Sylvia Chang Ai-chia, a multifaceted and accomplished artist, emerged into the world on July 21st, 1953, in Taiwan, a country that would later serve as the backdrop for much of her illustrious career. As a testament to her remarkable versatility, Chang has successfully navigated multiple roles within the entertainment industry, effortlessly transitioning between the worlds of acting, writing, singing, producing, and directing. Her impressive repertoire of skills has earned her widespread recognition, and in 1992, she was bestowed with the esteemed honor of being invited to serve on the jury at the 42nd Berlin International Film Festival, a prestigious event that celebrates the art of filmmaking.
Personal Details
BornJul 22, 1953 Chiayi, Taiwan
Biography
Career
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2019

The Garden of Evening Mists as Older Teoh Yun Ling
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2018

Long Day's Journey Into Night as Wild Cat's Mother
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2015

Office as Winnie Chang
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Mountains May Depart as Mia
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2010

Buddha Mountain as Chang Yueqin
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2005

American Fusion as Yvonne
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2004

Hainan ji fan as Jen
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20:30:40 as Lily
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1998

The Red Violin as Xiang Pei (Shanghai)
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1994

In Between as Anna Lau
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Eat Drink Man Woman as Jin-Rong
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1992

Twin Dragons as Mrs. Ma
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1990

The Fun, the Luck & the Tycoon as Hung Leung Yuk
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1989

All About Ah-Long as Sylvia Poon / Por-Por
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1988

Soursweet as Lily
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Chicken and Duck Talk as Mrs. Hui
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1986

Lucky Stars Go Places as Quito
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Mad Mission 4: You Never Die Twice as Inspector Nancy Ho
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1984

Mad Mission 3: Our Man from Bond Street as Supt. Nancy Ho
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1982

Attack Force Z as Chien Hua
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1979

Legend of the Mountain as Cloud
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1991
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2015

Office as Screenplay
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1989

All About Ah-Long as Writer
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2008

Run Papa Run as Director, Writer
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2004

20:30:40 as Director, Writer
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1994

In Between as Director
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1992

Mary from Beijing as Director, Screenplay