In Asia, Chang Chen is famed for his cool, gangtserish good looks and his irreverent manner.

He debuted age 14 in Edward Yang's 1991 classic "A Brighter Summer Day" and has since worked with some of Asia's most formidable auteurs such as Wong Kar-wai ("Buenos Aires") and Ang Lee ("Green Destiny").

Chen describes himself as "earnest and hardworking," but has not particularly considered whether his success in "Red Cliff" will lead to Hollywood.