Edward Chen
Birthday: Born in 1996-08-02 in Taichung, Taiwan
Deathday: Alive
Edward Chen, also known as Chen Hao-sen (陳昊森), is a Taiwanese actor and singer born on August 2, 1996, in Taichung, Taiwan. He graduated from Hsing Wu University with a degree in Performing Arts. Edward is best known for his role as Chang Jia-han in the critically acclaimed 2020 film Your Name Engraved Herein, which became a milestone in LGBTQ+ cinema in Taiwan. His performance earned him a nomination for Best New Performer at the 57th Golden Horse Awards. Edward's career includes a variety of roles in both film and television. He starred in the 2017 drama series Red Balloon and appeared in movies like The Post-Truth World (2022) and Scamsgiving (2023). In addition to acting, he has ventured into music, recording the theme song for Your Name Engraved Herein and releasing singles like "Hidden Pain" and "Aloof." In an interview, he was asked why he chose LGBTQ+ roles. He replied: "My sister is a lesbian. I talked to her about the gay films I made. I want you to see them soon because it was difficult for her. I hope that through my roles, I can show that I support her, which is incredible."
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地獄里長
Character: Li Kuan-chun
If the law and its enforcement has worked, then the world needs gods no more... When facing the dilemma with no right answer in this world full of ambiguity, Lou I-fang, the Master of the shrine and the Chief of the village will stand out to do justice right. Together with his assistant and fellow lawyers, they team up to bring hope to people whenever crime or unfairness emerge. If only they could also face the doubts within themselves......
光開門就很忙了
Character: Self
The beloved cast of "Light the Night" reunites once again. This time, they'll work together to curate a hostel experience like no other....
紅色氣球
Character: Xia Zhi Chen (Teenager)
Zi-chen, the school's star student, seeks solitude—until Hsiang-wan intrudes, snapping photos. But when Zi-chen returns to his dorm, an unsettling surprise awaits....
第9節課
Character: Zhang Yi Xiang
New female teacher became a target of a trouble making gifted student's bullying. But their confrontations soon developed a romantic undertone and they began to have a secret affair that played fast and loose with their feelings....
美男魚澡堂
Character: Xiao Chi / Hau Hau
After one night of drinking, an owner of a gay sauna, an accountant, and a student all switch bodies....
大債時代
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半熟男女
Character: Luo Ma
This is a story of growth of three girls, He Zhi Nan, Han Su, and Sun Han Han, and their journey through different emotional experiences. After bidding farewell to her long-distance boyfriend, He Zhi Nan discovers the preciousness of herself in love and being loved. As a role model for He Zhi Nan, Han Su is also on the road to success. She sees the hardworking nature of her heart in friendship and love and decides to go higher. Sun Han Han who gives her heart out pays the most painful price, but...
七夜雪
Character: Tong
The unrestrained swordsman Huo Zhanbai seeks medicine for a friend's child and encounters the pharmacist Xue Ziye. Over eight years of daily interaction, they progress from having their own convictions to deepening understanding, mutual redemption, and a promise to meet under a plum tree the following year. However, due to the responsibilities they bear, they find it difficult to express their love, leaving behind a regret of eternal separation. Amidst the joyous toasts in the snowy night and a ...
独身女人
Character: Zhang Yousen
Lin Zhanqiao, a successful and independent woman, avoids settling for less in love, seeking a genuine connection. After meeting He Dezhang, initial misunderstandings give way to mutual growth in love and career, leading them to realize they are perfect for each other. As they overcome challenges and prepare for marriage, they rediscover the true meaning of love and marriage....
难哄
Character: Su Haoan
Wen Yifan, by chance, ends up living with her high school classmate Sang Yan, whom she once rejected. They keep their distance until Wen Yifan learns from Sang Yan that she sleepwalks, intertwining their lives once more....
你好，星期六
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"Hello, Saturday" is the rebranding of popular Chinese show "Happy Camp", hosted by He Jiong and with a fixed group of regular celebrity members. The program showcases the talent of various stars as well as social topics through creative and diverse content and games. It aims to spread positive energy whilst keeping up with the current trends and leading youth culture....
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Love at First Lie
Character: Edward
During that summer, Bo (Mandy Tam), a cheerful and kind-hearted girl who lives on Fa Yuen Street in Mong Kok, meets Edward (Edward Chen), a wealthy young man with an estranged father, by chance. To retaliate against his father, Edward hires Bo and her friend Keung (Leung Chung Hang) to ruin his father’s wedding. Bo and Edward are increasingly drawn to each other and start dating. Falling head over heels in love, they think their love will last forever. Just as the couple think this is the love o...
The Post-Truth World
Character: Zhang Zheng-Yi
A has-been newscaster Liu Li-min is taken hostage by an escaped inmate Zhang Zheng-yi, who pleads his innocence. To Liu's astonishment, Zhang claims that he was smeared by Liu's departed wife. Thus, Liu teams up with Zhang and reinvestigates Zhang's murder case to help his beloved be cleared of blame. However, the more they get to the bottom of the case, the further the truth is beyond their reach....
Kids
Character: Rong
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Scamsgiving
Character: Jason
Jason and his mother, Yun, make big bucks together in Chinatown swindling money out of people since Jason was little. Along with the grocery store owner Andy who took them in since Jason was a baby, they decide to do one last big job. Their target is Mrs. Apple, the founder of Tao Lin, a world renowned porcelain company. Jason pretends to be that rich old granny's long lost grandson, and Mrs. Apple insists on bringing Jason back to Taiwan, so that Jason can officially reclaim his heritage. In Mr...
Transfered Student
Character: 张文风
Wang-Hu, son of a gang boss in Shenyang, transfers to a high school in Taiwan. These school is full of delinquents and Wang-Hu quickly gets into trouble with two rivaling gangs ....
Northeast Transfer Student 2
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Your Name Engraved Herein
Character: Chang Jia-han
In 1987, as martial law ends in Taiwan, Jia-han and Birdy fall in love amid family pressure, homophobia and social stigma....
The One
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Chinese remake of Oscar winning picture CODA...