Michelle Chen, 43, recently shared photos with her son Tinh Tinh from a trip to Thailand on her personal page on 7/8. The actress was scheduled to attend a cultural exchange event in Bangkok on 8/8. Coinciding with her son's summer break, she extended their stay to explore new places with him.
This marks a rare occasion for Chen to post photos with Tinh Tinh since announcing her divorce from actor Chen Xiao in early 2025. Thousands of viewers commented on the playful bond between mother and son, noting Chen's youthful appearance and active fashion sense.
The mother and son primarily reside in Beijing, China, where Tinh Tinh attends an international school. According to Ettoday, Chen and Chen Xiao divide their time caring for their son. For Lunar New Year 2026, as Chen Xiao was busy, Chen took Tinh Tinh to Anhui province to celebrate with his paternal grandparents. She then returned alone to Taiwan to be with her own parents.
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Chen poses with her son. Photo: Weibo |
Over the past year, Chen has actively participated in reality shows, though she rarely discusses emotional matters. She practices vocal music and often attends concerts with friends. In her free time, she paints at home, framing and hanging the works she cherishes.
Her resilience was tested in April when she suffered a gym accident, rupturing her Achilles tendon. The injury required surgery and a period in a wheelchair. During her recovery, she released a self-composed music video, expressing her self-belief and strong spirit in facing pain. Chen wrote on her personal page: "When life kissed me with a painful wound, I responded with a song. After listening to the song, my foot no longer hurt. This is an MV about my recovery process, wishing you all peace and good health."
According to QQ, Chen navigates the sorrow of her broken marriage with the self-confidence and self-love of a mature woman. A friend of the actress revealed that Chen's spirit is firm and stable. She learned to accept and let go, healing herself, understanding that only when she is stable and happy can her son have reliable support.
Chen and actor Chen Xiao met while portraying Little Dragon Girl and Yang Guo in The Romance of the Condor Heroes 2014, marrying in 2016. After their wedding, Chen limited her work to care for their child and manage the household, while Chen Xiao continuously worked on film sets.
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Actress Michelle Chen. Photo: Weibo |
The couple faced separation rumors starting in 2022, eventually announcing their divorce in 2/2025. An acquaintance of Chen revealed that she still loved Chen Xiao and took a long time to accept the reality and agree to the divorce. The actress and her ex-husband agreed to maintain privacy regarding their personal lives to limit negative impacts on their son. They did not dispute assets or custody.
Chen is renowned for her role in the film You Are The Apple of My Eye. Last year, she starred in the drama Sniper Butterfly, opposite Zhou Keyu, an actor 19 years her junior. The series received positive reviews, helping Chen regain prominence in the film industry after a period of reduced work in entertainment.
Nhu Anh
