Biography
Who is Ella Chen?
Early life and real name
Ella Chen was born in Linluo Township, Taiwan, on June 18, 1981. Her birth name is Ella Chen Chia-hwa. She grew up in Taiwan and later became well known in the entertainment industry.
In August 2000, HIM International Music held a talent and beauty contest in Taipei. Chen traveled there with her older sister, who secretly registered her for the competition without her knowledge.
Intimidated by the large crowd and worried about her tomboy personality, Chen almost left before the event began. Her sister convinced her to stay, and her deep alto voice ultimately caught the attention of the record label.
Rise with S.H.E
Following the talent contest, Chen returned briefly to work at a local hospital before receiving a call for an extra audition. She successfully passed the test recordings and signed with HIM International Music.
She became a member of the newly formed girl group S.H.E alongside her groupmates. Her English stage name, Ella, was chosen from a personality test and stands for courage.
During the early days of S.H.E, employees worried her signature was too simple to forge, so she used the final character of her name for autographs before returning to her English signature as their audience grew.
Solo music career
In March 2012, Ella released her debut solo EP titled To Be Ella. The release featured theme and insert songs from her starring film Bad Girls.
She later released her debut solo studio album, Why Not, on April 17, 2015. The album included tracks from various acting projects and charted well in Taiwan.
In March 2024, she released her second solo studio album, Bad Habits, on digital platforms, followed by physical releases and a concert in Taipei.
Acting and television work
Ella has starred in several well-known television dramas and films throughout her career. In 2003, she starred in the drama series The Rose alongside Joe Cheng and Jerry Huang.
She also appeared in the 2005 drama Reaching for the Stars and received a nomination for Best Lead Actress at the Golden Bell Awards. In 2006, she took on a role in the popular series Hanazakarino Kimitachihe.
She made her big screen debut in the 2012 film New Perfect Two, followed by her starring role in Bad Girls.
Birthday and age
Ella Chen was born on June 18, 1981, which makes Ella 45 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Ella shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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