Chris Yen
Chris Yen | |||||||||||
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甄子菁 | |||||||||||
| Born | Yen Tze-ching August 4, 1974 | ||||||||||
| Other names | Chris Yen Chi Ching | ||||||||||
| Alma mater | Boston University | ||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | martial artist, actress | ||||||||||
| Years active | 1986–2009 | ||||||||||
| Known for | younger sister of Donnie Yen | ||||||||||
| Spouse |
Hubert Young (m. 2009) | ||||||||||
| Parents |
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| Family | Donnie Yen (brother) | ||||||||||
| Martial arts career | |||||||||||
| Style | Tai chi Changquan Krav Maga Boxing Jujutsu | ||||||||||
| Teacher(s) | Bow-sim Mark | ||||||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 甄子菁 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 甄子菁 | ||||||||||
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| Website | chris | ||||||||||
Chris Yen Tze-ching (born August 4, 1974) is a Hong Kong martial artist and actress. She is the younger sister of the actor Donnie Yen. She was noted for her roles in the films Protégé de la Rose Noire, Adventures of Johnny Tao: Rock Around the Dragon, and Give 'Em Hell, Malone.
Background
[edit]She was born in Hong Kong on 4 August 1974 to the newspaper editor father Klyster Yen (甄雲龍) and the well-known martial artist mother Bow-sim Mark (麥寶嬋). Both of her parents were also musicians. Her older brother is Donnie Yen (甄子丹).[1] Her family emigrated to Brighton, Massachusetts in 1975.
Yen was trained in martial arts by her mother at the age of 4 and learned piano at the age of 5.[2]
As the age of 10,[3] being the youngest martial artist, Yen won a silver medal at the 1st International Tai Chi Tournament in 1984. In 1985, she competed at the First International Wushu Invitational Tournament in Xi'an from 22 to 28 August, and won a bronze medal in the Women's Changquan competition.[4]
Yen graduated from Boston University with a double major in psychology and business management.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Yen was married to Hong Kong-born American professional race car driver and accountant Hubert Young on March 28, 2009, and they kept two rescue dogs, Rex and Yogi.[6]
She left acting to create a fashion brand. Eight years later, she entered the field of property investment. Yen splits her time between Los Angeles, where she lives with her husband, and Boston, where her parents live.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Non-acting Role | Note |
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| 1986 | The Close Encounter of the Vampire (僵尸怕怕) | |||
| 2003 | Shanghai Knights | Assistant to Donnie Yen | ||
| 2004 | Protégé de la Rose Noire (見習黑玫瑰) | Enchantress | ||
| 2007 | Adventures of Johnny Tao: Rock Around the Dragon | Mika | ||
| 2008 | A Good Day to Be Black and Sexy | Jennie | ||
| 2009 | Give 'Em Hell, Malone | "Mauler" |
Television dramas
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Forgotten | |||
| 2009 | Rockville, CA | Annie |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Song | Artist | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Double Blade (雙刀) | Jay Chou | Stunt Coordinator |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Video game | Developer | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Onimusha 3: Demon Siege | Assistant to Donnie Yen | Motion capture department |
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Donnie Yen Biography (1963–)". Biography. Film Reference. Retrieved 2 April 2009.
- ^ "娛樂影視 - 頭條日報". hd.stheadline.com. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- ^ Rosenbaum, S. I. (2009-03-08). "Kung Fu daughter". Boston.com. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ^ Singelais, Neil (1985-10-21). "DON'T LET HER FRAILTY FOOL YOU: [THIRD Edition]". Boston Globe. ProQuest 294242396. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "Donnie Yen Hopes Sister's Film Career Takes Off in Hong Kong". JayneStars.com. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
- ^ "Chris Yen — Boston Native Turned Movie Star". bostonese.com Online Journal / 双语网. 2014-06-16. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ^ "How Donnie Yen's sister Chris Yen manages to look half her age". South China Morning Post. 4 September 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2022.