David Chen
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Profile
- Name: 陳亦飛 (陈亦飞) / Chen Yi Fei
- English name: David Chen
- Also known as: 陳宇凡 / Chen Yu Fan
- Profession: Actor and singer
- Birthdate: 1979-Jan-29 (age 44)
- Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
- Height: 183cm
- Star sign: Aquarius
- Chinese zodiac: Snake
- Family: Wife/singer Tan Wei Wei (m. 2017)
About David Chen
Born the first son of an airline pilot and artist, David Chen spent most of his childhood in the capital city of Taiwan. As a young teen, he moved to Los Angeles from Taipei to receive an American education. Rather than spending his time in a library as his parents had hoped, he grew to love sports and singing instead, and began to follow a path different from one in academia. By the late '90s, his talented voice had won various karaoke contests throughout southern California. After finishing university in 2001, he immediately returned to Taiwan to pursue his dream of an acting career. His fresh face and tall stature instantly landed him many opportunities. He soon began modeling for fashion giants such as Diesel and DKNY, as well as making appearances in TV ads and music videos.
In 2002, David Chen won TTV's online casting poll for the drama "Star" and appeared in his first lead role. Later that year, he played the part of Ming An (Iceman) in the hit television series "My MVP Valentine," where both his athletic and acting performance gained him greater recognition in Taiwan and abroad. A little-known fact, his voice can be heard in the Mandarin language version of the Academy Award Nominated animation, "Shark Tale," for which he voiced the starring role of Oscar, originally performed by actor Will Smith.
TV Series
- The Brightest Star in the Sky (2019)
- The Legend of Jade Sword (2018)
- Hello Joann (2016)
- Er Tai Shi Dai (二胎时代) (Dragon TV, 2015)
- Dong Men Si Shao (TTV, 2012)
- In Between (TTV, 2012)
- Absolute Boyfriend (FTV, 2012)
- Material Queen (CTS, 2011)
- Wife (2009) as Zhao Da Nian
- The Concerto (TTV, 2009)
- I Do? (TTV, 2008)
- Honey and Clover (CTS, 2008)
- Da Zhen Zhu (2008)
- The Vietnamese Brides in Taiwan (PTS, 2007)
- Yi Min Tian Tang 移民天堂 (PTS, 2007)
- Wonderful Coffee (CTV, 2007)
- Taipei Family (SETTV, 2006)
- Green Forest, My Home (TTV, 2005)
- Nine-Ball (GTV, 2005)
- A Legend of Loyal Village (PTS, 2005)
- Only You (CTS, 2005)
- My Secret Garden II (CTV, 2004)
- Up on the Stage (CTS, 2003)
- My MVP Valentine (SETTV, 2002)
- Star (TTV, 2002)
Movies
- Fruit Rockers (2015)
- Fly to the Venus (2015)
- Closed Doors Village (2014)
- A Bed Affair 2 (2014)
- Starting Point of Happiness (2012)
- West Town Girls (2004)
- Shark Tale (2004)
TV Show Theme Songs
- Door (门) with Tan Wei Wei , The Legend of Jade Sword (2018)
- Duo Kui You Ni (多虧有你) with Lu Jia Xin, The Concerto (2009)
- Please Be Happy (一定要幸福) with Jill Hsu, Wife (2009)
- I Got You, Nine-Ball (2005)
- I'm Not a Hero (我不是英雄), Nine-Ball (2005)
Trivia
- Education: University of California Irvine
- Hobbies: Singing, movies, reading, sushi
- Sports: Basketball, volleyball, snowboarding
- Languages spoken: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese