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Joan Chen (born April 26, 1961) is a Chinese-American actress and film director. In China, she starred in the 1979 film Little Flower [ zh] and came to the attention of American audiences for her performance in the 1987 film The Last Emperor, which won nine Academy Awards including Best Picture.
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Joan Chen is a versatile and acclaimed performer who has starred in films such as The Last Emperor, Lust, Caution, and Tigertail. She has also directed and produced several projects, and is a mother of two daughters.
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Joan Chen is a Chinese-American actress who starred in The Last Emperor, Twin Peaks and Judge Dredd. Learn about her life, career, family, awards and trivia on IMDb.
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Mar 1, 2024 · Chinese-American actress Joan Chen never dreamed she would become a film star. She talks about her journey, and working with directors such as David Lynch, Ang Lee and Bernardo Bertolucci.
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Jul 31, 2023 · Chinese-American actress Joan Chen has spent the last week watching China’s “brave” and “refreshing” independent cinema, but she cautioned young filmmakers against what she sees as a...
Joan Chen talks about her 1999 film Xiu Xiu, based on a novella by Geling Yang, which depicts the harsh reality of China's Cultural Revolution. She reveals how she was inspired by the story, how she filmed in Tibet, and why she was banned from China for her efforts.
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May 6, 2024 · Joan Chen, a Chinese-American actress and director, was honored at the 2024 San Francisco Film Festival. She shared her insights on filmmaking in China and the U.S., and her film Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl was screened.
