★ HOW OLD IS FALA CHEN?
Fala Chen is 44 years old, born February 24, 1982 in China · Pisces.
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★ LEDE
About
Fala Chen pivoted from Hong Kong TV stardom to MCU blockbuster visibility, playing Ying Li in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Born in China on 24 February 1982, Chen won 1st runner-up at Miss Chinese International Pageant 2005 before debuting as an actress in Hong Kong cinema. She earned two Best Supporting Actress awards at TVB Anniversary Awards for Steps (2007) and No Regrets (2010), then paused her career in 2014 to study at Juilliard. A Pisces [birth, F1], she channels intensity and intuition into complex roles across continents.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Fala Chen built a dual-continent acting career spanning Hong Kong prestige television and American prestige platforms. Born 24 February 1982 in China, Chen is a Chinese-American actress and singer. She gained initial prominence after placing 1st runner-up in Miss Chinese International Pageant 2005, then debuted in Hong Kong cinema. Her breakthrough roles came in the drama series Heart of Greed (2007) and its sequel Moonlight Resonance (2008), establishing her as a television fixture. The TVB Anniversary Awards twice recognized her supporting work: for the romantic series Steps (2007) and the period drama No Regrets (2010). She made her feature film debut in the crime thriller Turning Point (2009), earning a nomination for Best New Performer at the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards. Chen continued building dramatic range in the crime series Lives of Omission (2011), the drama series Triumph in the Skies II, and the horror film Tales from the Dark 2 (both 2013). In 2014, she withdrew from Hong Kong showbiz to pursue a master's degree at Juilliard, signaling a deliberate career pivot. Her U.S. debut came in the HBO psychological thriller series The Undoing (2020). International recognition followed her casting as Ying Li in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). She has since appeared in the HBO comedy series Irma Vep (2022) and the monster film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024). As an actor, Chen performs across television, film, and streaming platforms, balancing character-driven dramatic work with high-profile ensemble productions. Born under the zodiac sign Pisces, her career reflects the sign's intuitive navigation between artistic authenticity and industry opportunity. Her life path number is 1 [enrichments], suggesting pioneering independence—evident in her choice to step away from established Hong Kong success to retrain at one of the world's premier theater schools.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Chen competed in Miss Chinese International Pageant 2005, placing 1st runner-up before transitioning to acting. She debuted as an actress in Hong Kong cinema following the pageant, building her initial credentials through television roles before her breakthrough in Heart of Greed (2007) and Moonlight Resonance (2008).
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Trivia
- Chen won Best Supporting Actress at TVB Anniversary Awards twice—for Steps (2007) and No Regrets (2010)—during her Hong Kong television peak.
- She earned a Best New Performer nomination at the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards for her feature film debut in the crime thriller Turning Point (2009).
- Chen paused her Hong Kong acting career in 2014 to pursue a master's degree at Juilliard, deliberately stepping away from established success to pursue formal dramatic training.
- Her international breakthrough came as Ying Li in Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), marking her entry into MCU visibility.
- She has worked across HBO prestige productions: The Undoing (2020) and Irma Vep (2022), establishing herself in American television.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Fala Chen tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Fala Chen?
- Fala Chen is 44 years old (born February 24, 1982).
- When is Fala Chen's birthday?
- Fala Chen was born on February 24, 1982.
- What is Fala Chen's zodiac sign?
- Fala Chen is a Pisces, born February 24, 1982.
- What is Fala Chen's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Fala Chen was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Fala Chen from?
- Fala Chen is from China.
- What does Fala Chen do?
- Fala Chen is a actor.
- Is Fala Chen still alive?
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