Chao Chen(I)

Chao Chen is a Brazilian actor of Chinese descent, born in the city of Rio de Janeiro, on August 29, 1974. He began his artistic career working as a model and actor in advertising campaigns, while improving his knowledge in the theater course at the "Catete Palace" in Rio de Janeiro. Soon after, he performed in independent productions, short films and cinema films, as well as participations in TV series and soap operas. Chao is most known for his role as the character "Akira," the geek assistant of Icarus (Mateus Solano), in the soap opera "Morde & Assopra," written by Walcyr Carrasco and transmitted by "Globo", Brazil's biggest TV channel, in 2011. He participated in the HBO Series "Filhos do Carnaval "during the 2nd season as the Korean mobster "soon". He was part of the cast of the soap opera "Em Família," written by Manoel Carlos, where he played the lawyer "Dr. Namura". He acted as the Chinese character "Men Fu" in Miguel Falabella's "Pé na Cova " for two seasons. Among all of these soaps he also plays "Manoel" a Chinese from Macao, starring with "Elvira Matamourus" (Ingrid Guimarães), in the soap opera "Novo Mundo" also transmitted by Globo. His career in the cinema industry started in 2010, when he participated in the first co-production film between Brazil and China called "Destino", where he acted as "Tching" alongside actress Lucélia Santos. He also starred in the film "Sobá, Trilhos e Silêncio ...", which tells the story of Japanese immigrants in Brazil. Chao participated in the film "OSS 117 Rio ne répond plus" one of the greatest comedy film hits in France, with Jean Dujardin as protagonist, and directed by Michel Hazanavicius, both Oscar 2012 winners with the film "The Artist", In 2019, Chao Chen was honored by the "Câmara de Intercâmbio Cultural Brasil-China" for his contribution to Chinese culture in Brazil. One of China's biggest news sites, Toutiao covered his acting career in Brazil. Chao Chen is among the most highly rated Asian actors in Brazil for his versatility and fame in the national art scene.