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Wu Kangren
Wu Kang-ren (; born 24 November 1982), is a Taiwanese actor. He debuted in the short film ''Fragile in Love: Poetry in Motion'' in 2007 and gained wider recognition for his role in the 2009 television series ''Autumn's Concerto''. He won the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor for '' Abang Adik'' (2023) and the Golden Bell Award for Best Male Lead in a Television Series for ''Living'' (2023). Early life Wu was born on November 24, 1982, in a military dependents' village in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with his family roots in Anhui. His parents divorced when he was young, after which he lived with his mother. He began working at 14, after graduating from junior high school, to support his family. Initially, he tried his hand as an on-site construction welder despite his lack of experience, which resulted in eye burns. He later worked in various jobs, including restaurants, stalls, and supermarkets and enrolled into the Kaohsiung Municipal Chung-Cheng Industrial High School, where h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wu (surname)
''Wú'' is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China "Mainland China", also referred to as "the Chinese mainland", is a Geopolitics, geopolitical term defined as the territory under direct administration of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War. In addit .... Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic '' Hundred Family Surnames''. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong. The Cantonese and Hakka transliteration of 吳 is Ng, a syllable made entirely of a nasal consonant while the Min Nan transliteration of 吳 is Ngo, Ngoh, Ngov, Goh, Go, Gouw, depending on the regional variations in Min Nan pronunciation. Shanghaine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
59th Berlin International Film Festival
The 59th Berlin International Film Festival was held from 5 February to 15 February 2009. The opening film of the festival was Tom Tykwer’s '' The International'', screened out of competition. Costa-Gavras's '' Eden Is West'' served as the closing night film at the festival. The festival's jury president was the British actress Tilda Swinton. The Golden Bear was awarded to Peruvian film '' The Milk of Sorrow'' directed by Claudia Llosa. The retrospective dedicated to the Golden Age of 70mm filmmaking from 1955 to 1970, titled ''70mm – Bigger than Life'' was shown at the festival. Admission for the festival was reported to be among the highest in years, and it also set a record for ticket sales, with some 270,000 tickets sold by the halfway mark, compared to 240,000 sold for the entire run of the festival the previous year. The final ticket tally was the largest in the festival's 59-year history. Juries The following people were announced as being on the jury for the fes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ella Chen
Ella Chen Chia-hwa (; born 18 June 1981) is a Taiwanese singer, actress, and television host. She is a member of the Taiwanese girl group S.H.E. Musical career On 8 August 2000, HIM International Music held a 'Universal 2000 Talent and Beauty Girl Contest' in search of new artists to sign under their label. When Chen traveled with her older sister to Taipei for a holiday, she discovered that her sister had registered her for the competition. Intimidated by the long line of contestants and worried of facing ridicule for her tomboy personality, Chen almost gave up before the first round, but her sister convinced her to stay. Chen's deep voice caught the label's attention, and she reached the final round. Her alto voice was noted for its strong and beautiful nature. Following the conclusion of the contest, Chen returned to her duties at a local hospital, but received a call from HIM International requesting an additional audition. After test recordings were done, she signed on as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock N' Road
''Rock N' Road'' () is a 2014 Taiwanese romantic musical comedy television series created and produced by TVBS. It stars Chris Wu, Kimi Hsia, Mike Lee and Nita Lei. The original title literally translates to "A-List Road", which is in reference to the billing status of a celebrity. Filming began on 7 February 2014 and wrapped up on 19 June 2014; the drama was filmed as it aired. First original broadcast began on 16 March 2014 on CTS, airing every Sunday night at 10:00-11:30 pm and then 22 March 2014 on TVBS airing every Saturday night at 9:00-10:30 pm. The last of the 16 episodes aired on 6 July 2014. Synopsis Lin Wei Zhen was a former teen singing sensation, but found herself upstaged by Zhou Shu Yu and his band during a New Year's performance in 2006 because she arrived late to the show. Since then her fame and career has diminished. She now finds herself going from amateur auditions to auditions trying to break back into the music industry. Zhou Shu Yu has since become one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asian Television Awards
The Asian Television Awards, founded in 1996, is an appreciation to recognize and reward programming and production excellence in the Asian television industry. Held every December, it comprises 56 categories across news, documentaries and current affairs, kids and animation, entertainment, drama, technical, digital, as well as performances including acting and directing. The Awards draw about 1,400 entries each year from a wide range of Broadcasting, broadcasters, including free-to-air TV stations, pay-TV platforms, OTT platforms, as well as many independent production houses in Asia. Every year, a panel of more than 50 judges from more than 10 countries evaluate and select the entries. The winners are then awarded across 3 evenings: a Gala Dinner in Kuching for the technical and creative categories followed by a live telecast the next day for the entertainment and acting categories, also in Kuching. The digital awards are presented separately in another country. Award Categorie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Hsieh
Hsieh Hsin-ying (; born in May 1, 1985), also known as Nikki Hsieh is a Taiwanese actress and model. Her works have expanded in different realms, including advertising, movies, and TV series. She appeared in the movies including ''Make Up, i WEiRDO'', and ''The Assassin.'' As for television, she appeared in ''Light the Night, Love @ Seventeen, and Meet Me @ 1006.'' In 2006, she participated in ''Reflections'' and won the 43rd Golden Horse Award for the Best Supporting Actress. Early life Since childhood, her parents have always told her that she needs to rely on herself for a better life, as a result, she has been working hard to support herself. In order to have a steady source of income, Hsieh decided to drop out of school and started a modeling career at her eleventh grade. Career While attending middle school, Hsieh worked in a small Japanese shop in Gongguan commercial district, and a self-proclaimed star agent approached her to join the modeling industry. The turni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Wen
James Wen (; Pha̍k-fa-sṳ: ''Vûn Sin-hò''; born 22 February 1978) is a Taiwanese actor, former reporter and model. He is known for his supporting performance in Taiwanese drama '' My Queen'', for which he received one of his four Golden Bell Awards nominations. According to Yahoo! Search, Wen was the 9th most searched celebrity from January to April 2009. Life and career Wen's ancestral home is in Gaoshu, Pingtung but was born in Kaohsiung. He graduated from College of Journalism and Communication at Shih Hsin University. In 1999 Wen won ''Most Photogenic Award'' at the ''Men's UNO'' model contest, subsequently worked as a model and reporter before turning to acting. Selected filmography Television series Film *Melody-Go-Round (2022) *Acting Out of Love (2020) *Begin, Again (2019) *The Dossier of Jincheng (2017) *Fist Sword (2017) *''High Heels'' (2015) *Light Love (2012) *''My Dear Stilt'' (2012) *'' The Ghost Tales'' (2012) *''The Fierce Wife'' (2012) *''Night Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Flower
''King Flower'' () is a 2013 Taiwanese comedy romance television series. It was produced by SETTV and started filming on November 26, 2012. It stars James Wen and Nikki Hsieh. It was first aired on January 6, 2013 on TTV. Synopsis The ugly Jin Da Hua has buck-teeth and a large mole on her face which causes her to be teased and ridiculed all her life. She daydreams that if she could only be as beautiful as Du Liang Yan- Ouyang Tai's fiancé, Da Hua's best friend, Lin Guan Jun, might fall in love with her. Due to a hiking accident, Liang Yan falls off a cliff while on a trip with her fiancé. Just because Da Hua has a slight resemblance, she is given a chance to change her life as she undergoes plastic surgery and assumes Du Liang Yan's name and identity. Cast Main cast * Chris Wu as Ouyang Tai Ouyang Tai, the GM of Shen Da Realty, was engaged to Du Liang Yan who was severely injured during an accident. He found Jin Da Hua to replace his fiancé temporarily. As time passes, he le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease (MND) or—in the United States—Lou Gehrig's disease (LGD), is a rare, Terminal illness, terminal neurodegenerative disease, neurodegenerative disorder that results in the progressive loss of both upper and lower motor neurons that normally control Skeletal muscle, voluntary muscle contraction. ALS is the most common form of the motor neuron diseases. ALS often presents in its early stages with gradual muscle Spasticity, stiffness, Fasciculation, twitches, Muscle weakness, weakness, and Muscle atrophy, wasting. Motor neuron loss typically continues until the abilities to eat, speak, move, and, lastly, breathe are all lost. While only 15% of people with ALS also fully develop frontotemporal dementia, an estimated 50% face at least some minor difficulties with cognitive disorder, thinking and behavior. Depending on which of the aforementioned symptoms develops first, ALS is classified as ''limb-onset'' (b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Is Love (TV Series)
''What Is Love'' () is a 2012 Taiwanese romantic-comedy television series. The television drama was produced by Bethel Video Productions Ltd, starring Wu Kang-jen and Jade Chou. The shooting began on April 9, 2012, and first aired on July 20, 2012 on TTV. Plot Thirty-two-year-old Li Yi Hua (Jade Chou) is longing for a romantic relationship and wants to marry a good man. Along comes Bai Zong You (Chris Wu), who breaks women's hearts with one-night stands. Bai Zong You sets his sights on wooing Li Yi Hua next. What she doesn't know is that she might have true feels for him. Cast The following are the cast of ''What Is Love'' series: ;Main * Wu Kang-jen as Bai Zong You *Jade Chou as Li Yi Hua *Duncan Lai as Zhang Shao Qian * Kimi Hsia as Wu Xiao Lu ;Supporting *Jin Qin as Wu Xiao Gui *Luo Ping as Ai Lei Di *Gina Lin as Lan Jun *Andrew Tan as Yan Zu Li *Luo Bei An as Li Yuan * Tsai Chen-nan as Wu San Bao * Albee Hwang as Wang Xue Fu *Cherry Hsia as Chen Yi Jing *Xu Gui Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheryl Yang
Cheryl Yang (; born 12 December 1977) is a Taiwanese people, Taiwanese actress. She joined the entertainment scene at the age of 14 when she filmed her first commercial. Not long after she started her career, she filmed a music video together with Andy Lau, which garnered her attention in the industry. She rose to prominence when she filmed the Taiwanese drama ''My Queen'' in 2009 with actor Ethan Juan. Personal life In 2001, during the filming of ''Poor Prince'', Yang was rumored to have relationships with both Vic Chou and Ken Chu, Ken Zhu. She later admitted to having dated Ken Zhu for four months. In 2009, Ethan Juan revealed during a promotion event for ''My Queen'' in Malaysia that Yang had also dated Vic Chou. During the filming of ''My Queen'' in 2009, Yang dated Harry Chang of Da Mouth. The relationship lasted for over a year. From 2012 to 2015, she was in a relationship with photographer Chao-Zhang Ke. Yang dated Ben Chen, a Taiwanese-American businessman, for two ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ady An
Ady An Yi-xuan (; born on 29 September 1980), is a Taiwanese actress and singer. She is known for TV dramas ''The Outsiders'' (2004), '' Chinese Paladin'' (2005), and ''Autumn's Concerto'' (2009). Career An was born into a wealthy family in Taipei. Her father runs a security company, while her grandmother and aunt are major landlords in Taipei. An's parents divorced when she was four, and both her parents remarried. She and her mother stopped seeing each other, and she was raised in a strict manner by her father and stepmother. Her cousin is actress Wan Wei Qiao. An debuted in 2000 with the TV drama '' Spicy Teacher.'' She rose to fame in 2004 after starring in the youth idol drama '' The Outsiders'' opposite Dylan Kuo. She broke into mainland China shortly after by starring in the TV drama '' Chinese Paladin'', an adaptation of the fantasy RPG ''The Legend of Sword and Fairy''. Since then, she had been actively involved in both Chinese and Taiwanese productions, such as '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
