# Edward Chen (actor)

Edward Chen Hao-sen (Chinese: 陳昊森; pinyin: Chén Hàosēn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Hō-sim; born 2 August 1996) is a Taiwanese actor and singer. He is known for his roles in the 2017 drama series Red Balloon [zh] and the 2020 feature film Your Name Engraved Herein. For his role in Your Name Engraved Herein, Chen was nominated for Best New Performer at the 57th Golden Horse Awards.

## Education

Chen graduated from Hsing Wu University with a bachelor's degree in performing arts.

## Career

Chen was born as Chen Shi-cheng (Chinese: 陳世承; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Sè-sêng). He is known for his roles in LGBT-themed productions, notably the 2017 series Red Balloon and the 2020 film Your Name Engraved Herein. In 2020, he signed a recording contract with Huayan Music and recorded the theme song for Your Name Engraved Herein.
When asked if he was reluctant to be typecast in queer roles, Chen said: "The role settings in the scripts are very different. If I classify these characters into the same ethnic group, of course everyone in this ethnic group is still different. Personality, different backgrounds, and different stories. The trick for me is actually to let go of myself, completely believe in the events that the character does, and then study and establish it."

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2017 | Youth (青春熱血之東北插班生) | Zhang Wen-feng | Main role |
| 2018 | Gatao 2: The New Leader Rising (zh) | Liu Jian (adolescent) | Cameo |
| 2019 | Bad Boy Symphony (zh) | Xiaolong | Cameo |
| 2020 | Your Name Engraved Herein | Chiang Jia-han | Main role |
| 2022 | The Post-Truth World | Chang Cheng-yi | Main role |
| 2023 | Scamsgiving | Jason | Main role |
| 2023 | Love at First Lie | | Main role |
| 2024 | Kids | Chang Rung | Main role |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2017 | Red Balloon (zh) | Xia Zhi-chen (teenager) | Main role |
| 2018 | Mermaid Sauna (zh) | Qi Fan-da/Hua Xiang-rong | Main role |
| 2021 | Who Killed the Good Man (zh) | He Shuo-yi | Main role |
| 2022 | Lesson in Love (zh) | Zhang Yi-xiang | Main role |
| 2025 | The First Frost | Su Haoan | Support role |

## Discography
### Studio albums

| Title | Details |
| Almost Human | Released: November 9, 2023 Label: HIM Format: CD, digital download, streaming |

### Singles
#### As lead artist

| Title | Year | Album |
| "Your Name Engraved Herein" | 2020 | Almost Human |
| "Hidden Pain" | 2022 | Almost Human |
| "Aloof" | 2023 | Almost Human |
| "Lion of the Sun" | 2023 | Almost Human |

#### Promotional singles

| Title | Year | Album |
| "Moonlight in the City" (as a member of HIM Family) | 2021 | Non-album single |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Production | Result |
| 2020 | 2020 Taipei Film Awards (zh) | Best New Performer | Your Name Engraved Herein | Nominated |
| 2020 | 57th Golden Horse Awards | Best New Performer | Your Name Engraved Herein | Nominated |
| 2020 | 57th Golden Horse Awards | Best Original Song | "Your Name Engraved Herein" (zh) | Won |
| 2021 | 2nd Taiwan Film Critics Society Awards | Best Original Song | "Your Name Engraved Herein" (zh) | Nominated |
| 2021 | 12th Annual Festival of Youth Film Awards | Best Actor | Your Name Engraved Herein | Nominated |