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Ivy Chen
Ivy Chen Yi-han (; born 12 November 1982) is a Taiwanese actress. In 2002, she appeared in the Taiwanese variety show ''Guess'' and was a contestant in the "Do Not Judge a Book by Its Cover" (人不可貌相) segment. She was later signed by a talent agent from Prajna Works and made appearances in many commercials and music videos. Early life She graduated with an information management degree from Jinwen University of Science and Technology Jinwen University of Science and Technology (JUST; ) is a private university in Xindian District, New Taipei, Taiwan. History JUST was originally established as Jin-Wen College in 1980. In 1998, it was upgraded to Jin-Wen Institute of Technolo .... Personal life In August 2018, Chen married Taiwanese director Hsu Fu-hsiang (许富翔). In Feb 2019, She has a son named Xia Chu (小初) Filmography Film Television series Music video appearances Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chen (surname)
Chen () () is a common Chinese-language surname and one of the most common surnames in Asia. It is the most common surname in Taiwan (2010) and Singapore (2000). Chen is also the most common family name in Guangdong, Zhejiang, Fujian, Macau, and Hong Kong. It is the most common surname in Xiamen, the ancestral hometown of many overseas Hoklo. Chen was listed 10th in the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' poem, in the verse 馮陳褚衛 (Feng Chen Chu Wei). In Cantonese, it is usually romanized as Chan (as in Jackie Chan), most widely used by those from Hong Kong. Chan is also widely used in Macao and Malaysia. It is also sometimes spelled Chun. In many Southern Min dialects (including dialects of Hainan, Fujian, and Taiwan), the name is pronounced Tan, while in Teochew, it is pronounced Tang. In Hakka and Taishanese, the name is spelled Chin. In Wu it is pronounced Zen or Tchen. In Vietnam, this surname is written as Trần (in Quốc Ngữ) and is 2nd most common. In Thailand, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girls 2
''Girls 2'' (; vi, Girls 2: Những Cô Gái và Găng Tơ; also titled ''Girls vs Gangsters'') is a 2018 Chinese-Hong Kong comedy film directed by Wong Chun-chun and starring Fiona Sit, Ivy Chen, Janine Chang, Mike Tyson, and Wang Shuilin. The film is a sequel to the 2014 film Girls and was released on March 2, 2018, in China. Cast * Fiona Sit as Kimmy * Ivy Chen as Xiwen * Janine Chang as Jialan * Mike Tyson as Dragon * Wang Shuilin as Jingjing * Trần Bảo Sơn (Chen Baoshan) as Gang leader * Vila Fan as Gang leader ex-wife (Mariya) * Nguyễn Kim Hồng @ Elly Trần as Gang assistant * Gus Liem as Priest * Cecilia Sun as Shop Girl * Loi Tran as Gigolo leader * Petey Majik Nguyễn as Magician * Nina Komolova as Magician's assistant * Wen-Hsueh Lu @ Louis Lo as Xiwen's father * Tzu-Hui Tseng as Xiwen's mother Production Shooting began in July 2016 and ended in August 2016. This film was primarily shot in Vietnam Vietnam or Viet Nam ( vi, Việt Nam, ), officially ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipei Film Awards
The Taipei Film Awards () are given by the Taipei Film Festival The Taipei Film Festival (TFF; ) is a film festival promoted by the city of Taipei, Taiwan, through the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Taipei City Government. It was first held in 1998, from September 28 to October 5. Currently chaired by ... to honor achievements in Taiwanese cinema. Winners are selected from Taiwanese films which are presented in the competition section at the festival. Grand Prize winners Film awards Individual awards Outstanding Artistic Contribution awards Outstanding Contribution Award Other prizes Lifetime Achievement Award Best Individual Achievement Special Mention, Actress Special Grand Award of the Year Special Jury Award Special Mention Industry Award for Narrative Feature Non-Narrative Feature, Jury Prize Best Experimental Film Documentary Special Prize Creative Genre Film Award Best Fictional Film-Video Award Best Animated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Show Lo
Show Lo Chih Hsiang (; born July 30, 1979) is a Taiwanese singer, actor and host. He is commonly known by his nickname Hsiao Chu (Little Pig) (). Lo is recognized for his trademark dance music and comedic talent. He has over 50 million followers on Chinese micro-blogging platform Weibo as of June 2018. Show Lo debuted as a member of Taiwanese boy group in 1996 after winning a singing and dancing competition, and began his solo music career in 2003 when he released his first studio album '' Show Time.'' His successive albums were commercially successful; he achieved best-selling album of the year in Taiwan for four consecutive years from 2010 to 2013. He holds many records in the Taiwanese music industry, including being the first pop singer to hold a concert in Taipei Arena in 2005, and the first pop singer to hold three concerts within twenty-four hours in Taipei Arena in 2010. As of May 2018, he has gone on four world tours. His 2010 舞法舞天 (Dance without Limits) World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jolin Tsai
Jolin Tsai (; ; born September 15, 1980) is a Taiwanese singer, songwriter, and actress. Referred to as the " Queen of C-Pop", she is considered one of the most influential figures in Chinese popular culture. She is known for her continual reinvention and versatility in musical style and visual image, and she has achieved great reputation and popularity in the Chinese-speaking world. She maintains control of every aspect of her career, and she is regarded as a key figure in popularizing dance-pop as mainstream music in Greater China. Her works, which incorporate social themes, have generated both commercial success and critical acclaim. In 1998, Tsai won a television singing competition produced by MTV Mandarin. Her debut album ''1019'' (1999) made her become an instant hit, and her first girl-next-door incarnation made her a teen idol with a huge teenage fanbase. Her album ''Magic'' (2003), which reflected her first musical reinvention, marked the beginning of her dance-orien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincent Wong (Hong Kong Actor)
Vincent Wong Ho Shun (, born 7 July 1983) is a Hong Kong actor and singer currently contracted to TVB and Shaw Brothers Pictures. Wong had won the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor with his role in the ''Legal Mavericks'' series in 2017 and 2020 respectively. Early life and career Wong was born in Xinjiang. His father is a Han Chinese while his mother is a Uyghur. He moved to Hong Kong when he was a child. Wong studied graphic design at the Hong Kong Art School, and worked as a designer before he was scouted by a talent agent in 2004. Wong attended The Colorado Springs School in the United States. In 2005, Wong debuted as a singer under the record label Neway Star with his first single "訊號 (Signal)" and released an album with Neway. In 2008, Wong joined TVB and made his acting debut in the drama ''Wars of In-Laws II''. With his role in the 2010 drama ''Gun Metal Grey'', he earned his first Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 2010 TVB Anniversary Awards and won My F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chou Chuan-huing
Steve Chou () is a Taiwanese composer and singer. He is the youngest of three children, including an older sister and older brother. Their parents abandoned them at an early age, and they were forced to make a living instead of going to school. Also known as Xiao Gang (he later decided to use his real name when he became a full-time composer), Steve Chou started singing and composing in 1989, and has written a variety of well-known Chinese songs performed by famous singers and himself. In 2000, his album "Transfer Transfer may refer to: Arts and media * ''Transfer'' (2010 film), a German science-fiction movie directed by Damir Lukacevic and starring Zana Marjanović * ''Transfer'' (1966 film), a short film * ''Transfer'' (journal), in management studies ..." contained the hit "黃昏"(Dusk), which was his breakthrough song. In 2003, he released another album, "Dubbing 我在身邊" (By Your Side), which included many famous songs he had previously written, as well as new m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Arc Of Life (TV Series)
''The Arc of Life'' () is a 2021 Taiwanese television series written by Lu Shih-Yuan and directed by Hsu Chao-Jen. The series stars Ruby Lin, Ivy Chen, Jian Man-shu, Roy Chiu and Chris Wang. The series premiered on GTV and IQIYI on 31 January 2021. Synopsis An inspirational story that revolves around 3 female entrepreneurs in the age of 'Female Power, treating each other sincerely' Cast Main Supporting * Sara Yu * Li Kwok-Chiu * Ha Hsiao-Yuan * Ma Kuo-Bi * Jack Kao * Tou Chung-hua * Josie Leung * Bryan Chang * Matilda Tao * Chang Han * Brando Huang * Lung Shao-hua * Luo Shih-feng Special guests * Lee Li-chun as Xia Yutian (Xia Zhi's father) * Pauline Lan Pauline Lan Xinmei (; born 16 November 1965) is a Taiwanese host, actress, singer and businesswoman. Filmography Television series Film *''Myth of City'' (1985) *''The Funny Family'' (1986) *''A Book of Heroes'' (1986) *'' Café. Waiting. Lov ... as Hao Qinglang (Xia Zhi's Mother) Soundtrack Production The seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Diner (TV Series)
''Midnight Diner'' (Chinese: 深夜食堂) is a 2017 Chinese television series adapted from the Japanese manga series ''Shinya Shokudō''. A co-production between mainland China and Taiwan, the series is directed by Taiwan's Tsai Yueh-Hsun and stars Huang Lei as the Master, and features numerous celebrities in cameo roles as guests. The series aired on 12 June to 30 June 2017 via Beijing TV and Zhejiang TV. Unlike its predecessors, the series was widely panned by the audience and received the a rating of 2.3, the lowest-ever rating for a television show on ''Douban''. It was criticized for its rigid adaptation, failure to include Chinese elements, excessive product placement, and unrealistic characters and stories. Synopsis The story follows a mysterious chef and his late night restaurant which open from midnight to dawn. There are no fixed items on his menu, but the Master will take orders from any customer and cook up whatever they ask for. As the Master cooks, his patrons tell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skip Beat! (Taiwanese TV Series)
''Skip Beat!'' () is a Taiwanese television series based on the manga of the same name by Yoshiki Nakamura. It premiered on 18 December 2011 on FTV Main Channel and 24 December 2011 on GTV Variety Show. ''Skip Beat!'' is a joint production between Taiwan and Japan, and is produced by Gala Television under executive producer Doze Niu. Development of ''Skip Beat!'' began on 1 January 2008 after the casting of Ariel Lin and Jerry Yan in the main roles. On 1 January 2009, Gala Television had to indefinitely postpone the production due to several financial setbacks and script rewrites, causing Yan to drop out of the project. ''Skip Beat!'' was brought back into production following the signing of Super Junior members Siwon and Donghae in the main roles on 1 May 2010. On 1 February 2011, one month before filming, Ivy Chen replaced Lin, who had already signed to film another production when ''Skip Beat!'' was languishing in development hell. Filming officially began on 1 April 2011 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black & White (TV Series)
''Black & White'' () is a 2009 Taiwanese drama starring Vic Chou, Mark Chao, Ivy Chen and Janine Chang. It was produced by Prajna Works and directed by Cai Yuexun (蔡岳勳) with location filming in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The series was first broadcast in Taiwan on free-to-air Public Television Service (PTS) (公視) from 11 April 2009 to 27 June 2009 and on satellite TV channel TVBS Joy Channel, from 18 April 2009 to 3 July 2009. The drama was nominated in 2009 for 11 awards at the 44th annual Golden Bell Awards, winning 5: Best Television Series, Best Actor for Mark Chao, Best Directing for a Television Series for Cai Yuexun, Best Art and Design for a Television Series, and Best Marketing Program. Two prequel films centering around Chao's character, titled '' Black & White Episode I: The Dawn of Assault'' and '' Black & White: The Dawn of Justice'', were released in 2012 and 2014 respectively. Cast *Vic Chou as Shrek (Pi Zi) 陳在天 (南區分局長) *Mark Chao as Wu Ying Xio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Struggle (TV Series)
''Struggle'' () is a 2007 Chinese television series directed by Zhao Baogang, based on the award-winning novel of the same name by Shi Kang. It is part of the 'Youth' trilogy directed by Zhao, which includes ''My Youthfulness'' (2009) and ''Beijing Youth'' (2012). Synopsis About the aspirations and struggles of China's Post-80's generation after graduation from college. Cast *Tong Dawei as Lu Tao *Ma Yili as Xia Lin *Wen Zhang as Xiang Nan *Li Xiaolu as Yang Xiaoyun *Wang Luodan as Mi Cai *Zhu Yuchen as Hua Zi *Ivy Chen as Fang Lingshan Soundtrack Reception ''Struggle'' was well received by its post-80's generation audiences. Many rated the series highly, calling it "a milestone in Chinese TV productions" for the innovative break-away from the traditional style of Chinese television drama. The series' recreation of realistic youth life was also praised by its audience, most of which calling it the first Chinese television drama to successfully convey the feelings, attit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
