Edward Chen Hao-sen (Chinese: 陳昊森; pinyin: Chén Hàosēn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Hō-sim; born 2 August 1996) is a Taiwanese actor and singer. He is currently studying performing arts at Hsing Wu University.[when?] He is known for his roles in the 2017 drama series Red Balloon [zh] and the 2020 feature film Your Name Engraved Herein. For his role in Your Name Engraved Herein, Chen was nominated for Best New Performer at the 57th Golden Horse Awards.[1]

Edward Chen
陳昊森
Edward Chen in an interview with Elle Taiwan, November 2020
Born
Chen Shi-cheng
(Chinese: 陳世承; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Sè-sêng)

(1996-08-02) 2 August 1996 (age 28)
Alma materHsing Wu University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese陳昊森
Simplified Chinese陈昊森
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinChén Hàosēn
Southern Min
Hokkien POJTân Hō-sim

Career

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Chen is known for his roles in LGBT-themed productions, notably the 2017 series Red Balloon and the 2020 film Your Name Engraved Herein.[1] In 2020, he signed a recording contract with Huayan Music and recorded the theme song for Your Name Engraved Herein.[2][3]

When asked if he was reluctant to be typecast in queer roles, Chen said: "The role settings in the scripts are very different. If I classify these characters into the same ethnic group, of course everyone in this ethnic group is still different. Personality, different backgrounds, and different stories. The trick for me is actually to let go of myself, completely believe in the events that the character does, and then study and establish it."[1]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2017 Youth (青春熱血之東北插班生) Zhang Wen-feng Main role
2018 Gatao 2: The New Leader Rising (zh) Liu Jian (adolescent) Cameo
2019 Bad Boy Symphony (zh) Xiaolong Cameo
2020 Your Name Engraved Herein Chiang Jia-han Main role
2022 The Post-Truth World Chang Cheng-yi
2023 Scamsgiving Jason
Love at First Lie
2024 Kids Chang Rung

Television series

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Year Title Role Notes
2017 Red Balloon (zh) Xia Zhi-chen (teenager) Main role[4]
2018 Mermaid Sauna (zh) Qi Fan-da/Hua Xiang-rong Main role[4]
2021 Who Killed the Good Man (zh) He Shuo-yi Main role
2022 Lesson in Love (zh) Zhang Yi-xiang Main role

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details
Almost Human
  • Released: November 9, 2023
  • Label: HIM
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming

Singles

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As lead artist

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Title Year Album
"Your Name Engraved Herein" 2020 Almost Human
"Hidden Pain" 2022
"Aloof" 2023
"Lion of the Sun"

Promotional singles

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Title Year Album
"Moonlight in the City"
(as a member of HIM Family)
2021 Non-album single

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Production Result
2020 2020 Taipei Film Awards (zh) Best New Performer Your Name Engraved Herein Nominated
57th Golden Horse Awards[5][6] Best New Performer Nominated
Best Original Song "Your Name Engraved Herein" (zh) Won
2021 2nd Taiwan Film Critics Society Awards Nominated
12th Annual Festival of Youth Film Awards Best Actor Your Name Engraved Herein Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b c Tsang, Karen (2 February 2021). 陳昊森 [Chen Hao-sen Cover Story]. Esquire HK (in Cantonese). Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Jan/Feb Cover Celeb Edward Chen from 'Your Name Engraved Herein' Says 'Just Do It'". Nüyou. Singapore. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  3. ^ Lee, Nicole (7 February 2021). 專訪台灣當紅男演員:《刻在你心底的名字》陳昊森、曾敬驊、金馬最佳新人范少勳及張軒睿 [Interview with popular Taiwanese actors: 'Your Name Engraved Here In' Chen Hao-sen, Tseng Jing-hua; Golden Horse Best New Performers Fan Shao-zun and Chang Xuan-rui]. Vogue Hong Kong (in Chinese). Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  4. ^ a b 做自己的太陽 陳昊森(上) [Be your own sun Chen Hao-sen (Part 1)]. Esquire Taiwan (in Chinese). 2 February 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  5. ^ Lee, Jan (22 November 2020). "Mark Lee misses out on Best Leading Actor trophy but local film Number 1 still wins at Golden Horse". The Straits Times. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  6. ^ Tang, Venice (27 November 2020). "This year's Taiwan Golden Horse hottest fashion trends". Taiwan News. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
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