Ben Wu (Chinese: 吳思賢; pinyin: Wú Sī Xián; born 1 January 1991), also known as Wu SzuShien, is a Taiwanese singer, actor and television host.[citation needed]
Ben Wu | |||||||
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| Born | Wu Szu-shien (1991-01-05) 5 January 1991 (age 31) Taipei, Taiwan | ||||||
| Occupation | Singer, actor, television host | ||||||
| Years active | 2008–present | ||||||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||
| Family | Si Jia Wu (oldest sister) Ann Wu (second sister) | ||||||
| Musical career | |||||||
| Also known as | Wu Szu-Shien | ||||||
| Genres | Mandopop, Dance | ||||||
| Instruments | Vocals | ||||||
| Labels | Wonderful Music Co. Ltd. [zh] (2014–present) A Legend Star Entertainment Corp [zh] (2010–present) | ||||||
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Musical artist | |||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 吳思賢 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 吴思贤 | ||||||
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In 2007, Ben Wu participated in the variety program, Diamond Club [] (鑽石夜總會), as the dance club president of Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School.[citation needed]
On 22 February 2008, he became a fixed cast member of the variety show, Mo Fang Bang Bang Tang [] (模范棒棒堂).[1] His last episode aired on 24 December 2008.
In 2010, Wu signed with A Legend Star Entertainment Corp [] (傳奇星娛樂) as one of their artists.[citation needed]
In May 2013, he enlisted into the army and was discharged in 2014.[citation needed]
After his discharge, Wu signed with music label Wonderful Music Co. Ltd. [zh] and debuted as a singer with the album, The Best...? in 2014.[2]
In 2015, Wu made his debut as an actor in the SETTV drama, Love Cuisine as one of the supporting male leads. Due to his role in the show, he was awarded with the Best Potential Award during the Sanlih Drama Awards in 2015. He was also nominated for Best Newcomer in A Television Series Award during the 51st Golden Bell Awards.[3]
On 30 May 2016, he released his first EP "Hide and Seek".[4] In the same year, Wu starred as the male lead in the web-drama I Like You, You Know?.[5]
In 2017, Wu starred as the second male lead in the SETTV drama, The Perfect Match.[6]
In 2018, he starred as the male lead in the SETTV drama, Iron Ladies, along with co-star Aviis Zhong. Two of his songs became the opening and closing OST for the show.
In addition, his upcoming drama, Love and 3.14159 is set to air on 22 July 2018.
Ben Wu is an alumnus of National Taiwan University of Arts as well as Tamkang University, where he studied acting.[citation needed] He has 2 elder sisters. His eldest sister, Si Ying Wu is a stewardess. His second sister, Ann Wu [zh], is also an artiste from the same label, A Legend Star Entertainment Corp.[citation needed] She was a model, a member of Sparrow Girls (M.A.N Girls), and has her own clothing brand, Ann Wu.
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 2015 | Love Cuisine | Wang Mai-zhi | SETTV | Supporting role |
| 2016 | Dance dance together [zh] | Wu Szu-shien | SETTV | Cameo |
| I Like You, You Know? | Chu Tian-qi | LINE TV | Lead role | |
| 2017 | The Perfect Match | Meng Shao-wei | SETTV | Second lead |
| 2018 | Iron Ladies | Tsu Tsan (Ivan) | SETTV | Lead role |
| 2018 | Love & π | Chao Wu-sian | ETTV | Lead role |
| 2019 | Let's Go Crazy on LIVE! | You Yuan Le | SETTV | Lead role |
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
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| 2008 | Mo Fang Bang Bang Tang [zh] | Channel V | Fixed cast |
| Title | Album details |
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| The Best...? [zh] |
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| Title | Album details |
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| Hide and Seek |
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| Year | Award | Category | Nomination | Result |
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| 2015 | Hito Music Awards | Best Newcomer Award | The Best...? | Won |
| CNTV Music Awards | Best Newcomer Award | The Best...? | Won | |
| 2017 | MTV Global Mandarin Music Awards | Most Promising Artist Award | Won |
| Year | Award | Category | Nomination | Result |
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| 2015 | 4th Sanlih Drama Awards | Best Potential Award | Love Cuisine | Won |
| 2016 | 51st Golden Bell Awards | Best Newcomer in A Television Series Award | Love Cuisine | Nominated |