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Marcus Chang, 2018
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
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
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Marcus Chang (Jyutping: Zoeng1 Laap6 Ngong4; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tiuⁿ Li̍p-gông; Pha̍k-fa-sṳ: Chong Li̍p-ngong; born 28 May 1983) is a Taiwanese actor and singer-songwriter. He made his acting debut with the 2014 film Café. Waiting. Love. He is best known for his leading roles in the television series Back to 1989 (2016), Behind Your Smile (2016-2017), Between (2018), and Lost Romance (2020).

Life and career

Chang was born in Taipei, Taiwan on May 28, 1983. He has one younger brother. At the age of 13, Chang moved to New Zealand with his family. He attended St. Peter's College for his secondary school. Chang graduated from the University of Auckland, majoring in Performing Arts and Audio Engineering.

Following his graduation in 2006, Chang moved back to Taiwan to pursue a career as a singer. In 2007, he entered One Million Star, a Taiwanese televised singing competition. He appeared in advertisements for CPC Corporation and Asia-Pacific Interactive Service in 2012.

Chang made his official debut with Giddens Ko’s 2014 film, Café. Waiting. Love, alongside Vivian Sung. In 2015, he was cast in the television series To the Dearest Intruder.

In 2016, Chang took on his first leading role in the television series Back to 1989 and won the Best Potential Award at the Sanlih Drama Awards. In 2016-2017, he starred in the television series Behind Your Smile.

In 2018, Chang starred in the television series Between. His debut extended play, Zero (±1), was released on August 31, 2018 under Sony Music Taiwan. The title of the EP represents his dual identities: actor and musician.

In 2019, Chang held his first solo concert at Legacy Taipei. He made cameo appearances in the movie Nina Wu and television series Let’s Go Crazy on LIVE! Chang’s second EP, Oxymoron, was released on December 26, 2019.

Chang’s second solo concert, Voice Up, was originally scheduled for April 25, 2020 at Legacy Taipei but was postponed to August 26th due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2020, Chang reunited with Vivian Sung in the idol drama Lost Romance, in which he played dual roles as an overbearing CEO in a fictional universe inside a romance novel and in the real world. He also wrote and performed the Lost Romance soundtrack, “Lose to You.” Lost Romance placed number one in its time slot during most of its run, and Chang and Sung were praised for their on-screen chemistry.

In 2021, Chang won the Asian Star Prize at the 16th Seoul International Drama Awards for his leading role in Lost Romance.

Filmography

Television

Film

Web series

Theater

Music videos

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Compositions

Music and lyrics written by Chang.

Awards and nominations