Nicky Wu
Nicholas Wu Qilong (born 31 October 1970) is a Taiwanese singer and actor. He found fame in 1988 when he became a member of the popular Taiwanese band, Xiao Hu Dui (Little Tiger Team), performing alongside Alec Su and Julian Chen. The trio were extremely successful in Taiwan, selling over 15 million albums. During his time with Little Tigers Team, he pursued a solo career, releasing an extensive catalogue of songs, Mandarin and Cantonese albums as a solo artist when member Julian Chen left the group to serve compulsory military service. Wu released his debut solo album in 1992.
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| Born | Nicholas Wu Qilong 31 October 1970 | ||||||||||
| Alma mater | Fu Jen Catholic University Peking University | ||||||||||
| Occupation | Actor, singer | ||||||||||
| Years active | 1988–present | ||||||||||
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| Children | 1 son | ||||||||||
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| Also known as | Pilihu (霹靂虎) | ||||||||||
| Genres | Mandopop | ||||||||||
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar | ||||||||||
| Labels | UFO (Taiwan) | ||||||||||
| Associated acts | Xiao Hu Dui | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 吳奇隆 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 吴奇隆 | ||||||||||
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After the break-up of the Little Tigers Team in 1995, Wu continued his solo career and embarked on a career in acting. Since then, his career has expanded into film and television in Taiwan, Hong Kong and mainland China.
Career
In 1988, Wu was spotted by an entertainment agent, and after an audition he was chosen to be part of the 小虎隊 (Little Tigers Team) and given the nickname of "Pilihu" (霹靂虎; Thunderbolt Tiger). The group quickly became successful throughout Asia but disbanded due to one member's compulsory military service requirement. Wu continued solo, and began singing and acting in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
In five years, he released 13 Mandarin and Cantonese albums. As an actor, Wu won the 1993 Best New Artist award in Hong Kong, and the next year played the lead in the 1994 film The Lovers, his greatest commercial success. In February 1997, Wu went into the army to complete his military service.[1] He returned to the entertainment industry in late 1998.
Just around the new millennium, with the broadcast of television series such as At the Threshold of an Era, Treasure Venture and Treasure Raiders, Wu achieved fame in the television industry. Since then, he has been working consistently in both film and television.
In February 2010, Wu and the other members of Little Tigers Team reunited to perform during the Chinese New Year. In late 2011, Wu acted in the television series Scarlet Heart, which was a huge hit in China.
Personal life
Wu is the second child in his family, with an older brother Wu Qizhan and a younger brother Wu Qilin. He married Chinese actress Ma Yashu (馬雅舒) in December 2006. They filed for divorce in 2009.[2]
In January 2015, Wu married his Scarlet Heart co-star, Cecilia Liu.[3][4] On 27 April 2019, Liu gave birth to a baby boy.[5][6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Wandering Heroes | 好小子之游侠儿 | Xiao Long | |
| 1992 | To Miss With Love | 逃學外傳 | Nicky Wu | |
| 1994 | In Between | 新同居時代 | Steven Chan | |
| 1994 | The Lovers | 梁祝 | Leung San-pak (Liang Shanbo) | |
| 1995 | Young Policemen in Love | 新扎師兄追女仔 (逃学战警) | Suantou | |
| 1995 | Remember M Remember E | 哪有一天不想你 | Ziqi | |
| 1995 | Love in the Time of Twilight | 花月佳期 | Jiang Jiwei | |
| 1996 | Forever Friends | 號角響起 (四个不平凡的少年) | Xiao Dingzhong | |
| 1996 | King of Comics | 漫畫王（顽皮炸弹） | Young gangster master | |
| 1996 | Thunder Cops | 新喋血雙雄 | Wu Zhilong | |
| 1996 | Naughty Boys & Soldiers | 狗蛋大兵 | Captain Chen | |
| 1997 | The Kid vs The Cop | 天生絕配 | Wu Zhengying | |
| 1997 | Jail in Burning Island | 火燒島之橫行霸道 | Lin Jian'er | |
| 1997 | Stand Behind the Yellow Line | 生日多戀事 （边缘青年） | Little Master | |
| 1999 | Deja-Vu | 緣, 妙不可言 (缘分2000) | Nicky | |
| 1999 | My Heart Will Go On | 还我情心 | Leo | |
| 1999 | Grim Guys | 好孩子（男生女生配） | Awu | |
| 2000 | A Matter of Time | 新賭國仇城 | Ye Shaolong | |
| 2001 | Never Say Goodbye | 有人說愛我 | Gao Zhaowen | |
| 2001 | First Story of Love | 初戀的故事 | Yu Bo | |
| 2006 | A Battle of Wits | 墨攻 | Zi Tuan | |
| 2007 | The Valiant Ones New | 新忠烈圖 | Cao Ding | |
| 2008 | Ticket | 车票 | Zhi Kan |
Television series
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Little Hero, Dragon Whirlwind | 小俠龍旋風 | Yu Zimin | |
| 1996 | First-Rate Idol | 偶像一级棒 | Chen Dawei | Cameo |
| 1999 | IT Files | IT檔案 | Computer genius | |
| 1999 | At the Threshold of an Era | 創世紀 | Joe Yip | |
| 1999 | At the Threshold of an Era II | 創世紀 | Joe Yip | |
| 2000 | Treasure Venture | 俠女闖天關 | Shui Ruohan/Lin Xiaolong | |
| 2002 | Treasure Raiders | 蕭十一郎 | Xiao Shiyilang | also co-director |
| 2002 | Pursuing Dreams | 追夢 | Shao Bing | |
| 2003 | Wesley | 冒險王衛斯理 | Wesley | |
| 2003 | Musketeers and Princess | 名捕震關東 | Wu Qing and Yinteng Gongchen | |
| 2004 | Heroes on a Silk Road | 絲路豪俠 | Yan Xiaoyao | |
| 2004 | Six-Fingered Demon Lute | 六指琴魔 | Fu Yunjun | |
| 2005 | Jing Wei Tian Hai | 精衛填海 | Xing Tian | Cameo |
| 2005 | How Much Sorrow Do You Have | 問君能有幾多愁 | Li Yu | |
| 2006 | Iron Fisted Drifter | 鐵拳浪子 | Kang Jie | also producer |
| 2007 | Cheerful Get-Together in Beijing | 十全十美之相聚北京 | Li Dongjun | |
| 2007 | Da Ma Tou | 大碼頭 | Wen Alu | |
| 2007 | The Fairies of Liaozhai | 聊斋奇女子之连成 | Qiao Sheng | |
| 2007 | Around Winter | 大约在冬季 | Gong Jun | |
| 2008 | You Are my Dream | 你是我的梦 | Tao Ziting and Ye Ting | |
| 2008 | Remember I Love You | 记得我爱你/牽牛花開的日子 | Xia Qing'en | |
| 2009 | Legend of the Book's Tower | 風滿樓 | Ao Xietian | |
| 2010 | Yue Erte Sonata | 约尔特奏鸣曲 | Murong Yu | |
| 2010 | Prequel of the Dart Hero | 镖行天下前传 | Wang Zhaoxing | |
| 2011 | Mystery Cases | 江湖奇案 | Chai Fei | Cameo |
| 2011 | The Sanctuary | 圣堂风云 | Liu Moyuan | |
| 2011 | The Hand Fan Lady | 扇娘 | Inoue Soratsuki | |
| 2011 | Scarlet Heart | 步步惊心 | Yinzhen | |
| 2012 | Lord of Legal Advisors | 刑名师爷 | Duan Ping | |
| 2012 | The Bride with White Hair | 新白发魔女传 | Zhuo Yihang | also producer |
| 2012 | To Advance Toward The Fire | 向着炮火前进 | Lei Zifeng | |
| 2013 | To Advance Toward The Victory | 向着胜利前进 | Zhan Lang | also chief planner |
| 2014 | Scarlet Heart 2 | 步步惊情 | Yin Zheng | |
| 2014 | Incisive Great Teacher | 犀利仁师 | Liu Aotian | also producer |
| 2015 | Severe Winter | 寒冬 | Deng Zihua | |
| 2015 | Legend of Zu Mountain | 蜀山战纪之剑侠传奇 | Shangguan Jingwo/Lv Pao | also producer |
| 2016 | Impossible Mission | 不可能完成的任务 | Lan Zhibing | Cameo also producer |
| 2017 | To Advance Toward The Happiness | 向着幸福前进 | Yan Peiqing | also executive producer |
| 2017 | Fly the Youth | 飞吧！骚年 | Ji Haowei | |
| 2017 | April Star | 繁星四月 | Xiao Han | also producer and art director |
| 2017 | My Ruby My Blood | 一粒红尘 | Qi Tang | |
| 2017 | A Step into the Past | 寻秦记 | Zhan Feng | Cameo also art director |
| 2018 | The Legend of Zu 2 | 蜀山战纪2踏火行歌 | Xiao Yue/ Baili Liuguang | also producer |
| 2018 | Mr. Nanny | 月嫂先生 | Shen Xinwei | |
| 2020 | Marry Me | 三嫁惹君心 | Shi Boyin | |
| TBA | Goodbye Las Vegas | 别了，拉斯维加斯 | Olive |
Others
| Year | Title | Chinese Title | Role |
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| 2003 | Qi Ji Ying Hua | 奇迹影画 | as producer |
| 2010 | Hai Di Tao Fa | 海底淘法 | as executive producer |
| 2010 | Wu Han Qing Chun | 无憾青春 | as executive producer |
| 2011 | A Perfect Husband | 完美丈夫 | as producer |
| 2015 | Death Trip | 夺命旅行 | as producer |
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Language | ||||
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| 1992 | Wind Chaser | 追风少年 | Mandarin | ||||
| 1993 | Chase after the Dreams | 追梦 | Mandarin | ||||
| Suddenly Looking Back | 蓦然回首 | Mandarin | |||||
| 1994 | A Future Out of Love | 爱出个未来 | Cantonese | ||||
| Want to Find a Place | 想找一个地方 | Mandarin | |||||
| My Summer Dream | My Summer Dream | Cantonese | |||||
| Fly Together | 双飞 | Mandarin | |||||
| 1995 | To Persist | 坚持 | Mandarin | ||||
| Lone Star 119 | 孤星119 | Mandarin | |||||
| 1996 | 'Sound and Shadow | 有声有影 | Mandarin | ||||
| Look for Me | 找我 | Cantonese | |||||
| 1997 | Hero | 英雄 | Mandarin | ||||
| 2016 | Journey | 旅程 | Mandarin | 2018 | Different World | 異世界 | Mandarin |
Extended plays
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Nicky's Full Mandarin Video Record in 2003 | 吴奇隆2003国语影音全记录 | Mandarin |
Compilation albums
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Waiting Day after Day | 一天一天等下去 | Cantonese, Mandarin |
| 1994 | Loving You Magic Colored CD | Loving You 幻彩 CD | Cantonese |
| Intense Nicky: New Songs + Selected Best | 奇而浓新歌+精选 | Mandarin, Cantonese | |
| 1996 | Thunderstorm | 霹雳暴风 | Mandarin, Cantonese |
| 1999 | Warner's I Love series — Nicky Wu | 华纳我爱经典系列 吴奇隆 | Mandarin, Cantonese |
Original soundtracks
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | "The Butterfly Lovers" | 梁祝 | The Lovers | |
| "You You Me Me" | 你你我我 | |||
| 1999 | "My Heart Won't Die' | 我心不死 | My Heart Will Go On | Unreleased |
| "You Don't Know You Love Me" | 你不识爱我 | At the Threshold of an Era | ||
| "Actually I Deeply Love You" | 其实我深深爱着你 | Deja-Vu | ||
| 2000 | "Handkerchief" | 手帕 | Treasure Venture | Cantonese version |
| "Not Willing To Be Separated" | 不願分離 | Unreleased; Mandarin version | ||
| 2002 | "Turning Point" | 转弯 | Treasure Raiders (萧十一郎) | |
| "Secret Pain" | 隐痛 | OST | ||
| 2003 | "Rather Be Free" | 宁愿洒脱 | Musketeers and Princess | |
| 2004 | "When The Dream Is Over" | 做完梦 | Iron Fisted Drifter（鐵拳浪子） | |
| "Migratory Birds" | 候鸟 | |||
| 2007 | "Actually I Love You" | 其实我爱你 | The Valiant Ones New | |
| 2008 | "Fated" | 注定 | You Are My Dream | |
| "You Are The One For Me" | ||||
| 2010 | "Wolf Fangs Colored Ground" | 狼牙色大地 | The Sanctuary | |
| 2012 | "Fragrance" | 留香 | The Bride with White Hair | |
| "Flowing Love" | 流戀 | with Yan Yidan | ||
| "Impermanence" | 無常 | |||
| 2014 | "Me Who Loves You, Is Like This Today" | 爱你的我今天长这样 | Incisive Great Teacher | |
| "The Promises Which Can't Be Said" | 不能说出口的诺言 | |||
| "Snowy Night" | 雪夜 | Severe Winter | ||
| "Freezing Night" | 寒冬 | |||
| 2015 | "Between Love and Hate" | 爱恨之间 | Legend of Zu Mountain | |
| "Snow in the Desert" | 沙漠飛雪 | |||
| "Enemy" | 宿敵 | with Xu Zhian | ||
| 2017 | "Thousand Years of Moment" | 千年一刻 | My Ruby My Blood | |
| "Bring You To See The World" | 带你看世界 | |||
Singles
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | A Lifetime Promise | 今生有约 | |
| 1994 | A Future out of Love | 爱出个未来 | |
| 1995 | Can't Decide Myself | 一生不可自决 | |
| 1995 | Sleeping Beauty | 睡美人 | |
| 1998 | Dance Together | 一起跳舞 | |
| 1994 | Good News on Chinese New Year | 新春报喜 | |
| 2000 | Breaking Through Changes | 冲破万变 |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Shanghai Television Festival | Most Popular Actor | Scarlet Heart | [9] | |
Notes
- "Rare reunion of members of defunct Taiwanese boy band The Little Tigers". The Straits Times. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- "Taiwanese singer-actor Nicky Wu and wife divorce". Channel News Asia. 4 August 2009. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
- An Jing (20 January 2015). "Wu Qilong and Liu Shishi Tie the Knot". China Radio International. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- Cheng, Sabine; Chen, Christie (20 January 2015). "Taiwan's Nicky Wu marries Chinese actress Liu Shishi". Central News Agency. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- TAN, KENDRA. "Nicky Wu Becomes First-Time Father At Age 48". TODAYonline. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- "Nicky Wu and Cecilia Liu are now proud parents of a baby boy". Her World Singapore. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- "Nicky Wu". imdb.com. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
- "Nicky Wu". chinesemov.com. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
- 白玉兰奖颁奖 吴奇隆刘诗诗获网络人气男女演员. iFeng (in Chinese). 15 June 2012.
References
- Nicky Wu at Sina (in Chinese)
- HKfilm
