Newlywed Taiwanese Actress Joe Chen Was in S’pore After Her Wedding in M’sia

Taiwanese actress Joe Chen, fresh from her star-studded wedding in Langkawi, Malaysia, recently enjoyed a getaway in Singapore with her Malaysian painter husband, Alan Chen. The 45-year-old actress, who looks like she’s 25 years old,  took to the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu on 7 October to share highlights of her culinary adventures in the Lion City.

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Michelin-Starred Dining at Saint Pierre

Probably inspired by the popular South Korean cooking competition series Culinary Class Wars on Netflix, Chen was craving a Michelin-starred experience and chose Saint Pierre, a two-Michelin-star contemporary French restaurant located at One Fullerton, which offers stunning views of Marina Bay Sands and the surrounding skyline.

Chen shared her thoughts on the meal, admitting that the scallops in one of the courses were a bit too sour for her taste.

However, she thoroughly enjoyed the overall experience. Reflecting on fine dining, she said, “Fine dining is an art, and chefs are the artists of food. In every bite, you can taste so many stories on your tongue. That’s what makes fine dining so interesting.”

A netizen also posted a photo of Chen and her husband at the restaurant, which had originally been shared on Chen’s Instagram Stories.

But it’s not just atas food.

In addition to her fine dining experience, Chen took the opportunity to savor some of Singapore’s local delicacies.

She posted Instagram Stories of her visit to one of Song Fa Bak Kut Teh’s outlets and also shared a snapshot of a classic street treat: a slab of ice cream sandwiched between wafer biscuits from an Orchard Road ice cream cart.

During a Q&A session with fans on Instagram, Chen revealed that her ice cream flavour of choice was corn.

Chen’s time in Singapore wasn’t without fan interactions. Several netizens mentioned spotting her and her husband shopping along Orchard Road. One fan even approached the actress for a photo, but Chen politely declined.

Well, at least her visit wasn’t as crazy as iShowSpeed’s visit.

Who is Joe Chen?

If you don’t watch Taiwanese drama or shows, you might not be familiar with Joe Chen.

Joe Chen, born on 4 April 1979, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, is a Taiwanese actress, singer, and television host.

Known as the “Queen of Idol Dramas,” Chen rose to prominence with her roles in popular series such as The Prince Who Turns into a Frog (2005), Fated to Love You (2008), and The Queen of SOP (2012). Her performance in Fated to Love You earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the 43rd Golden Bell Awards.

Chen’s career began in 2001 as a model and assistant before winning a talent show on Sanlih E-Television. She made her acting debut in 2002 with a supporting role in the drama Lavender and later gained widespread recognition for her lead role in 100% Senorita (2003).

In 2013, Chen’s popularity soared in mainland China with her portrayal of Dongfang Bubai in the wuxia series Swordsman.

Throughout her career, Chen has demonstrated versatility by taking on various roles in television dramas, films, and even making her theater debut. She has also hosted several variety shows and was a member of the Taiwanese girl group 7 Flowers7.

On 22 September 2024, Joe Chen married Malaysian businessman Alan Chen in a ceremony on Langkawi Island, Malaysia.

The couple, who met on the Chinese dating show Meeting Mr. Right 2 in 2019, chose Langkawi for its significance in their relationship.