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March 8, 2014
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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
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 cousinGuest appearance, also the Executive Producer of the serial
2010''Material Queen''???????????? Main Character


Movies
Year Title Alternate Role Notes
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

  • With F4

  • * 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
1st
  • Released: 19 September 2002
    • Label: Sony Music Entertainment>Sony Music Taiwan
    • Language: Standard Mandarin>Mandarin
    • Format: Studio album (CD)
    • Genre: Mandopop
    • 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)
    • Genre: Mandopop
    • 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)
    • Genre: Mandopop
    ># ??????????????? (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
    • Label: Pony Canyon
    • Format: Studio album (CD)
    • Genre: J-pop
    ># 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
    1st
  • Released 20 May 2009
    • Language: Japanese language>Japanese
    • Label: Pony Canyon
    • Format: Single (CD)
    • Genre: J-pop
    ># ONLY# Cinderella# Hello Super star
    2nd
  • Released 2 September 2009
    • Language: Japanese language>Japanese
    • Label: Pony Canyon
    • Format: Single (CD)
    • Genre: J-pop
    ># 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
    • Label: Pony Canyon
    • Format: Single (CD)
    • Genre: J-pop
    ># 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



    • MP3 Recorder Walkman

    • Siemens 2118

    • Legend Computers (China region)

    • Mingle Shoes (China region)

    • Lu Piao Shampoo (China region)

    • Samuel & Kevin

    • Bicowave & Bicogirl

    • Pepsi - 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


    • F4 (band)|F4


    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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