Chen Xuedong (simplified Chinese: 陈学冬; traditional Chinese: 陳學冬; pinyin: Chén Xuédōng, born 28 June 1990), also known as Cheney Chen, is a Chinese actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Zhou Chongguang in the film series Tiny Times (2013–2015).
Chen Xuedong | |||||||
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Born | (1990-06-28) 28 June 1990 (age 32) Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China | ||||||
Other names | Cheney Chen | ||||||
Alma mater | Shanghai Conservatory of Music | ||||||
Occupation |
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Years active | 2013–present | ||||||
Agent | Hesong Media[1] | ||||||
Chinese name | |||||||
Traditional Chinese | 陳學冬 | ||||||
Simplified Chinese | 陈学冬 | ||||||
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Musical career | |||||||
Genres | Mandopop | ||||||
Instrument(s) | Vocals | ||||||
Musical artist |
Chen was born in Wenzhou, Zhejiang. He worked as a part-time model at the age of 17. He later graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music with a degree in musical drama. Prior to his debut as an actor, Chen trained to be a singer at Cube Entertainment in Korea and was selected to be in the lineup for BTOB.[2] In 2012, he began filming his first acting role in Tiny Times.[3]
Chen made his big screen debut in the first installment of Tiny Times, directed by Guo Jingming. The film was a huge commercial success and broke various film records in China.[4] Thereafter, he starred in the subsequent installments of the film series from 2013 to 2015. Tiny Times became a hugely successful movie franchise in China, and propelled Chen into fame.[5][6][7][8][9]
In 2014, Chen also joined Hunan TV's variety show Grade One where he assumed the role of a temporary homeroom teacher.[10] The same year, Chen starred in his first comedy film, Bad Sister where he acted as a barista.[11]
In 2015, Chen was announced to be the Chinese dub for Paddington Bear in the comedy film, Paddington.[12] The same year, he starred in the comedy film Oh My God, produced by Zhang Ziyi.[13]
In 2016, Chen starred in the youth fashion drama Yes! Mr. Fashion. This marks his first small-screen leading role.[14][15] The same year, he starred in spy drama, Decoded where he played the role of an autistic mathematical genius.[16][17] Decoded was a commercial success, and Chen won the Best On-screen Performance award with Ying Er at the China TV Drama Awards.[citation needed]
Chen reunited with Tiny Times director Guo in the fantasy blockbuster L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties.[18] The same year, he starred in Zhang Yimou's historical film The Great Wall.[19]
In 2017, he made his walkway debut at the Dolce & Gabbana Fall runway for the Milan Fashion Week in January.[20] In June, he starred in the youth melodrama Rush to the Dead Summer.[21] The same year he starred in the caper film The Big Call, the first Chinese movie to focus on telecommunications fraud.[22] Chen ranked 40th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2017.[23]
In 2018, Chen starred in the wuxia film Kung Fu Monster.[citation needed] The same year, he was cast in the youth musical drama So Young.[24]
On 29 August 2013, Chen participated a welfare community programme named "Transparent Love".[25] On 27 May 2017, he became a goodwill ambassador for a foundation which helps autistic children in China.[26] On 9 September 2017, Chen attended the 2017 Harpers Bazaar Star Charity Night and donated 10 ambulances, which were worth 700 thousand yuan (RMB).[27]
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Tiny Times | 小时代 | Zhou Chongguang | |
Tiny Times 2 | 小时代2:青木时代 | Zhou Chongguang | ||
2014 | Tiny Times 3 | 小时代3:刺金时代 | Zhou Chongguang | |
Bad Sister | 坏姐姐之拆婚联盟 | Huang Yifeng | ||
2015 | Tiny Times 4 | 小时代4:灵魂尽头 | Zhou Chongguang | |
Oh My God | 从天儿降 | Chen Mo | ||
Paddington | — | Paddington | Voice-dubbed | |
2016 | Mr. High Heels | 高跟鞋先生 | Lin Sensen | |
L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties | 爵迹 | Qi Ling | ||
The Great Wall | 长城 | Imperial Commander | ||
2017 | The Big Call | 巨额来电 | Ding Xiaotian | |
2018 | Kung Fu Monster | 武林怪兽 | Zhen Jian | |
TBA | L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties 2 | 爵迹2:冷血狂宴 | Qi Ling | [28] |
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Tiny Times | 小时代之折纸时代 | Lu Zhiwen | |
2016 | Yes! Mr. Fashion | 是!尚先生 | Shang Boran | |
Decoded | 解密 | Rong Jinzhen | ||
2017 | Rush to the Dead Summer | 夏至未至 | Fu Xiaosi | |
TBA | So Young | 小夜曲 | Feng Anning | |
You Can't Catch Me | 南十字星浪漫笔记 | Hao Weilai | [29] | |
Greenwich Mean Time | 格林威治时间 | Han Chi | [30] |
Year | English title | Chinese title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Grade One | 一年级 | Cast member | |
2016 | Challenger Alliance | 挑战者联盟 | Season 2[31] | |
2017 | Season 3[32] | |||
2018 | Crossover Singer | 跨界歌王 | Contestant | Season 3[33] |
Baby Let Me Go | 放开我北鼻 第三季 | Cast member | [34] | |
2019 | My Little One | 我家那小子 | [35] | |
2020 | The Irresistible | 元气满满的哥哥 | [36] |
Year | English title | Chinese title | Album | Notes |
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2013 | "Heart Beating" | 面面心跳 | Tiny Times OST | |
"Innocent Matters" | 萬物無邪 | |||
2014 | "Don't Say Goodbye" | 不再见 | Tiny Times 3 OST | [37] |
"First Grade" | 一年級 | Grade One OST | ||
2015 | "Stitching Together our Youth" | 岁月缝花 | Tiny Times 4 OST | [38] |
"We Are All The Same" | 我们都一样 | [39] | ||
2016 | "I Mean" | 碎碎戀 | Yes! Mr. Fashion OST | [40] |
"Sand in the Mortal Realm" | 人间沙 | L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties OST | [41] | |
2019 | "My Motherland and I" | 我和我的祖国 | Qing Chun Wei Zu Guo Er Chang | [42] |
"Starry Sea" | 星辰大海 | For China Movie Channel Young Actors Project with 31 other actors[43] |
Major awards | |||||
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Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
2013 | 16th Shanghai International Film Festival | Best New Actor | Tiny Times | Nominated | [44] |
2015 | 19th China Music Awards | Best Breakthrough Singer | "Don't Say Goodbye" | Won | [45] |
Others | |||||
2008 | New Silk Road Model Competition | Best Model (Zhejiang Region) | — | Won | [46] |
Fashion Power Awards | Breakthrough New Artist of the Year | — | Won | [47] | |
Sina Celebrity Rank Ceremony | Best Popularity Award | — | Won | [48] | |
2013 | BQ Celebrity Award | New Actor of the Year (Film) | — | Won | [49] |
4th LeTV Awards | Rising Actor (Film) | — | Won | [50] | |
Young Choice Awards | Most Popular New Actor | — | Won | [51] | |
2014 | BAZAAR Men's Style | Most Attractive Celebrity of the Year | — | Won | [52] |
2014 Youku Night | Most Attractive Figure | — | Won | [53] | |
2015 | 12th Weibo Awards | Weibo God | — | Won | [54] |
BAZAAR Men's Style | Most Attractive Celebrity of the Year | — | Won | [55] | |
2016 | 13th Esquire Man at His Best Awards | Most Popular Male Artiste | — | Won | [citation needed] |
Baidu Fans Appreciation Season | Figure of the Year | — | Won | [56] | |
8th China TV Drama Awards | Best On-screen Performance | Decoded | Won | [citation needed] | |
2017 | 14th Esquire Man at His Best Awards | Breakthrough Actor | — | Won | [57] |
BAZAAR Men of the Year | Most Attractive Celebrity of the Year | — | Won | [58] | |
2019 | Cosmo Glam Night | Person of The Year (Love) | — | Won | [59] |
Sina Fashion Awards | Quality Artist of the Year | — | Won | [60] |
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