Vicky Chen, 14, was nominated at the Golden Horse Film Awards for her role in The Bold, The Corrupt and The Beautiful.
Her co-star, Hong Kong veteran Kara Wai, won the best actress gong, which Chen was also nominated for.
The awards are held annually in Taiwan and are open to Chinese-language films.
The Bold, The Corrupt and The Beautiful, a crime drama centred around a wealthy family, was nominated in seven categories and won in three, including best film.
