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Vanness Wu
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Van Ness Wu () is a Taiwanese American actor, singer, director, producer based in Asia. He was born on August 7, 1978, in Santa Monica, United States. He worked as a telemarketer before moving to Taiwan. As a member of Taiwanese boyband F4, he has appeared on three albums. He has also released three solo albums, and collaborated with Korean star Kangta to produce one album, "Scandal." He has also been featured on singles by Beyonc?? and Coco Lee.
Wu has also appeared in several dramas for Taiwanese television both with and without other members of F4, and has starred in three motion pictures.
Wu has directed two music videos off his "V.DUBB" album, as well as a video for Nike's "This is Love" campaign in Hong Kong. He was also executive producer with Terry Tye Lee on the Nike track, "She's Not Sorry."
Van Ness is managed by talent manager Carl Choi
Filmography
Television series| Year | Title | Alternate | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | ''Meteor Garden'' | ???????????? | Mei Zuo | Taiwanese live-action adaptation of the Japanese manga, "Boys Over Flowers" | | ''Meteor Rain'' | ????????? | Mei Zuo | | | Meteor Garden II'' | ????????????2 | Mei Zuo | | | 2002 | ''Peach Girl'' | ???????????? | Ah Li | Japanese manga of the same name | | Come To My Place'' | ???????????? | JJ | Taiwanese live-action adaptation of the Japanese manga "Uchi ni Oideyo" by Hidenori Hara | | 2004 | ''Say Yes Enterprise'' | ??????????????? | Song Zhen Kai | Story 01: Cinderella | | 2008 | ''Wish to See You Again'' | ??????????????? | Leo | | | 2009 | ''Autumn's Concerto'' | ?????????,?????? | Ren Guang Xi | | | 2010 | ''Year Of The Rain'' | ????????????????????? | Ah Huang's cousin | Guest appearance, also the Executive Producer of the serial | | 2010 | ''Material Queen'' | ???????????? | Main Character | |
Movies| Year | Title | Alternate | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | ''Star Runner'' | ????????????
The Kumite (Canada, USA) | Bond Cheung | film debut
''nominated: Hong Kong Film Awards, best new artist'' | | 2005 | ''Dragon Squad'' | ??????
Dragon Heat (USA) | Officer Wang Sun-Ho | | | 2007 | ''Kung Fu Fighter'' | ???????????? | Ma | | | 2008 | ''Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon'' | ????????????????????? | Guan Xing | | | 2009 in film>2009 | ''LaMB'' | | Dr. Grisworld (English voice acting) | | | Kung Fu Chefs | | | | | 2010 in film>2010 | The Road Less Travelled'' | | | | | ''The Haunting Lover'' | | | | | ''1040 Movie'' | Christianity In New Asia | Himself (exclusive interview) | | | ''Kung Fu Chefs'' | Lung Kin Yat/Ryu Ken'ichi | | | | TBD | Grand Theater'' | | | |
Books
- Daydreamer - autobiography
- * F4@Tokyo - 2005 photobook
- * Comic Man - The First Anniversary of F4 - 2002 photobook
- * Meteor In Barcelona - 2002 photobook
- * F4 Music Party - 2001 photobook
Concerts
- 2010 APAHM Concert - Seattle, Washington & New York
- 2008 F4 Japan Tour-Yokohama, Tokyo, Osaka
- 2008 Murakami Contemporary Art Exhibition-Geisai Museum, Tokyo Japan.
- 2007 Vanness Wu 2nd Solo Concert in Japan-My Kingdom
- 2006 Vanness Wu 1st Solo Concert in Japan-Vandalism in Tokyo
- F4 Forever 4 - March 22???25, 2006 Hong Kong
- F4 Bangkok Fantasy - 2004 Thailand
- F4 Happy New Year 2004 - 2003 Philippines
- The Event (with Ken and ASOS) - 2003 Philippines
- Fantasy F4ever Live Concert World Tour - 2002~2003 Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, China, U.S.
- F4 Music Party - 2001 Taiwan
Discography
Studio album| Notes |
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| 1st | Released: 19 September 2002- Label: Sony Music Entertainment>Sony Music Taiwan
- Language: Standard Mandarin>Mandarin
- Format: Studio album (CD)
- Countries: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan
># ?????? (Intro)# ??????????????? (Searching for Juliet)# My Friend# ?????????????????? (I Hate Myself)# ??????????????? (Body Will Sing)# ???????????? (Lonely Square)# Sick# ??????????????? (Imagine Ten of You)# ???????????? (That Girl)# ?????????????????? (Midnight Movie)# ??????????????? (Cuz I Love You So Much)# Can't Help Falling in Love (by F4) > "CD + CD Extra" version also featured "Ask for More" by F4 | | 2nd | Released 20 April 2007- Label: Sony Music Entertainment>Sony Music Taiwan
- Language: Standard Mandarin>Mandarin
- Format: Studio album (CD)
- Countries: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea
># ???????????? (My Kingdom)# Never Let You Go# ?????? (Let Go)# Just One Dance# Friday Night# ???????????? (Wanna Love Somebody)# ????????? (In Sync)# ?????? (Mama)# ?????? (If)# Eternity# ???????????? (Wanna Love Somebody) (House Remix) ''(Cantonese Version)''> Japanese release featured a Japanese version of "Wanna Love Somebody" as Track 11, plus a Japanese version of "Wanna Love Somebody (Justin Michael Remix)" as Track 12 | | 3rd | Released 1 July 2008- Label: Sony Music Entertainment>Sony Music Taiwan
- Language: Standard Mandarin>Mandarin
- Format: Studio album (CD)
># ??????????????? (I Am Not Myself) New song# Lucky Me New song# ??????????????? (My Own Pace) New song# ?????????????????? (I Hate Myself)# ?????????????????? (Midnight Movie)# ????????? (Zero Time Adjustment)# ??????????????? (Searching For Juliet)# ???????????? (My Kingdom)# ?????? (Let Go)# ??????????????? (Imagining Ten Of You)# Never Let You Go# Listen to Your Heart# ??????????????? (Who Made You Cry)# ??????????????? (Because Of Loving You Too Much)# ?????? (Mother)>>-> 4th | Released 3 February 2010- Language: Japanese language>Japanese
- Format: Studio album (CD)
># Hyper Car# Kodoku# Stuck on U# Reason# Purple Rain# I Don't Wanna Lose You# Only# Super Model (English)# Sail Away (English)# Devil (English)> Vanness first Japanese album |
Singles| Title !! Track List |
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| 1st | Released 20 May 2009- Language: Japanese language>Japanese
># ONLY# Cinderella# Hello Super star | | 2nd | Released 2 September 2009- Language: Japanese language>Japanese
># I don't wanna lose you# KODOKU# It's your girl# I don't wanna lose you (Instrumental)# KODOKU (Instrumental)# It's your girl (Instrumental) | | 3rd | Released 20 January 2010- Language: Japanese language>Japanese
># Reason# Stuck on U# Reason (Instrumental)# Stuck on U (Instrumental) |
With F4
With Kangta & Vanness
2006 - Scandal (album)|Scandal - Kangta & Vanness Collaboration
Other collaborations
- Beyonc?? Knowles - "Crazy in Love (Beyonc?? Knowles song)|Crazy in Love" (Asian releases only) 2004
- Coco Lee - "Hip Hop Tonight" 2006
Commercials/Endorsements
- Legend Computers (China region)
- Mingle Shoes (China region)
- Lu Piao Shampoo (China region)
2002~2005 Taiwan, Hong Kong, China
- YAMAHA - 2003 South East Asia
Other Ventures
3.V.0.7.
After having dabbled in a few ventures with friends, from clothing to a shoe store, night club to record company, movie productions to talent agency. Now finally comes something that Vanness has always loved doing but never really had the chance of getting real hands on, until now- jewelry.
He has always been drawing/designing but finally has met the right people to help put the visuals into solid form. Vanness has partnered up with Janet Yang President of Dazzling and J-Y Fashion, to design and create his first ever jewelry line. All of the pieces were designed to reflect where Vanness is currently in his life right now. From the chastity belt double finger ring, to a selection of crosses, which have all been on sale since February 13, 2009. Love. Faith.Live www.dazzlingdazzling.com
Smash and Grab
Smash and Grab was Co-Founded by Van Ness Wu in 2006 and is an up and coming broad-based entertainment company. They specialize in the creation, production, distribution, licensing and marketing of all types of entertainment and its business. Smash and Grab is leading the way in the entertainment industry. From music production and recording in there private Studio, to music videos, television, feature films, home video/DVD, books, product and brand licensing. Smash and Grab is formed by a group of young artists all with different entertainment backgrounds. They are a leading up and coming entertainment company working throughout Asia. www.sagprod.com
Triumvir
Van Ness Wu and his childhood friend Brandon Cheng first introduced Triumvir in 2004, an independent lifestyle company with apparel as its primary focus. Triumvir consists of a group of individuals, with varying takes on life shaped by different backgrounds, sub/cultures, experiences and upbringing of each member. Its these differences tied together by the main commonality of Orange County. For those unfamiliar with Orange County it is a sub/culturally diverse segment of Southern California. With a wide range of influences from skate to hip hop, punks to hipsters; its these intertwining subcultures that have molded these individuals to form Triumvir. www.triumvir.com
LeftFoot
Back in June 2007, Van Ness collaborated with Singaporean urban art icon Jahan and created the LeftFoot Taipei chapter. LeftFoot is a shoe boutique which specializes in limited edition footwear. www.leftfoot.com.tw
Primo
Vanness Wu also invested into the creation of an up scale and luxuriantly styled nightclub, which opened its doors for the first time on March 26, 2008. www.club-primo.com
Machi
Machi is a rap/hip hop record label which Vanness has also invested in. Based in Taiwan Machi was founded by music producer Jae Chong and Jeffrey Huang. www.machi.cc
See also
References
External links
- http://www.iamvanness.com Vanness Wu Official Website and Community
- http://www.alivenotdead.com/vannesswu Vanness Wu's Official Blog
- http://www.nightisland.net/vanness The TFL.org approved Van Ness Wu Fanlisting
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