Chen Xi (actor)
{{Short description|Singaporean actor (born 1991)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{family name hatnote|Chen|lang=Chinese}}
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| name = Chen Xi
| image = Chen Xi November 2017.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Chen in November 2017
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|5|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = Singapore
| education =
| alma_mater = Nanyang Technological University
| parents = {{ubl|Xiang Yun|Edmund Chen}}
| relatives = Chen Yixin (sister)
| spouse =
| children =
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|Artist|Illustrator|Host|Entrepreneur}}
| other_names = Chen Yixi
| years_active = 2011−present
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| name1 = Birth and current stage name
| t = 陳熙
| s = 陈熙
| p = Chén Xī
| altname = Former stage name
| t2 = 陳一熙
| s2 = 陈一熙
| p2 = Chén Yīxī
| altname3 = Legal name
| t3 = 陳一凞
| s3 = 陈一凞
| p3 = Chén Yīxī
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Chen Xi (born 23 May 1991), formerly known as Chen Yixi, is a Singaporean actor and artist.
Early life
Chen Xi (陈熙) is the son of artistes Edmund Chen and Xiang Yun, and the brother of actress Chen Yixin.{{Cite web|url=https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/local/chen-yixi-goes-back-using-birth-name-chen-xi-20-years-after-parents-edmund-chen-xiang-yun-changed-it-fengshui-reasons-538336|title=Chen Yixi Goes Back To Using Birth Name Chen Xi... 20 Years After Parents Edmund Chen & Xiang Yun Changed It For Fengshui Reasons|website=8days}} He graduated from the School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University in 2016.{{cite web |title=Chen Xi |url=https://www.mediacorp.sg/business/tca/male-celebs/chen-yi-xi-12357646 |website=Mediacorp |access-date=26 August 2023 |language=en}}{{cite web |title=Chen Yi Xi |url=https://www.livingwithart.com.sg/Chen-Yi-Xi |website=www.livingwithart.com.sg |access-date=26 August 2023}}
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.{{cite web |title=Chen Yi Xi |url=https://www.livingwithart.com.sg/Chen-Yi-Xi |website=www.livingwithart.com.sg |access-date=26 August 2023}}
Career
Chen Xi (陈熙) is a versatile actor and practicing watercolor artist. He has worked with various brands and contributed to numerous art galleries.{{Cite web|url=https://www.livingwithart.com.sg/Chen-Yi-Xi|title=Chen Yi Xi - Living with Art|website=Living with Art}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tnp.sg/entertainment/tv/actor-chen-xi-has-new-side-hustle-selling-kitty-litter|title=Actor Chen Xi has a new side hustle selling kitty litter, Latest TV News - The New Paper|first=Suzanne|last=Sng|website=www.tnp.sg|date=5 December 2022 }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/chen-xi-has-new-side-hustle-selling-soya-based-kitty-litter|title=Chen Xi has new side hustle selling soya-based kitty litter|date=5 December 2022|website=AsiaOne}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/xiang-yun-and-edmund-chens-son-yixi-launches-website-selling-own-illustrations-and|title=Xiang Yun and Edmund Chen's son Yixi launches website selling own illustrations and watercolour artwork|date=2 July 2021|website=AsiaOne}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.tnp.sg/entertainment/star-style/chen-xi-hes-artist-and-then-hes-artist|title=Chen Xi: He's an artist, and then he's an artist, Latest Star Style News - The New Paper|website=www.tnp.sg|date=5 June 2022 }}
Chen Xi starred in the 2011 anthology film Echoing Love.'Nothing is given to me' (30 July 2016) The following year, he starred in the web series i.Rock.Celeb couple's son makes acting debut (25 February 2012) In 2017, he starred in the Dick Lee film Wonder Boy.Celebrity offspring / Parents were shocked by their acting ambitions (18 October 2017) In the same year, he starred in the television drama 118 Reunion.{{Cite web |url=https://www.zaobao.com.sg/zentertainment/movies-and-tv/story20180104-824091 |script-title=zh:《118大团圆》主角们信心满满 |lang=zh |website=www.zaobao.com.sg }} He also appeared in the series Kin and Nightwatchers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.todayonline.com/8days/chen-yixi-goes-back-using-birth-name-chen-xi-20-years-after-parents-edmund-chen-xiang-yun|title=Chen Yixi Goes Back To Using Birth Name Chen Xi... 20 Years After Parents Edmund Chen & Xiang Yun Changed It For Fengshui Reasons|website=TODAY}} His other notable appearances include We the Citizens.{{Cite web|url=https://www.todayonline.com/8days/sceneandheard/celebrities/chen-yixi-has-google-his-parents-xiang-yun-edmund-chens-wedding|title=Chen Yixi Has To Google His Parents Xiang Yun & Edmund Chen's Wedding Anniversary|website=TODAY}} He starred in {{ill|My One in a Million|zh|我的万里挑一}}.{{Cite web |url=https://www.zaobao.com.sg/entertainment/story20211104-1210193 |script-title=zh:陈一熙改名陈熙 "象征第一道阳光" |lang=zh |website=www.zaobao.com.sg }} He appeared in Healing HeroesLike FATHER like SON / Edmund Chen and Chen Xi share love of art and acting (19 June 2022) and {{ill|You Can Be An Angel 4|zh|你也可以是天使4}}. 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
Born 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.{{Cite web|url=https://mothership.sg/2022/11/chen-xi-cat-litter-clump-a-dump/|title=Mediacorp actor Chen Xi, 31, selling cat litter online|website=mothership.sg}} 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).{{cite web |title=陈一熙改名陈熙 "象征第一道阳光" {{!}} 早报 |url=https://www.zaobao.com.sg/entertainment/story20211104-1210193 |website=www.zaobao.com.sg |access-date=26 August 2023 |language=zh-Hans}}
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.{{cite web |title=Edmund Chen recounts his shock when doctor said son Yixi's eye had to be removed |url=https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/edmund-chen-recounts-his-shock-when-doctor-said-son-yixis-eye-had-be-removed |website=AsiaOne |access-date=26 August 2023 |language=en |date=28 June 2021}}{{Cite news |date=8 July 2011 |title=More choosing partial cornea transplants |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20110708-1.2.52.15 |url-access=registration |work=The Straits Times |pages=10}}
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.{{cite web |title=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" |url=https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/local/chen-xi-study-arts-management-uk-london-xiang-yun-star-awards-2023-771941 |website=8days |access-date=26 August 2023 |language=en}} 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.{{cite web |title=赴英念硕士一年或需10万元 陈熙：全部自己扛 {{!}} 早报 |url=https://www.zaobao.com.sg/entertainment/story20230817-1424613 |website=www.zaobao.com.sg |access-date=26 August 2023 |language=zh-Hans}}
Filmography
Chen has appeared in the following programmes and films:{{cite web |title=Chen Yixi |url=https://www.mewatch.sg/cast-crew/Chen-Yixi |website=mewatch |access-date=26 August 2023 |language=en}}{{cite web |title=陈一熙 |url=https://www.mewatch.sg/cast-crew/%E9%99%88%E4%B8%80%E7%86%99 |website=mewatch |access-date=26 August 2023 |language=en}}{{cite web |title=Chen Xi陈熙 |url=https://www.mewatch.sg/cast-crew/Chen-Xi%E9%99%88%E7%86%99 |website=mewatch |access-date=26 August 2023 |language=en}}{{cite web |title=Chen Xi |url=https://www.mewatch.sg/cast-crew/Chen-Xi |website=mewatch |access-date=26 August 2023 |language=en}}{{cite web |title=陈熙 |url=https://www.mewatch.sg/cast-crew/%E9%99%88%E7%86%99 |website=mewatch |access-date=26 August 2023 |language=en}}
=Television series=
- 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=
- I-Rock (2015)
- A Lonely Fish (2018)
- Love at Cavenagh Bridge (2018)
=Film=
- Echoing Love (2011)
- Wonder Boy (2017)
=Variety and reality show=
- The Nationals (2019)
- The Backward Race (2019; children's programme)
Book
- Xi the World (2017)
Awards and nominations
References
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External links
{{commons category|Chen Xi}}
- {{IMDb name|nm9099338}}
- {{facebook|chenxi.page}}
- {{Instagram|chxnxi}}
- {{Official website|https://thexiatelier.com/|The Xi Atelier official website}}
- {{Official website|https://www.nekolour.com/|Nekolour official website}}
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Category:Chen family (Singapore)
Category:Singaporean male television actors
Category:Singaporean male film actors
Category:21st-century Singaporean male actors
Category:Nanyang Technological University alumni
Category:Singaporean illustrators
Category:Singaporean television presenters