Kelly Chen
Actress · Since 2002
Known for
Hong Kong actress and Cantopop singer born in Hong Kong in 1972, one of the four Heavenly Queens of Cantopop in the 1990s. On screen her signature turn is the tender psychiatrist Dr. Lee Sum Yee in Andrew Lau and Alan Mak Infernal Affairs (2002) and its third instalment. She also starred in An Empress and the Warriors (2008) opposite Donnie Yen and Takeshi Kaneshiro, and in Lost in Beijing (2007). A career built more on music than film, she nonetheless remains a familiar romantic lead in Chinese-language cinema.
Kelly Chen
Actress · Since 2002
29 Movies · 1 Series
Known for
Hong Kong actress and Cantopop singer born in Hong Kong in 1972, one of the four Heavenly Queens of Cantopop in the 1990s. On screen her signature turn is the tender psychiatrist Dr. Lee Sum Yee in Andrew Lau and Alan Mak Infernal Affairs (2002) and its third instalment. She also starred in An Empress and the Warriors (2008) opposite Donnie Yen and Takeshi Kaneshiro, and in Lost in Beijing (2007). A career built more on music than film, she nonetheless remains a familiar romantic lead in Chinese-language cinema.
Movies
Plays Dr. Lee Sum-yee
Infernal Affairs
2002
Plays Dr. Lee Sum-yee
Infernal Affairs III
2003
Plays Princess Yan Feier
An Empress and the Warriors
2008
Plays Goddess of Mercy Guanyin
The Monkey King
2014
Plays Interviewee Praising Mandom
Super Model
2004
Plays Goddess of Mercy Guanyin
The Monkey King 2
2016
Plays Goddess of Mercy / Guanyin
The Monkey King: The Legend Begins
2022
Plays Lan (segment "A Word in the Palm")
Tales from the Dark 1
2013
Plays Macy
Tokyo Raiders
2000
Plays Insp. Rebecca Fong
Breaking News
2004
Plays Chai Lam
Lost and Found
1996
Plays Kelly Chen
72 Tenants of Prosperity
2010
Plays Athena Chen
Lavender
2000
Plays Mok Man-Yee
Anna Magdalena
1998
Plays Madame Trunk (voice)
A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation
1997
Plays Julie Sun
All's Well, Ends Well
2012
Plays Policewoman
Metade Fumaça
1999
Plays Office Lady Who Hates Law Diner's Food
McDull, the Alumni
2006
Plays 李心儿（李医生）
无间道正序版
2006
Plays Luna Ng
And I Hate You So
2000
Plays Blue Szeto
Hot War
1998
Plays Inspector Jane
An Inspector Calls
2015
Plays Aoi
Between Calmness and Passion
2001
Plays Ha Mui
Horseplay
2014
Plays Lady Brace
Merry-Go-Round
2001
TV Shows
Latest Trailers
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The Monkey King: The Legend Begins
Full Filmography 30
The Monkey King: The Legend Begins
Goddess of Mercy / Guanyin
2022
The Monkey King 2
Goddess of Mercy Guanyin
2016
An Inspector Calls
Inspector Jane
2015
Horseplay
Ha Mui
2014
The Monkey King
Goddess of Mercy Guanyin
2014
Tales from the Dark 1
Lan (segment "A Word in the Palm")
2013
雷頌德 THANK YOU 演唱會
Actress
2013
All's Well, Ends Well
Julie Sun
2012
72 Tenants of Prosperity
Kelly Chen
2010
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kelly Chen and where are they from?
Kelly Chen is 54 years old, born on September 13, 1972 in Hong Kong, China.
What are the most famous roles of Kelly Chen?
Kelly Chen is best known for roles in Infernal Affairs, Infernal Affairs III, The Monkey King.
How many movies has Kelly Chen been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Kelly Chen has appeared in 28 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Kelly Chen's first movie?
The career of Kelly Chen began with Whatever Will Be, Will Be (1995).
What is Kelly Chen's most recent movie or series?
Kelly Chen's most recent release is 林家謙 White Summer 2025年紅館演唱會, which premiered on August 19, 2025.
What TV shows has Kelly Chen appeared in?
On television, Kelly Chen has appeared in Don't be a cry baby, 鲁豫有约一日行, Supreme Fate in Regalia Bay, 最佳女主角.
Kelly Chen
1972-09-13 · Hong Kong, China
Kelly Chen Hui-lin (traditional Chinese: 陳慧琳; simplified Chinese: 陈慧琳) (born September 13, 1972) is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress. Kelly has also been known as a diva in Asia. She has a great success in Asia Entertainment industry. She has won a number of awards and is involved in many philanthropic activities.Kelly Chen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.