Chen Xi (born 23 May 1991), formerly known as Chen Yixi, is a Singaporean actor and artist.
Chen Xi | |
|---|---|
 Chen in November 2017 | |
| Born | 23 May 1991 |
| Other names | Chen Yixi |
| Alma mater | Nanyang Technological University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2011−present |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | Chen Yixin (sister) |
| Birth and current stage name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 陳熙 |
| Simplified Chinese | 陈熙 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Chén Xī |
| Former stage name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 陳一熙 |
| Simplified Chinese | 陈一熙 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Chén Yīxī |
| Legal name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 陳一凞 |
| Simplified Chinese | 陈一凞 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Chén Yīxī |
Early life
editChen Xi (陈熙) is the son of artistes Edmund Chen and Xiang Yun, and the brother of actress Chen Yixin.[1] He graduated from the School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University in 2016.[2][3]
Chen Xi has always had a strong interest in the arts and media industry, particularly in the visual arts, since he was young. This drive has continued to push him to explore new mediums and create his own art. Specializing in illustrations and watercolor works, Chen Xi enjoys practicing his art whenever he is overseas, sketching and painting different sceneries as a hobby and self-expression.[4]
Career
editChen Xi (陈熙) is a versatile actor and practicing watercolor artist. He has worked with various brands and contributed to numerous art galleries.[5] As an artist, he released a book titled "Xi the World" in 2017, compiling his sketches of Mediacorp at Caldecott Hill. He sells art prints and conducts art workshops through the brand "The Xi Atelier" and offers a cat artwork commission service called "Nekolour." Additionally, he is a partner of "Clump A Dump," a cat litter brand, where he is primarily responsible for art direction and marketing.[6][7][8][9]
Chen Xi starred in the 2011 anthology film Echoing Love.[10] The following year, he starred in the web series i.Rock.[11] In 2017, he starred in the Dick Lee film Wonder Boy.[12] In the same year, he starred in the television drama 118 Reunion.[13] He also appeared in the series Kin and Nightwatchers.[14] His other notable appearances include We the Citizens.[15] He starred in My One in a Million.[16] He appeared in Healing Heroes[17] and You Can Be An Angel 4.[16] Chen Xi continues to be active in the media industry, working with Mediacorp on a project-by-project basis and contributing as an actor and visual artist.
Personal life
editBorn Chen Xi (陈熙), his parents changed his name to Chen Yixi (陈一凞) when he was 9, upon the advice of a Fengshui master. To date, his name remains as Chen Yixi (陈一凞) on official documents.[18] In November 2021, Chen announced that he is adopting his birth name, Chen Xi (陈熙), which was given by his parents, as his new stage name. He formerly used the stage name Chen Yixi (陈一熙).[19]
During his secondary school years, Chen, unfortunately, contracted a corneal infection that led to a partial loss of vision in his left eye. Initially, a doctor advised the removal of his left eye to prevent the infection from reaching his brain, but this procedure was not carried out. After nearly eight years of searching for a cure, Chen received a partial corneal transplant, operated by Dr Julian Theng during his time in the army, and has since recovered 75% of his vision in his left eye.[20][21]
At the Star Awards 2023, Chen's mother Xiang Yun revealed that Chen will be heading to the United Kingdom in September 2023 to further his studies, when accepting the Evergreen Artiste award. Chen expressed shock and later said that he had actually wanted to "quietly fade away to the UK" without making any media announcements.[22] In an interview in August 2023, Chen estimated that he would be spending a substantial amount on his 1-year King's College London arts management masters course, including accommodation and living expenses. He was accepted for the course in 2019 but COVID-19 had disrupted his plans.
Chen said he would still be in the media industry, working with Mediacorp on a project-by-project basis and continuing to contribute as an actor upon completing his master's degree.[23]
Filmography
editChen has appeared in the following programmes and films:[24][25][26][27][28]
Television series
edit- Life Less Ordinary (2017)
- 118 Reunion (2017)
- While We Are Young (2017)
- 29th February (2018)
- Fifty & Fabulous (2018; cameo)
- Reach for the Skies (2018)
- My One in a Million (2019)
- Dear Neighbours (2019)
- Hello From The Other Side (2019)
- Kin (2020)
- Terror Within (2020)
- In the Wind (2020)
- Reunion (2021)
- You Can Be An Angel 4 (2021)
- Nightwatchers (2021)
- Soul Doctor (2022)
- Healing Heroes (2022)
- Fix My Life (2023)
Web series
edit- I-Rock (2015)
- A Lonely Fish (2018)
- Love at Cavenagh Bridge (2018)
Film
edit- Echoing Love (2011)
- Wonder Boy (2017)
Variety and reality show
edit- The Nationals (2019)
- The Backward Race (2019; children's programme)
Book
edit- Xi the World (2017)
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Star Awards 2021 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Star Awards 2023 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | — | Nominated | [29] |
References
edit- ^ "Chen Yixi Goes Back To Using Birth Name Chen Xi... 20 Years After Parents Edmund Chen & Xiang Yun Changed It For Fengshui Reasons". 8days.
- ^ "Chen Xi". Mediacorp. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Chen Yi Xi". www.livingwithart.com.sg. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Chen Yi Xi". www.livingwithart.com.sg. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Chen Yi Xi - Living with Art". Living with Art.
- ^ Sng, Suzanne (5 December 2022). "Actor Chen Xi has a new side hustle selling kitty litter, Latest TV News - The New Paper". www.tnp.sg.
- ^ "Chen Xi has new side hustle selling soya-based kitty litter". AsiaOne. 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Xiang Yun and Edmund Chen's son Yixi launches website selling own illustrations and watercolour artwork". AsiaOne. 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Chen Xi: He's an artist, and then he's an artist, Latest Star Style News - The New Paper". www.tnp.sg. 5 June 2022.
- ^ 'Nothing is given to me' (30 July 2016)
- ^ Celeb couple's son makes acting debut (25 February 2012)
- ^ Celebrity offspring / Parents were shocked by their acting ambitions (18 October 2017)
- ^ 《118大团圆》主角们信心满满. www.zaobao.com.sg (in Chinese).
- ^ "Chen Yixi Goes Back To Using Birth Name Chen Xi... 20 Years After Parents Edmund Chen & Xiang Yun Changed It For Fengshui Reasons". TODAY.
- ^ "Chen Yixi Has To Google His Parents Xiang Yun & Edmund Chen's Wedding Anniversary". TODAY.
- ^ a b 陈一熙改名陈熙 "象征第一道阳光". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Chinese).
- ^ Like FATHER like SON / Edmund Chen and Chen Xi share love of art and acting (19 June 2022)
- ^ "Mediacorp actor Chen Xi, 31, selling cat litter online". mothership.sg.
- ^ "陈一熙改名陈熙 "象征第一道阳光" | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Edmund Chen recounts his shock when doctor said son Yixi's eye had to be removed". AsiaOne. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "More choosing partial cornea transplants". The Straits Times. 8 July 2011. p. 10.
- ^ "Chen Xi Didn't Know Mum Xiang Yun Would Announce He's Going Overseas To Study At Star Awards; Says He Wanted To "Quietly Fade Away To The UK"". 8days. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "赴英念硕士一年或需10万元 陈熙：全部自己扛 | 早报". www.zaobao.com.sg (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Chen Yixi". mewatch. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "陈一熙". mewatch. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Chen Xi陈熙". mewatch. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Chen Xi". mewatch. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "陈熙". mewatch. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Here are the stars now leading in votes for Star Awards 2023 Popularity Awards". TODAY. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
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