Godfrey Gao
Template:Chinese name Template:Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor
Godfrey Gao (高以翔; born September 22, 1984) is a Taiwanese-born Canadian model and actor. Gao was the first Asian model to be signed on by European luxury brand Louis Vuitton.
Life and career
Gao was born in Taipei, Taiwan,[1] to a Taiwanese father and a Malaysian mother.[2] He moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, during his childhood, and later studied at Capilano University in North Vancouver. Gao's father is Shanghainese but raised in Taiwan while his mother is a Peranakan Chinese from George Town.[3]
Since returning to Taiwan to work as a model in 2004, Gao has appeared in several TV dramas and films. He played Magnus Bane in the film adaption of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013). He is also the first Asian male to model for the European fashion brand Louis Vuitton. He is managed by JetStar Entertainment,[4][5][6][7][8][9] and joined Korean actress Yoo In-na for Wedding Bible.[10] In 2017 he is set to appear in the romantic comedy film Love is a Broadway Hit, alongside Wang Likun, Wang Chuanjun, Yuan Li and Naren Weiss.[11]
Filmography
Film
Title | Year | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
All About Women | 2008 | X | |
Toy Story 3 | 2010 | Ken | Mandarin voice-over for Taiwan release |
Say Yes | 2013 | Xu Zhuo | |
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones | 2013 | Magnus Bane | American debut film |
Wedding Bible | 2015 | Chikai | |
Min & Max | 2016 | Zhang Xiao | |
Legend of the Ancient Sword | 2017 | Xia Yize | |
My Other Home | 2017 |
Television series
Title | Year | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Magicians of Love | 2006 | Fan Xiaoling's boyfriend | Cameo |
The Kid from Heaven | 2006 | Luo Yixiang | |
Chao Ji Pai Tang Super | 2006 | Big Mac | Cameo |
Love Queen | 2006 | Wang Zhixun | |
Wo Yao Pien Cheng Ying Shih Tzu | 2007 | Tiger | |
Bull Fighting | 2007 | Tank | |
Momo Love | 2009 | Chen He | |
Volleyball Lover | 2010 | Bai Qianrui | |
Odd Perfect Match | 2010 | Ying Kaitai | |
The Queen of SOP | 2012 | Gao Ziqi | |
Hello Gorgeous | 2013 | Li Zhen | |
Never Give Up Dodo | 2013 | Xiu Fei | |
God of War, Zhao Yun | 2015 | Lü Bu | |
Remembering Lichuan | 2016 | Wang Lichuan |
References
- ^ Kwon, Crystal (2011-04-13). "Interview With Godfrey Gao. Louis Vuitton Model From Vancouver". Vancitybuzz.com. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ^ "Canadian model the new face of Louis Vuitton | Toronto Star". Thestar.com. 2011-01-21. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ^ "Godfrey Gao no mere mortal – Features | The Star Online". Thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ^ "Male model bonded with mother over facials". News.asiaone.com. 2012-07-05. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ^ Shackleton, Liz (2012-07-20). "Godfrey Gao joins cast of Mortal Instruments | News | Screen". Screendaily.com. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ^ "'Game of Thrones,' 'Mad Men' Actors Join 'Mortal Instruments'". Hollywoodreporter.com. 2012-07-19. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ^ "The world's first Asian male supermodel | Fashion". Guardian.co.uk. 2015-02-17. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ^ Armitage, Hugh (2012-07-20). "Lena Headey, Jared Harris join 'The Mortal Instruments' – Movies News". Digitalspy.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ^ "Headey, Harris Join "Mortal Instruments" | News". Darkhorizons.com. 2012-07-19. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ^ "Yoo In Na Cast as Lead Actress in Chinese Movie 'Wedding Bible'". Mwave.interest.me. 2014-03-19. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ^ "Backstage". n.d. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
External links
- Official website
- Godfrey Gao at Models.com
- Godfrey Gao at IMDb
- 1984 births
- 21st-century Taiwanese male actors
- 21st-century Canadian male actors
- Canadian male actors of Taiwanese descent
- Canadian male film actors
- Canadian male models
- Canadian male television actors
- Canadian people of Taiwanese descent
- Canadian people of Malaysian descent
- Capilano University alumni
- Living people
- Male actors from Taipei
- Male actors from Vancouver
- Taiwanese emigrants to Canada
- Taiwanese male film actors
- Taiwanese male television actors
- Taiwanese people of Malaysian descent
- Canadian male actors of Malaysian descent