Arthur Chen
Chinese actor
Chen Feiyu, also known as Arthur Chen (Chinese: 陈飞宇; born 9 April 2000), is a Chinese actor. He is known for his roles in Secret Fruit (2017), Ever Night (2018), Lighter and Princess (2022), When Destiny Brings the Demon (2025), Love Beyond the Grave (2026), and Love Story in the 1970s (2026).
Early life and education
Arthur Chen was born in the United States on 9 April 2000. He is the second son of director Chen Kaige and actress Chen Hong. He studied at Beijing Jingshan School and Tabor Academy, a private boarding school in Massachusetts. In 2019, he was admitted into Beijing Film Academy. In July 2021, Chen relinquished his United States citizenship and became a Chinese citizen. He graduated from Beijing Film Academy in summer 2023.
Career
2017–2018: Career beginnings
Chen first appeared in the 2010 film Sacrifice directed by Chen Kaige, portraying a young King. In 2017, Chen made his official acting debut in the youth drama film Secret Fruit as the male lead.
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