Auckland, New Zealand. In 2005, he graduated from the University of Auckland with a bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts, specializing in Popular Music. He also studied Audio Engineering at the SAE Institute in Auckland.

After graduating in 2006, Chang returned to Taiwan to pursue a career as a singer. In 2007, he participated in One Million Star, a Taiwanese televised singing competition. Chang began his one-year mandatory military service in 2008 and was discharged in 2009. In 2012, he appeared in advertisements for CPC Corporation and Asia-Pacific Interactive Service.

Chang is bilingual, fluent in both Mandarin and English.

Career

Acting career

After appearing in several commercials, Chang was discovered by producer Angie Chai and signed with her management company, Star Ritz. In 2014, he made his acting debut in Giddens Ko’s film, Café. Waiting. Love, portraying the mysterious crush of Vivian Sung’s lead character. In 2015, he was cast in the television series To the Dearest Intruder.

Chang’s breakthrough came in 2016 when he landed his first lead role in the television series Back to 1989, where he played Chen Che, a man from 2016 who accidentally travels back in time to 1989. His performance not only gained him widespread popularity in Taiwan but also earned him the Best Potential Award at the 5th Sanlih Drama Awards. Following this success, Chang continued to captivate audiences with leading roles in the television series Behind Your Smile (2016-2017) and Between (2018).

In 2019, Chang appeared in the film Nina Wu and made a cameo appearance in the television series Let's Go Crazy on Live!.

In 2020, Chang reunited with Vivian Sung in the romantic-fantasy series Lost Romance, in which he played dual roles: He Tianxing, a calm and reserved CEO in the real world, and Situ Aoran, a charismatic and domineering CEO in a fictional romance novel world. He was highly praised for his ability to convincingly portray two contrasting characters. Lost Romance was named the “Most Popular Taiwanese Drama of the Year” by DailyView. Chang and Sung’s intense chemistry contributed greatly to the drama’s popularity, solidifying them as a beloved on-screen pair. His role in Lost Romance further expanded his fanbase, particularly among international audiences, and earned him the Asian Star Prize at the 16th Seoul International Drama Awards in 2021.

In 2021, Chang made a surprise cameo appearance in Giddens Ko’s film Till We Meet Again, playing the college “senior” of Vivian Sung’s character.

In 2022, Chang faced a significant health challenge when he was hospitalized for 11 days due to a collapsed lung, requiring emergency treatment and an extended recovery period. After regaining his health, he made his return to acting in 2023 with the television series Trick or Love [zh]. However, following his comeback, Chang took another hiatus, revealing that he had been struggling with a recurring collapsed lung, which later led to pneumothorax. After making a full recovery in 2024, Chang attended the press conference in Tokyo, Japan, for his upcoming black comedy miniseries A Controversial Entertainer [zh], set to be released in 2025.

Music career

Beyond acting, Chang has pursued a music career, releasing his debut extended play (EP), Zero (±1), on August 31, 2018, under Sony Music Taiwan. The EP reflects his dual identities as an actor and musician. Following the success of his debut EP, his second EP, Oxymoron, was released on December 26, 2019. He has held two solo concerts at Legacy Taipei. Chang has also contributed to the soundtracks of his television series, with notable songs including “Lose to You” “Tonight I’m Here,” and “Talk to Me” from Lost Romance.

Filmography

Television

Film

Web series

Theater

Music videos

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Compositions

Music and lyrics written by Chang.

Awards and nominations