Chen Shiang-chyi

 ( 1969 Births ) 

Chen Shiang-chyi (; born 27 November 1969) is a Taiwanese actress who has starred in 24 different films since 1991. She is best known for her long-lasting collaboration with critically acclaimed film maker Tsai Ming-liang.

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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. In 2014, she won the Best Actress award at the Golden Horse Film Festival for her performance in Exit.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.

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

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Filmography

Short

Short

Nominated - Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress

Nominated - Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress

Documentary

Documentary

Documentary

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

Nominated - Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress

documentary film

Nominated - Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress Taipei Film Award for Best Actress

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