Acting
Jun 10, 1972
Los Angeles, California, United States
Allan Wu
Acting
Biography
After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley, Allan studied acting while he modeled for two years before he was offered the opportunity to become an MTV VJ (video jockey) in Taiwan. This was the first time MTV had ever invited anyone from the United States to the music channel in Asia. With very little knowledge and grasp of the Mandarin Chinese language, Allan had to quickly learn the language in order to work in the Mandarin medium of Taiwan, which he successfully mastered after an intense nine months of classes and private tutoring. Allan then moved to Singapore and ignited his career there as an actor and also as a host, where he is one of the most sought after hunks on screen. His acting credits include leading roles in both English and Chinese serial dramas in addition to feature films. With an endless appetite for action and adventure, Allan landed the coveted spot as the host of The Amazing Race Asia. The hugely popular and highly-rated production is telecast throughout all of Asia and has introduced the entire region to Allan Wu. Not one to ever be complacent and rest on his laurels, Allan continually pushes his limits and tests his abilities with new challenges and projects. It is this inherent commitment to excel that major companies such as Tag Heuer luxury watches, True Yoga and True Fitness centers, Carlsberg beer, and Taylor's University-Malaysia are proud to have selected him as their brand ambassador and spokesperson.
Feature Films (4)
When Sam searches for answers in the mysterious accident that has befallen his twin, he soon wonders if anyone close to him can be trusted.
Night Corridor
A truck driver falls in love with, and is rejected by, a white-collar career woman. Competition arrives from a dashing male colleague.
I Do, I Do
Forty-something Cecilia better known as Sissy to her friends is a cheery and vivacious seamstress. Wai Mun, her husband of many years is the captain of an acclaimed Chinese restaurant. Although somewhat discontented with life since his migration from Hong Kong to Singapore, he and Sissy are a loving couple and enjoy a blissful marriage. They have a 15-year-old son and a nine-year-old daughter who has a very close relationship with Sissy and is a source of great cheer and comfort to her. In a twist of fate, an unexpected occurrence befalls their seemingly mediocre and uneventful lives. One day as Sissy feels a hard lump in her left breast. A gush of complex emotions overwhelms her.
Love Cuts
Plot revolves around the story of young passion and the art of Hip-hop DJ. In addition to the performances and DJs hip-hop virtuosity, movie content also reflects the efforts of the characters, expressing their opinion about love, ideals as well as passion and enthusiasm age children.
Kung Fu Hip-Hop
Television & Series (6)
The Amazing Race Asia is a reality game show based on the American series The Amazing Race. On 17 October 2005, CBS gave other countries the chance to franchise The Amazing Race. The Asian cable TV network AXN Asia was among the first to acquire the rights to produce a version for its territories. The show is produced by Australian television production company ActiveTV, for AXN, in association with Buena Vista International Television-Asia Pacific. The host for the show is Singapore based Chinese-American actor Allan Wu. The ultimate prize is US$100,000, whilst the American show gives away US$1,000,000. The general manager of SPE Networks-Asia which runs AXN, Ricky Ow explained the smaller prize, saying, "It is not really about the money but the adventure and opportunity to be in one of the world's greatest reality shows".
The Amazing Race Asia
Xiaoyou was a cheerful and bubbly girl. Newly enrolled into junior college along with her best friend, Angie, they were both freshmen. That was where they met the shy Zhiyuan and Asher. Asher is attracted by Angie's beautiful appearance and the duo soon got together. As time passed, the 4 of them had found themselves forming a clique of their own. However, what they didn’t expect awaiting them were a series of obstacles, all revolving around Xiaoyou, that put their friendship at risk. Xiaoyou, feeling neglected by Angie, along with the feeling of jealousy, soon interfered with the couple’s relationship, which eventually led to her meeting with Angie’s father, Dr Joe, appearing to be a helping hand for Xiaoyou. Just when Xiaoyou thought she had a sole listener to fall back to, it turns out Dr Joe wasn’t as simple as he seems, realizing that this was only the beginning of her and her friend’s troubles.
Close Your Eyes
This reality competition sees teams embark on a trek around the world to amazing destinations where they must compete in a series of challenges, some mental and some physical. Only when the tasks are completed will they learn of their next location. Teams who are the farthest behind will gradually be eliminated as the contest progresses, with the first team to arrive at the final destination winning the race and the $1 million prize.
