Joseph Tseng Chang as Chen

Joseph Chang Tseng is a major star, respected director and successful producer in his native Hong Kong – and by extension, in China and much of Asia. In Canada since 1994, he has played character roles on such films as “Shanghai Noon” and “Romeo Must Die,” “The Family,” “Ming Fong,” “Rose Cliff,” “Romance of Snow Land,” Golden Eagle,” and “South Sea Surf” are a few of his early films. He starred in “Cheaters” with Mary Tyler. He had a lead in the award winning Mina Shum feature “Long Life, Prosperity, and Happiness” that premiered at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival. At the 2006 Leo Awards, Tseng is nominated for two of the prestigious British Columbia Film golden lions. Filmography (selected) • “Everything’s Gone Green” • “Inconvenience” • “Bamboo Shoot” • “Betraying Reason” • “The In-Laws” • “Agent Cody Banks” • “A Guy Thing” • “Cheats” • “Long Life, Happiness & Prosperity” • “Shanghai Noon” • “Romeo Must Die” Chen - The Character A Tong leader for many years, Chen comes with all the guile and ability one would expect. Secretive and powerful, he rules his men without open feelings. His successful but illegal business of trafficking in humans, both adult and children, keeps him surrounded by unscrupulous associates. He has a long memory and sooner or later will get his way. He is not without manners or wit but in the end he is deadly.