Fala Chen
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Fala Chen is a Chinese-American beauty pageant titleholder. Chen has held the titles of Miss Asian America
2002 and Miss NY Chinese
2004, and placed as runner-up in Miss Chinatown USA
2003 (Miss Chinese Chamber of Commerce) and Miss Chinese International 2005.
, People's Republic of China
, in 1982. She moved to the United States
at the age of 15 in 1997. She attended Emory University
in Georgia, where she majored in Marketing and International business and minored in Japanese. During her first year in college, she started entering beauty pageants. She graduated from Goizueta Business School of Emory University with a BBA degree in May, 2005.
After taking the Miss Asian America crown, she entered the Miss Chinatown USA 2003 pageant. Traveling to San Francisco
to compete, she took the Miss Chinese Chamber of Commerce 2003 title (as 1st runner-up). The winner was Miss Honolulu, Hawaii
, Darah Dung.
After participating in two Chinese pageants, she participated in the Miss Chinese International pageant. That is when she participated in the Miss NY Chinese
2004 pageant. She joined the pageant on 13 August 2004, and took the crown and three awards (Best in Costume, Best in MTV, and Miss Photogenic.) After winning, she was able to represent New York at the 2005 Miss Chinese International pageant even though she was from Georgia. It was also in 2004 that the pageant accepts delegates around the United States.
In January 2005, Chen traveled to Hong Kong
to compete for the Miss Chinese International 2005 crown. On 29 January 2005, she competed at TVB City for the crown. She earned a place as first runner-up for the city of New York. The eventual winner was Leanne Li
from Vancouver
and the second runner up was Jessica Young from Melbourne
.
, Chen returned to Hong Kong and joined TVB. She starred in the TVB series Forensic Heroes
, where she started as an accidental murderess.
She crowned the 2006 Miss Chinese International 1st runner-up, Ginney Ann from Bangkok
, Thailand
.
For a time, Chen was unfavored by audiences due to the dislike many people held towards the characters she played in series such as Steps
, which gradually grew into a dislike for the actress herself. However, Chen has recently experienced success in her TVB career with her appearances in Catch Me Now
and the 2008 production Moonlight Resonance
. She also played a mute character to critical acclaim, earning her audiences' favor once again in the latter TV show.
In 2009, Chen played the main female character in Michael Tse
's movie Turning Point
as Michael Tse's girlfriend and Francis Ng
's sister.
In 2010, Fala Chen won Best Supporting Actress for the second time. Her first was in 2007 for her role as Carmen in, Steps
.
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Miss Asian America
The Miss Asian America Pageant is a nationwide pageant founded in 1980 by Rose Chung with a mission "to showcase young Asian American women in a high quality production that will represent their culture, intelligence and talent."...
2002 and Miss NY Chinese
Miss NY Chinese
Miss NY Chinese also known as Miss New York Chinese or Miss Chinese New York and formerly called as Miss Greater Chinatown NYC Beauty Pageant, is a beauty pageant that selects New York City's representative to the Miss Chinese International beauty pageant held in Hong Kong each year...
2004, and placed as runner-up in Miss Chinatown USA
Miss Chinatown USA
The Miss Chinatown USA pageant, based on Chinese communities within the U.S., greets delegates around the country. The pageant has been an annual Lunar New Year event since 1958. The winners of this pageant represent the Chinese community and act as ambassadors promoting Chinese culture and heritage...
2003 (Miss Chinese Chamber of Commerce) and Miss Chinese International 2005.
Education
Chen was born in ChengduChengdu
Chengdu , formerly transliterated Chengtu, is the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. It holds sub-provincial administrative status...
, People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
, in 1982. She moved to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
at the age of 15 in 1997. She attended Emory University
Emory University
Emory University is a private research university in metropolitan Atlanta, located in the Druid Hills section of unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The university was founded as Emory College in 1836 in Oxford, Georgia by a small group of Methodists and was named in honor of...
in Georgia, where she majored in Marketing and International business and minored in Japanese. During her first year in college, she started entering beauty pageants. She graduated from Goizueta Business School of Emory University with a BBA degree in May, 2005.
The Road to TVB
Representing Georgia, Chen entered the Miss Asian America 2002 pageant. At the young age of 20, she took the crown on August 2002. She performed a traditional peacock dance in a golden dress for her talent. Her dance was taught by her mother.After taking the Miss Asian America crown, she entered the Miss Chinatown USA 2003 pageant. Traveling to San Francisco
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
to compete, she took the Miss Chinese Chamber of Commerce 2003 title (as 1st runner-up). The winner was Miss Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
, Darah Dung.
After participating in two Chinese pageants, she participated in the Miss Chinese International pageant. That is when she participated in the Miss NY Chinese
Miss NY Chinese
Miss NY Chinese also known as Miss New York Chinese or Miss Chinese New York and formerly called as Miss Greater Chinatown NYC Beauty Pageant, is a beauty pageant that selects New York City's representative to the Miss Chinese International beauty pageant held in Hong Kong each year...
2004 pageant. She joined the pageant on 13 August 2004, and took the crown and three awards (Best in Costume, Best in MTV, and Miss Photogenic.) After winning, she was able to represent New York at the 2005 Miss Chinese International pageant even though she was from Georgia. It was also in 2004 that the pageant accepts delegates around the United States.
In January 2005, Chen traveled to Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
to compete for the Miss Chinese International 2005 crown. On 29 January 2005, she competed at TVB City for the crown. She earned a place as first runner-up for the city of New York. The eventual winner was Leanne Li
Leanne Li
Leanne Li Ya-Nan, born 25 November 1984, was the 2005 Miss Chinese International Pageant winner hailing from Vancouver, Canada. She is now an actress and a TV host for TVB.-Biography:...
from Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
and the second runner up was Jessica Young from Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
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Career
After a period in New YorkNew York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, Chen returned to Hong Kong and joined TVB. She starred in the TVB series Forensic Heroes
Forensic Heroes
Forensic Heroes is a TVB modern suspense series broadcast in June 2006 and the first installment of the Forensic Heroes series....
, where she started as an accidental murderess.
She crowned the 2006 Miss Chinese International 1st runner-up, Ginney Ann from Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
.
For a time, Chen was unfavored by audiences due to the dislike many people held towards the characters she played in series such as Steps
Steps (TVB)
Steps is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in September 2007.-Synopsis:Ballroom dancing emphasizes rhythm and mutual trust between the partners...
, which gradually grew into a dislike for the actress herself. However, Chen has recently experienced success in her TVB career with her appearances in Catch Me Now
Catch Me Now
Catch Me Now is a TVB modern action series broadcast in April 2008.- Synopsis :A sum of drug money triggers a battle of wits between Kong Yeung and Ko Chit , a detective and a thief. Yeung gradually discovers the true identity of Chit, who is the mastermind behind a series of robberies. However,...
and the 2008 production Moonlight Resonance
Moonlight Resonance
Moonlight Resonance is an award-winning 2008 grand production HDTV drama by TVB. It is an spiritual sequel to 2007's award-winning series, Heart of Greed featuring most of the original cast members. The series is written and edited by Cheung Wah-biu and Sit Ga-wah. Sponsored by Kee Wah Bakery, the...
. She also played a mute character to critical acclaim, earning her audiences' favor once again in the latter TV show.
In 2009, Chen played the main female character in Michael Tse
Michael Tse
Michael Tse Tin Wah is a Hong Kong TVB actor.-Career highlights:Michael Tse graduated from TVB's Dance Training Class and worked with TVB as a dancer for 5 years. He then left TVB and formed a boy band group called 風火海 with Jordan Chan and Jason Chu...
's movie Turning Point
Turning Point (2009 film)
Turning Point is a 2009 Hong Kong film directed by Herman Yau and starring Michael Tse in the title role of "Laughing Gor" and co-starring veteran actors Francis Ng and Anthony Wong...
as Michael Tse's girlfriend and Francis Ng
Francis Ng
-Career:Like so many of Hong Kong's actors, Ng has his roots in television. He graduated from TVB's training classes in 1985. He acted in minor roles working gradually upwards in the television hierarchy, but his looks did not fit in the conventional leading man role...
's sister.
In 2010, Fala Chen won Best Supporting Actress for the second time. Her first was in 2007 for her role as Carmen in, Steps
Steps (TVB)
Steps is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in September 2007.-Synopsis:Ballroom dancing emphasizes rhythm and mutual trust between the partners...
.
TV series
| Year | Title | Role | TVB Anniversary Awards TVB Anniversary Awards TVB Anniversary Awards is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming. It is the Hong Kong equivalent of the Emmy Awards.... |
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| 2006 | Forensic Heroes Forensic Heroes Forensic Heroes is a TVB modern suspense series broadcast in June 2006 and the first installment of the Forensic Heroes series.... |
Yung Wai | ||
| 2007 | The Ultimate Crime Fighter The Ultimate Crime Fighter The Ultimate Crime Fighter is a TVB modern action series broadcast in October 2007. The series is shown to celebrate TVB's 40th Anniversary.-Synopsis:... |
Ada | ||
| Heart of Greed Heart of Greed Heart of Greed was a 2007 grand production drama by Hong Kong's TVB. The reception was excellent for the series, and subsequently led it to win many of the TVB Anniversary Awards in 2007, including the 'Best Series' Award. It became 2007 highest rated series when it hit 48 points, within the final... |
Tong Chi Yan | Nominated – Most Improved Actress (Top 5) TVB Anniversary Awards (2007) TVB Anniversary Awards 2007 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2007. The award ceremony took place on November 17, 2007.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award .... |
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| Best Selling Secrets Best Selling Secrets Best Selling Secrets is a TVB modern sitcom series broadcast from March 2007 to August 2008.The sitcom is about office politics in an advertisement company, as well as family and romantic relationships amongst the characters.... |
To Bing-Bing | Guest Star ep. 28 | ||
| The Family Link The Family Link The Family Link is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in May 2007.-Synopsis:Mung Ka-Ka , Cho Mei-Ngoh and Hilary Ding Mui-Hong are good friends and they are experts on how to raise a family... |
Angela | Nominated – Most Improved Actress (Top 5) TVB Anniversary Awards (2007) TVB Anniversary Awards 2007 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2007. The award ceremony took place on November 17, 2007.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award .... |
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| Steps Steps (TVB) Steps is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in September 2007.-Synopsis:Ballroom dancing emphasizes rhythm and mutual trust between the partners... |
Ching Ka-Man (Karmen) | Best Supporting Actress TVB Anniversary Awards (2007) TVB Anniversary Awards 2007 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2007. The award ceremony took place on November 17, 2007.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award .... Nominated – My Favorite Female Character (Top 24) Nominated – Most Improved Actress (Top 5) |
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| 2008 | A Journey Called Life A Journey Called Life A Journey Called Life is a TVB modern drama series broadcast in March 2008.This is also one of the few TVB series that TVB has produced that dealt with real life issues and scenarios. It's a series that involved both morals and life's lessons... |
Shing Mei-Sam (Vicky) | ||
| Catch Me Now Catch Me Now Catch Me Now is a TVB modern action series broadcast in April 2008.- Synopsis :A sum of drug money triggers a battle of wits between Kong Yeung and Ko Chit , a detective and a thief. Yeung gradually discovers the true identity of Chit, who is the mastermind behind a series of robberies. However,... |
Hong Mei-Lei (Minnie) | |||
| Moonlight Resonance Moonlight Resonance Moonlight Resonance is an award-winning 2008 grand production HDTV drama by TVB. It is an spiritual sequel to 2007's award-winning series, Heart of Greed featuring most of the original cast members. The series is written and edited by Cheung Wah-biu and Sit Ga-wah. Sponsored by Kee Wah Bakery, the... |
Gam Wing Hing (Wing) | Nominated – Best Supporting Actress (Top 5) TVB Anniversary Awards (2008) TVB Anniversary Awards 2008 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2008. The award ceremony took place on November 15, 2008.-Best Actor:"Best Actor in a Leading Role" Award .... Nominated – My Favorite Female Character (Top 5) |
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| 2009 | The Stew of Life | Ng Choi Nei (Charlie) | Nominated – Best Supporting Actress (Top 5) TVB Anniversary Awards (2009) TVB Anniversary Awards 2009 is an award ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming of 2009. The award ceremony took place on December 4, 2009.-Best Drama:... Nominated – My Favourite Female Character (Top 15) |
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| 2010 | In the Eye of the Beholder In the Eye of the Beholder In the Eye of the Beholder is a TVB costume drama series.-Synopsis:In search of the last model for his painting “Nine Pretty Women”, acclaimed scholar TONG BAK FU goes on a trip to Hangzhou with his ardent disciple WAT GEI . While there, he meets a pretty young maid from WAH’s Residence, CHAU HEUNG... |
Chu Ting Yuk | ||
| Ghost Writer Ghost Writer (TV series) Ghost Writer is a 2010 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB. The protagonist of the series, Po Chung-ling, is based on the author of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, a collection of Chinese tales on the supernatural... |
Ling-wu Siu-tsui | Nominated - Best Actress (Top 15) | ||
| Can't Buy Me Love | Szeto Ngan-ping | Nominated - My Favourite Female Character (Top 15) | ||
| No Regrets No Regrets (TV series) No Regrets is a 2010 TVB television drama from Hong Kong created and produced by Lee Tim-shing. The drama is the reboot successor of the 2009 award-winning drama Rosy Business, which was the second most-viewed drama in Hong Kong of the year by average rating.Set in the late 1930s to late 1940s in... |
Lau Ching | Won - Best Supporting Actress | ||
| Links to Temptation Links to Temptation Links to Temptation is a 2010 Hong Kong modern suspense drama starring Steven Ma, Yoyo Mung, Fala Chen and Kenny Wong.- Synopsis :... |
Hung Long-kiu (Jojo) | |||
| 2011 | Grace Under Fire Grace Under Fire (2011 TV series) Grace Under Fire is a 2011 Hong Kong martial arts television drama. It premiered on 7 March 2011 on Hong Kong's TVB Jade and TVB HD Jade channels, and ran for 32 episodes. Produced by Marco Law, Grace Under Fire is a Television Broadcasts Limited production... |
Kwai Fa | ||
| Lives of Omission Lives of Omission Lives of Omission is a 2011 Hong Kong television drama produced by Television Broadcasts Limited , with Chong Wai-kin serving as the executive producer... |
SIP Jodie Chau Mong-ching | Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actress (Top 15) Nominated — TVB Anniversary Award for My Favourite Female Character (Top 15) |
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Film
| Year | Title | Role | Awards |
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| 2009 | Turning Point Turning Point (2009 film) Turning Point is a 2009 Hong Kong film directed by Herman Yau and starring Michael Tse in the title role of "Laughing Gor" and co-starring veteran actors Francis Ng and Anthony Wong... |
Karen | Nominated - Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer The Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to an actor or actress for the best performance by a new artist... |
| 2010 | Black Ransom | Superintendent Koo | |
| 72 Tenants of Prosperity 72 Tenants of Prosperity 72 Tenants of Prosperity is a 2010 Hong Kong comedy film by Shaw Brothers Studio, Television Broadcasts Limited, United Filmmakers Organization, Sil-Metropole Organisation and Sun Wah Media Group. Directed by Eric Tsang and starring Eric Tsang, Jacky Cheung and Anita Yuen... |
Young Pinky / Xiu Fui Hung | ||
| 2011 | I Love Hong Kong I Love Hong Kong I Love Hong Kong is a 2011 Hong Kong comedy film produced and directed by Eric Tsang. Film stars Tsang, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Sandra Ng and a star-studded cast of Hong Kong stars. It was released in Chinese New Year Day.-Ng family:-Other cast:... |
Lee Kei (Nikki) | |
| The Fortune Buddies The Fortune Buddies The Fortune Buddies is a 2011 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Chung Shu Kai, produced by and starring Eric Tsang. Co-stars include Louis Yuen, Wong Cho-lam and Johnson Lee who are known as "Fuk Luk Sau" , Maggie Cheung, Fala Chen and Pauline Wong, who has been in retirement for years. The film... |
Awards
- 2002: Miss Asian America 2002
- 2003: Miss Chinatown USA 2003 1st runner up (also known as Miss Chinese Chamber of Commerce 2003)
- 2004: Miss NY Chinese 2004, (Best in MTV, Best Costume, and Miss Photogenic)
- 2005: Miss Chinese International 2005 1st runner up
- 2007: Best Supporting Actress (Steps as Karman)
- 2007: Next TV Awards: Hekura Most Self-confident New Actress
- 2008: Next TV Awards: Hekura Acting Improvement Award
- 2008: Next TV Awards: Most Promising Female Artist
- 2009: Next TV Awards: Hekura Stylish Female Artist
- 2010: Next TV Awards: Top 10 Artist (No. 10)
- 2010: Best Supporting Actress (No Regrets as Lau Ching)
- 2011: Nest TV Awards: Top 10 Artist (No. 9)
External links
- Official TVB Blog of Fala Chen
- Fala Chen on Sina Twitter
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TVB Anniversary Awards is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the best in TVB programming. It is the Hong Kong equivalent of the Emmy Awards....
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Miss Chinese International Pageant
Miss Chinese International Pageant or MCI for short, is an annual international beauty pageant, organized and broadcast by TVB, a leading network television station in Hong Kong.-Composition:At its inception in 1988, delegates comprise of either winners or runner-ups of regional Chinese...
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