Calvin Chen
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Calvin Chen Yi Ru is a Taiwan
ese singer and actor. He is currently a member of the boy band
Fahrenheit
. His stage name is a homophone
of his birth name.
After graduating from Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School
, one of the top high schools in Taiwan
, he further pursued his college education in Canada at Simon Fraser University
. He completed his masters degree in Economics
at the University of Victoria
. He then further continued his life in Canada by joining a pageant-like competition (Sunshine Boyz) in Vancouver, where he won first place with a free ticket to Taiwan and a contract with a music company, as well as a role in a drama in 2004 and became a member of Fahrenheit
in 2005. He had enrolled in the graduate program in Public Finance
at National Chengchi University
, but discontinued his study to focus on his showbiz career. He launched his first fashion brand WOW in Oct. 2008.
He speaks Mandarin
, English, Taiwanese, and understands conversational Cantonese. Calvin could also manage in Korean
and Japanese
due to his work as host.
, started hosting, Calvin Chen has also gotten a hosting job in MTV. He signed a one season contract with MTV hosting the show 日韩音乐风 (Aka: RHYYF, Japan Korea Music Craze). He replaced Ken Wu, who was host for the infotainment
program during the last 3 years.
Calvin Chen's first episode of this show was on Thursday July 1, 2010.
After a year of Hosting, it is said that MTV will renew their contract with Calvin Chen, raising his pay as well.
Calvin Chen also hosted the "Pink Lipstick" Korean drama Conference last year.
Through RHYYF and interviewing many Japanese and Korean artists and bands, Calvin has built a reputation with fans of those artists as well.
This year, Calvin's hosting reputation has build up, and he hosted as a substitute in many popular Taiwanese shows such as 100% Entertainment
(娱乐百分百) as well as Total Entertainment (完全娱乐)
On 18 Aug 2011, news came out confirming that Calvin is one of the seven hosts of a live show, Apple Entertainment News. The show had its pilot episode on 29 Aug minus Calvin because he was in Shanghai with Fahrenheit for the Eastern Camel Event.
It isn't only his smile the melts the heart of those who meet him, but his voice also. His voice stops beats and breaths, sending shivers down our spines as we focus on that soothing voice in the background. Calvin's voice is a baritone to tenor and is therefore one of the more predominant in most of their songs. If it so happens that another member was away, he would take over.
In the X-Family soundtrack, his solo titled 你是我所有的回憶 or You Are All My Memories left lasting impressions amongst the audience as his soothing smooth voice perfected the pain and sadness the song conveys.
Calvin also proved everyone that he can rap too. On Fahrenheit's 2nd album, Calvin sung the rap part of the song 心裡有數. He also sung his own version of 超喜歡你 on his 2010 series 愛似百匯. Not only that, Calvin did beatboxing on their Fahrenheit Fantasy Concert Tour.
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
ese singer and actor. He is currently a member of the boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit (Taiwanese band)
Fahrenheit is a Taiwanese boy band who has been active in Asia since 2005. The group debut with four members: Jiro Wang, Calvin Chen, Aaron Yan and Wu Chun. They are managed by Comic International Productions . The group's music is distributed by HIM International Music in Taiwan, by WOW Music in...
. His stage name is a homophone
Homophone
A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning. The words may be spelled the same, such as rose and rose , or differently, such as carat, caret, and carrot, or to, two, and too. Homophones that are spelled the same are also both homographs and homonyms...
of his birth name.
After graduating from Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School
Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School
Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School is a high school for boys, which is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan. The school was established in 1898 during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan, and was the Taipei First High School, the first public high school in Taiwanese history...
, one of the top high schools in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, he further pursued his college education in Canada at Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000...
. He completed his masters degree in Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
at the University of Victoria
University of Victoria
The University of Victoria, often referred to as UVic, is the second oldest public research university in British Columbia, Canada. It is a research intensive university located in Saanich and Oak Bay, about northeast of downtown Victoria. The University's annual enrollment is about 20,000 students...
. He then further continued his life in Canada by joining a pageant-like competition (Sunshine Boyz) in Vancouver, where he won first place with a free ticket to Taiwan and a contract with a music company, as well as a role in a drama in 2004 and became a member of Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit (Taiwanese band)
Fahrenheit is a Taiwanese boy band who has been active in Asia since 2005. The group debut with four members: Jiro Wang, Calvin Chen, Aaron Yan and Wu Chun. They are managed by Comic International Productions . The group's music is distributed by HIM International Music in Taiwan, by WOW Music in...
in 2005. He had enrolled in the graduate program in Public Finance
Public finance
Public finance is the revenue and expenditure of public authoritiesThe purview of public finance is considered to be threefold: governmental effects on efficient allocation of resources, distribution of income, and macroeconomic stabilization.-Overview:The proper role of government provides a...
at National Chengchi University
National Chengchi University
National Chengchi University is a prestigious public university at Muzha in Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan. It is well-known for its concentration on the social sciences, law, commerce, communication, liberal arts and for its MBA programs....
, but discontinued his study to focus on his showbiz career. He launched his first fashion brand WOW in Oct. 2008.
He speaks Mandarin
Standard Mandarin
Standard Chinese or Modern Standard Chinese, also known as Mandarin or Putonghua, is the official language of the People's Republic of China and Republic of China , and is one of the four official languages of Singapore....
, English, Taiwanese, and understands conversational Cantonese. Calvin could also manage in Korean
Korean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
and Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
due to his work as host.
Television series
| Year | |English Title | Role / Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 惡作劇之吻 | It Started With a Kiss It Started with a Kiss (TV series) It Started with a Kiss is a Taiwanese drama starring Joe Cheng, Ariel Lin and Jiro Wang of Fahrenheit. It was based on the first 10 volumes of the Japanese manga series Itazura na Kiss written by Kaoru Tada... |
Cameo passing umbrellas (final episode) |
| 終極一班 | KO One KO One KO One is a 2005 Taiwanese drama starring Jiro Wang, Calvin Chen, Aaron Yan and Danson Tang. It was produced by Comic International Productions and was first boardcast in Taiwan on cable TV Gala Television Variety Show/CH 28 on 26 November 2005 to 27 May 2006.Before this drama was aired there... |
Wang Ya Se (王亞瑟) | |
| 2007 | 終極一家 | The X-Family | Lan Ling Wang (蘭陵王) / Wang Ya Se (王亞瑟) |
| 公主小妹 | Romantic Princess Romantic Princess Romantic Princess , previously known as, Wo Jia Gong Zhu , is a 2007 Taiwanese drama starring Wu Chun and Calvin Chen of Fahrenheit, Angela Chang and George Hu. It was based on the shōjo manga , written by Kazuko Fujita. The drama was produced by Comic Productions and directed by Lin He Long... |
Nan Feng Cai (南風彩) Ayato Shido | |
| 2009 | 終極三國 | K.O.3an Guo K.O.3an Guo K.O.3an Guo is a Taiwanese drama starring George Hu, Xiu, Kirsten Ren and three out of four members of Fahrenheit as special guests, who starred in the prequels. The title is pronounced as "K.O.-san-guo". It is the third installment of the Zhong Ji series; preceded by KO One and The X-Family... |
Wang Ya Se (王亞瑟) |
| 桃花小妹 | Momo Love Momo Love Momo Love is a Taiwanese drama starring Jiro Wang and Calvin Chen of Fahrenheit, Cyndi Wang, Wong JingLun and Ken Chu of F4. It was produced by Comic International Productions and Gala Television and directed by Chu Yu-ning... |
Xue Zhi Qiang (薛志強) | |
| 2010 | 愛似百匯 | Love Buffet Love Buffet Love Buffet is a 2010 Taiwanese drama starring Aaron Yan and Calvin Chen of Fahrenheit and Reen Yu. It was based on the shōjo manga , written by Nagamu Nanaji... |
Xing Da Ye (邢大業) Daiya Shinpo |
| 2011 | 陽光天使 | Sunshine Angel Sunshine Angel Sunny Girl is a 2011 Taiwanese drama starring Wu Chun and Rainie Yang It is produced by Comic International Productions The drama started filming in May 2010 and wrapped on 21 September 2010. It was filmed on location in Taiwan, China and Japan. It is slated for broadcast in 2011... |
Calvin (Guest star) |
Hosting career
After fellow Band member, Jiro WangJiro Wang
Jiro Wang , nicknamed Da Dong meaning "Big East", was born on 24 August 1981. He is a Taiwanese actor and singer, who started his career as a model. He is a member of Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band Fahrenheit.-Biography:...
, started hosting, Calvin Chen has also gotten a hosting job in MTV. He signed a one season contract with MTV hosting the show 日韩音乐风 (Aka: RHYYF, Japan Korea Music Craze). He replaced Ken Wu, who was host for the infotainment
Infotainment
Infotainment is "information-based media content or programming that also includes entertainment content in an effort to enhance popularity with audiences and consumers." It is a neologistic portmanteau of information and entertainment, referring to a type of media which provides a combination of...
program during the last 3 years.
Calvin Chen's first episode of this show was on Thursday July 1, 2010.
After a year of Hosting, it is said that MTV will renew their contract with Calvin Chen, raising his pay as well.
Calvin Chen also hosted the "Pink Lipstick" Korean drama Conference last year.
Through RHYYF and interviewing many Japanese and Korean artists and bands, Calvin has built a reputation with fans of those artists as well.
This year, Calvin's hosting reputation has build up, and he hosted as a substitute in many popular Taiwanese shows such as 100% Entertainment
(娱乐百分百) as well as Total Entertainment (完全娱乐)
On 18 Aug 2011, news came out confirming that Calvin is one of the seven hosts of a live show, Apple Entertainment News. The show had its pilot episode on 29 Aug minus Calvin because he was in Shanghai with Fahrenheit for the Eastern Camel Event.
TV Programs
| Year | Title | Status | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sunshine Nation 2008 | Fairchild Radio | himself/guest performer (with Aaron Yan Aaron Yan Aaron Yan is a Taiwanese Mandopop singer, commercial model and actor. He is the youngest member of Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band Fahrenheit.-Biography:Aaron Wu Geng Lin was born on November 20, 1986 in Taiwan.... ) |
| 2008 | Pinoy Dream Academy 4th Gala Night Pinoy Dream Academy Pinoy Dream Academy is the Philippine version of Endemol's Operación Triunfo . The format is similar to Big Brother, where a set number of finalists would live inside the Academy for four months and will be trained by guest teachers to be multimedia performers... |
Television | himself/guest performer (with Wu Chun Wu Chun Wu Chun was born on 10 October 1979, birth name Goh Kiat Chun, is a Brunei-born Taiwanese actor, singer, former model and gym instructor.... ) |
| 2008 | The Buzz The Buzz (talk show) The Buzz is a weekly entertainment news and talk show in the Philippines. Premiering in 1999, it is the longest-running weekly entertainment news and talk show on ABS-CBN. It features local celebrity gossip and news.-Casting:... |
Television | himself/talk show guest |
| 2008 | ASAP '08 ASAP (variety show) ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays... |
Television | himself/guest performer (with Wu Chun Wu Chun Wu Chun was born on 10 October 1979, birth name Goh Kiat Chun, is a Brunei-born Taiwanese actor, singer, former model and gym instructor.... ) |
| 2008 | Entertainment Live | Television | himself/talk show guest |
| 2008 | Us Girls Us Girls (Philippine TV program) Us Girls is a weekly lifestyle magazine show in the Philippines hosted by Iya Villania, Cheska Garcia, and Angel Aquino, which airs every Sunday night on Studio 23.-External links:*... |
Television | himself/guest |
Music career
Calvin was the third member to join boyband Fahrenheit in 2005. Together, with 3 other group members, they are the most successful Taiwan boyband after F4, conquering the hearts of those in China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, Canada, US, UK, Vietnam etc. He represents Warm Spring, at 77 degrees Fahrenheit. He also represents Handsome.It isn't only his smile the melts the heart of those who meet him, but his voice also. His voice stops beats and breaths, sending shivers down our spines as we focus on that soothing voice in the background. Calvin's voice is a baritone to tenor and is therefore one of the more predominant in most of their songs. If it so happens that another member was away, he would take over.
In the X-Family soundtrack, his solo titled 你是我所有的回憶 or You Are All My Memories left lasting impressions amongst the audience as his soothing smooth voice perfected the pain and sadness the song conveys.
Calvin also proved everyone that he can rap too. On Fahrenheit's 2nd album, Calvin sung the rap part of the song 心裡有數. He also sung his own version of 超喜歡你 on his 2010 series 愛似百匯. Not only that, Calvin did beatboxing on their Fahrenheit Fantasy Concert Tour.