This article is about the Taiwanese talk show host, singer and actor. For the Chinese and Hong Kong martial artist and actor sometimes credited as Jacky Wu, see Wu Jing (actor)
Jacky Wu (Chinese: 吳宗憲; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Ngô͘ Chong-hiàn; born 26 September 1962) is a Taiwanese television show host, singer, and actor. He hosts numerous variety shows, such as the long running popular Taiwanese variety show Guess.
In 1987, Wu started out by taking cameo roles in variety shows. He is known for his quick witted humor and open-fire talks, which have attracted both followers and critics.
In 1998, Wu provided the voice of the dragon Mushu in the Mandarin Chinese dubbed of the Disney animated film Mulan.
Maureen Tcakik of Time Asia described him as the sole Taiwanese entertainer to become a "phenomenon" and "the most popular guy on local television." In 2000, Channel V gave him the award "Favorite Chinese Person of the Year". In 2001, he had six variety talk shows in Taiwan.[1]
Jacky Wu currently[when?] ranks one of the most popular and richest entertainers in Taiwan. Known for his quick witted humor and open fire talks, Wu has for the most part been a showboat of river joy and sensationalism. His love life has also been a center of tabloids under the public eye. Contemplating whether to retire after he has earned more than enough money, Wu plans to spend more time with his family in the near future.
Jacky Wu discovered Jay Chou's music score at a singing competition and was impressed with its complexity. Wu hired him as a contract composer and paired him with the novice lyricist Vincent Fang. Jay Chou then rose up to become a superstar celebrity in the Chinese arena.
He currently ranks as one of the richest entertainers in Taiwan. He had received honorary (non-academic) bachelor's degree from his alma mater – National Taiwan University of Arts for services in the Taiwanese entertainment industry because he never completed his studies in Performance Arts.
Wu has been the host of a number of popular shows, including the long-running "Guess" which won him an honor in 2008's Golden Bell Awards.[2]
Wu has mentioned in an interview with Chinese website Sina.com.cn that the deadline for his retirement is 30 June 2010. He had hinted at his intention to retire many times, after which he will cease working as an entertainer. "I want to lead an easier life," Wu told Sina. "I've been in the show business for so long, I just need a change now," said Wu, whose 27-year-long career has included his stint as a host, singer and actor. The star says he will focus on his new company which makes environmentally friendly LED lamps.
Wu later returned to television hosting along with several new shows including Guess with co-host Patty Hou since 12 March 2011.[3] He also continued hosting other variety shows such as Power Sunday until 2012.
Wu has won the Golden Bell Award a total of 4 times throughout his career. He won his first Golden Bell Award in 2008 with Aya Liu for variety show Guess. He continued with a three year streak from 2016 to 2018 for Best Host in a Reality or Game Show. In 2016, he won the Best Host in a Variety Show with his eldest daughter Sandy for Super Followers, and in 2017 and 2018, he won with Kid (Lin Bo-sheng) for Mr. Player for Best Host in a Reality or Game Show.
Personal life
Jacky Wu’s father is Cantonese and mother Taiwanese. He secretly married Chang Wei-wei in a "simple ceremony" attended by their parents in 1990 and has three daughters, Sandy, Vivian and Olivia, and one son, Ricky. He admitted to lying about his marital status and apologized publicly in a newspaper interview on 16 August 2000. Wu claimed that he did not conceal his marital status to protect his career in the show business, but instead to protect his children from possible harm due to media exposure.[4] Wu and Chang had since registered their marriage in 2001.
References
^Tcakik, Maureen (14 May 2001). . Time Asia. Archived from the original on 3 June 2001. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
^"Winners for 2008 Golden Bell Award". Taiwan Television Enterprise, Ltd.
^"Jacky Wu is back to host Guess Guess Guess on Feb 26". Asia Pacific Arts. 18 February 2011. Archived from the original on 23 February 2011.
^"Wu apologizes for lying – Taipei Times". Taipei Times. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
Further reading
Keliher, Macabe; Maureen Tkacik. . Time Asia. Archived from the original on 22 May 2001. Retrieved 15 November 2018. – Interview
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This article is about the Taiwanese talk show host singer and actor For the Chinese and Hong Kong martial artist and actor sometimes credited as Jacky Wu see Wu Jing actor In this Chinese name the family name is Wu Jacky Wu Chinese 吳宗憲 Pe h ōe ji Ngo Chong hian born 26 September 1962 is a Taiwanese television show host singer and actor He hosts numerous variety shows such as the long running popular Taiwanese variety show Guess Jacky WuWu in October 2022BornWu Tsung hsien 1962 09 26 26 September 1962 age 60 West Central District Tainan Taiwan NationalityTaiwaneseOther namesWu ZongxianXian Ge 憲哥 Pe h ōe ji Hian ko Alma materNational Taiwan University of ArtsOccupationsTelevision presenter singer actor record producer directorYears active1987 presentSpouseChang Wei wei m 1990 wbr Children4 including Sandy Wu and Ricky WuMusical careerGenresMandopop Hokkien popInstrument s VocalsLabelsKolinPony CanyonSony BMGChinese nameTraditional Chinese吳宗憲Simplified Chinese吴宗宪Hanyu PinyinWu ZōngxianHokkien POJNgo Chong hian Contents 1 Career 2 Personal life 3 References 4 Further reading 5 External linksCareer EditIn 1987 Wu started out by taking cameo roles in variety shows He is known for his quick witted humor and open fire talks which have attracted both followers and critics In 1998 Wu provided the voice of the dragon Mushu in the Mandarin Chinese dubbed of the Disney animated film Mulan Maureen Tcakik of Time Asia described him as the sole Taiwanese entertainer to become a phenomenon and the most popular guy on local television In 2000 Channel V gave him the award Favorite Chinese Person of the Year In 2001 he had six variety talk shows in Taiwan 1 Jacky Wu currently when ranks one of the most popular and richest entertainers in Taiwan Known for his quick witted humor and open fire talks Wu has for the most part been a showboat of river joy and sensationalism His love life has also been a center of tabloids under the public eye Contemplating whether to retire after he has earned more than enough money Wu plans to spend more time with his family in the near future Jacky Wu discovered Jay Chou s music score at a singing competition and was impressed with its complexity Wu hired him as a contract composer and paired him with the novice lyricist Vincent Fang Jay Chou then rose up to become a superstar celebrity in the Chinese arena He currently ranks as one of the richest entertainers in Taiwan He had received honorary non academic bachelor s degree from his alma mater National Taiwan University of Arts for services in the Taiwanese entertainment industry because he never completed his studies in Performance Arts Wu has been the host of a number of popular shows including the long running Guess which won him an honor in 2008 s Golden Bell Awards 2 Wu has mentioned in an interview with Chinese website Sina com cn that the deadline for his retirement is 30 June 2010 He had hinted at his intention to retire many times after which he will cease working as an entertainer I want to lead an easier life Wu told Sina I ve been in the show business for so long I just need a change now said Wu whose 27 year long career has included his stint as a host singer and actor The star says he will focus on his new company which makes environmentally friendly LED lamps Wu later returned to television hosting along with several new shows including Guess with co host Patty Hou since 12 March 2011 3 He also continued hosting other variety shows such as Power Sunday until 2012 Wu has won the Golden Bell Award a total of 4 times throughout his career He won his first Golden Bell Award in 2008 with Aya Liu for variety show Guess He continued with a three year streak from 2016 to 2018 for Best Host in a Reality or Game Show In 2016 he won the Best Host in a Variety Show with his eldest daughter Sandy for Super Followers and in 2017 and 2018 he won with Kid Lin Bo sheng for Mr Player for Best Host in a Reality or Game Show Personal life EditJacky Wu s father is Cantonese and mother Taiwanese He secretly married Chang Wei wei in a simple ceremony attended by their parents in 1990 and has three daughters Sandy Vivian and Olivia and one son Ricky He admitted to lying about his marital status and apologized publicly in a newspaper interview on 16 August 2000 Wu claimed that he did not conceal his marital status to protect his career in the show business but instead to protect his children from possible harm due to media exposure 4 Wu and Chang had since registered their marriage in 2001 References Edit Tcakik Maureen 14 May 2001 Wacky Wu Time Asia Archived from the original on 3 June 2001 Retrieved 15 November 2018 Winners for 2008 Golden Bell Award Taiwan Television Enterprise Ltd Jacky Wu is back to host Guess Guess Guess on Feb 26 Asia Pacific Arts 18 February 2011 Archived from the original on 23 February 2011 Wu apologizes for lying Taipei Times Taipei Times Retrieved 14 June 2018 Further reading EditKeliher Macabe Maureen Tkacik I Know What Young People Want Time Asia Archived from the original on 22 May 2001 Retrieved 15 November 2018 InterviewExternal links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jacky Wu Jacky Wu on Facebook Jacky Wu on Instagram Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jacky Wu amp oldid 1128960987, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
