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Chen Haomin was born on October 7, 1969, in Hong Kong. His early career began in 1994 after filming an advertisement for Vitasoy, marking his official debut into the entertainment industry. Subsequently, he became an artist with Hong Kong's TVB and started engaging in performing arts.

Chen Haomin's music career began on June 13, 1995, with the release of his Cantonese album "The Complete Self-Manual," opening up a diversified development path. His acting career gradually gained recognition; on May 16, 1997, he appeared in the drama film "Goo Goo Paradise," marking his initial foray into acting. During the same period, he also played Duan Yu in the Hong Kong TVB martial arts series "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," which premiered on July 28, 1997, on Jade Channel.

In 1998, Chen participated in multiple film and television works, including "Liao Zhai II" and the costume animation series "The Heavenly Demon King," in which he portrayed Sun Wukong, gradually accumulating popularity. In 1999, he starred in the stylish police action film "Anti-Black Pioneer" and the costume mythological drama "Legend of the Dragon," showcasing a variety of roles and steady career development.

From 2000 to 2003, he continuously appeared in various TV dramas, spanning genres such as police and criminal, family ethics, wuxia, and ancient costume series. In 2002, he starred in the costume drama "The Emperor Seeks the Dragon" and the film "Old Gun," with his performances gradually gaining recognition. In 2003, he played leading or collaborative roles in several series, including "The Emperor Seeks the Dragon" and "Nanjing Dream."

Between 2004 and 2007, Chen joined more costume and wuxia-themed productions like "Six-Finger Qin Mo," "Justice Pao," and "The Last Emperor's Palace," demonstrating stable performances in ancient dramas. That same year, he also began to take on significant roles in films.

From 2008 to 2010, Chen continued to perform in costume dramas and movies, with notable works such as "Legend of Shenshu," "New Justice Pao," and the "Living Buddha Ji Gong" series, gradually consolidating his position in the entertainment industry. His works often involved mythological, detective, and historical themes, and he was awarded the "Top Ten Online Male Actor of the Year" at the 8th Beijing International Film Festival.

After 2011, Chen expanded his portfolio, participating in integration of modern and ancient themes in productions like "Legend of the Twelve Zodiac Signs," "The Investiture of the Gods," and "Wei Shu Wu," while also starring in numerous films. His career continued to develop, and from 2014 onwards, he appeared in multiple TV series, including "Chang'an Three Weird Detectives" and "The Record of Toads in Qing Sky," portraying mythological characters, detectives, and historical figures.

In his personal life, Chen married model Jiang Lisha in Changsha on July 11, 2011. His daughter Chen Yaru was born on November 30 of the same year, followed by a son Chen Jingyi and another daughter Chen Ruoyan. By the end of 2023, Chen Haomin and his family returned to settle in Hong Kong.

With his extensive entertainment experience, Chen Haomin has received numerous awards and honors, including the "Most Popular Online Movie Actor of the Year." His works are diverse and his roles richly varied, making him a notable figure in the Chinese-language entertainment industry.