Baron Chen

Baron Chen
Chinese name	陳楚河
Chinese name	陳楚河 (traditional)
Chinese name	陈楚河 (simplified)
Pinyin	chénchùhé (Mandarin)
Origin	Republic of China (Taiwan)
Born	May 9, 1978[1] Taiwan
Other name(s)	Chen Xiaobao, Baron Chen, River Chen
Occupation	Model, Actor

River Chen (Chinese: 陳楚河; pinyin: Chén Chǔhé; born May 9, 1978) is a Taiwanese actor and model. His nicknames include Chen Xiaobao (陳小宝) and Baron Chen.

Early life

Chen is the eldest son of Chen Chi-li, a reputed gang leader who masterminded the assassination of dissident journalist Henry Liu in 1984.^[2] Not long after he was born, his parents separated so he stayed with his grandparents.^[3] He studied tourism at the Chinese Culture University in Taipei.

Career

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 "青花瓷" (Blue and White Porcelain) from the album On the Run and "花海" (Ocean of Flowers) from Capricorn.

Filmography

Television series

• Bromance (2015) as Du Zi Feng
• Extremely Urgent (2014)
• Bad Romantic (2013)
• The First Card (2013)
• I Want to Become a Stewardess (2012)
• The Magic Blade (2012) as Ye Kai 葉開
• Battle of the Beauty (2012)
• My Daughter (2011) as Elton
• Meteor, Butterfly, Sword (2010) as Meng Xing Hun
• Because of You (星光下的童話) (2010) as Sun Fan
• Pandamen (2010)
• Fated to Love You (2008) as Dylan/Dai Jianren

Films

• Kung Fu Dunk (功夫灌籃) (2008) as Xiao Lan
• The Treasure Hunter (刺陵) (2009) as Desert Eagle
• Moonlight Love (2012)
• No Losers (2012)

Music videos

• 2007 - "青花瓷" (Blue and White Porcelain) from On the Run by Jay Chou
• 2008 - "花海" (Ocean of Flowers) from Capricorn by Jay Chou

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References

1. http://baike.baidu.com/view/949863.htm
2. Chen, Ching-chen (2007-10-18). "通緝逃12年 陳啟禮移靈回台　長子陳楚河捧牌位/A Fugitive for 12 Years, Late Chen Chi-li Returned to Taiwan; Eldest Son Chen Chu-he Carries his Funeral Tablet". Taiwan Television. Retrieved 2009-04-13.
3. "Baron Chen talks about his childhood and father from triad | CpopAccess". www.cpopaccess.com. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
4. "Baron Chen". imdb.com. Retrieved June 25, 2010.
5. "Baron Chen". chinesemov.com. Retrieved June 25, 2010.

External links

• River Chen's Blog
• Chu-he Chen at the Internet Movie Database
• Official Agency Profile
• River Chen Facebook