Chang Chun-ning (; born September 4, 1982), also known as Ning Chang and previously known as Janine Chang, is a Taiwanese actress and film producer.
Chang is known for portraying Guan Xin in The Hospital and Lan Xi Ying in Black & White.
Since 2010, Chang began working more in Mainland China and earned recognition for her roles in The Empress of China, Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, and The Soul.
Chang ranked 78th on Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2019.
Early life and education Chang was born on September 4, 1982 in Munich, West Germany. Her family were prominent businesspeople in Daya, Taichung. Her grandfather, Chang Jui-chen, was the owner of the Miyahara Ice Cream building. Her father, Chang Chih-ming, was a professor of sociology at National Taiwan University. Her mother, Cheng Ju-ching, was a children's book author. Chang and her older sister were born in West Germany while their father was a graduate student at LMU Munich. They moved back to Taiwan in 1986.
After attending Taipei Municipal Jingmei Girls' High School, she graduated from National Taipei University with a bachelor's degree in law. In June 2010, Chang earned a master's degree in industrial economics from National Central University.
Career Chang started out as an assistant to a talent agent. She began acting in music videos and commercials. In 2006, she got her first career breakthrough in The Hospital.
In 2007, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for What on Earth Have I Done Wrong?! at the 44th Golden Horse Awards. She won Best Actress for the same role at the Taipei Film Festival in 2008.
In 2018, she was chosen as an ambassador for the 58th Asia-Pacific Film Festival.
Endorsements In 2019, Chang was named as the first brand ambassador for Italian high-end jewelry brand Pomellato in Greater China. American beauty brand Elizabeth Arden enlisted her as their Asia brand ambassador for skincare. She was named as brand ambassador for American luxury beauty brand Tom Ford Beauty.
In 2021, French luxury fashion house Chanel announced that Chang became its house ambassador.
Filmography Film YearEnglish titleOriginal titleRole Notes/2004 Holiday Dreaming 夢遊夏威夷 Chen Hsin-hsin 2005 The Strait Story 南方紀事之浮世光影 Lee Kuei-hsiang In the Day to Come 五月天概念电影《未來》 Hsiao-ling Short film2006 Record 紀錄 Wei Wei Short film Silk 詭絲 Ho Mei The Song of Spirits 心靈之歌 Tsu-hui 2007 What on Earth Have I Done Wrong?! 情非得已之生存之道 Ningning 2008 Tea Fight 鬪茶 Ruhua 2009 Murderer 殺人犯 Hazel The Wingless Swallow 不能飛的鳥 Yuen Yuen Short film Monsters vs. Aliens 怪獸大戰外星人 Susan Murphy Taiwanese release, voice2010 Zoom Hunting 獵豔 Yang Ruyi 2011 Black & White Episode I: The Dawn of Assault 痞子英雄首部曲：全面開戰 Lan Hsi-ying VoiceRacer Legend 赛车传奇 Lin Wei-tung A Monster in Paris 巴黎魅影 Lucille Taiwanese release, voice2012 Tokyo Newcomer 東京に来たばかり / 初到東京 Nanako Of Love and Rain 晴雨之间 Woman with braces Short film2013 Dare to Love 勇敢去愛 Chang Chun-ning 2014 One Minute More 只要一分鐘 Tsai Wan-chen Black & White: The Dawn of Justice 痞子英雄2：黎明再起 Lan Hsi-ying 2016 Alice's Wedding 艾莉絲的婚禮Alice Not Only About a Fish 一条没有变成蓝色的鱼 Fang Ching Short film 2017 Youth Dinner 六人晚餐 Hsiao-lan 2018 Girls 2 閨蜜2：无二不作 Chia-lan Air Strike 大轰炸 Xian Que 2020 Love After Love 第一炉香 Ni Er Knockout 我們永不言棄adult BlitheLittle Big Women 孤味A Mei2021 Detective Chinatown 3 唐人街探案3Ivy The Soul 緝魂 Ah Bao Sheep Without a Shepherd 2误杀22022The Abandoned 查無此心Wu JieAlso as producer2024A Place Called Silence默杀Li Han 2024749 Bureau 749局
Television series YearEnglish titleMandarin titleRole Notes/ 2002 Meteor Garden II 流星花園2 Xi Men's secretary 2003 Love Train 心動列車 Young Xiaowu Banquet 赴宴 Chen Yi-hsin 2004 Garden - Hero 絕地花園單元五之《英雄》 Miniseries2006 The Hospital 白色巨塔 Kuan Hsin 2007 Wayward Kenting 我在墾丁*天氣晴 Ting Hsiao-wei 2008 Honey and Clover 蜂蜜幸運草 He Yagong 2009 Black & White 痞子英雄 Lan Hsi-ying 2010 A Weaver on the Horizon 天涯织女 Huang Qiao'er 2011 Sunny Happiness 幸福最晴天 Fang Yung-yung Ring Ring Bell 真心请按两次铃 Cheng Hsiao-hsiang alternative title: True Love Doesn't Give Up 2012 Happy Michelin Kitchen 幸福三顆星 Fang Yung-yung Cameo Fairytale 童話二分之一 Chao Ting-hsuan / Chao Ting-yu Home 回家 / 彼岸1945 Mizoguchi Yukiko 2013 Unconditional Love 乐俊凯 Li Yeh webseries Best Time 最美的時光 Su Man Seven Friends 七個朋友 Cut Cameo2014 You Light Up My Star 你照亮我星球 Chang Man-ling The Empress of China 武則天 Xu Hui 2015 The Four 少年四大名捕 Chu Yingxue / Chu Limo 2017 Midnight Diner 深夜食堂 Sun Kewei Special appearance Jade 女管家 Dongfang Jingqi The Advisors Alliance 军师联盟Bo Lingyun Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy 九州·海上牧雲記Yin Rong Special appearance 2018 Here to Heart 温暖的弦Wen Nuan Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 如懿传 Keliyete·Hailan 2020 - 2024 Detective Chinatown 唐人街探案Ivy Main Role (Season 1) Cameo (Season 2), 5 Episodes 2021 Never Say Goodbye 不说再见 Ou Kexin Main Role Who's By Your Side 誰在你身邊 Zeng Yong Qi Main RoleThe Psychologist 女心理师 Wen He [Wen Liang's sister] Guest Role (Ep. 31-32)2025 The Outlaw Doctor 化外之醫 Zheng Wan-ping Main RoleTBA River Sunset长河落日 Ye BiyingMain Role
Micro-film YearEnglish titleMandarin titleRole Notes2020Palace of Serendipity 故事宮寓 Treasure: Narcissus Basin Stage: Scissors Finding a Cat
Variety show Year English title Mandarin title Notes/2015 Survivor Games with Bear Grylls 跟着贝尔去冒险 Season 1, Female winner
Music video appearances Year Song title Artist1999 "Hate You" Shin2002 "Tile Dance" Stella Chang"Perfect" Z-Chen"Never Learn" Francesca Kao"Coffee" Jacky Cheung"Return To The Past" Jay Chou2003 "Old Lover" Michelle Pan2004 "Not Alone" Dave Wong'"Remember" Roy Chiu"Flow to Paris" Wallace Chung2005 "Jaws" Mayday "Snowing" A-do "Night Shining Night" One-Fang "Springtime for Wild Lilies" Shaun2006 "Too Young" Shadya Lan"I Promise You" Power Station2008 "I Believe In" T.G.U.S2009 "Cry Out" Color 2012 "Anonymous Sadness" Show Lo"Significant Others" Deserts Chang"Unrequited" Yoga Lin"Vulture" 2013 "All For You" Chris Wang"Wǒ bù zhù fú" Matilda Tao
Theater Year English title Mandarin title Notes/2008 Turn Left, Turn Right 向左走向右走2013 Closer 情迷
Discography
Soundtrack appearances YearSong titleAlbum2008"The Blessings of Clover" (with Joe Cheng, Eddie Peng, Lego Lee and Chiaki Ito)Honey and Clover OST "Not Owing" Turn Left, Turn Right OST "Love Sometimes" 2014"Love Gravitation" (with Joe Cheng)You Light Up My Star OST
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2007 44th Golden Horse Awards Best Supporting Actress What on Earth Have I Done Wrong?! 2008 10th Taipei Film Festival Best Actress 201824th Huading AwardsBest Supporting Actress The Advisors Alliance 10th China TV Drama Awards Best Performance Award Here to Heart 2023 25th Taipei Film FestivalBest Actress The Abandoned Best Feature 2024 9th Golden Crane Awardsvia 37th Tokyo International Film FestivalBest ActressA Place Called Silence 2025 61st Asia-Pacific Film Festival 60th Golden Bell Awards Best Leading Actress in a TV SeriesThe Outlaw Doctor
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