Baron Chen | |
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Chinese name | 陳楚河 |
Chinese name | 陳楚河 (traditional) |
Chinese name | 陈楚河 (simplified) |
Pinyin | Chén Chù Hé (Mandarin) |
Origin | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
Born |
Taiwan |
May 9, 1978
Other name(s) | Chen Xiaobao, River Chen |
Occupation | Model, Actor |
Baron Chen (Chinese: 陳楚河; pinyin: Chén Chǔhé; born May 9, 1978) is a Taiwanese actor and model.
Chen is the eldest son of Chen Chi-li, a reputed gang leader who masterminded the assassination of dissident journalist Henry Liu in 1984. Not long after he was born, his parents separated so he stayed with his grandparents. He studied tourism at the Chinese Culture University in Taipei.
Chen made his first major appearance in the movie Kung Fu Dunk, but became better known with his role as Dylan in Taiwanese drama, Fated to Love You. He also appeared in two of Jay Chou's music videos for the songs "Blue and White Porcelain" from the album On the Run and "Ocean of Flowers" from Capricorn.
He later gained more fame through his roles in the television series My Daughter and The Magic Blade, which won him Most Popular Actor at the LeTV Awards.