Fala Chen

Chen Fa La

Profile

• Name: 陳法拉 (陈法拉) / Chan Faat Laai (Chen Fa La)
• English name: Fala Chen
• Profession: Actress and singer
• Birthdate: 1982-Feb-24 (age 44)
• Birthplace: Chengdu, Sichuan, China
• Nationality: American
• Height: 171cm
• Star sign: Pisces
• Chinese zodiac: Dog
• Blood type: A
• Family: Husband/diplomat Emmanuel Straschnov and daughter

TV Series

• The Undoing (2020)
• Triumph in the Skies II (2013) as He Nianxi
• Will Power (TVB, 2013) as Shen Yueqin
• Sound of the Desert (2013) as Qin Xiang
• Queens of Diamonds and Hearts (TVB, 2012) as Zhong Wuyan
• Lives of Omission (TVB, 2011) as Zhou Wangqing
• Grace Under Fire (TVB, 2011) as Kui Hua
• In the Eye of the Beholder (2010) as Zhu Tingyu
• No Regrets (TVB, 2010) as Liu Qing
• Links to Temptation (TVB, 2010) as Xiong Langqiao
• Can't Buy Me Love (TVB, 2010) as Situ Yin Ping
• Ghost Writer (TVB, 2010) as Linghu Xiao Cui
• The Stew of Life (TVB, 2009) as Wu Caini
• Beyond the Realm of Conscience (TVB, 2009) as Maid
• Moonlight Resonance (TVB, 2008) as Gan Yongqing
• Catch Me Now (TVB, 2008) as Kang Meili
• A Journey Called Life (TVB, 2008) as Cheng Meixin
• The Ultimate Crime Fighter (TVB, 2007) as Ada
• Steps (TVB, 2007) as Cheng Jiawen
• Best Selling Secrets (TVB, 2007, ep28) as Du Bingbing
• Heart of Greed (TVB, 2007) as Tang Zhixin
• The Family Link (TVB, 2007) as Angela
• Forensic Heroes (TVB, 2006) as Lin Zhenzhen / Rong Hui

TV Series Theme Songs

• Defect Beauty (缺陷美) - Queens of Diamonds and Hearts (2012)
• Love Transfer (爱情转驳) - Links to Temptation (2010)
• A Pair of Perfect Match (絕配的一對) - The Stew of Life (2009)

Movies

• Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
• Despicable Me 3 (2017)
• The Treasure (2015)
• Tales from the Dark 2 (2013)
• Turning Point 2 (2011)
• The Fortune Buddies (2011) as Sister Man
• I Love Hong Kong (2011) as Nicky Lee
• 72 Tenants of Prosperity (2010) as Young Pinky
• Black Ransom (2010) as Superintendent Koo
• Turning Point (TVB / Shaw Studios, 2009) as Karen

Recognitions

• 2013 TVB Star Awards Malaysia: Favourite TVB Character (Triumph in the Skies 2 – Holiday)
• '2013 10th Huading Awards: Best Chinese Actress in TV Series (Queen of Diamonds and Hearts)
• 2013 IFPI Hong Kong Top Sales Music Awards: Best Newcomer Award
• 2012 StarHub TVB Awards: My Favorite TVB Female Character (Queens of Diamonds and Hearts – Chung Mo-Yim)
• 2012 TVB8 Golden Music Awards: Best Newcomer Award (Bronze)
• 2012 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation: Newcomer Impact Award
• 2011 16th Asian Television Award: Best Actress in a Supporting Role (No Regrets – Lau Ching)
• 2011 StarHub TVB Awards: My Favorite TVB Female Character (No Regrets – Lau Ching)
• 2011 Starhub TVB Awards: Perfect Smile Award
• 2011 My AOD Malaysia My Favourite TVB Series Presentation: My Favourite Top 15 Characters (Lives of Omission – Jodie)
• 2011 My AOD Malaysia My Favourite TVB Series Presentation: My Favourite Onscreen Couple (Lives of Omission – with Michael Tse)
• '2011 Next TV Awards: Top 10 Artist (No. 9)
• 2010 TVB Anniversary Awards: Best Supporting Actress (No Regrets – Lau Ching)
• 2010 My AOD Malaysia My Favourite TVB Series Presentation: Best Supporting Actress (No Regrets – Lau Ching)
• 2010 Next TV Awards: Top 10 Artist (No. 10)
• 2009 Next TV Awards: Hekura Stylish Female Artist
• 2009 StarHub TVB Awards: My Favorite TVB Female Character (Moonlight Resonance – Gum Wing Hing)
• 2008 Next TV Awards:
  • Hekura Acting Improvement Award
  • Most Promising Female Artist
• 2007 TVB Anniversary Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Steps – Ching Ka-Man (Karmen))
• 2007 Next TV Awards: Hekura Most Self-confident New Actress
• 2005 Miss Chinese International: 1st Runner Up
• 2004 Miss NY Chinese: Best MTV, Best Costume, and Miss Photogenic
• 2003 Miss Chinatown USA:
  • Miss Chinese Chamber of Commerce
  • Best MTV
  • Best Costume
• 2002 Miss Asian America: Winner

Trivia

• Education: Emory University (majored in Marketing and International Business and minored in Japanese)
• Skills: Singing and dancing
• Hobbies: Reading, traveling and hang out with family and friends
• Languages: Mandarin, Sichuanese, English, Cantonese, and Japanese
• Native origin: Fenghua, Zhejiang
• When she was 15, she and her mother immigrated to Atlanta, Georgia to join her father.

External Links

• Official TVB blog
• English Wikipedia
• Chinese Wikipedia
• Official Twitter
• Cantonese Wikipedia
• Weibo