Wu Chun

Wu Chun
Wu Chun (right) in 2010
Background information
Chinese name 吳尊 (traditional)
Chinese name 吴尊 (simplified)
Pinyin Wú Zūn
Wú Jízūn (Mandarin)
Pe̍h-ōe-jī Gô͘ Chun
Gô͘ Kiat-chun (Hokkien)
Born Goh Kiat Chun (吴吉尊)
(1979-10-10) 10 October 1979
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Alma mater RMIT University
Occupation Actor, singer, model, businessperson
Years active 2005–present
Nationality Bruneian
Genre(s) Mandopop
Instrument(s) Drums, percussion
Voice type(s) bass
Label(s) HIM International Music
WOW Music
Pony Canyon
Fu Long Production
Associated acts Fahrenheit (2005–2011)
Spouse(s) Lin Liying
Children 2
Ancestry Kinmen, Fujian, Taiwan
Website www.chunzone.com

Wu Chun (Chinese: 吳尊; pinyin: Wú Zūn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Gô͘ Chun; born Goh Kiat Chun on 10 October 1979) is a Bruneian actor, singer, and model. He was a member of Fahrenheit, a Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band, from its debut in 2005 to June 2011 singing bass. Wu has appeared in several Taiwanese television series, such as Tokyo Juliet (2006), Hanazakarino Kimitachihe (2006), Romantic Princess (2007), Hot Shot (2008), Sunshine Angel (2011), and Kindaichi Case Files (2012-2013). In 2014, he appeared in the reality television program, Dad is Back with his daughter, Nei Nei. His film appearances include The Butterfly Lovers (2008), Lady of the Dynasty (2014). In 2016, he was cast in the Chinese drama, Martial Universe.

As a model, Wu has appeared in magazines, such as Esquire, Elle for Men, Men's Health Magazine, Harper's BAZAAR Magazine, GQ, and Reader's Digest. He is a business owner in the Brunei fitness and health industry. His businesses include Bake Culture (Taiwan based artisan bakery), The Energy Kitchen (creativity healthy gourmet), Fitness Zone (largest and biggest health club in Brunei since 2003),[1] and WoMen Hair Salon (team of professionals for international celebrities). In China, he is the director of TV commercial advertisements for InterContinental Hotel. Wu Chun has a number of commercial and charitable endorsements.[2]

Life and career

Wu Chun studied in Chung Hwa Middle School in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. He graduated from the RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He played for Brunei's National Basketball Team. Prior to joining Fahrenheit, Chun worked as a model for Yilin in Taiwan and Diva Models in Singapore. He is the managing director of Fitness Zone, a family-owned health club in Brunei.

Wu Chun has received an Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) Young Entrepreneur of The Year (2008), CQE Geneva QC Total Quality Management Model Award (2012), APEA Corporate Social Responsibility Award (2013). In 2015, Hassanal Bolkiah, the King of Brunei, presented to Wu Chun an Excellent Youth Award.[3]

Wu Chun was chosen to be an ambassador for Brunei Anti Narcotic Drug Association in 2012. In 2014 he became the international brand ambassador of Royal Brunei Airlines[4][5][6] and as a Taiwan tourism ambassador.[7] On June 24, 2016, Wu Chun became an ambassador of goodwill for a charity concert dedicated for children and athletes with special needs.

Personal life

Wu Chun and his family live in Brunei.[8][9][10] Wu Chun is the nephew of the Legislative Council of Brunei's MP Goh King Chin.

Philanthropy

In Brunei, Wu Chun supports blood donation campaigns twice a year, environmental campaigns, and the disadvantaged. In May 2015 and 2016, he organized an inaugural and second female run in Brunei, "She Runs". All proceeds were donated to Yayasan Kanser Kanak Kanak (YASKA) or the Children's Cancer Foundation. Wu Chun made a 10-hour road trip from Qinghai to small villages in China to bestow and pledge medical supplies and sports equipment.[11] which raised $68,000 for its beneficiaries, Special Olympics Brunei Darussalam[12] In September 2016, was the goodwill ambassador of the Roots and Wings Charity Concert in Brunei. The concert raised about 43,000 BND for the Special Olympics Brunei Darussalam and La vida Bhd.

Discography

As a member of Fahrenheit, Wu Chun released four studio Mandarin albums and three Japanese singles.

Filmography

Films

YearEnglish titleOriginal titleRoleNotes
2009The Butterfly Lovers武俠梁祝Liang Zhongshan
201014 Blades錦衣衛Judge of the Sands
2011My Kingdom大武生Yilong
Magic to Win開心魔法Ling Fung / Earth Magician
2012Saving General Yang忠烈楊家將Yang Liulang
2014Lady of the Dynasty王朝的女人·楊貴妃
2018Guardians of the Tomb謎巢LukeA Chinese-Australian co-production
My Other Home纽约人在北京

Television

YearEnglish titleOriginal titleRoleNotes
2005KO One终极一班Tian Hong Guang / Wu ShizunCameo
2006Tokyo Juliet東方茱麗葉Ji Fengliang
Hanazakarino Kimitachihe花樣少年少女Zuo Yiquan
2007Romantic Princess公主小妹Nanfeng Jin
The X-Family終極一家Fire AmbassadorCameo
2008Hot Shot籃球火Wuji Zun
2011Sunshine Angel陽光天使Di Yaxin
2013Kindaichi Case Files金田一Li Byron
Happy 300 Days遇見幸福300天IdolCameo
2014 Kindaichi Case Files Pt. 2 金田一少年之事件簿Li Byron
2018Martial Universe武动乾坤Lin Langtian[13]

Variety show

YearEnglish titleOriginal titleNotes
2014Dad is Back爸爸回来了Cast member alongside with daughter Nei Nei
2017 Daddy Where Are You Going Season 5 爸爸去哪儿 第5季 Cast member alongside with daughter Nei Nei and son Max

Awards and nominations

Year Award Result
2006TVB8 Awards: Bronze: Best GroupWon
HK Metro Hits Awards: Best Foreign NewcomerWon
AF Golden Globes 2006: Taiwan's Most Improved ActorWon
2007Top Song, TVB8 Awards: "Really Like You" 超喜歡你Won
Sprite Awards: Most Popular Idol Group (Taiwan)Won
Sprite Awards: "Only Have Feelings For You" 只對你有感覺 Favourite Duet SongWon
Sprite Awards: Best Group (Taiwan & Hong Kong)Won
13th Chinese Music Awards: Best New GroupWon
KKBOX Music Charts: "Only Have Feelings For You" 只對你有感覺: Top 20 Songs of the YearWon
KKBOX Music Charts: "Hanazakarino Kimitachihe Original Soundtrack" 花樣少年少女: Best Drama SoundtrackWon
HITO Music Awards 2007: Best Male GroupWon

References

  1. ↑ "Home". FitnessZone.com.bn. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  2. ↑ https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/722347075852/where-are-we-going-dad
  3. ↑ "bt.com.bn". BT.com.bn. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  4. ↑ "bt.com.bn". BT.com.bn. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  5. ↑ "INSIDE RB - MUHIBAH". Muhibah.com.bn. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  6. ↑ "BRAND Brunei - MUHIBAH". Muhibah.com.bn. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  7. ↑ "bt.com.bn". BT.com.bn. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  8. ↑ "'Wu Chun: I'm a dad'". asianpopnews. October 1, 2013.
  9. ↑ "'Wu Chun to become father again'". Channel NewsAsia. October 2, 2013.
  10. ↑ "Wu Chun and his wife's extremely privileged backgrounds revealed". Asiaone news. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  11. ↑ "sheruns2016". SheRuns.com.bn. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  12. ↑ "Special Olympics: Special Olympics AP Brunei Darussalam". SpecialOlympics.org. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  13. ↑ "《武动乾坤》曝新版海报 吴尊版林琅天霸气外露". Sina (in Chinese). May 15, 2017.
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