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.

Nicky Wu
吳奇隆
Nicky Wu in 2012
Born
Nicholas Wu Qilong

(1970-10-31) 31 October 1970
Alma materFu Jen Catholic University
Peking University
OccupationActor, singer
Years active1988–present
Spouse(s)
(m. 2006; div. 2009)

(m. 2015)
Children1 son
Parent(s)
  • Wu Feiyuan (mother)
Musical career
Also known asPilihu (霹靂虎)
GenresMandopop
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
LabelsUFO (Taiwan)
Associated actsXiao Hu Dui
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese吳奇隆
Simplified Chinese吴奇隆

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

YearEnglish TitleChinese TitleRoleNotes
1990Wandering Heroes好小子之游侠儿Xiao Long
1992To Miss With Love逃學外傳Nicky Wu
1994In Between新同居時代Steven Chan
1994The Lovers梁祝Leung San-pak (Liang Shanbo)
1995Young Policemen in Love新扎師兄追女仔 (逃学战警)Suantou
1995Remember M Remember E哪有一天不想你Ziqi
1995Love in the Time of Twilight花月佳期Jiang Jiwei
1996Forever Friends號角響起 (四个不平凡的少年)Xiao Dingzhong
1996King of Comics漫畫王(顽皮炸弹)Young gangster master
1996Thunder Cops新喋血雙雄Wu Zhilong
1996Naughty Boys & Soldiers狗蛋大兵Captain Chen
1997The Kid vs The Cop天生絕配Wu Zhengying
1997Jail in Burning Island火燒島之橫行霸道Lin Jian'er
1997Stand Behind the Yellow Line生日多戀事 (边缘青年)Little Master
1999Deja-Vu緣, 妙不可言 (缘分2000)Nicky
1999My Heart Will Go On还我情心Leo
1999Grim Guys好孩子(男生女生配)Awu
2000A Matter of Time新賭國仇城Ye Shaolong
2001Never Say Goodbye有人說愛我Gao Zhaowen
2001First Story of Love初戀的故事Yu Bo
2006A Battle of Wits墨攻Zi Tuan
2007The Valiant Ones New新忠烈圖Cao Ding
2008Ticket车票Zhi Kan

Television series

YearEnglish TitleChinese TitleRoleNotes
1991Little Hero, Dragon Whirlwind小俠龍旋風Yu Zimin
1996First-Rate Idol偶像一级棒Chen DaweiCameo
1999IT FilesIT檔案Computer genius
1999At the Threshold of an Era創世紀Joe Yip
1999At the Threshold of an Era II創世紀Joe Yip
2000Treasure Venture俠女闖天關Shui Ruohan/Lin Xiaolong
2002Treasure Raiders蕭十一郎Xiao Shiyilangalso co-director
2002Pursuing Dreams追夢Shao Bing
2003Wesley冒險王衛斯理Wesley
2003Musketeers and Princess名捕震關東Wu Qing and Yinteng Gongchen
2004Heroes on a Silk Road絲路豪俠Yan Xiaoyao
2004Six-Fingered Demon Lute六指琴魔Fu Yunjun
2005Jing Wei Tian Hai精衛填海Xing TianCameo
2005How Much Sorrow Do You Have問君能有幾多愁Li Yu
2006Iron Fisted Drifter鐵拳浪子Kang Jiealso producer
2007Cheerful Get-Together in Beijing十全十美之相聚北京Li Dongjun
2007Da Ma Tou大碼頭Wen Alu
2007The Fairies of Liaozhai聊斋奇女子之连成Qiao Sheng
2007Around Winter大约在冬季Gong Jun
2008You Are my Dream你是我的梦Tao Ziting and Ye Ting
2008Remember I Love You记得我爱你/牽牛花開的日子Xia Qing'en
2009Legend of the Book's Tower風滿樓Ao Xietian
2010Yue Erte Sonata约尔特奏鸣曲Murong Yu
2010Prequel of the Dart Hero镖行天下前传Wang Zhaoxing
2011Mystery Cases江湖奇案Chai FeiCameo
2011The Sanctuary圣堂风云Liu Moyuan
2011The Hand Fan Lady扇娘Inoue Soratsuki
2011Scarlet Heart步步惊心Yinzhen
2012Lord of Legal Advisors刑名师爷Duan Ping
2012The Bride with White Hair新白发魔女传Zhuo Yihangalso producer
2012To Advance Toward The Fire向着炮火前进Lei Zifeng
2013To Advance Toward The Victory向着胜利前进Zhan Langalso chief planner
2014Scarlet Heart 2步步惊情Yin Zheng
2014Incisive Great Teacher犀利仁师Liu Aotianalso producer
2015Severe Winter寒冬Deng Zihua
2015Legend of Zu Mountain蜀山战纪之剑侠传奇Shangguan Jingwo/Lv Paoalso producer
2016Impossible Mission不可能完成的任务Lan ZhibingCameo
also producer
2017To Advance Toward The Happiness向着幸福前进Yan Peiqingalso executive producer
2017Fly the Youth飞吧!骚年Ji Haowei
2017April Star 繁星四月Xiao Hanalso producer and art director
2017My Ruby My Blood一粒红尘Qi Tang
2017A Step into the Past寻秦记Zhan FengCameo
also art director
2018The Legend of Zu 2蜀山战纪2踏火行歌Xiao Yue/ Baili Liuguangalso producer
2018Mr. Nanny月嫂先生Shen Xinwei
2020Marry Me三嫁惹君心Shi Boyin
TBAGoodbye Las Vegas别了,拉斯维加斯Olive

Others

YearTitleChinese TitleRole
2003Qi Ji Ying Hua奇迹影画as producer
2010Hai Di Tao Fa海底淘法as executive producer
2010Wu Han Qing Chun无憾青春as executive producer
2011A Perfect Husband完美丈夫as producer
2015Death Trip夺命旅行as producer

[7][8]

Discography

Studio albums

YearEnglish TitleChinese TitleLanguage
1992Wind Chaser追风少年Mandarin
1993Chase after the Dreams追梦Mandarin
Suddenly Looking Back蓦然回首Mandarin
1994A Future Out of Love爱出个未来Cantonese
Want to Find a Place想找一个地方Mandarin
My Summer DreamMy Summer DreamCantonese
Fly Together双飞Mandarin
1995To Persist坚持Mandarin
Lone Star 119孤星119Mandarin
1996'Sound and Shadow有声有影Mandarin
Look for Me找我Cantonese
1997Hero英雄Mandarin
2016Journey旅程Mandarin 2018Different World異世界Mandarin

Extended plays

YearEnglish TitleChinese TitleLanguage
2003Nicky's Full Mandarin Video Record in 2003吴奇隆2003国语影音全记录Mandarin

Compilation albums

YearEnglish TitleChinese TitleLanguage
1993Waiting Day after Day一天一天等下去Cantonese, Mandarin
1994Loving You Magic Colored CDLoving You 幻彩 CDCantonese
Intense Nicky: New Songs + Selected Best奇而浓新歌+精选Mandarin, Cantonese
1996Thunderstorm霹雳暴风Mandarin, Cantonese
1999Warner's I Love series — Nicky Wu华纳我爱经典系列 吴奇隆Mandarin, Cantonese

Original soundtracks

YearEnglish TitleChinese TitleProductionNotes
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 OnUnreleased
"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 VentureCantonese 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

YearEnglish TitleChinese TitleNotes
1993A Lifetime Promise今生有约
1994A Future out of Love爱出个未来
1995Can't Decide Myself一生不可自决
1995Sleeping Beauty睡美人
1998Dance Together一起跳舞
1994Good News on Chinese New Year新春报喜
2000Breaking Through Changes冲破万变

Awards

YearAwardCategoryNominated workRef.
18th Shanghai Television FestivalMost Popular ActorScarlet Heart[9]

Notes

  1. "Rare reunion of members of defunct Taiwanese boy band The Little Tigers". The Straits Times. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  2. "Taiwanese singer-actor Nicky Wu and wife divorce". Channel News Asia. 4 August 2009. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  3. An Jing (20 January 2015). "Wu Qilong and Liu Shishi Tie the Knot". China Radio International. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  4. Cheng, Sabine; Chen, Christie (20 January 2015). "Taiwan's Nicky Wu marries Chinese actress Liu Shishi". Central News Agency. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  5. TAN, KENDRA. "Nicky Wu Becomes First-Time Father At Age 48". TODAYonline. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  6. "Nicky Wu and Cecilia Liu are now proud parents of a baby boy". Her World Singapore. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  7. "Nicky Wu". imdb.com. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
  8. "Nicky Wu". chinesemov.com. Retrieved 3 March 2010.
  9. 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.

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