Ian Chen (actor)

Ian Chen
Ian Chen at Sherman Oaks Galleria
Born (2006-09-07) September 7, 2006 (age 18)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationHarvard University
OccupationActor
Years active2013–present
Ian Chen
Traditional Chinese陳琦燁
Simplified Chinese陈琦烨
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinChén Qíyè
Southern Min
Hokkien POJTân Kî-iap

Ian Chen (born September 7, 2006) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Evan Huang in the ABC sitcom Fresh Off the Boat (2015–2020) and Eugene Choi in the DC Extended Universe films Shazam! (2019) and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).

Personal life

Ian Chen was born to Taiwanese immigrants[1] in Los Angeles, California. He has a younger brother named Max and both are fluent in Mandarin.[2] He has shown enthusiasm for video games. Chen also sings and plays guitar in a band,[3] and is an aviation enthusiast.[4] He graduated from Arcadia High School in 2024, and currently attends Harvard College.[citation needed]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Modern Family Lily's Friend at Cat Funeral Episode: "Larry's Wife"
2014 Grey's Anatomy Luca Episode: "I Must Have Lost It on the Wind"
2015–20 Fresh Off the Boat Evan Huang Series regular; 116 episodes
2016 Dr. Ken Henry Episode: "The Wedding Sitter"
Loosely Exactly Nicole Troy Episode: "Babysitting"
2018 Paradise Run Himself Episode: "Fresh Off the Run"
2018–22 Fancy Nancy Jonathan Voice, 13 episodes
2019–20 The Rocketeer Logan Voice, 5 episodes
2021 Yasuke Ichiro Voice, 3 episodes
2023 Summer Camp Island Pale Dog Voice, episodes: "Jar Guard" & "Retrace Our Hooves"

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Shazam! Eugene Choi
A Dog's Journey Young Trent
2021 Wish Dragon Young Din Voice[5]
2023 Shazam! Fury of the Gods Eugene Choi
Fish Boy Patrick short film [6]

Awards and nominations

Chen was ranked #1 in "The Best Asian Actors Under 25 In 2022" on Ranker by its visitors.[7]

Chen was named one of Hollywood's Top 30 Stars Under Age 18 by The Hollywood Reporter in 2018 [8] and 2019.[9]

Chen was ranked #3 in Entertainment Weekly's "12 Under 12: The Best Child Actors of 2015", behind Jacob Tremblay and Marsai Martin.[10]

Year Award Category Work Result
2015 Vulture Best Child Actor Fresh Off the Boat Nominated[11]
2016 Young Artist Awards Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast In A TV Series Won[12]
Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actor Nominated
Young Entertainer Awards Best Young Ensemble Cast - TV Series Won
2017 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actor Nominated
Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor Loosely Exactly Nicole Won
Young Entertainer Awards Best Leading Young Actor 14 and Under - Television Series Fresh Off the Boat Nominated

Appearances

In November 2016, Chen opened the "FASO Goes Pops!" orchestra concert with a performance of the young Michael Jackson hit, "Ben."[13]

In June 2016, he starred as the main character in Eric Nam's music video "Into You".[14]

References

  1. ^ "'Fresh off the Boat' Star Ian Chen on Staying Grounded, Randall Park's Mandarin and Constance Wu's 'Crazy Rich Asian' Stories". Archived from the original on 2022-02-05. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  2. ^ "Evan Huang played by Ian Chen - Character Biography". Archived from the original on 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
  3. ^ "My Interview With Ian Chen, from Fresh Off the Boat".
  4. ^ "@theianchen Instagram post - aviation enthusiast ✈️". Archived from the original on 2021-12-25.
  5. ^ Cast list as per April 23, 2018 Variety article
  6. ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22403254/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1
  7. ^ "The Best Asian Actors Under 25 In 2022".
  8. ^ "Hollywood's Top 30 Stars Under Age 18". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
  9. ^ "Young Hollywood 2019: Top 30 Stars Under Age 18". The Hollywood Reporter.
  10. ^ "EW's 12 Under 12: The Best Child Actors of 2015". Entertainment Weekly.
  11. ^ "Vulture TV Awards 2015: Best Child Actor". vulture.com. 23 June 2015.
  12. ^ "ABC and Nickelodeon Actors Lead Winners at Young Artist Awards". backstage.com. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  13. ^ "FASO Goes Pops! A night of musical talent and nostalgia". Archived from the original on 2017-09-26. Retrieved 2017-05-18.
  14. ^ "ERIC NAM DETAILS UPCOMING 'INTO YOU' MUSIC VIDEO, JULY K-POP COMEBACK: EXCLUSIVE". Fuse.