Fala Chen's Remarkable Transformation from Hong Kong to Hollywood

Fala Chen's entertainment career has been a remarkable transformation, taking her from the heights of Hong Kong television to the prestigious halls of Juilliard and now the bright lights of Hollywood.

Born in Chengdu, China and raised in Atlanta, Chen first gained fame as an actress in Hong Kong, starring in hit dramas for eight years. But in 2014, at the peak of her career there, she decided to take a bold step and pursue further training at Juilliard. After a nerve-wracking audition process, Chen was accepted into the prestigious drama school, where she honed her craft alongside younger students.

Since graduating in 2018, Chen's career has soared. She has appeared in acclaimed projects like The Undoing, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Godzilla vs. Kong. Now, in 2025, Chen is set to make her directorial debut, drawing on the diverse talents she has worked with over the years.

As Chen looks to the future, she is also seeking more roles that go beyond defining her characters solely by their ethnic identity. "I just want to do so many more characters, whether it's playing a Chinese woman like Dao Ming, who is very three-dimensional, and a deep and complex character, or someone whose main characteristic is not just a Chinese woman, as her identity," she says.

Chen's remarkable journey from Hong Kong to Juilliard to Hollywood has been a testament to her talent, determination, and desire to constantly evolve as an artist. With her upcoming directorial debut and her search for more diverse roles, the next chapter of Fala Chen's career promises to be just as captivating as the ones that came before.