Calvin Chen, a multifaceted actor, singer, and comedian, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. He is perhaps best known for his role as "Kajiklub" in Lucas Film's "Star Wars" Episode VII - The Force Awakens, directed by the renowned J.J. Abrams.
Chen's educational background is impressive, as he studied English at the prestigious University of Oxford. He further honed his craft at the double-award winning drama school, "Identity School of Acting".
In addition to his work in film, Chen has appeared in the movie "Teen Spirit", directed by Max Minghella. This stylish spin on the Cinderella story stars Elle Fanning as Violet, a young woman who dreams of escaping her small town to pursue her passion for singing. Chen plays the role of "TET", a significant character in the film.
Chen's versatility as an actor is also showcased in "Fanta's" 'Big News', directed by Clay Weiner. In this production, he plays the role of "The Cool Kid", a boy who is unconventionally cool and wishes he were popular. The film is a production of "TwentyFour-Seven" and features a group of teenagers who transform into key CEO's in Fanta's headquarters.
Born in London, England, Chen's parents have a diverse cultural background. His father is Taiwanese-Korean, while his mother, who was born in the Philippines, was adopted from a "Spanish" family.
In addition to his acting career, Chen is a trained boxer at the renowned 'Elorde' boxing gym in Manila, which is home to boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. He also trains in various martial arts.
Chen is fluent in several languages, including Mandarin, Korean, English, and Filipino.
Currently, Chen is in production on "Death On The Nile", directed by Kenneth Branagh. This highly anticipated film stars Gal Gadot and is set to be released in October 2020 by Twentieth Century FOX.
