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Chen Daoming Chen Daoming Film & TV · People's Republic of China

Chen Daoming (April 26, 1955 -), a mainland Chinese actor and singer, a member of the 10th, 11th and 12th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and currently the chairman of the China Film Association.

C Chen Xin Political figures · People's Republic of China

Chen Xin (1963-), native of Jingjiang, Jiangsu, Han nationality, political figure of the People's Republic of China, representative of the Jiangsu region of the National People's Congress.

Chen Jinhong Chen Jinhong Film & TV · British Hong Kong

Sunny Chan Kam Hung (English: Sunny Chan Kam Hung, January 1, 1967 -), Hong Kong actor, host, businessman, writer and stage actor. During his time at TVB, he mainly played upright and upright characters. However, his performances as senior inspector "Jiang Zishan" in "Criminal Investigation Files IV" and as the villain "Xu Wenbiao" in "Genesis" impressed the audience deeply. They are two of his classic roles.

C Chen Yalun Film & TV · People's Republic of China

Ellen Chan Nga Lun (English: Ellen Chan Nga Lun, February 16, 1966 -), Hong Kong female singer and actress.

Chen Yufei Chen Yufei Athletes · People's Republic of China

Chen Yufei (English: Chen Yufei, March 1, 1998 -), a native of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, is a Chinese badminton player. Studied at Hangzhou Chen Jinglun Sports School. Representative of Zhejiang Province at the 14th National People's Congress. Her highest ranking is world No. 1. At the 2020 Summer Olympics, it helped the Chinese team win the Olympic gold medal in this event again after 9 years.

C Chen Lei Film & TV · People's Republic of China

Chen Lei (1975-), a native of Beijing, is an animation producer, producer, screenwriter and director in mainland China. Debuted in 1992, his representative works include "New Journey to the West", "Dream Man", "Bubble Forest", "Little Tiger Returns Home", "The Ming Dynasty", "The Monkey King", etc.

C Chen Luyu Media figures · People's Republic of China

Chen Luyu (June 12, 1970 -), often referred to as Lu Yu, is a female, Hui nationality, originally from Fugou, Henan. She was born in Shanghai and grew up in Beijing. She is a host and reporter in mainland China. She hosts the talk show "A Date with Luyu" (2002-2022) and the podcast "Flowers in the Rock" (2023-).

Chen Yungen Chen Yungen Political figures · British Hong Kong

Horace Chin Wan-kan (English: Horace Chin Wan-kan; November 8, 1961 -), pen name Chen Yun, is a Hong Kong scholar and writer. He studied for a master's degree in comparative literature from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and a doctorate in folklore from the University of Göttingen in Germany (with a minor in ethnology and sinology). Chen Yungen is a city-state politician who advocates and promotes Hong Kong city-state autonomy. He was once the chairman of the Hong Kong Autonomy Movement and is currently the chairman and founder of the Hong Kong Renaissance Association. In 1997, Chan joined the Hong Kong Policy Research Institute, chaired by Ip Kwok-wah, special advisor to the then Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Tung Chee-hwa. He met Ho Chi-ping and followed him to work at the Arts Development Bureau and Home Affairs Bureau. Before joining the Home Affairs Bureau, Chan served as a part-time lecturer at City University, teaching cultural policy. Later, he served as the planning and research director of the Arts Development Bureau from 1997 to 2002, where he was responsible for arts planning and management to promote government cultural programs. After Ho Chi-ping was appointed as the Director of Home Affairs by the then Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa in July 2002, he decided to recruit a Research Director through internal funding in September of the same year. Chen Yungen was finally hired as the Research Director of the Home Affairs Bureau through an open recruitment process. Chen Yungen's research group was disbanded at the end of June 2007 with the departure of Ho Zhiping. Chen Yungen once served as an assistant professor in the Chinese Department of Lingnan University. His main works include the "Hong Kong City-State" series. "The Theory of Hong Kong City-State" won the fifth Hong Kong Book Award of Radio Television Hong Kong. In 2008, he won the Best Artist of the Year Award (Art Criticism) at the Hong Kong Arts Development Awards. Most of the remaining books and newspaper columns focus on Hong Kong customs, Hong Kong culture, Chinese language and current affairs commentary. On August 15, 2016, Lingnan University decided not to renew his contract and ended his seven-year teaching career. On July 27, 2016, on behalf of the Hong Kong Renaissance Association, Chen Yungen joined forces with the Passionate Citizens and the Popular Politics Academy to form the Rep City Election Alliance. He participated in the Hong Kong Legislative Council election for the first time. He formed a list with Li Juexi, a member of the Passionate Citizens, to run in the New Territories East Constituency. They used the "Sustainable Basic Law" as their campaign platform. In the end, they received more than 23,000 votes and failed to be elected. After losing the election, Chen Yungen announced his withdrawal from the social movement on September 7, 2016. In March 2020, Chen Yungen announced that he had no intention to run for the Legislative Council general election that year. On March 1, 2021, Chen Yungen and a group of young Hong Kong people established a new political party, the Hong Kong Civic Party.

Chen Xinhong Chen Xinhong Musicians · Republic of China

Chen Xinhong (December 6, 1975 -), also known as Ashin (English: Ashin), is a Taiwanese male singer, songwriter and music producer. He is the lead singer and songwriter of the band Mayday. He is also one of the founders of Believe Music and the founder and designer of the trendy clothing brand "StayReal". He once served as the director of the fifth public television station and is known as the "Treasure Island Hacken Lee". In addition to being a member of Mayday, he is also a member of the boy band F☆FOREVER.

Chen Zhuoxian Chen Zhuoxian Athletes · People's Republic of China

Ian Chan Cheuk-yin (English: Ian Chan Cheuk-yin, June 9, 1993 -) is a Hong Kong male singer and artist. He was a member of the Hong Kong Men's Volleyball Team and the South China Men's Volleyball Team. He graduated from St. Francis Charity Primary School in Shek Kip Mei and Cheung Sha Wan Catholic English Secondary School. During his high school years, he was a member of the volleyball, track and field and basketball school teams. In the 2011-2012 Hong Kong School Elite Volleyball Competition, he was hailed as the "Best Setter" and was selected into the star team. Later, he majored in Public Policy and Politics at the City University of Hong Kong. He won a singing competition in his freshman year and officially received professional singing training. Later, he signed a contract as an artist under Shangteng Productions. During this period, Chen Zhuoxian was a college student, volleyball player and contract artist. In 2018, Chen Zhuoxian officially quit the Hong Kong Volleyball Team in order to participate in the ViuTV talent show "Good Night Show" and develop his acting career. He eventually won the runner-up in the finals of the show, and then officially debuted as a member of the Hong Kong boy band MIRROR. The following year, he released his first single "Phase 2 Building" as a solo singer. In addition, the major awards that Chen Zhuoxian has won include the "Best Male Singer and Hottest Singer-Songwriter" at the "Metropolis Hot Awards", "The Best Male Singer Gold Award" at the "Chizha Music Popular Chart Award Ceremony", "Gold Award for Chizha Music Singer-Songwriter" and "The Most Powerful Record Award", and "Chill Club Annual Recommendation List" "Chill Club Bronze Award for Male Singer of the Year" and "Chill Club Silver Award for Singer-Songwriter of the Year".

Joe Chen Joe Chen Film & TV · Republic of China

Joe Chen (April 4, 1979 -), Taiwanese actress, host and singer.

Chen Jiahua Chen Jiahua Film & TV · Republic of China

Chen Jiahua (Hakka vernacular: Chhṳ̀n Kâ-fà, born June 18, 1981), whose stage name is Ella, is a Taiwanese female singer, actress, and host. She was born in Linluo Township, Pingtung County. She is a member of the female singing group S.H.E. In 2000, she participated in the "Universe 2000 Powerful Girls Battle" and signed a contract with Universe Records (the predecessor of Huayan Records) for training in the same year. On September 11, 2001, she released S.H.E's first album "Girls' Dormitory" as a member of S.H.E and entered the entertainment industry. In 2006, she was nominated for the Best Actress Award in the Drama Category of the 41st Golden Bell Awards for "The Right Girl". In 2014, he was shortlisted for the "49th Golden Bell Awards" Variety Show Host Award with "Prince's Date". In March 2012, the first solo mini album "I am..." was released; on April 17, 2015, the first solo album "Why Not" was released. Starting from May 2023, he will participate in the competition lineup of Hunan Satellite TV's "Chengfeng 2023" program. After many performance competitions, he finally won the annual championship of the season. On April 1, 2024, the second solo album "BAD HABITS" will be released.

Chen Xiaofeng Chen Xiaofeng Artists · People's Republic of China

Chen Xiaofeng (born in 1965), named Wuyong, courtesy name Xiaofeng, also known as Nanshan Taoist, Xianhuashanren, Dongtiange, Changwantang, etc., is a native of Pujiang, Zhejiang, a Chinese painter, calligrapher, a national first-class artist, and a theoretical scholar of figure painting of the New Zhejiang School.

Chen Guokun Chen Guokun Film & TV · People's Republic of China

Danny Chan Kwok Kwan, August 1, 1975 -), known as the fake Bruce Lee, was born in Bao'an County, Guangdong Province, the People's Republic of China. He is a Hong Kong actor, director and photographer. He was originally a special actor and was appreciated by Stephen Chow. In 2000, he served as the director of the TV series A line dancer in the movie "Shaolin Soccer", he later became a main actor in "Shaolin Soccer" because of his resemblance to Bruce Lee. He was nominated for "Best Supporting Actor" at the 24th Hong Kong Film Awards for his role as the ax gang leader "Brother Chen" in "Kung Fu".

Michelle Chen Michelle Chen Film & TV · Republic of China

Michelle Chen (May 31, 1983 -), whose real name is Chen Meixuan, is a Taiwanese actress and singer. In 2011, she became popular as the heroine "Shen Jiayi" in the movie "The Girl We Chased Together in Those Years".

Chen Jitong Chen Jitong Political figures · Qing Dynasty

Chen Jitong (1851-1907), whose courtesy name was Jingru and nicknamed Sancheng Chake, was a native of Houguan, Fujian (now Fuzhou) in the Qing Dynasty. A politician, diplomat, writer and participant in the New Deal during the late Qing Dynasty. After the founding of the Democratic Republic of Taiwan in 1895, he served as Minister of Foreign Affairs but fled Taiwan soon after.

C Chen Yuao Scientists · People's Republic of China

Chen Yuao (born April 1981) is a Chinese physicist.

Chen Jialuo Chen Jialuo Political figures · People's Republic of China

Kenneth Chan Ka-lok (English: Kenneth Chan Ka-lok; June 12, 1968 - ), a Hong Kong politician, associate professor of the Department of Politics and International Relations of Hong Kong Baptist University, and a former directly elected member of the Hong Kong Island Constituency of the Hong Kong Legislative Council.

Chen Baozhu Chen Baozhu Film & TV · People's Republic of China

Connie Chan Po-chu (English: Connie Chan Po-chu, January 1, 1947 -), native of Xinhui, Guangdong, is a Hong Kong Cantonese opera and film actress and female singer. She is known as "Sister Po-chu" and has the reputation of "movie fan princess". In the mid-1960s, she married Kim Lan with six other female movie stars, including Fung Subo, Sim Chi-wa, Siu Fong-fang, Sit Ka-yan, Wang Aiming and Feng Baobao, who were also Cantonese film child stars. They formed the famous "Seven Princesses" in the Cantonese film industry. Among them, Chen Po-chu ranked third in order of age. Chen Baozhu was born into a family of Cantonese opera. She is the adopted daughter of famous Cantonese opera singers Chen Feinong and Gong Fenhong. She learned Cantonese opera from her adoptive parents when she was young. She made her debut on stage when she was 5 years old. When she was 7 years old, she studied Northern martial arts under Fen Juhua and performed Peking opera on stage many times. When he was 10 years old, he formed the "Mary Treasure Troupe" with Liang Baozhu, Liang Xingbo and his adoptive father Chen Feinong to perform in civil and martial arts. On January 31, 1960, the popular actress Ren Jianhui was accepted as his disciple. She is also the goddaughter of actor Cao Tat-wah. She currently lives with her family in Tai Hang, Hong Kong Island. In the 1960s, when Chan Po-chu was still very popular, whenever she attended a public event, she would often attract thousands of fans to gather, resulting in a crowd-pleased scene. "Chen Po-chu is here!" ("Chen Po-chu is here!") has become a classic Hong Kong buzzword, which means that a big shot is coming, please make way.

C Chen Qiang Entrepreneurs · Unknown nationality

Chen Qiang (?—) is the president, chairman of the board, executive director and chief executive officer of China Rongsheng Heavy Industry Group Holdings Co., Ltd., and is one of the founders of the group.

Chen Yan Chen Yan Writers · People's Republic of China

Chen Yan (1963-), male, born in Zhen'an, Shaanxi Province, is a Chinese playwright and novelist. He is currently the chairman of the Shaanxi Provincial Dramatists Association and the president of the Shaanxi Provincial Opera Research Institute. He has won awards such as the Cao Yu Drama Literature Award, the Wenhua Screenwriting Award, the Chinese Art and Literature Award, and the Wu Chengen Novel Award. In 2019, the novel "Protagonist" won the 10th Mao Dun Literature Award.

C Chen Zhiming Film & TV · People's Republic of China

Chen Zhiming (January 18, 1964 -), Gezi Opera actor, Gongshengxing, China's national second-level actor (art series deputy senior professional and technical position), chairman of the Art Committee of Xiamen Gezi Opera Troupe, inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage Gezi Opera project. On January 26, 2008, the Ministry of Culture of the State Council of the People's Republic of China announced the list of the second batch of representative inheritors of national intangible cultural heritage projects. He is the youngest of the four Gezai opera artists listed (trained after the reform and opening up). The other three are Ji Zhaozhi (Gongdanxing) from Xiamen City; Zheng Xiuqin (Gongdanxing, China's national first-level actor) and Wu Ziming (Gongshengxing, China's national first-level director) from Zhangzhou Xiang Opera Troupe. Xiamen Gezi Drama Troupe currently has many national second-level actors: Zhuang Hairong (also deputy director), Xue Jiancheng, Chen Yaqin, Su Yanrong, and Zheng Huibing.

C Chen Huishan Film & TV · People's Republic of China

Flora Chan Wai San (English: Flora Chan Wai San, May 30, 1970 -), a Hong Kong-American actress, singer, program producer and journalist. Chen Huishan was the chief actress of TVB from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s, and was known as the "TVB First Sister". Chen Huishan has starred in many TV series such as "Inspection Certificate", "Wonderful Hands and Kindness", "Mr. Gentleman", "Excellent Dad", "Up to the Sky", etc. She is good at playing professionals. From 1999 to 2001, Chen Huishan was selected as the "Top Ten TV Artists - No. 1" in the "One TV Awards" held by One Weekly for three consecutive years, ranking first among male and female artists. In terms of music career, Chen Huishan joined the music industry in 2000. With her lead song "Even If I Did Something Wrong", she became the only TVB manager's contract artist (commonly known as her biological daughter) to win the "Three Channels Champion Song" and the "Best Song Award" at the "Metro Hot Awards" during her rookie period in the music industry. In terms of acting career, Chen Huishan won the "My Favorite Heroine of the Year" and "My Favorite TV Character of the Year" in the "Thousands of Stars 2002" for her starring role in "The Greatest Daddy", becoming the "Hong Kong Double Drama Queen" with the shortest debut years (5 years). In 2003, she won the "My Favorite Actress" and "My Favorite TV Character" at the Astro Hualai TV Drama Awards 2004 for her starring role as the stewardess Belle in the masterpiece "Up in the Sky", becoming the first "Malaysian Double Drama Queen". Together with her singing role in the ending song "I Don't Love You" in "Up in the Sky", it pushed Chen Huishan's acting career to the highest peak. In 2025, Chen Huishan will perform in the special series "Criminal Investigation 12" for the first time in 30 years in the industry, co-starring with Lin Baoyi,

Chen Minzhi Chen Minzhi Film & TV · People's Republic of China

Sharon Chan Man Chi (English: Sharon Chan Man Chi; January 17, 1979 -), whose real name is Chan Man Chi, is a Hong Kong actress and host. She is currently a TVB manager contract artist. She has filmed many TV series, and also hosted current affairs, variety travel shows and music programs. She entered the industry as a model in the early 1990s and began to rise to prominence after joining TVB in 2001. She is famous for her 43-inch long legs and is known as the "Queen of Legs".