Vanness Wu
- Name: Vanness Wu
- Native name: 吳建豪
- Also Known as: Wu Jian Hao, Wu Jianhao, Wu Chienhao, 吴建豪
- Nationality: Taiwanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: August 7, 1978
- Age: 47
While in the United States, he joined the dance group "Funky Asian Buddy".
In 1997, he participated in the filming of a remix music video for the early American hip-hop group Run-D.M.C.'s song "It's Like That."
In 2002, he released his debut solo album titled "Body Will Sing" while under Sony Music.
In 2004, he became a lay disciple of the Shaolin Temple, adopting the Dharma name Yanlai. In November 2007, he was baptized and became a Christian.
In November 2013, he married Arissa Cheo, the daughter of a wealthy Singaporean palm oil tycoon, after dating for several years. They divorced in 2018.
On June 29, 2026, he announced on Instagram that he had gotten married, two days after F4’s packed reunion concert at the Philippine Arena. However, he did not reveal his wife’s identity at the time. They got married in Las Vegas, Nevada, in May 2026. He only posted a photo of their wedding rings. On July 1, 2026, his wife was revealed to be Japanese singer Aramaki Emi.
(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Faith & Fire
Chinese Drama, 2025, 44 eps
Huang Zhi Xing
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
On Children
Taiwanese Drama, 2018, 5 eps
{ADHD is Necessary} [Presentation journalist of new book] (Ep. 5)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Love Won't Wait
Chinese Drama, 2018, 47 eps
Song Qiao Zhi
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
The Princess Wei Young
Chinese Drama, 2016, 54 eps
Tuo Ba Yu
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
Ti Amo Chocolate
Taiwanese Drama, 2012, 80 eps
Fang Jia Hua / Qiao Ke Li
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Material Queen
Taiwanese Drama, 2011, 22 eps
Cai Jia Hao
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Year of the Rain
Taiwanese Drama, 2010, 6 eps
Cousin Ah Huang
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Autumn's Concerto
Taiwanese Drama, 2009, 21 eps
Ren Guang Xi
(Main Role)
|
8.4
|
Wish To See You Again
Taiwanese Drama, 2008, 16 eps
Leo
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Say Yes Enterprise
Taiwanese Drama, 2004, 35 eps
{Story 1} Song Zhen Kai
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Meteor Garden Season 2
Taiwanese Drama, 2002, 31 eps
Mei Zuo
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Come to My Place
Taiwanese Drama, 2002, 7 eps
JJ
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
Peach Girl
Taiwanese Drama, 2001, 13 eps
Ah Li
(Main Role)
|
6.6
|
Meteor Garden
Taiwanese Drama, 2001, 19 eps
Mei Zuo
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Relentless Fury
Chinese Movie, 2025,
Roy
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Electromagnetic King Pili Family
Chinese Movie, 2020,
Liu Lei
(Main Role)
|
3.0
|
A Choo
Taiwanese Movie, 2020,
Cube
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Ip Man 4
Hong Kong Movie, 2019,
SSgt. Hartman Wu
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
Undercover Punch and Gun
Hong Kong Movie, 2019,
Hou Hu
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Monk Comes Down the Mountain
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Cui Dao Rong
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Dragon Blade
Chinese Movie, 2015,
Christian
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Girls
Chinese Movie, 2014,
Jiu Tian
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Machi Action
Taiwanese Movie, 2013,
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Baseballove
Taiwanese Movie, 2012,
Lin Cheng Hui
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
The Road Less Traveled
Taiwanese Movie, 2011,
Mike
(Main Role)
|
4.0
|
The Haunting Lover
Hong Kong Movie, 2010,
Liang Guang
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Kung Fu Chefs
Hong Kong Movie, 2009,
Lung Kin Yat
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon
Chinese Movie, 2008,
Guan Xing [Guan Yu's 2nd son]
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Kung Fu Fighter
Hong Kong Movie, 2007,
Ma Lei
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Dragon Squad
Hong Kong Movie, 2005,
Officer Wang Sun-Ho
(Main Role)
|
6.6
|
Star Runner
Hong Kong Movie, 2003,
Bond Cheung
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Special
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Meteor Rain
Taiwanese Special, 2001, 4 eps
Mei Zuo
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
TV Show
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Living in Style
Chinese TV Show, 2024, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
Lets Chat Season 4
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 18 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.9
|
Street Dance of China Season 6
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
[Captain]
(Main Host)
|
7.9
|
Run for Time Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
(Ep. 5)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
The Detectives' Adventures Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 13 eps
(Ep. 5-6)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Youth π Plan
Chinese TV Show, 2023, 12 eps
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
Braving Life Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 13 eps
(Ep. 6-9)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Let's Chat Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 11 eps
(Ep. 6-7)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Hit Practice Room
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 13 eps
(Ep. 7-8)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Call Me by Fire Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 17 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
Street Dance of China Season 5
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 12 eps
(Ep. 7-8)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Welcome Back to Sound Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 15 eps
(Ep. 3)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
Shine! Super Brothers Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 11 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.6
|
Street Dance of China Season 4
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 12 eps
(Ep. 12)
(Guest)
|
8.5
|
Masked Dancing King Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
[Guessing team helper] (Ep. 6)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
MIA Season 5
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Masked Dancing King
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 10 eps
[Panelist] (Ep. 10)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Street Dance of China Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
(Ep. 12)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
Street Dance of China Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2019, 12 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.0
|
Singer 2017
Chinese TV Show, 2017, 14 eps
(Ep. 14)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
The Amazing Race China Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2016, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
|
7.2
|
Where Are We Going, Dad? Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2015, 16 eps
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Stars in Danger: The High Dive
Chinese TV Show, 2013, 10 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Meteor Rain Special: Behind the Scenes
Taiwanese TV Show, 2001, 1 eps
Mei Zuo
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
100% Entertainment
Taiwanese TV Show, 1997, 8500 eps
(26.06.2006, 03.05.2007, 27.05.2007)
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
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