Born in Shanghai, China, Chang relocated to Taiwan after the Chinese Civil War where she started her acting career at the age of five as a child actress in cinema.

She is also known for her work as the host of highly rated variety shows such as Weekend Pie (週末派), Super Sunday (超級星期天), Million-Dollar Class (百萬小學堂) and SS Hsiao-yen Night (SS小燕之夜).

[1] In addition to her television and film work, Chang co-founded the record label Forward Music (豐華唱片) which launched the singing career of then newcomers A-mei and Tao Ching-Ying.

[2] In an annual poll conducted by Reader's Digest in 2015, Chang was voted the most trusted Taiwanese variety show host.

She currently serves as the President of artiste management company Grand Pan Communication Co. (大鵬傳播事業有限公司) and Forward Music.