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Vivian Wu

 
Actor: Vivian Wu
  • Born: 1966 in Shanghai, China
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Active: '90s-2000s
  • Major Genres: Drama, Action
  • Career Highlights: The Shadow of China, The Pillow Book, Beauty Remains
  • First Major Screen Credit: The Guyver (1991)

Biography

Chinese actress Vivian Wu made her feature film debut in mainland Chinese films in 1982. She made her international film debut playing a small role in Bernardo Bertolucci's epic The Last Emperor (1987). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
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Vivian Wu
Chinese name 鄔君梅 (Traditional)
Chinese name 邬君梅 (Simplified)
Pinyin Wū Jūnméi (Mandarin)
Birth name Wu Jun Mei
Born February 5, 1966 (1966-02-05) (age 43)
Shanghai, China
Other name(s) Wu Jun Mei
Junmei Wu
Occupation Actress
Years active 1981–present
Spouse(s) Oscar L. Costo (1996–present)

Wu Jun Mei (simplified Chinese: 邬君梅traditional Chinese: 鄔君梅pinyin: Wū Jūnméi; born February 5, 1966 in Shanghai), is a Chinese actress, known for her roles in The Last Emperor (1987), Heaven & Earth (1993), The Joy Luck Club (1993), and The Pillow Book (1996).

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Early life

Wu began acting at the age of fifteen in Shanghai Film Studio. In 1987, she attended the Hawaii Pacific University, studying tourism.[1]

Career

Wu made her first film appearance in 1987, as Wen Xiu in Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor. She later appeared in The Guyver, alongside Mark Hamill. The film received mostly negative reviews, where it was criticized for its "overacting", "ridiculous plot", and "bad soundtrack". She gained some critical acclaim, after appearing in The Joy Luck Club (1993), and The Pillow Book (1996), as Nagiko, a Japanese model, alongside Ewan McGregor. Beside films, she has also worked in television, making guest appearances in shows, such as The Untouchables, L.A. Law, Tales from the Crypt, Highlander: The Series, JAG, Murder, She Wrote, F/X: The Series, ER, and Ghost Whisperer. As May–Lin Eng in Eve and the Fire Horse (2005), Wu gained an Genie Award nomination. She also appeared in the Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb as Mei Ying.

She was chosen by People as The 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.[citation needed]

Wu has portrayed the historical figure of Soong May-ling, commonly referred to as Madam Chiang Kai-shek, in two major Chinese motion pictures.

Personal life

Wu married Oscar L. Costo, director and producer on December 30, 1996.[citation needed]

Filmography

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