Wu Chun

Bruneian actor, singer, and model (born 1979) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

Born
Goh Kiat Chun

(1979-10-10) 10 October 1979 (age 46)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
  • model
  • philanthropist
  • entrepreneur
Quick facts Born, Education ...
Wu Chun
吳尊
Wu Chun in 2008
Born
Goh Kiat Chun

(1979-10-10) 10 October 1979 (age 46)
EducationChung Hwa Middle School
Alma materRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
  • model
  • philanthropist
  • entrepreneur
Years active2005–present
Spouse
Lin Liying
(m. 2004)
Children
  • Max (son)
  • Neinei (daughter)
RelativesGoh King Chin (uncle)
Musical career
GenresMandopop
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • drums
  • percussion
Labels
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWú Zūn
Birth name
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWú Jízūn
Southern Min
Hokkien POJGô͘ Kiat-chun
Websitewww.chunzone.com
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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

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YearEnglish titleOriginal titleRoleNotes
2008The Butterfly Lovers武俠梁祝Liang Zhongshan
201014 Blades錦衣衛Judge of the Sands
2011My Kingdom大武生Yilong
Magic to Win開心魔法Ling Fung / Earth Magician
2012Saving General Yang忠烈楊家將Yang Liulang
2014Lady of the Dynasty王朝的女人·楊貴妃
2018Guardians of the Tomb謎巢LukeA Chinese-Australian co-production
My Other Home纽约人在北京
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Television

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YearEnglish titleOriginal titleRoleNotes
2005 It Started with a Kiss 惡作劇之吻 Himself

(Guest appearance)

2005KO One終極一班Tian Hong Guang / Wu ShizunCameo
2006Tokyo Juliet東方茱麗葉Ji Fengliang
Hanazakarino Kimitachihe花樣少年少女Zuo Yiquan
2007Romantic Princess公主小妹Nanfeng Jin
The X-Family終極一家Fire AmbassadorCameo
2008Hot Shot籃球火Wuji Zun
2011Sunshine Angel陽光天使Di Yaxin
2013Kindaichi Case Files金田一Li Byron
Happy 300 Days遇見幸福300天IdolCameo
2014 Kindaichi Case Files Pt. 2金田一少年之事件簿Li Byron
2018Martial Universe武动乾坤Lin Langtian[30]
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Variety show

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YearEnglish titleOriginal titleNotes Ref
2014Dad 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
[31]
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
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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Result
2006TVB8 Awards: Bronze: Best GroupWon
HK Metro Hits Awards: Best Foreign NewcomerWon
AF Golden Globes 2006: Taiwan's Most Improved ActorWon
2007Top 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 SongWon
Sprite Awards: Best Group (Taiwan & Hong Kong)Won
13th Chinese Music Awards: Best New GroupWon
KKBOX Music Charts: "Only Have Feelings For You" 只對你有感覺: Top 20 Songs of the YearWon
KKBOX Music Charts: "Hanazakarino Kimitachihe Original Soundtrack" 花樣少年少女: Best Drama SoundtrackWon
HITO Music Awards 2007: Best Male GroupWon
2019 Shanghai Television Festival: Best Breakthrough Performance ArtistWon
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Personal

  • Youth Outstanding Award (2015)[32]

References

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