Chen Shiang-chyi

In this Chinese name, the family name is Chen.
Chen Shiang-chyi
Chen Shiang-chyi at the 51st Golden Horse Awards in November 2014
Born (1969-11-27) 27 November 1969 (age 55)
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Occupation(s)Actress, director, and professor
Years active1991–present
AwardsGolden Horse Awards – Best Leading Actress
2014 Exit

Chinese name
Traditional Chinese陳湘琪
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinChén xiāng qí

Chen Shiang-chyi (Chinese: 陳湘琪; pinyin: Chén Xiāngqí; born 27 November 1969) is a Taiwanese actress. She has appeared in most of Tsai Ming-liang's feature films.[1]

Career

When she was studying at the Taipei National University of the Arts, Chen was spotted by Edward Yang when he walked by her acting class. She then appeared in two of Yang's films. After her performance in A Confucian Confusion, which was premiered in the competition section of the 1994 Cannes Film Festival, she decided to go to New York City to study performing arts. She graduated from the Educational Theatre master's program in the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions at New York University.

After Chen returned to Taiwan, she had starring roles in many of Tsai Ming-liang's films. She also appeared in Lin Cheng-sheng's Sweet Degeneration (1997), which was entered into the 48th Berlin International Film Festival.[2] In 2014, she won the Best Actress award at the Golden Horse Film Festival for her performance in Exit.[3]

Chen teaches at the Taipei National University of the Arts as an assistant professor of theatre.[3]

Filmography

Year English title Original title Role Director Notes
1991 A Brighter Summer Day 牯嶺街少年殺人事件 Little doctor's fiancée Edward Yang
1994 A Confucian Confusion 獨立時代 Qiqi Edward Yang
1997 Yours and Mine 我的神經病 Wang Shau-di
The River 河流 Girl Tsai Ming-liang
Sexy Story 浮世繪－捉姦 Ho Ping Short
Sweet Degeneration 放浪 Lin Cheng-sheng
1998 Restless 夏日情動 Lin Qing Qing Jule Gilfillan
1999 Half of Heaven La Moitié du ciel Anyi Alain Mazars
2001 What Time Is It There? 你那邊幾點？ Shiang-chyi Tsai Ming-liang
2002 Robinson's Crusoe 魯賓遜漂流記 Hsui-ling Lin Cheng-sheng
The Skywalk Is Gone 天橋不見了 Shiang-chyi Tsai Ming-liang Short
Southbound Swallow 小雨之歌 Li Yen Lien Chin-hua
2003 Goodbye, Dragon Inn 不散 Ticket woman Tsai Ming-liang Nominated - Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress
2004 Bear Hug 擁抱大白熊 Fang Chin Wang Shau-di
2005 The Wayward Cloud 天邊一朵雲 Shiang-chyi Tsai Ming-liang Nominated - Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress
2006 I Don't Want to Sleep Alone 黑眼圈 Coffee-shop waitress Tsai Ming-liang
2008 Farewell, Edward Yang 再見，楊德昌 Hsiao Chu-chen Documentary
Sleeping on Dark Waters 沉睡在黑水中 Tsai Ming-liang Documentary
2009 Face Visage / 臉 Tsai Ming-liang
2013 Soul 失魂 Yun Chung Mong-hong
Stray Dogs 郊遊 Woman Tsai Ming-liang
Past Present 昨天 Herself Tiong Guan Saw Documentary
2014 Exit 迴光奏鳴曲 Ling-tzu Chienn Hsiang Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress
Taipei Film Award for Best Actress
Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema NETPAC Special Mention
Nominated - Chinese Film Media Award for Best Actress
The Clearstream Affair L'Enquête Mme Yin Vincent Garenq
2016 The Receptionist 接線員 Sasa Jenny Lu Nominated - Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress
2017 The Deserted: VR 家在蘭若寺 female ghost Tsai Ming-liang
2018 Your Face 你的臉 herself Tsai Ming-liang documentary film
2021 Increasing Echo 修行 Mrs. Yan Chienn Hsiang Nominated - Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress
Taipei Film Award for Best Actress

References

  1. ^ "Who is Chen Shiang-Chyi? 4 facts to introduce you to the leading lady of EXIT". facetfilm.com. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  2. ^ "Berlinale: 1998 Programme". berlinale.de. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
  3. ^ a b Foong Woei Wan. "5 things about Chen Shiang-chyi, the actress who beat Gong Li to a Golden Horse Award". straitstimes.com. November 24, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2015.