Настоящее имя Чэнь Чон (Chen Chong). Китайская актриса, начала свою карьеру в 14 лет, училась в Шанхайской Студии Фильмов (Shanghai Film Studio). Переехала в Америку в 1981 и специализировалась в производстве фильмов в Калифорнийском Государственном Университете.
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US citizen since 1988. Has one elder brother, Chuan Chen, an artist who goes by the professional name of Chase Chenoff.
Cancelled proceedings to adopt a child when she became pregnant with daughter Angela Frances. [October 1998]
Joan was first spotted by Ching Chiang, the wife of Zedong Mao at a Chinese rifle range. She then recommended Joan to movie producers.
While preparing to shoot a period piece called "Fu Song" (2002), she discovered she was pregnant. She took a break from the film and eventually gave birth to a second daughter. [2002]
Selected by Self magazine as one of "The Nine Best Bodies for the 90s".
Member of the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival. [1996]
Her Chinese first name "Chong" means "charge on!" and "to rush".
Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world. [1992]
She is referred to as Chen Chong in Mandarin and Chan Chung in Cantonese.
Speaks Mandarin, English and Shangainese.
Is friends with Amy Tan.
Is friends with Wayne Wang.
She went to film school with author Anchee Min in Shanghai. In 1984 she helped Min emigrate from China to the US and is mentioned in Min's autobiography, "Red Azalea".
Inspired indie rock band 'Xiu Xiu', named after Chen's film Tian yu (1998) (aka Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl).
Childhood friend of writer Geling Yan.
Was member of the dramatic jury at the Sundance Film Festival. [2001]
Her grandfather was a famous Shanghai pharmacologist. He protested the Cultural Revolution by swallowing a fatal dose of cyanide at a public meeting, after he was wrongly accused of being a counterrevolutionary and a foreign spy.
Chosen by Goldsea Asian American Daily as one of the "100 Most Inspiring Asian Americans of All Time" (ranked #44).
During a press conference at the 61st Cannes Film Festival for Er shi si cheng ji (2008), Zhang Ke Jia, Joan Chen and Tao Zhao observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the 2008 devastating earthquake in China. The film Er shi si cheng ji (2008) was shot in Chengdu, in Sichuan province where the earthquake struck.
Attended the 61st Cannes Film Festival. [May 2008]
Her performance in The Home Song Stories (2007) earned her 5 awards and 2 nominations for Best Actress.
Nominated twice at the 2nd Asian Film Awards for two different roles: for Best Supporting Actress for Tai yang zhao chang sheng qi (2007), and for Best Actress for The Home Song Stories (2007). She eventually won the award for Best Supporting Actress for Tai yang zhao chang sheng qi (2007). [March 2008]
Narrated the MP3 audio guide Louis Vuitton Soundwalk Shanghai City Guide, one of the three audio guides for Chinese cities (Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong), produced by Louis Vuitton and Soundwalk, and released in June 2008. The Beijing City Guide is narrated by Li Gong and the Hong Kong City Guide is narrated by Qi Shu. [2008]
Narrated with Amy Tan the audio book version of Tan's novel "The Bonesetter's Daughter". Chen reads the part of Ruth. [2001]
Appeared alongside James Kyson-Lee and Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom in a public service announcement for the Banyan Tree Project campaign to stop HIV/AIDS-related stigma in Asian & Pacific Islander communities. [May 19, 2008]
Friend of author Anchee Min. The two befriended each other at the Shanghai Film Studio when they were teenagers. Min being considered politically incorrect, Chen was told to stay away from her. Nonetheless, the two maintained their friendship and Chen later helped Min emigrate to the USA in 1984. Min said: "Joan Chen was very successful back then in China. She was a budding star. I was an underdog, politically incorrect. Nobody wanted to be associated with me. They told Joan Chen not to be with me. They told her it was good for her, but she always stood by me, showing her camaraderie and support. I'll never forget it".
Had her head completely shaved in the film You Seng (1993) for the role of Qingshou (Violet).
Member of the jury at the 11th Shanghai International Film Festival. The jury also included German producer Ulrich Felsberg, Danish director Bille August, Israeli writer Gila Almagor, Japanese director Kaori Momoi, Chinese director Jianqi Huo, and was headed by Hong Kong director Kar Wai Wong. [June 2008]
Headed the Altadis-New Directors Award Jury at the 56th San Sebastian Film Festival. [September 2008]
She has been called "China's Elizabeth Taylor" for achieving stardom while still a teenager, and "China's Meryl Streep" for her ability to move beyond the role of ing
Фильмография
Как актриса:
2011 Relative Insanity
2011 Hemingway & Gellhorn
2011 Kiss, His First
2011 1911
2011 Seeing Red
2010 Tonight at Noon
2011 Fringe
2010 Ai chu se
2010 Lian ai tong gao
2010 Xi you ji в роли Goddess of Mercy
2009 Mao's Last Dancer
2009 Ren dao zhong nian
2008 Shi Qi
2008 Er shi si cheng ji в роли Gu Minhua
2008 The Leap Years
2008 All God's Children Can Dance
2007 Tai yang zhao chang sheng qi в роли Dr. Lin
2007 Se, jie в роли Yee Tai Tai
2007 The Home Song Stories в роли Rose Hong
2006 Americanese в роли Betty Nguyen
2005 Xiang ri kui в роли Zhang Xiuqing
2004 Avatar
2004 Saving Face в роли Hwei-Lan Gao - Ma
2004 Mo li hua kai в роли Mo's Mother
2000 What's Cooking?
1999 Zi yu feng bao в роли Shirley Kwan
1999 In a Class of His Own
1998 The Outer Limits
1997 Homicide: Life on the Street
1996 Precious Find
1995 Judge Dredd
1995 Wild Side
1995 The Hunted
1994 Hong mei gui bai mei gui в роли Wang Jiao-Rui
1994 On Deadly Ground в роли Masu
1994 Golden Gate
1993 Heaven & Earth в роли Mama
1993 Tales from the Crypt
1993 You Seng в роли Princess Hong-e - Scarlet
1992 Shadow of a Stranger
1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me в роли Jocelyn 'Josie' Packard
1992 Strangers
1992 Steel Justice
1992 Turtle Beach
1992 Nightmare Cafe
1992 Twin Peaks
1991 Wedlock в роли Noelle
1991 Children of the Dragon
1989 The Blood of Heroes
1989 Wiseguy
1988 Heartbeat
1987 The Last Emperor в роли Wan Jung
1987 The Night Stalker
1986 Tai-Pan
1986 E nan
1985 MacGyver
1985 Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart
1985 Miami Vice
1984 Knight Rider
1984 Mike Hammer
1984 Safe Harbor
1983 Matt Houston
1981 Peking Encounter
1981 Su xing
1980 Xiao hua в роли Zhao Xiaohua
1979 Hai wai chi zi
1977 Qingchun
2011 Seeing Red
2000 Autumn in New York
1998 Tian yu
1998 Tian yu
1995 Wild Side
1998 Tian yu
2007 Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007 The World Unseen
2007 Silenci
2010 To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
2009 Shi jie dian ying zhi lv
2008 Ceremonia de clausura - 56º festival internacional de cine de San Sebastián
2008 Ceremonia de inauguración - 56º festival internacional de cine de San Sebastián
2008 Cinema 3
2008 Ka Shen's Journey
2008 Tiles of Deception, Lurid Affections: The Making of 'Lust, Caution'
2007 The 2007 Australian Film Institute Awards
2007 Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007 9am with David & Kim
2007 Hollywood Chinese
2006 2006 Asian Excellence Awards
2005 San Sebastián 2005: Crónica de Carlos Boyero
2002 Independent View
1994 The 66th Annual Academy Awards
1994 The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards
1989 Pearl River Studios: China's Filmmakers
1988 Àngel Casas show
1988 The 60th Annual Academy Awards
1991 Twin Peaks
1990 Entertainment Tonight
Как режиссер:
2011 Seeing Red
2000 Autumn in New York
1998 Tian yu
1998 Tian yu
1995 Wild Side
1998 Tian yu
2007 Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007 The World Unseen
2007 Silenci
2010 To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
2009 Shi jie dian ying zhi lv
2008 Ceremonia de clausura - 56º festival internacional de cine de San Sebastián
2008 Ceremonia de inauguración - 56º festival internacional de cine de San Sebastián
2008 Cinema 3
2008 Ka Shen's Journey
2008 Tiles of Deception, Lurid Affections: The Making of 'Lust, Caution'
2007 The 2007 Australian Film Institute Awards
2007 Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007 9am with David & Kim
2007 Hollywood Chinese
2006 2006 Asian Excellence Awards
2005 San Sebastián 2005: Crónica de Carlos Boyero
2002 Independent View
1994 The 66th Annual Academy Awards
1994 The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards
1989 Pearl River Studios: China's Filmmakers
1988 Àngel Casas show
1988 The 60th Annual Academy Awards
1991 Twin Peaks
1990 Entertainment Tonight
Как продюсер:
1998 Tian yu
1995 Wild Side
1998 Tian yu
2007 Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007 The World Unseen
2007 Silenci
2010 To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
2009 Shi jie dian ying zhi lv
2008 Ceremonia de clausura - 56º festival internacional de cine de San Sebastián
2008 Ceremonia de inauguración - 56º festival internacional de cine de San Sebastián
2008 Cinema 3
2008 Ka Shen's Journey
2008 Tiles of Deception, Lurid Affections: The Making of 'Lust, Caution'
2007 The 2007 Australian Film Institute Awards
2007 Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007 9am with David & Kim
2007 Hollywood Chinese
2006 2006 Asian Excellence Awards
2005 San Sebastián 2005: Crónica de Carlos Boyero
2002 Independent View
1994 The 66th Annual Academy Awards
1994 The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards
1989 Pearl River Studios: China's Filmmakers
1988 Àngel Casas show
1988 The 60th Annual Academy Awards
1991 Twin Peaks
1990 Entertainment Tonight
Играет себя:
2010 To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
2009 Shi jie dian ying zhi lv
2008 Ceremonia de clausura - 56º festival internacional de cine de San Sebastián
2008 Ceremonia de inauguración - 56º festival internacional de cine de San Sebastián
2008 Cinema 3
2008 Ka Shen's Journey
2008 Tiles of Deception, Lurid Affections: The Making of 'Lust, Caution'
2007 The 2007 Australian Film Institute Awards
2007 Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007 9am with David & Kim
2007 Hollywood Chinese
2006 2006 Asian Excellence Awards
2005 San Sebastián 2005: Crónica de Carlos Boyero
2002 Independent View
1994 The 66th Annual Academy Awards
1994 The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards
1989 Pearl River Studios: China's Filmmakers
1988 Àngel Casas show
1988 The 60th Annual Academy Awards
1991 Twin Peaks
1990 Entertainment Tonight
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