Melvin Sia Amazed by Wei Chun-chan's Performance in 'Life's a Journey,' Perfectly Concealing Taiwanese Accent
Malaysian actor Melvin Sia expressed surprise at Taiwanese actor Wei Chun-chan's ability to perfectly mimic the unique descending intonation of Malaysian Chinese in the film 'Life's a Journey.' The film is currently showing in Taiwan and will be released in Malaysia on April 16th. Wei Chun-chan was previously described as the 'biggest regret for Best Actor' by the Golden Horse Awards executive committee chairman.
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The film 'Life's a Journey' held a filmmaker's lecture, hosted by producer Chang Wei-chen, featuring actors Wei Chun-chan, Melvin Sia, and Charles Tu. Melvin Sia, a Malaysian actor who has worked in Taiwan for many years, praised Wei Chun-chan's exquisite acting, particularly his precise grasp of the Malaysian Chinese descending intonation, which he found astonishing. Sia noted that he only realized Wei was Taiwanese halfway through the film. Wei Chun-chan admitted to being shocked when he was described as the 'biggest regret for Best Actor' after the Golden Horse Awards nominations were announced, as he had not yet seen the full film himself. Charles Tu, who has participated in filming in Japan and Malaysia, also shared his experiences with accents. The film 'Life's a Journey' is currently screening across Taiwan and will be released in Malaysia on April 16th.