August 18, 2008
Allan Wu
Allan Wu (born June 11, 1972) is a Singapore-based Chinese-American actor and MTV Asia VJ who is recognized by many people as the host of the Asian version of The Amazing Race.
Allan is a graduate of the University of California-Berkeley but found difficulty in maintaining interest in his course. He eventually discovered his desire to become an actor after an accident made him reassess his life. Blessed with a great physique and good looks, he had a modelling stint for the Ford agency. During that time, he participated in an episode of the reality competition series Fear Factor, where he placed 2nd. Taking a chance, he packed up his bags and went to Hong Kong for acting jobs.
Despite struggling with limited knowledge of Mandarin and Cantonese, MTV Taiwan gave him a chance and he became one of their VJs. He was even able to co-host a Christmas concert. Acting jobs soon followed as he co-starred in the television drama series Wu Yan De Ai for Singapore’s MediaCorp and followed by a role in the romantic comedy film I Do, I Do.
He is the host of The Amazing Race Asia Seasons 1, 2 and 3.
He is married to Singaporean actress Wong Li-Lin and they have a daughter Sage and son Jonas. The couple is managed by Fly Entertainment.
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