ALLAN WU

'Allan Wu' () 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''.

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Biography

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, he had a stint as a model for the Ford agency. During that time, he participated in an episode of the reality competition series Fear Factor. Taking a chance, he packed up his bags and went to Hong Kong for acting jobs. (Men’s Health, November 2006)
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''.
Allan will return to host Season 2 of ''The Amazing Race Asia''.^[1]
He is married to Singaporean ballerina-actress Wong Li-Lin and they have a daughter Sage and son Jonas.^[2]

References

1. Allan Wu To Host Amazing Race Asia Once More
2. Amazing Race Asia a 'wild ride' for Allan Wu

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