After finishing her graphic design studies from New York, Kelly Chen came back to Hong Kong to pursue her career, and was introduced to one of her friend’s friend that owned a production studio. However at that moment there was no vacancy at the studio and Kelly was asked to do some audition instead.
Kelly Chen was picked to feature in superstar Jacky Cheung’s MV and later on started to feature in commercial ads in Shanghai. Her refreshing look was fast in capturing the eyes of audiences and movie producers…
Kelly Chen later made her movie debut “Whatever Will Be, Will Be” in August 1995 alongside Aaron Kwok and sang the movie theme song. Kelly then released a compilation album “Break The Sky” in September 1995 with another 3 new stars.
Kelly Chen then released her first Cantonese solo album “Dedicated Lover” in December 1995 and in May 1996 released her first Mandarin album “I Don’t Think So.” Later in November 1996 Kelly released her Japanese Single “Traveller.”
Kelly Chen continued her stardom across Asia both in acting and singing; her achievement in singing is however much successful then acting.
Kelly Chen is one of the very few Chinese that released Japanese album and was quite well received by the Japanese fans. Kelly also appeared in one of the Japanese TV dramas.
Kelly Chen has conducted concerts worldwide including Australia and USA and almost every part of Asia. Her album “Paisley Galaxy” (花花宇宙) released in year 2000 is one the all time best seller in Hong Kong and created the techno trend among Chinese community.
Kelly Chen is also famous for her involvement in various charities like ambassador for Red Crescent and UNICEF. She also established the ‘Kelly Chen Children Education Fund’, hoping to help more and more needy children.
In October 2004, Kelly Chen became the first Hong Kong female celebrity to be awarded as “The Outstanding Young Persons of The World” for her contribution to children, world peace, and human rights.
