Shih-Hung Chen

Kevin Chen (Chinese: 陳思宏; Chen Shih-hung; born 1976) is a Taiwanese novelist, journalist, translator, and actor based in Berlin.

Early life and education Chen was born on 27 February 1976 in Yongjing Township, Changhua County in Taiwan. He is the youngest of nine children.

Chen's parents were farmers and discouraged him from reading and writing despite his early interest in literature. However, he was encouraged by teachers in junior and senior high school to pursue his passion for language, and he began to submit to student writing competitions.

In 2004, Chen moved to Berlin, continuing to write while also working as an actor and translator. He also served on many occasions as a Chinese-language interpreter for the Berlin International Film Festival.

Personal life

Chen is gay and often writes about queer sexuality in his fiction. He has registered life partnership with his partner of many years in Germany.