Ian Chen(born September 7, 2006) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Evan Huang in theABCsitcomFresh Off the Boat(2015–2020) andEugene Choiin theDC Extended UniversefilmsShazam!(2019) andShazam! Fury of the Gods(2023).
Ian Chen | |
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 Ian Chen at Sherman Oaks Galleria | |
| Born | September 7, 2006 Los Angeles,California,U.S. |
| Education | Harvard University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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| Traditional Chinese | TrầnKỳDiệp | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | Trần kỳ diệp | ||||||||||
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Personal life
editIan Chen was born to Taiwanese immigrants[1]inLos Angeles, California.He has a younger brother named Max and both are fluent inMandarin.[2]He has shown enthusiasm for video games. Chen also sings and plays guitar in a band,[3]and is anaviationenthusiast.[4]He graduated fromArcadia High Schoolin 2024, and currently attendsHarvard College.[citation needed]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Modern Family | Lily's Friend at Cat Funeral | Episode: "Larry's Wife" |
| 2014 | Grey's Anatomy | Luca | Episode: "I Must Have Lost It on the Wind" |
| 2015–20 | Fresh Off the Boat | Evan Huang | Series regular; 116 episodes |
| 2016 | Dr. Ken | Henry | Episode: "The Wedding Sitter" |
| Loosely Exactly Nicole | Troy | Episode: "Babysitting" | |
| 2018 | Paradise Run | Himself | Episode: "Fresh Off the Run" |
| 2018–22 | Fancy Nancy | Jonathan | Voice, 13 episodes |
| 2019–20 | The Rocketeer | Logan | Voice, 5 episodes |
| 2021 | Yasuke | Ichiro | Voice, 3 episodes |
| 2023 | Summer Camp Island | Pale Dog | Voice, episodes: "Jar Guard" & "Retrace Our Hooves" |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Shazam! | Eugene Choi | |
| A Dog's Journey | Young Trent | ||
| 2021 | Wish Dragon | Young Din | Voice[5] |
| 2023 | Shazam! Fury of the Gods | Eugene Choi | |
| Fish Boy | Patrick | short film[6] |
Awards and nominations
editChen was ranked #1 in "The Best Asian Actors Under 25 In 2022" on Ranker by its visitors.[7]
Chen was named one of Hollywood's Top 30 Stars Under Age 18 by The Hollywood Reporter in 2018[8]and 2019.[9]
Chen was ranked #3 inEntertainment Weekly's "12 Under 12: The Best Child Actors of 2015", behindJacob TremblayandMarsai Martin.[10]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2015 | Vulture | Best Child Actor | Fresh Off the Boat | Nominated[11] |
| 2016 | Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast In A TV Series | Won[12] | |
| Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actor | Nominated | |||
| Young Entertainer Awards | Best Young Ensemble Cast - TV Series | Won | ||
| 2017 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actor | Nominated | |
| Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor | Loosely Exactly Nicole | Won | ||
| Young Entertainer Awards | Best Leading Young Actor 14 and Under - Television Series | Fresh Off the Boat | Nominated |
Appearances
editIn November 2016, Chen opened the "FASO Goes Pops!" orchestra concert with a performance of the young Michael Jackson hit, "Ben."[13]
In June 2016, he starred as the main character inEric Nam's music video "Into You".[14]
References
edit- ^"'Fresh off the Boat' Star Ian Chen on Staying Grounded, Randall Park's Mandarin and Constance Wu's 'Crazy Rich Asian' Stories ".Archived fromthe originalon 2022-02-05.Retrieved2019-12-21.
- ^"Evan Huang played by Ian Chen - Character Biography".Archived fromthe originalon 2018-03-09.Retrieved2016-12-02.
- ^"My Interview With Ian Chen, from Fresh Off the Boat".
- ^"@theianchen Instagram post - aviation enthusiast ✈️".Archived fromthe originalon 2021-12-25.
- ^Cast list as per April 23, 2018Varietyarticle
- ^https:// imdb /title/tt22403254/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1
- ^"The Best Asian Actors Under 25 In 2022".
- ^"Hollywood's Top 30 Stars Under Age 18".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved2018-09-19.
- ^"Young Hollywood 2019: Top 30 Stars Under Age 18".The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^"EW's 12 Under 12: The Best Child Actors of 2015".Entertainment Weekly.
- ^"Vulture TV Awards 2015: Best Child Actor".vulture. 23 June 2015.
- ^"ABC and Nickelodeon Actors Lead Winners at Young Artist Awards".backstage.Retrieved11 July2016.
- ^"FASO Goes Pops! A night of musical talent and nostalgia".Archived fromthe originalon 2017-09-26.Retrieved2017-05-18.
- ^"ERIC NAM DETAILS UPCOMING 'INTO YOU' MUSIC VIDEO, JULY K-POP COMEBACK: EXCLUSIVE".Fuse.
