★ HOW OLD IS ANTHONY CHEN?
Anthony Chen is 42 years old, born April 18, 1984 in SG · Aries.
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About
Anthony Chen made Singapore's first Cannes triumph with his debut feature Ilo Ilo, a breakthrough that established him as a major voice in Asian cinema. Born in 1984, Chen is a screenwriter, director and producer who has since directed Wet Season and earned Academy membership. His Aries directorial instinct channels raw emotional precision into character-driven narratives.
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Biography
Anthony Chen's debut feature Ilo Ilo (2013) won the Camera d'Or at Cannes, making him the first and only Singaporean filmmaker to receive the award. The film also secured the Golden Horse Award for Best Narrative Feature, Best New Director and Best Original Screenplay, plus the Award for Achievement in Directing at the 2013 Asia Pacific Screen Awards. Chen followed with Wet Season (2019), continuing his work as a screenwriter, director and film producer. Born 18 April 1984 in Singapore, Chen carries the Aries marker of directness and emotional clarity. As a screenwriter and director, he crafts narratives that isolate intimate human moments within larger social contexts. In June 2023, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited Chen into membership, cementing his standing in global cinema. His life-path number 8 aligns with his trajectory of sustained industry recognition and institutional authority.
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Trivia
- Ilo Ilo marked the first time a Singaporean director won the Camera d'Or at Cannes Film Festival.
- Chen earned three Golden Horse Awards for Ilo Ilo in the same year: Best Narrative Feature, Best New Director, and Best Original Screenplay.
- In June 2023, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences extended membership to Chen.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Anthony Chen extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Anthony Chen?
- Anthony Chen is 42 years old (born April 18, 1984).
- When is Anthony Chen's birthday?
- Anthony Chen was born on April 18, 1984.
- What is Anthony Chen's zodiac sign?
- Anthony Chen is a Aries, born April 18, 1984.
- What is Anthony Chen's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Anthony Chen was born in 1984, the year of the Wood Rat.
- Where is Anthony Chen from?
- Anthony Chen is from SG.
- What does Anthony Chen do?
- Anthony Chen is a writer.
- Is Anthony Chen still alive?
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