Daniel Wu

Daniel Wu’s pretty much a legend in Asian cinema—a Hong Kong-American powerhouse who’s been at it for over twenty-five years. The guy’s not just an actor, though he’s nailed everything from martial arts epics to gritty dramas; he’s also a director and producer, always shaking things up. He first landed in Hong Kong in the late ‘90s, got spotted by Yonfan, and boom—he’s starring in “Bishonen.” Didn’t take long for him to blow up. Movies like “Gen-X Cops,” “Purple Storm,” and especially “City of Glass” put him on the map, earning him his first big award nod. He kept racking up nominations—Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, even snagged the Golden Horse for “New Police Story.” Then, outta nowhere, he’s behind the camera directing “The Heavenly Kings,” which pokes fun at the music biz and wins him Best New Director. The guy doesn’t let up. He’s in everything from “Around the World in 80 Days” to “Warcraft,” “Tomb Raider,” and the TV hit “Into the Badlands.” Daniel’s not just about movies. He’s an advocate for the Asian American community, racing cars on the side (no joke), and, oh yeah, he got the Bruce Lee Award. Lately, you’ll spot him as the Monkey King in “American Born Chinese.” Bottom line? Wu’s career is wild—he’s a total force, with fans all over, especially in the global Chinese community.