Daniel Wu

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Daniel Wu Wiki Biography

Daniel Wu Yin-Cho is a Berkeley, California-born American actor, director as well as a producer who is based in Hong Kong. Born on 30 September 1974, to Chinese immigrant parents, Daniel is best known for his ongoing role as Sunny in the drama series “Into The Badlands”. A highly regarded actor in the Chinese language film industry, Daniel has been actively entertaining us since 1998.

One of the most popular actors in the Chinese film industry, how rich is Daniel Wu at the present? As of 2015, Daniel has been counting his net worth at a decent amount of $20 million. Needless to say, his activities in the film industry as a talented actor have been the most significant in adding to his wealth. Apart from acting, his directing skills and also being a producer have helped him add to his riches.

Raised in Berkeley and Orinda, California, Daniel was strongly inclined towards martial arts as a child. He started training in “wushu” when he was only eleven years old, being inspired by Jet Li and Jackie Chan. After completing his high school at Head-Royce School and earning his bachelors degree in architecture from the University of Oregon, he went to Hong Kong. Although, he had no intention of becoming an actorthere, he was offered a major role in a movie, so Wu debuted in the Chinese film industry in “Bishonen” which was released in 1998.

Despite his initial difficulties with the Chinese language, Wu started getting recognized due to his acting skills. In 1998, he starred in his second movie, “City Of Glass” which earned him a nomination at the Hong Kong Film Awards for best new actor. He acted in several more movies following his debut, and became one of the most prominent actors in Hong Kong. His breakthrough performance came in 2003 as he starred in the movie “Night Corridor”. Other highly successful movies of Daniel include “One Night In Mongkok”, “New Police Story”, “The Heavenly Dreams”, “Like A Dream” and several more. Needless to say, all of these movies have had a significant role in making Wu a multi-millionaire actor.

Meanwhile, Daniel has also been engaging himself in directing movies. His first directing role was the movie “The Heavenly Kings”, which he also wrote himself. For showing his excellent directing skills in the movie, Wu was rewarded with a Hong Kong Film Award in 2006. Along with being an actor and director, Daniel is also involved in movies as a producer, and has produced movies including “Night Corridor”. Obviously, these engaging projects have been very helpful in adding to Wu’s net worth over the years.

More recently, Daniel has been prominent on television in the main cast of the series “Into The Badlands”. He has also been filming his new movie “Battle Of Life”, while his other movie “Warcraft” is on the verge of release in 2016, continuing to add to his net worth.

In addition to this, Daniel has also been modeling for brands like L’Oreal and Seiko, and also serves as a spokesperson for the companies.

As for his personal life, 41 years old Daniel married Lisa S. in 2010. Together, they have a daughter and the family basically resides in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing. For now, Daniel has been living his life as one of the most successful actors in the Chinese film industry while enjoying his present net worth of $20 million.

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Daniel Wu Quick Info

Full Name Daniel Wu
Net Worth $20 Million
Date Of Birth September 30, 1974
Place Of Birth Berkeley, California, United States
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.82 m)
Profession Actor, Model, Film Director, Film Producer
Education Head-Royce School, University of Oregon
Nationality American
Spouse Lisa S. (m. 2010)
Children Raven Wu
Parents Diana Wu, George Wu
Siblings Greta Wu, Gloria Wu
Nicknames Daniel N. Wu , Ng Yin Jou , Dan , the young Andy Lau , Yin-Cho Ng , Yan-zu Wu , Yin-Jo Ng , Daniel Wu Yan-zu , Daniel Ng , Yanzu Wu
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/wuyanzu
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/danielwuyanzu
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/thatdanielwu
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0943079
Awards Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Director
Nominations Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor, Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer, Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actor
Movies Warcraft, New Police Story, The Banquet, Naked Weapon, Shinjuku Incident, That Demon Within, Tai Chi 0, Inseparable, House of Fury, Around the World in 80 Days, Protégé, Night Corridor, The Man with the Iron Fists, Triple Tap, Beauty, The Heavenly Kings, Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, Tai Chi Hero, E…
TV Shows Into the Badlands, Getaway

Daniel Wu Important Facts

  • His first English-speaking film was Dayyan Eng’s Inseparable (2011) which also stars Kevin Spacey.
  • Hong Kong [October 2005]
  • Together with Andrew Lin, Terence Yin and Conroy Chi-Chung Chan, created the Hong Kong boy band Alive. The band was created as a vehicle to make the film Sei dai tinwong (2006) (aka The Heavenly Kings), a mockumentary about the Hong Kong pop music industry based on their experience.
  • He is referred to as Ng Yin-Cho (or Ng Yin-Jo) in Cantonese and Wu Yan-zu in Mandarin.
  • He was born in Berkeley, California, grew up in Orinda, California and went to high school in Oakland, California.
  • Is of Shanghainese descent.
  • Posed for renowned Singaporean photographer Leslie Kee for Kee’s 2006 charity photo-book “Super Stars”, dedicated to the victims of the 2004 Asian tsunami disaster, which consist of photographs (mostly erotic) of 300 Asian celebrities by Kee.
  • Founder and first instructor of the University of Oregon Wushu (Chinese Martial Arts) Club.
  • Co-starred in Naked Weapon (2002) (aka ‘Naked Weapon’) along with ex-girlfriend Maggie Q.
  • Favorite movies: The Godfather (1972), Pulp Fiction (1994), Citizen Kane (1941)
  • His best friend is also bandmate Terence Yin.
  • Favorite sports: basketball, boxing, wushu, boardsports.
  • Physique: 39R W32 H37.
  • Has two older sisters
  • Hobbies: Kung Fu practice, travelling, photography
  • Speaks English, Shanghainese, Cantonese and Mandarin. Wu’s parents are from Shanghai. He grew up speaking Shanghainese and English.
  • Education: University of Oregon (BA of Architecture)

Daniel Wu Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Tomb Raider 2018 filming Lu Ren Actor
Wished 2017 post-production Actor
Into the Badlands 2015-2017 TV Series Sunny Actor
Chongtian huo 2016 Actor
Skylanders Academy 2016 TV Series King Pen Actor
Warcraft 2016 Gul’dan Actor
Go Away Mr. Tumor 2015 Dr. Liang Actor
A Rose Reborn 2014 Short Actor
Daan gyun naam yu 2 2014 Actor
Sit ting fung wan 3 2014 Joe Actor
Mo jing 2014 Dave Wong Actor
Kong cheng ji 2013 Mark Actor
Europa Report 2013 William Xu Actor
Sap ji sang ciu 2012 Hospital Doctor Actor
Tai Chi Hero 2012 Mad Monk Actor
The Man with the Iron Fists 2012 Poison Dagger Actor
Wang de Shengyan 2012 Lord Yu Actor
Tai Chi Zero 2012 Mad Monk Actor
Daai mo seut si 2011 Captial Tsai Actor
Inseparable 2011 Li Actor
Sit ting fung wan 2 2011 Joe Szema Actor
Jian dang wei ye 2011 Hu Shi Actor
Daan gyun naam yu 2011 Kevin Actor
Cheung wong chi wong 2010 Chong Tze-wai Actor
Red Earth 2010 Short Actor
Chuen sing yit luen – yit lat lat 2010 Master Chef Actor
Jump 2009 Actor
Ru meng 2009 Max Actor
Sit ting fung wan 2009 Max Actor
San suk si gin 2009 Jie Actor
The Boxer 2008 Short Actor
Tian tang kou 2007 Ah Feng Actor
Moon to 2007 Nick Actor
Ming Ming 2006 D Actor
Bo bui gai wak 2006 Daniel Actor
Ye yan 2006 Prince Wu Luan Actor
Sei dai tinwong 2006 Daniel Wu Actor
Changhen ge 2005 Kang Mingxun Actor
Qian bei bu zui 2005 Michael / ‘Michel’ Actor
Saam cha hau 2005 Koo Actor
Jing mo gaa ting 2005 Jason Actor
DragonBlade 2005 Hung Lang (voice) Actor
Gung ju fuk sau gei 2004 Ken Actor
San ging chaat goo si 2004 Joe Kwan Actor
Chin gei bin 2: Fa tou tai kam 2004 High Priest Wei Liao Actor
Around the World in 80 Days 2004 Bak Mei Actor
Wang jiao hei ye 2004 Lai-fu Actor
Da lao ai mei li 2004 Georgie Hung Actor
Magic Kitchen 2004 Kevin Actor
Miss Du Shi Niang 2003 Ken Li Actor
Cham chau Chou Chieh Lun 2003 Man Actor
Yao ye hui lang 2003 Sam Yuen / Ah Hung Actor
San chat bye mooi 2 2003 Au Hoi Man Actor
Naked Weapon 2002 Jack Chen Actor
Bin lim mai ching 2002 Lon / Michael Actor
Seung fei 2002 Joker Actor
Sun jaat si mui 2002 Hoi Actor
Fung hung bei cup 2002 Harper Actor
Tau kwai mo jeu 2002 Calvin Actor
Bak Ging lok yue liu 2001 Michael Wu Actor
Ye shou zhi tong 2001 Tide Ho Actor
Youyuan jingmeng 2001 Xing Zhi Gang Actor
Ji fat faan fat 2001 Mike Actor
Chung chong ging chaat 2001 Insp. Chung Chai Actor
Tau hiu yan mat 2001 Peter Wong Actor
Ying – Saat ji faat 2000 Actor
Gong yuan 2000 AD 2000 Benny Actor
Zi yu feng bao 1999 Todd Nguyen Actor
Gen-X Cops 1999 Daniel Actor
Boh lei chun 1999 Photographer’s Assistant Actor
Boli zhi cheng 1998 as Daniel Ng Actor
Mei shao nian zhi lian 1998 Sam Fai Actor
San goo waak chai ji siu nin gik dau pin 1998 Big Head (as Daniel Ng) Actor
Into the Badlands 2015 TV Series executive producer – 6 episodes Producer
Kong cheng ji 2013 producer Producer
Tai Chi Zero 2012 producer Producer
Ru meng 2009 associate producer Producer
Sei dai tinwong 2006 producer Producer
Yao ye hui lang 2003 producer Producer
Sei dai tinwong 2006 Director
Sei dai tinwong 2006 Writer
Last Call with Carson Daly 2015 TV Series Himself Self
Getaway 2005-2006 TV Series Himself Self
World Film Report 2004 TV Series Himself Self
MTV Whatever Things 2003 TV Series Himself (2003) Self
Hong Kong Superstars 2001 TV Movie documentary Himself Self

Daniel Wu Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2007 China Film Media Award Chinese Film Media Awards Best New Director Sei dai tinwong (2006) Won
2007 Hong Kong Film Award Hong Kong Film Awards Best New Director Sei dai tinwong (2006) Won
2004 Golden Horse Award Golden Horse Film Festival Best Supporting Actor San ging chaat goo si (2004) Won
2007 China Film Media Award Chinese Film Media Awards Best New Director Sei dai tinwong (2006) Nominated
2007 Hong Kong Film Award Hong Kong Film Awards Best New Director Sei dai tinwong (2006) Nominated
2004 Golden Horse Award Golden Horse Film Festival Best Supporting Actor San ging chaat goo si (2004) Nominated