Wu Chun
Bruneian actor, singer, and model (born 1979)
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Goh Kiat Chun (Chinese: 吳吉尊, born 10 October 1979), known as Wu Chun (Chinese: 吳尊; pinyin: Wú Zūn), is a Bruneian singer, actor, and entrepreneur. He was a founding member of Fahrenheit, a Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band. He left the group in June 2011. Wu Chun has appeared in numerous Taiwanese television series including Tokyo Juliet, Hanazakarino Kimitachihe, Romantic Princess, Hot Shot, Sunny Girl, and Kindaichi Case Files (2012–2013). His film roles include The Butterfly Lovers (2008) and Lady of the Dynasty. He maintains a presence on Sina Weibo.[1]
10 October 1979
- Singer
- actor
- model
- philanthropist
- entrepreneur
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| Born | Goh Kiat Chun 10 October 1979 | ||||||||||
| Education | Chung Hwa Middle School | ||||||||||
| Alma mater | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | ||||||||||
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| Years active | 2005–present | ||||||||||
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Lin Liying (m. 2004) | ||||||||||
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| Relatives | Goh King Chin (uncle) | ||||||||||
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| Genres | Mandopop | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 吳尊 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 吴尊 | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 吳吉尊 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 吴吉尊 | ||||||||||
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| Website | www | ||||||||||
In 2014, Wu Chun participated in the reality television program Dad is Back with his daughter. He appeared in the Chinese drama Martial Universe in 2018 and later featured in the reality TV show The Best Time, alongside his father, Wu Jing Tian. In early 2020, he appeared in the reality series Before Wedding, which was filmed in Brunei. That year, a wax figure of Wu Chun was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in Shanghai. Since 2019, he has been a brand ambassador for BOSS Eyewear.[2]
Wu Chun is also active in environmental advocacy. He was named a Pangolin Protection Ambassador by the World Wildlife Fund.[3][AI-retrieved source] In 2022, he appeared in advertising campaigns for Dior and La Mer, and he became a representative for IQIYI during the 2023 Australian Open.[4]
Early life and education
Wu Chun was born into a family of Chinese descent, with ancestral roots in Lieyu, Kinmen, Fujian. Wu's father, Goh Kim Tian, is a real estate investor. His family also owns a car agency and maintains ties to the royal family of Brunei.[5][6]
He studied at Chung Hwa Middle School in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. In 1997, he joined the Foundation Studies program at Trinity College (University of Melbourne) before continuing his studies at RMIT University in Melbourne, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.[7]
He represented Brunei in national basketball competitions.[8]
Before joining Fahrenheit, Wu worked as a model for Yilin in Taiwan and Diva Models in Singapore. He is the managing director of Fitness Zone, a health club in Brunei, and has had business ventures in several countries, including the United States and China.[9]
Career
As a model, Wu appeared on magazine covers including Esquire, Elle, Men, and GQ.[10][11]
Wu’s ventures in Brunei’s fitness and health industry include Bake Culture, The Energy Kitchen, Fitness Zone,[12] and Women’s Hair Salon. In China, he has been a director of television commercial advertisements for InterContinental Hotel. Wu has been involved in commercial endorsements and charitable activities.[13]
He received multiple honors throughout his career, including the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2008), the CQE Geneva QC Total Quality Management Model Award (2012), and an APEA Corporate Social Responsibility Award (2013). In 2015, Hassanal Bolkiah, the King of Brunei, presented Wu with an Excellent Youth Award.[14]
Wu was chosen to be an ambassador for the Brunei Anti-Narcotics Drug Association in 2012. In 2014, he became the international brand ambassador of Royal Brunei Airlines[15][16][17] and a Taiwan tourism ambassador.[18]
In 2018, Wu Chun became the Goodwill Ambassador for Dementia Brunei, an advocacy organization dedicated to the early detection and prevention of dementia through the promotion of healthy lifestyles.[19] Fitness Zone also became an advocate, conducting monthly talks for the public. That year, he also became an ambassador for Legoland China.[20]
Personal life
Wu Chun and his family live in Brunei.[21][22][23] Wu is the nephew of Legislative Council of Brunei MP Goh King Chin.[24] Wu married Lin Liying in 2004. Their marriage was first disclosed publicly in 2013 and reconfirmed in 2019.[25] Together, Wu and Lin have two children, a daughter named Neinei and a son named Max.[25][26] They held a delayed wedding ceremony as a part of the Chinese variety show Before Wedding, which first aired in March 2020 on Mango TV.[27][28]
Wu's mother died of cancer in 2002.[29]
Discography
Filmography
Films
| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | The Butterfly Lovers | 武俠梁祝 | Liang Zhongshan | |
| 2010 | 14 Blades | 錦衣衛 | Judge of the Sands | |
| 2011 | My Kingdom | 大武生 | Yilong | |
| Magic to Win | 開心魔法 | Ling Fung / Earth Magician | ||
| 2012 | Saving General Yang | 忠烈楊家將 | Yang Liulang | |
| 2014 | Lady of the Dynasty | 王朝的女人·楊貴妃 | ||
| 2018 | Guardians of the Tomb | 謎巢 | Luke | A Chinese-Australian co-production |
| My Other Home | 纽约人在北京 |
Television
| Year | English title | Original title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | It Started with a Kiss | 惡作劇之吻 | Himself
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| 2005 | KO One | 終極一班 | Tian Hong Guang / Wu Shizun | Cameo |
| 2006 | Tokyo Juliet | 東方茱麗葉 | Ji Fengliang | |
| Hanazakarino Kimitachihe | 花樣少年少女 | Zuo Yiquan | ||
| 2007 | Romantic Princess | 公主小妹 | Nanfeng Jin | |
| The X-Family | 終極一家 | Fire Ambassador | Cameo | |
| 2008 | Hot Shot | 籃球火 | Wuji Zun | |
| 2011 | Sunshine Angel | 陽光天使 | Di Yaxin | |
| 2013 | Kindaichi Case Files | 金田一 | Li Byron | |
| Happy 300 Days | 遇見幸福300天 | Idol | Cameo | |
| 2014 | Kindaichi Case Files Pt. 2 | 金田一少年之事件簿 | Li Byron | |
| 2018 | Martial Universe | 武动乾坤 | Lin Langtian | [30] |
Variety show
| Year | English title | Original title | Notes | Ref |
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| 2014 | Dad is Back | 爸爸回来了 | Cast member alongside daughter Neinei | |
| 2017 | Daddy Where Are You Going Season 5 | 爸爸去哪儿 第5季 | Cast member alongside daughter Neinei and son Max | |
| 2017 | This is Fighting Robots | 这就是铁甲 | Team Captain for Blue Team | |
| 2018 | Super Penguin League Season:1 |
超级企鹅联盟super3 | Player Live Basketball Competition |
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| The Best Time | 最美的时光 | Cast member alongside his father | ||
| 2020 | Before Wedding | 婚前21天 | Cast member alongside his wife, Lin Liying | [25] |
| 2021 | Ice on Fire | 冰雪正当燃 | ||
| 2022 | Ambassadors Kitchen | 大使的厨房 | ||
| Champion VS Champion | 冠军对冠军 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Result |
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| 2006 | TVB8 Awards: Bronze: Best Group | Won |
| HK Metro Hits Awards: Best Foreign Newcomer | Won | |
| AF Golden Globes 2006: Taiwan's Most Improved Actor | Won | |
| 2007 | Top Song, TVB8 Awards: "Really Like You" 超喜歡你 | Won |
| Sprite Awards: Most Popular Idol Group (Taiwan) | Won | |
| Sprite Awards: "Only Have Feelings For You" 只對你有感覺 Favourite Duet Song | Won | |
| Sprite Awards: Best Group (Taiwan & Hong Kong) | Won | |
| 13th Chinese Music Awards: Best New Group | Won | |
| KKBOX Music Charts: "Only Have Feelings For You" 只對你有感覺: Top 20 Songs of the Year | Won | |
| KKBOX Music Charts: "Hanazakarino Kimitachihe Original Soundtrack" 花樣少年少女: Best Drama Soundtrack | Won | |
| HITO Music Awards 2007: Best Male Group | Won | |
| 2019 | Shanghai Television Festival: Best Breakthrough Performance Artist | Won |
Personal
- Youth Outstanding Award (2015)[32]