Kris Wu
Kris Wu (born November 6, 1990) is a Canadian rapper, singer, actor, and model.
- Early life and career:
- Born in Guangzhou, China, Wu moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with his mother when he was 10 years old.
- He attended Point Grey Secondary School and studied music at Langara College.
- In 2012, Wu joined the South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO and its sub-unit EXO-M.
- He left the group in 2014 and returned to China to pursue a solo career.
- Music career:
- Wu has released three studio albums: "Antares" (2016), "The Journey" (2017), and "Wu Yifan's New World" (2018).
- He has also released numerous singles, including "Bad Girl" (2015), "Juice" (2016), and "Deserve" (2017).
- Wu has won numerous awards for his music, including the Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Male Artist (2016) and the Golden Melody Award for Best Mandarin Male Singer (2018).
- Acting career:
- Wu has starred in several films, including "Somewhere Only We Know" (2015), "L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging Dynasties" (2016), and "Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back" (2017).
- He has also starred in several television dramas, including "The Rap of China" (2017) and "Chuang 2020" (2020).
- Wu has won numerous awards for his acting, including the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Supporting Actor (2016) and the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor (2018).
- Modeling career:
- Wu has modeled for numerous brands, including Burberry, Louis Vuitton, and Calvin Klein.
- He has also appeared on the covers of several magazines, including GQ, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar.
- Wu is considered one of the most influential celebrities in China.
- Personal life:
- In 2016, Wu was accused of sexual assault by a woman named Du Meizhu.
- Wu denied the allegations, but the scandal led to his removal from several projects.
- In 2021, Wu was arrested by the Beijing police on suspicion of rape.
- He is currently awaiting trial.
Kris Wu is a talented and successful artist who has achieved great success in music, acting, and modeling. However, his career has been overshadowed by his legal troubles.