Fala Chen
Actress · Since 2020
Known for
Fala Chen is a Hong Kong-American actress born in Hong Kong, who built her career in Cantonese-language television before crossing into Hollywood. She played Ying Li, the mother of the title hero, in Marvel's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings', a significant entry point into a major American franchise. Her earlier career included leading roles in Hong Kong television dramas that made her a household name in the region. Chen represents a growing wave of Asian actors bridging regional television fame with major American studio productions.
Fala Chen
Actress · Since 2020
12 Movies · 18 Series
Fala Chen is a Hong Kong-American actress born in Hong Kong, who built her career in Cantonese-language television before crossing into Hollywood. She played Ying Li, the mother of the title hero, in Marvel's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings', a significant entry point into a major American franchise. Her earlier career included leading roles in Hong Kong television dramas that made her a household name in the region. Chen represents a growing wave of Asian actors bridging regional television fame with major American studio productions.
Movies
Plays Li
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
2021
Plays Iwi Queen
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
2024
Plays Dao Ming
Ballad of a Small Player
2025
Plays Young Siu Tao Hong/Hui Hong
72 Tenants of Prosperity
2010
Plays Chow Ching-Yi
Tales from the Dark 2
2013
Plays Koo
Black Ransom
2010
Plays Fiona
Peg O' My Heart
2025
Plays Sister Man
The Fortune Buddies
2011
Plays Si Yu
Lucky Lu
2026
Plays Nicky
I Love Hong Kong 2011
2011
Plays Karen
Turning Point
2009
TV Shows
Plays Kam Wing Hing 甘永慶
Heart of Greed
2007
Plays Qin Xiang
Sound of the Desert
2014
Plays 葵花
Grace Under Fire
2011
Plays Szeto Ngan Ping
Can't Buy Me Love
2010
Plays Lau Ching
No Regrets
2010
Plays Eugene
Will Power
2013
Plays Jodie "Madam Jo" Chau
Lives of Omission
2011
Plays Ng Choi Nei (Charlie)
The Stew of Life
2009
Plays Chung Mo Yim
Queens of Diamonds and Hearts
2012
Plays Ling-Wu Siu-Tsui
Ghost Writer
2010
Plays Angela
The Family Link
2007
Plays Hong Mei-Lei (Minnie)
Catch Me Now
2008
Plays Shing Mei-Sam (Vicky)
A Journey Called Life
2008
Plays Angela
Steps
2007
Plays Chu Ting Yuk
In the Eye of the Beholder
2010
Plays Cynthia Keng
Irma Vep
2022
Plays Jolene McCall
The Undoing
2020
Plays Yung Wai
Forensic Heroes
2006
Latest Trailers
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Lucky Lu
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Lucky Lu
Si Yu
2026
Ballad of a Small Player
Dao Ming
2025
Peg O' My Heart
Fiona
2025
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Iwi Queen
2024
Irma Vep
Cynthia Keng · 8 episodes
2022–
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Li
2021
The Undoing
Jolene McCall
2020Season 1
Passinger
Woman
2018
Sound of the Desert
Qin Xiang · 36 episodes
2014–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Fala Chen and where are they from?
Fala Chen is 44 years old, born on February 24, 1982 in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
What are the most famous roles of Fala Chen?
Fala Chen is best known for roles in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Ballad of a Small Player.
How many movies has Fala Chen been in?
Over a 17-year career (since 2009), Fala Chen has appeared in 12 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Fala Chen's first movie?
The career of Fala Chen began with Turning Point (2009).
What is Fala Chen's most recent movie or series?
Fala Chen's most recent release is The 23rd Annual Unforgettable Awards, which premiered on March 13, 2026.
What TV shows has Fala Chen appeared in?
On television, Fala Chen has appeared in The Undoing, Marvel Studios Assembled, Irma Vep, Forensic Heroes.
Fala Chen
1982-02-24 · Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Fala Chen, born 24 February 1982, is a Hong Kong actress previously under contract with TVB. She is a 2018 graduate of The Juilliard School. A former beauty pageant titleholder, Chen holds the titles of Miss Asian America 2002 and Miss NY Chinese 2004. She was placed as the 1st runner-up in Miss Chinatown USA 2003 and in Miss Chinese International 2005.