Chen Shiang-chyi

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]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Chen.
Chen Shiang-chyi
Born (1969-11-27) 27 November 1969
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

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
1991A Brighter Summer Day牯嶺街少年殺人事件Little doctor's fiancéeEdward Yang
1994A Confucian Confusion獨立時代QiqiEdward Yang
1997Yours and Mine我的神經病Wang Shau-di
The River河流GirlTsai Ming-liang
Sexy Story浮世繪－捉姦Ho PingShort
Sweet Degeneration放浪Lin Cheng-sheng
1998Restless夏日情動Lin Qing QingJule Gilfillan
1999Half of HeavenLa Moitié du cielAnyiAlain Mazars
2001What Time Is It There?你那邊幾點？Shiang-chyiTsai Ming-liang
2002Robinson's Crusoe魯賓遜漂流記Hsui-lingLin Cheng-sheng
The Skywalk Is Gone天橋不見了Shiang-chyiTsai Ming-liangShort
Southbound Swallow小雨之歌Li YenLien Chin-hua
2003Goodbye, Dragon Inn不散Ticket womanTsai Ming-liangNominated - Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress
2004Bear Hug擁抱大白熊Fang ChinWang Shau-di
2005The Wayward Cloud天邊一朵雲Shiang-chyiTsai Ming-liangNominated - Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actress
2006I Don't Want to Sleep Alone黑眼圈Coffee-shop waitressTsai Ming-liang
2008Farewell, Edward Yang再見，楊德昌Hsiao Chu-chenDocumentary
Sleeping on Dark Waters沉睡在黑水中Tsai Ming-liangDocumentary
2009FaceVisage / 臉Tsai Ming-liang
2013Soul失魂YunChung Mong-hong
Stray Dogs郊遊WomanTsai Ming-liang
Past Present昨天HerselfTiong Guan SawDocumentary
2014Exit迴光奏鳴曲Ling-tzuChienn HsiangGolden 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 AffairL'EnquêteMme YinVincent Garenq
2016The Receptionist接線員SasaJenny LuNominated - Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress
2017The Deserted: VR家在蘭若寺female ghostTsai Ming-liang
2018Your Face你的臉herselfTsai Ming-liangdocumentary film
2021Increasing Echo 修行Mrs. YanChienn HsiangNominated - 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. 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.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.