Bruneian actor, singer, and model
Wu Chun
(
Chinese
:
吳尊
; born
Goh Kiat Chun
, on 10 October 1979) is a Bruneian singer, actor, and entrepreneur. He was a member of
Fahrenheit
,
[1]
a Taiwanese
Mandopop
vocal quartet
boy band
, from its debut in 2005 to June 2011. Wu Chun 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). His film appearances include
The Butterfly Lovers
(2008),
Lady of the Dynasty
(2014). Wu Chun is one of the most followed celebrity on
Sina Weibo
and currently has more than 11 million followers.
In 2014, he appeared in the reality television program,
Dad is Back
with his daughter, Nei Nei. In 2018, he was cast in the Chinese drama,
Martial Universe
. In 2018, Wu Chun appeared with his father, Wu Jingtian, in a reality TV show called
Best Time
. In early 2020, a reality TV show called
Before Wedding
with his wife in his home country
Brunei
and was a great success and well received all over China hitting 1.5 billion viewers. He was also honored in
Madame Tussauds
, a wax figure exhibit launch in Shanghai China after being on an almost year hiatus in showbiz. From 2019 to present, he is one the brand ambassadors of the luxury
fashion house
Hugo Boss
Asia that is headquartered in
Metzingen
,
Baden-Wurttemberg
,
Germany
.
In 2020, he took part in a marine life protection campaign and was appointed as an ocean protection ambassador of Merlin Entertainments Group China, specifically advocating for the preservation of Beluga whales. He became the
Pangolins
Protection Ambassador for
The World Wildlife Fund
. In 2022, he did a commercial advertisement campaigns for multinational luxury fashion house
Dior
and cosmetics brand La Mer which is owned by american based
The Estee Lauder Companies
. In 2023, he became the representative of
IQIYI
, a china bases online video platform for the 2023
Australian Open
.
In Brunei, he was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador and Messenger of Cancer Awareness; Wu's mother had died from cancer.
In February 2023, Wu Chun has been appointed by the
Union for International Cancer Control
as the
World Cancer Day
ambassador.
He currently serves as ambassador of Bloodline, an NGO dedicated to the cause of blood donations, with a presence in 14 cities ? including Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, Dalian and Guangzhou in China.
Early life and education
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Wu Chun was born into a wealthy family of
Chinese
descent with ancestry from
Lieyu
,
Kinmen
, Fujian. Wu's father, Goh Kim Tian, is a real estate investor, and his family also owns a car agency and maintains close ties to the royal family.
[2]
[3]
He studied in
Chung Hwa Middle School
in
Bandar Seri Begawan
, Brunei. He attended the Foundation Studies program at
Trinity College (University of Melbourne)
, Australia, in 1997, before continuing his studies at
RMIT University
in
Melbourne
, from which he graduated with a
bachelor's degree
in
Business Administration
with Distinction. 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. His venture for his business dreams made it to USA, China and other nearby Asian countries.
Career
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As a model, Wu has appeared in magazines' cover page, 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 (Brunei's First Healthy Restaurant, operated from 2014 - 2018), Fitness Zone (largest and biggest health club in Brunei since 2003),
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and WoMen Hair Salon (team of professionals for international celebrities). In China, he is the director of TV commercial advertisements for
InterContinental
Hotel. Wu has a number of commercial and charitable endorsements.
[5]
Wu 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 an Excellent Youth Award.
[6]
Wu 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
[7]
[8]
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and as a Taiwan tourism ambassador.
[10]
On 24 June 2016, Wu became an ambassador of goodwill for a charity concert dedicated for children and athletes with special needs.
In 2018, he became the Goodwill Ambassador for Dementia Brunei, biggest advocate unit for Dementia early on set detection and prevention through healthy lifestyle. He initiated for Fitness Zone be an advocate as well to conduct monthly talks for the public. This was also the year that he became the Ambassador of Disney China and Legoland, and he noted that this has been one of the most memorable accomplishments for him as growing he is a big fan of Disney and his remarkable works. 2018 is a high time for endorsements for Wu as he endorses Lab Series,
Land Rover
, Head and Shoulders, Safeguard and Nutrilon.
2019, He won the Shanghai Television Festival as
Best Breakthrough Artist
for his first villain role in
Martial Universe. STVF has become one of the most
influential and prestigious international television festivals. In the same year of 2019, the International star is Hugo Boss' Asian Brand Ambassador for Spring/Summer 2019 Eyewear campaign.
Personal life
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Wu Chun and his family live in Brunei.
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[12]
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Wu is the nephew of the
Legislative Council of Brunei
's MP
Goh King Chin
.
[14]
In March 2019, it was revealed that Wu has been married to his wife, Lin Liying, since 2004, instead of 2009 when he disclosed the fact in 2013.
[15]
Wu and Lin have two children.
[15]
They held a long delayed wedding ceremony as part of a Chinese variety show,
Before Wedding
, which first telecast in March 2020 on
Mango TV
.
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Philanthropy
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In Brunei, Wu 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 made a 10-hour road trip from
Qinghai
to small villages in China to bestow and pledge medical supplies and sports equipment.
[18]
which raised $68,000 for its beneficiaries, Special Olympics Brunei Darussalam.
[19]
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
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As a member of
Fahrenheit
, Wu Chun released four studio Mandarin albums and three Japanese singles.
Filmography
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Films
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Television
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Variety show
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Year
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English title
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Original title
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Notes
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Ref
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2014
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Dad is Back
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??回?了
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Cast member alongside daughter Nei Nei
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2017
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Daddy Where Are You Going Season 5
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??去?? 第5季
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Cast member alongside daughter Nei Nei and son Max
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2017
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This is Fighting Robots
|
?就是?甲
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Team Captain for Blue Team
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2018
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The Best Time
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最美的?光
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Cast member alongside his father
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2020
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Before Wedding
|
婚前21天
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Cast member alongside his wife, Lin Liying
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2021
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Ice on Fire
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?雪正?燃
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2022
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Ambassadors Kitchen
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大使的?房
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Champion VS Champion
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冠??冠?
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Awards and nominations
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Filmography
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Year
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Award
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Result
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2006
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TVB8 Awards: Bronze: Best Group
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Won
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HK Metro Hits Awards: Best Foreign Newcomer
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Won
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AF Golden Globes 2006: Taiwan's Most Improved Actor
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Won
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2007
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Top Song, TVB8 Awards: "Really Like You" 超喜歡?
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Won
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Sprite Awards: Most Popular Idol Group (Taiwan)
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Won
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Sprite Awards: "Only Have Feelings For You" 只對?有感覺 Favourite Duet Song
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Won
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Sprite Awards: Best Group (Taiwan & Hong Kong)
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Won
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13th Chinese Music Awards: Best New Group
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Won
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KKBOX Music Charts: "Only Have Feelings For You" 只對?有感覺: Top 20 Songs of the Year
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Won
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KKBOX Music Charts: "Hanazakarino Kimitachihe Original Soundtrack" 花樣少年少女: Best Drama Soundtrack
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Won
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HITO Music Awards 2007: Best Male Group
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Won
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2019
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Shanghai Television Festival : Best Breakthrough Performance Artist
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Won
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Personal
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- Youth Outstanding Award (2015)
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References
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External links
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