Allan Wu

Allan Wu (Chinese: 吴振天; pinyin: Wú Zhèntiān, previously known as Chinese: 吴振宇; pinyin: Wú Zhènyù, born 11 June 1972) is a Singapore-based Chinese-American actor and MTV Asia VJ who is recognized by many people as the host of the Asian version of The Amazing Race.

Wu decided to change his Chinese name because his name is too similar to Hong Kong film star Francis Ng (Chinese: 吳鎮宇; pinyin: Wú Zhènyù).

Biography

Allan is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley but found difficulty in maintaining interest in his course. He eventually discovered his desire to become an actor after an accident made him reassess his life. He had a modelling stint for the Ford agency. He also participated in an episode of the reality competition series Fear Factor, where he placed 2nd. He moved to Hong Kong where he worked as an actor.

Despite struggling with limited knowledge of Mandarin and Cantonese, MTV Taiwan gave him a stint as a VJ, during which he co-hosted a Christmas concert. Acting jobs soon followed as he co-starred in the television drama series Wu Yan De Ai for Singapore's MediaCorp and followed by a role in the Jack Neo-directed romantic comedy film I Do, I Do.

He has been the host for all 4 seasons of The Amazing Race Asia. He has also been a host of The Amazing Race: China Rush, the Chinese version of The Amazing Race. In Season 16 of the American version of the Amazing Race, Allan Wu made a cameo appearance in Singapore, handing out a clue.

He is married to actress Wong Li-Lin and they have a daughter Sage and son Jonas. The couple is managed by Fly Entertainment.[1]

As of late 2008, Allan is one of 5 Carlsberg Luck Ambassadors, the others being Michelle Chia, Fiona Xie, Michelle Chong and Mark Lee. His main specialization in the campaign is "friendship".

Shows

• Bukit Ho Swee 河水山 (2002)
• Beautiful Connection 九层糕 (2002)
• The Unbeatables III 双天至尊III (2002)
• A Child's Hope 孩有明天 (2003)
• Always On My Mind 无炎的爱 (2003)
• Night Corridor (2003)
• True Heroes 真心英雄 (2003)
• A Child's Hope II 孩有明天II (2004)
• My In Laws (2004)
• My Lucky Charm 情来运转 (2005)
• I do, I do (Film) (2005)
• Baby Blues 谁家母鸡不生蛋 (2005)
• C.I.D 刑警二人组 (2006)
• House of Joy 欢乐满屋 (2006)
• The Amazing Race Asia (2006 – Present; host)
• Kung Fu Hip-Hop (Film) (2008)
• Beg for Death
• Shanghai Idol, host
• City Of Heroes
• Love Matters – Coffee on Cream
• Fear Factor (Contestant)
• The Amazing Race 16 (2010; Cameo appearance)
• The Amazing Race: China Rush (2010 – Present; host)

External links

• Allan Wu at the Internet Movie Database
• http://www.alivenotdead.com/allanwu - official artist profile and blog at the Alive Not Dead website.