If you’re a fan of Chinese dramas, chances are you’ve come across (in our case, ‘fallen in love with’) Chen Xingxu aka Oliver Chen. Exploding in popularity with dramas like The Legend of the Condor Heroes and Goodbye My Princess, Chen has become a sought-after name not only in the Chinese entertainment industry but also internationally. If you’ve also been consumed by his charm in C-dramas and want to get an up-close and personal account of the actor, we’ve got you covered. Here are some interesting facts about Oliver Chen that you probably didn’t know.
Reaching overarching success in his 20s, Chen Xingxu’s journey to stardom isn’t one you should miss. From shooting advertisements when he was merely three years of age to headlining the most notable Chinese dramas in today’s time – Chen is unstoppable in his quest to deliver quality cinema. Today, let’s go beyond his on-screen persona and dive into his real-life personality and road to stardom. Keep reading.
Fun facts to know about Chinese star Chen Xingxu aka Oliver Chen 1. Oliver Chen shot his first TV series at the age of four
We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘What’s meant to be will always find its way to you’. In Chen’s case, not only did stardom find its way to the actor, but did so in his very nascent years. Did you know that he was recruited by a scout at three years of age and started shooting advertisements soon after? Not only this, he bagged his first TV series a year later when he was four. The actor made his debut with The Passionate Years, playing the role of Shi Guangrong’s son Shi Hai.
2. His role in The Legend of the Condor Heroes made him a household name
While Chen starred in multiple shows/ movies following his debut, it was his role in The Legend of the Condor Heroes which made him top the popularity charts. His antagonist avatar, Yang Kang, in the wuxia drama The Legend of the Condor Heroes, gained massive critical acclaim. The Legend of the Condor Heroes is the remake of a 1983 Hong Kong television series, adapted from a novel by Louis Cha. It remains one of the best wuxia dramas of all time.
3. Oliver Chen is extremely passionate about fitness
Chen never fails to make fans drool over his muscular frame and toned abs. However, the actor wasn’t always a fitness enthusiast. He started exercising after taking on the role of Yang Kang in The Legend of the Condor Heroes as he felt he was too plump to do justice to his character. Apart from rigorously working out in the gym every day, Chen switched to a low-fat and low-salt diet. Since then, the actor seems to have caught fitness fever (as evident in the gorgeous mirror selfies he seldom treats fans with).
4. Historical drama Goodbye My Princess remains his most popular drama till date
Oliver Chen might’ve tasted success with The Legend of the Condor Heroes. However, what brought him true stardom was the 2019 historical drama Goodbye My Princess. Despite playing the anti-hero Gu Xiaowu/Li Chengyin (a character meant to be hated), Chen received rave reviews for his acting chops. After the drama started airing, there was a point when the actor got mobbed by hoards of overzealous fans at the airport.
Watch Goodbye My Princess here.
5. He graduated from China’s prestigious Central Academy of Drama
Oliver Chen is a graduate of the Central Academy of Drama, which is considered one of the top three most prestigious film schools in China. He graduated in 2018 with first place in the performance department. Given his lifelong dedication towards acting, it’s only natural that he topped his class.
6. He chose his own name ‘Chen Xingxu’
Many of you might’ve got your name from your partners, grandparents or via an astrologer. However, Chen chose his own name. When the actor was just born, his father came up with two names for him: Chen Xingxu and Chen Xingyu. Caught in a dilemma about which one to choose, his father typed both names on a computer and let the actor make the choice. The rest is history.
Here’s a breakdown of Oliver Chen’s best performances to date
Chen is at the peak of his C-drama stardom and many of his recent shows are witnessing skyrocketing success. Apart from the aforementioned Goodbye My Princess and The Legend of the Condor Heroes, the actor’s most notable works include Fall in Love, The Starry Love, The Glory of Youth and My Boss. If you’re an Oliver Chen fan, then you must binge-watch these shows.
Which of these facts about Chen Xingxu aka Oliver Chen are you most surprised to know?
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Publish date : 2024-07-06 00:36:42
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