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Darren Chiu Makes Surprise Cameo in Taiwanese Drama, Considers Having Another Daughter

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese actor Darren Chiu made a surprise cameo in the Sanli drama "Needle缘," playing a fabric engineer.
  • His character gets involved in a decades-old murder case while developing innovative anti-UV, moisture-wicking fabrics.
  • Chiu expressed his admiration for the fast-paced production of Taiwanese dramas and his desire to have another daughter after interacting with child actors on set.

Taiwanese actor Darren Chiu recently made a guest appearance in Sanli's new eight o'clock drama, "Needle缘," taking on the role of a dedicated fabric engineer. In the series, Chiu portrays a character driven to develop advanced textiles that offer moisture-wicking and UV-protection properties, motivated by concern for his children's sensitive skin. His research, however, leads him into a complex, long-unsolved murder case, setting up a significant plot point for the drama.

Although it was just a cameo, it had family, love, struggle, action, and explosions, all in one. The content was super rich!

— Darren ChiuChiu described the extensive plot elements included in his guest role.

Chiu described the experience of filming his role as "super rich" in content, encompassing elements of family, romance, conflict, action, and even explosions. He admitted to filming until late at night on his final day, feeling a sense of reluctance to leave the bustling set. While he hoped to encounter friends working on the production, he missed the chance but found the fast-paced environment of Taiwanese eight o'clock dramas to be a "really fresh" experience.

I really saw what it means to be a 'Taiwanese drama goddess.'

— Darren ChiuChiu praised his co-star Chen Pei-chi's performance.

Reflecting on the demanding nature of Taiwanese drama production, Chiu expressed deep admiration for the stamina and professionalism of the cast and crew. He noted that many actors juggle multiple projects, commuting between sets, and praised their "superhuman stamina and strong adaptability." Interacting with the young actors on set, particularly the child star playing his daughter, was a heartwarming experience that even sparked a thought of wanting to have another daughter.

Their stamina and adaptability are truly superhuman.

— Darren ChiuChiu expressed his admiration for the actors working on Taiwanese eight o'clock dramas.

Despite the fulfilling cameo, Chiu indicated that his current priority remains his young children. He emphasized the importance of cherishing their childhood and spending more time with them, suggesting that a full-time commitment to the demanding schedule of eight o'clock dramas is not feasible at this stage. He also shared his honor in collaborating with "local drama goddess" Chen Pei-chi, praising her precise delivery of lines and emotional depth, which made their scenes together particularly enjoyable.

The child's growth only happens once, and for now, I still want to spend more time with him.

— Darren ChiuChiu explained his current focus on family over a demanding drama schedule.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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