Joan Chen
Joan Chen (born April 26, 1961) is a Chinese-American actress and film director. In China, she performed in the 1979 film Little Flower and came to the attention of American audiences for her performance in the 1987 film The Last Emperor. She is also known for her roles in Twin Peaks, Red Rose White Rose, Saving Face, and The Home Song Stories, and for directing the feature film Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl.
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| Full name at birth | Chong Chen
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| Claim to fame | Twin Peaks, Marco Polo
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| Date of birth | 26 April 1961
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| Place of birth | Shanghai, China
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| Occupation | Actress, Director, Screenwriter, Producer
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| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm)
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| Weight | 117 lbs (53 kg)
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| Dress size | 2
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| Shoe size | 6
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| Residence | San Francisco, California, U.S.
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| Talent agency | Inphenate Talent Management Company, (LA)
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- Joan was first spotted by the wife of Tse-tung Mao at a Chinese rifle range. She then recommended Joan to movie producers.
- 2002: While preparing to shoot a period piece called "Fu Song" (2002), she discovered she was pregnant. She took a break from the film and eventually gave birth to a second daughter.
- Her Chinese first name "Chong" means "charge on!" and "to rush".
- Measurements: 34C-24-35 1/2 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
- 10/98: Cancelled proceedings to adopt a child when she became pregnant with daughter Angela Frances.
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