Chen Hao | |||||||||||
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Born | |||||||||||
Alma mater | Central Academy of Drama | ||||||||||
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, model | ||||||||||
Years active | 1992–present | ||||||||||
Spouse | Liu Haifeng (2010–present) | ||||||||||
Children | 1 | ||||||||||
Chinese name | |||||||||||
Traditional Chinese | 陳好 | ||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 陈好 | ||||||||||
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Chen Hao (born December 9, 1979) [1] is a Chinese actress, singer, and model.
Chen Hao, came into limelight in 1998 after the release of her award winning film the “Postman in the Mountains” in which she revealed her ample acting ability on screen. Her leading role in the TV drama “Li Wei the Magistrate”(2000/2001) made her popular with the Chinese public. Chen Hao followed this with a role in a TV comedy play called the “Pink Ladies" in Taiwan. The movie proved a blockbuster among the Chinese community living across Asia. [2]
Chen Hao, as one of the heroines, in the Pink Ladies, won the heart of the cine-goers with her superb acting in the role of a sensuous woman given to exploiting the males. With TV films like the 2003 “Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils”, Chen Hao became a roaring success. [3]
Chen Hao also started to include singing as a part of her career. Her maiden music album hit the market in 2005, produced by Japanese producer Tetsuya Komuro. [3] Her album, Chen Hao, bagged the Channel V's the most popular female singer award in 2006. [3]
A graduate from the Central Academy of Drama with majors in acting in 1997, more awards seem to come her way as she was again decorated with the Jury Award at the 2009 Seoul TV Festival for her outstanding performance in the film, "Live a Luxurious and Dispassionate Life". She portrays the character of a permissive woman given to gambling and an indulgent life. [3]
Chen, in a popularity online poll made by Sohu in 2012, was able to collect over one million votes pronouncing her the "Most Beautiful Woman" in China. [4] [5] She has also appeared in magazines such as Vogue, in its Taiwan edition. [6]
Born in the coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province, Chen is married to a business tycoon, David Liu Haifeng. She gave birth to a girl in May 2011. [3]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1992 | Requital 五湖四海 | Hsin | |
1995 | Trouble Maker 蜡笔小小生 | ||
1997 | Surveillance 埋伏 | ||
1999 | Postmen in the Mountains 那山、那人、那狗 | ||
2005 | Pretty Swindler 捞女日志 | ||
2005 | The Money Tree 摇钱树 | ||
2005 | He Who Chases After the Wind 捕风汉子 | ||
2005 | Gimme Kudos 求求你,表扬我 | Ouyang Hua | |
2006 | Kissed by the Wolves 吻狼 | ||
2007 | Twins Mission 双子神偷 | TV host | |
2009 | The Founding of a Republic 建国大业 | Fu Dongju | |
2009 | The Magic Aster 马兰花 | ||
2009 | Tiny Dust, True Love 寻找微尘 |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Lü Buwei: Hero in Times of Disorder 乱世英雄吕不韦 | Yunjiang | |
2001 | Xiucai Doufu 秀才豆腐 | Yang Jingjing | |
2002 | Li Wei the Magistrate 李卫当官 | Yue Siying | |
2003 | Zhaimen Nizi 宅门逆子 | Zhang Suxin | |
2003 | Pink Ladies 粉红女郎 | Wanrenmi | Golden Eagle Award for Best Performing Art by an Actress |
2003 | The Story of Selecting Imperial Concubines 选妃记 | Hehua / Yangliu | |
2003 | Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils 天龙八部 | A'zi | |
2004 | The Luckiest Man 吉祥如意 | Wan Ruyi | also known as Tianxia Wushuang (天下无双) |
2004 | Shuangxiang Pao 双响炮 | Lü Xia | |
2004 | Wo De Wulin Nanyou 我的武林男友 | Cary | |
2005 | Wo Ai Hedong Shi 我爱河东狮 | Du Yuehong | |
2006 | Shei Wei Ni Zuozheng 谁为你作证 | Chen Wei | |
2006 | Meinü Ye Chou Jia 美女也愁嫁 | Shen Tian | |
2006 | Yuwang Zuji 欲望阻击 | Xiaoxiao | |
2006 | The Great Dunhuang 大敦煌 | Princess Meiduo | |
2007 | Huangshang Er Daye 皇上二大爷 | Consort Zheng | |
2007 | Da Huaishu 大槐树 | Feng Yuan | |
2008 | Wanton and Luxurious Living 纸醉金迷 | Tian Peizhi | |
2010 | Three Kingdoms 三国 | Diaochan | |
2013 | Editorial Department Story 新编辑部故事 | ||
2015 | My Dad 待嫁老爸 | Wen Ya | |
2021 | Medal of the Republic 功勋 | Li Shiying | [7] |
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