Biography
Shaun Chen (born 3 November 1978) is a notable actor, badminton player and television personality from Malaysia. Born in Penang, he began his acting career in the local Malaysian film and television industry in 2003. He first came to prominence in the 2006 film The Beginning, for which he won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Malaysian Film Festival.
After appearing in several Malaysian films and television series, he decided to move to Singapore to further his career.
Shaun Chen has starred in numerous Singaporean films and television series, many of which have been commercially successful and critically acclaimed. In 2006, he won the prestigious Star Award for Best Actor for his role in Love Thy Neighbour. He also won the 13th Star Awards.
Malaysian actor
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| Full name: | Shaun Tran |
| Born: | November 3, 1978 (age 45) |
| Place of birth: | Penang, Malaysia |
| Nationality: | Malaysian |
| Height: | 1.78 minutes |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Celine Chin (married 2015), Michelle Chia (married 2009–2011) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Neia Tran, Nellie Tran |
| Job: | Actor • TV Personality |
| Net worth: | 20 million US dollars |
Early life and education
Shaun Chen was born on 3 November 1978 in Penang, Malaysia to Malaysian-Chinese parents. There is no verified information about his parents and siblings.
However, some researchers believe that his parents may have been of Chinese descent. He has not revealed any information about his family or personal life, so we cannot say for sure about his background.
Shaun Chen has not mentioned anything about his family in interviews and has chosen to keep it private. His only social media account is for his business management company, with no personal posts.
Shaun Chen attended Institut Teknologi Pertama, a university based in Kuala Lumpur. He also did some of his schooling at SMJK Chan Wa in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Personal life
Shaun Chen married Michelle Chia, his partner of six years, in May 2009. The couple announced their divorce on April 27, 2011, but they insisted they remained friends.
In July 2015, Shaun Chen married his Malaysian girlfriend, Celine Chin. His relationship with Celine Chin became public when he revealed in October 2015 that they were expecting a child. The couple has two daughters: Neia Chen and Nellie Chen.
Career
Back in Malaysia, Shaun Chen sold eyeglasses, modelled and appeared on Maxi billboards before moving to Singapore. Early in his acting career, he was known for playing villains and his role in CID earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 2006 Star Awards.
Shaun Chen starred in the critically acclaimed television series Love Thy Neighbor in 2011. He received his second nomination for his role in The Journey: Tumultuous Times in 2015, winning Best Actor at the Star Awards.
Shaun Chen was nominated for Best Actor at the 2018 Star Awards for the drama My Friends From Afar.
Net worth
Shaun Chen’s cumulative net worth is estimated to be $20 million. This includes all of his properties, film roles, and other investments.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @Shaunchenhongyu
- Twitter Username: @Shaun_chen
List of movies played
- Oh! Squint III
- Fly at night
- Spring love story
- Sunflowers in bloom
- Wedding diary
- Drift
- Buyer beware
