Chang Chen nominated Best Actor for the fifth time

4 Oct - Chang Chen has been nominated yet again at the Golden Horse Awards, this time for his role in "The Embers".

The actor, who is nominated in the Best Actor category, said that the success of the film is the result of the hard work of the onscreen and behind the screen teams.

"I feel the relaxed and comfortable state of acting this time, plus the experience of participating in behind-the-scenes supervision. Being nominated again at this time is another milestone in my life and the best affirmation for me," he said.

Chang is nominated for 'The Embers'
Chang is nominated for 'The Embers'

Chang will be competing with the likes of King Jieh-wen ("A Journey in Spring"), Yau Hawk Sau ("The Way We Talk"), Wanlop Rungkumjad ("Mongrel") and Zhang Zhiyong ("Bel Ami").

Chang last won Best Actor at the said awards in 2021 for his performance in "The Soul". His first nomination came in 1991, for Best Actor in "A Bright Summer Day".

He was also nominated in 2005 for "Three Times" and in 2014 for "Brotherhood of Blades", making this nomination his fifth.

(Photo Source: Taipei Times, Guohuayule)