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*Date: 25/6/2005
*Source: Xin Min Daily (25/6/05)
*Translator: Ying Tian of YWP
*Source: Xin Min Daily (25/6/05)
*Translator: Ying Tian of YWP
SHINMIN INTERVIEW ON 715
Lately, the entertainment biz has a lack of successors. Fiona Xie, Joanne Peh, Felicia chin, Apple Hong are showing potential to become future ''ah jies''. On the other hand for male artistes, the newcomers did not seem to have any breakthrough. Thus, the male lead roles are often played by the same people. Nevertheless, there are two potentials listed for future ah ges. One is Shaun Chen and the other is Qi Yuwu. Today, Yuwu will be the focus for this week.
Boy next door to macho hunk, popularity shooted up
In China's star search in 1999, Yuwu won it hands down and came to Singapore to join Star Search. That year, Jeff Chang was the Champion. However, MCS signed on Qi Yuwu. He delayed a year as he has to complete his course in university first.
At that time, his acting was quite raw. However, his looks has gained him notice from many fans. His roles were often minor ones and did not give much impression. His first breakthrough was ''Bukit Ho Swee''. However, the show did not receive much recognition from the audience and has poor ratings. Until ''Room in my heart'', it confirmed Yuwu's excellent acting skills and even boosted Fiona Xie's acting career. ''The Champion'' caused Yuwu's popularity to shoot up to a peak as he became from boy next door to a macho hunk. His luck changed and became one of the potential ah ges, with his looks and acting skills.
Besides work, he's quiet and doesn't like to express much
After finishing filming 3g show ''PS I luv u'', Yuwu said besides acting with Fiona Xie again, it's his first time acting with Taiwanese actress, Chen Yi Rong.
Alot of artistes feel that Yuwu has a double personality, especially offscreen and onscreen. Yuwu clarified that his personality was quiet in nature. However if his work needs him to display a different side of him, he will definitely do it well. He said that other than work, he did not spend much time hanging out with his colleagues.
Chen Yi Rong described him as a cup of warm water, which means it's hard to get hold of his true personality. Regarding that, Yuwu said that he's not a v complicated person and will not tend to think too much on the things he's doing. He explaned that he's not one who likes to express himself and thus, people find it hard to grab hold of what he's thinking.
''PS I luv U'' is mainly narrating the love story between Chen Yi Rong and Qiu Ze. Will Yuwu be afraid of being just a supporting role? About this., Yuwu said he never thought of it and he's quite open in fact. As long as the role is challenging and the experience is different, he will not hesitate to take it on.
Female stars that he admired - Fann Wong & Xia Ling Ling
Yuwu is busy filming ''Leap of Love'' and ''The Axis of Truth'' recently. Thus, he has quite alot of contact with Wong Li Lin, Rui En, Wang Yu Qing.
He admires female stars that put in lots of effort into their work. Examples will be Fann Wong and Xia Ling Ling and Yuwu said that he learnt alot of things from them.
It's almost been 6 years since he entered showbiz and the shows that he acted are too much to be counted. He admits ''I'am not someone who will be picky on my roles as all of them are challenges to me''.
Past and present - Confidence increases, acting skills improved
Yuwu feels that he has improved. ''Such things, You can feel it yourself. As compared to the past, I feel more confident about my acting now and feels that it's more natual.
After being ask how he will grade himself, Yuwu declined to answer the question. He said that he has no right to grade himself as it should be the audience who should do so.
Yuwu said that he has no favourite roles so far as he hopes his next role will be better than his present one. When asked which role he's not happy with, he said ''Last time, I feel that I'am not mature enough. An example is ''My Genie''.''
Lastly, he admits that he does not like to be called an Ah Ge. ''I've never thought of being an Ah Ge as I feel that. I only want to give the best shot in everything I do.''
Conclusion
Yuwu is definitely a v quiet artiste and he speaks really softly. He's not someone who likes to talk alot nor act cool. He has lots of passion in his work. For the past 15 mins, he has little variations in his facial expressions too.
link of article: http://img299.echo.cx/my.php?image=xinmin3zw.jpg
Lately, the entertainment biz has a lack of successors. Fiona Xie, Joanne Peh, Felicia chin, Apple Hong are showing potential to become future ''ah jies''. On the other hand for male artistes, the newcomers did not seem to have any breakthrough. Thus, the male lead roles are often played by the same people. Nevertheless, there are two potentials listed for future ah ges. One is Shaun Chen and the other is Qi Yuwu. Today, Yuwu will be the focus for this week.
Boy next door to macho hunk, popularity shooted up
In China's star search in 1999, Yuwu won it hands down and came to Singapore to join Star Search. That year, Jeff Chang was the Champion. However, MCS signed on Qi Yuwu. He delayed a year as he has to complete his course in university first.
At that time, his acting was quite raw. However, his looks has gained him notice from many fans. His roles were often minor ones and did not give much impression. His first breakthrough was ''Bukit Ho Swee''. However, the show did not receive much recognition from the audience and has poor ratings. Until ''Room in my heart'', it confirmed Yuwu's excellent acting skills and even boosted Fiona Xie's acting career. ''The Champion'' caused Yuwu's popularity to shoot up to a peak as he became from boy next door to a macho hunk. His luck changed and became one of the potential ah ges, with his looks and acting skills.
Besides work, he's quiet and doesn't like to express much
After finishing filming 3g show ''PS I luv u'', Yuwu said besides acting with Fiona Xie again, it's his first time acting with Taiwanese actress, Chen Yi Rong.
Alot of artistes feel that Yuwu has a double personality, especially offscreen and onscreen. Yuwu clarified that his personality was quiet in nature. However if his work needs him to display a different side of him, he will definitely do it well. He said that other than work, he did not spend much time hanging out with his colleagues.
Chen Yi Rong described him as a cup of warm water, which means it's hard to get hold of his true personality. Regarding that, Yuwu said that he's not a v complicated person and will not tend to think too much on the things he's doing. He explaned that he's not one who likes to express himself and thus, people find it hard to grab hold of what he's thinking.
''PS I luv U'' is mainly narrating the love story between Chen Yi Rong and Qiu Ze. Will Yuwu be afraid of being just a supporting role? About this., Yuwu said he never thought of it and he's quite open in fact. As long as the role is challenging and the experience is different, he will not hesitate to take it on.
Female stars that he admired - Fann Wong & Xia Ling Ling
Yuwu is busy filming ''Leap of Love'' and ''The Axis of Truth'' recently. Thus, he has quite alot of contact with Wong Li Lin, Rui En, Wang Yu Qing.
He admires female stars that put in lots of effort into their work. Examples will be Fann Wong and Xia Ling Ling and Yuwu said that he learnt alot of things from them.
It's almost been 6 years since he entered showbiz and the shows that he acted are too much to be counted. He admits ''I'am not someone who will be picky on my roles as all of them are challenges to me''.
Past and present - Confidence increases, acting skills improved
Yuwu feels that he has improved. ''Such things, You can feel it yourself. As compared to the past, I feel more confident about my acting now and feels that it's more natual.
After being ask how he will grade himself, Yuwu declined to answer the question. He said that he has no right to grade himself as it should be the audience who should do so.
Yuwu said that he has no favourite roles so far as he hopes his next role will be better than his present one. When asked which role he's not happy with, he said ''Last time, I feel that I'am not mature enough. An example is ''My Genie''.''
Lastly, he admits that he does not like to be called an Ah Ge. ''I've never thought of being an Ah Ge as I feel that. I only want to give the best shot in everything I do.''
Conclusion
Yuwu is definitely a v quiet artiste and he speaks really softly. He's not someone who likes to talk alot nor act cool. He has lots of passion in his work. For the past 15 mins, he has little variations in his facial expressions too.
link of article: http://img299.echo.cx/my.php?image=xinmin3zw.jpg
*Date: 21/6/2005
*Source: Style (July)
*Credits: Yuwu Paradise
*Source: Style (July)
*Credits: Yuwu Paradise
Style - Yuwu Top 10 style icons
*pic of article: http://img123.echo.cx/img123/5738/ar7eh.jpg
Source: Xin Min 7/6/05
Translated by: Ying Tian of YWP
Qiu Ze and Chen Yi Rong comments on Qi Yuwu
Chen Yi Rong
Chen Yi Rong had the most scenes with Qi Yuwu, however, the guy who she set her eyes on was actually Sylvester Sim.
What was the reason? She laughed and said ''This time in SG, I only managed to get to know two guys - Qi Yuwu and Sylvester Sim. However, I prefer Sylvester. I was surprised when I heard it was his first time acting as his acting was superb. He can get into his role fast. Before filming, I heard Sylvester's album and felt that he was very talented. Looking through the lyrics book, I was amazed to know most of the songs were written by him.. really talented!''
Qiu Ze
Qiu Ze declinced to comment on any female artistes and said he only had comments for Qi Yuwu instead.
The reporters started to question him on which local female star left a gd impression of him. However, he said that he had no comments on any female star but only had gd impression on local actor, Qi Yuwu.
''The star that gave me the best impression is Qi Yuwu. He is a man of few words. However in private, he is a very caring and thoughful guy. He always seems to be deep in thoughts. Besides that, he is a very hardworking and talented actor.''
Translated by: Ying Tian of YWP
Chen Yi Rong
Chen Yi Rong had the most scenes with Qi Yuwu, however, the guy who she set her eyes on was actually Sylvester Sim.
What was the reason? She laughed and said ''This time in SG, I only managed to get to know two guys - Qi Yuwu and Sylvester Sim. However, I prefer Sylvester. I was surprised when I heard it was his first time acting as his acting was superb. He can get into his role fast. Before filming, I heard Sylvester's album and felt that he was very talented. Looking through the lyrics book, I was amazed to know most of the songs were written by him.. really talented!''
Qiu Ze
Qiu Ze declinced to comment on any female artistes and said he only had comments for Qi Yuwu instead.
The reporters started to question him on which local female star left a gd impression of him. However, he said that he had no comments on any female star but only had gd impression on local actor, Qi Yuwu.
''The star that gave me the best impression is Qi Yuwu. He is a man of few words. However in private, he is a very caring and thoughful guy. He always seems to be deep in thoughts. Besides that, he is a very hardworking and talented actor.''
Date: 27/5/2005
Source: http://www.chinapress.com.my/content.asp?dt=2005-05-26&sec=entertainment&art=0526en04.txt
Pls click on the link to read abt the article from the malaysian papers. It's in chinese. :)
Source: http://www.chinapress.com.my/content.asp?dt=2005-05-26&sec=entertainment&art=0526en04.txt
JEANETTE & QI YUWU - POP STARS
Date: 16/5/2005
Source: Good Morning Singapore
Credits: Joyce from YWP
Just saw the news on Good Morning Singapore [Ch8]. Said that sometime ago, they were filming the movie somewhere in Singapore. They apologised for creating alot of inconviences to the public. The movie's slated for early next year. Sigh.
Source: Good Morning Singapore
Credits: Joyce from YWP
Raintree Pictures' Apology
Just saw the news on Good Morning Singapore [Ch8]. Said that sometime ago, they were filming the movie somewhere in Singapore. They apologised for creating alot of inconviences to the public. The movie's slated for early next year. Sigh.
Date: 29/04/05
Source: MCS website
Source: MCS website
QI YUWU TO ACT IN ''BEYOND THE AXIS 2''
Star Factors: Edmund Chen, Ivy Lee, Chen Shucheng, Stella Ng, Nick Shen, Jacelyn Tay, Priscelia Chan, Roy Chiu, Qi Yuwu, Rui En, Guo Liang, Joey Swee, Jaime Teo, Rayson Tan, Zheng Geping, Huang Yiliang, Julian Hee.
Whats it about: Edmund and Ivy reprise their roles as a forensic pathologist and a cop respectively in this sequel to the 2001 hit drama. Together with their assistants played by Nick and Stella, they tackle six paranormal cases ranging from cloned humans, electricity-zapping red-haired women, to the discovery of past lives and latent genes. No specters and aliens here; Agent Mulder will be very disappointed.
Selling Point: This long cast list of hunks, babes and acclaimed actors; six mystifying and mind-blowing stories; plus when was the last time we had a drama that brings us back to the good ol? days of Mystery?
X-File Quotient: Some of the tales may seem a tad far-fetched for my idea of mundane Singapore, but I?m not going to miss a flesh-eating Geping, time-traveling Guo Liang, murderous Jacelyn and eye-candy like Roy, Yuwu, Stella and Rui En!
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Source: http://ch8c.mediacorptv.com/shows/drama/view/1568/1/.html
The drama will be debut on Sept 12, 2005. Every weekday 9pm. Yuwu will be acting in the second series of ''Fu Zhi Ren'' with Lu Rui En (replacing Jeanette Aw).
Date: 23/04/05
Source: Chinapress.com
Source: Chinapress.com
QI YUWU - SHIOK TO SWIM IN THE NUDE
* Monday, April 11, 2005 *
Yuwu to act in brand new OU XIANG JU
Source: I-weekly 389
After ''The Champions'', MCS will be filming a new Ou Xiang Ju in april. Of course, everyone is curious about the cast.Actually, Tony Sun from 5566 was being arranged to act as the main lead. However due to filming, he could not make it. Thus, MCS actor Qi Yuwu will take over the role instead. Ever since ''The Champion'', Yuwu's popularity is on the rise. Not only he filmed his first movie but also take on endorsements like Tian Po jewellery. now, he's selected to act in the new ''Ou Xiang Ju'', showing how hot he is.
As for foreign artistes, Qiu Ze, Chen Yi Rong etc are confirmed as part of the cast. Previously, they acted in ''Ping Pang''
For local artistes, it will be Qi Yuwu, Fiona Xie, Kym Ng and Gurmit Singh. Furthermore, Singapore idol runner-up Sylvester Sim will also be snagging a role too.
The date of the broadcast is not determined yet. Thus, to view the highly anticipated romantic ouxiangju, fans must be patient.
For further details, please refer to next week I-weekly
http://img228.echo.cx/img228/1636/ee33wt.jpg (pic of article)
Credits: MediaCorp Publishing Pte Ltd
Date: 11/04/05
8 days Issue No.: 758 (13 Apr to 20 Apr)
Yuwu No. 3 In 8 days' 20 Most Talked-about Bodies In Singapore
What they're saying: He's not as buff as Vincent or as hunky as Allan but there's something about Qi Yuwu's lean bod (last bared in our Sydney travelogue) that makes our minds think indecent thoughts. What was Yuwu thinking, hiding that body under long-sleeved shirts before The Champion?
Newly-minted sex god? Yuwu (or 715, as he wants to be known) thinks otherwise. "I used to study physical education [in China] and there were easily lots of people at school with much better bodies than mine. Compared to them, my body is not a big deal."
Toned and tanned: The 28-year-old says he exercised more than usual for The Champion, "For example, I'd jog for 45 minutes instead of 30 minutes; or I'd exercise thrice instead of twice weekly." As for his glowing sheen, he tanned for his role in The Champion because he "didn't think it was believeable for a diving instructor to be pale".
He lives to eat: "I love to eat and I eat everything. I especially love laska."
Date: 11/04/05
8 days Issue No.: 758 (13 Apr to 20 Apr)
Yuwu No. 3 In 8 days' 20 Most Talked-about Bodies In Singapore
What they're saying: He's not as buff as Vincent or as hunky as Allan but there's something about Qi Yuwu's lean bod (last bared in our Sydney travelogue) that makes our minds think indecent thoughts. What was Yuwu thinking, hiding that body under long-sleeved shirts before The Champion?
Newly-minted sex god? Yuwu (or 715, as he wants to be known) thinks otherwise. "I used to study physical education [in China] and there were easily lots of people at school with much better bodies than mine. Compared to them, my body is not a big deal."
Toned and tanned: The 28-year-old says he exercised more than usual for The Champion, "For example, I'd jog for 45 minutes instead of 30 minutes; or I'd exercise thrice instead of twice weekly." As for his glowing sheen, he tanned for his role in The Champion because he "didn't think it was believeable for a diving instructor to be pale".
He lives to eat: "I love to eat and I eat everything. I especially love laska."
Source: Lian He Wan Bao
Date: 06/04/05
Qi Yuwu Attracted To Fann Wong
A man of few words, Qi Yuwu revealed that he was attracted to Fann Wong during the filming of 'Beautiful Illusions'.
In the drama, Ah Wu dated the 'evil' Fann Wong and they had some kissing scenes. He coyly admitted: "There were a few times that I was 'attracted' to her."
Fann Wong whom was seated beside Yuwu was surprised by he said and clarified immediately: "No! I am supposed to be flirty with him in the drama mainly for revenge but I did not flirt with him off-screen!"
However, the honest Ah Wu still insisted: "She knows how to 'attract' a person." He further disclosed that Fann actually helped him to get into his character.
He admitted that he had a lot of pressure as this is the first time he acted opposite Fann. However, it is not because his 'identity' is different but because he did not know how Fann would act out the role of the 'evil' Fann Wong.
"I didn't know how to respond and was quite worried but by the second day of filming, my worries were gone. She has done her homework and has her own interpretation. I respect her."
With regard to the kissing scenes, he smiled and said that it went very smoothly and the kissing scenes were not faked. He also feels that there's no need for faking the kissing scenes.
When asked if he prefers a wild or well-behaved girl, he said: "I like a girl with a mixture of both characters, but not a schizophrenic."
Date: 06/04/05
Qi Yuwu Attracted To Fann Wong
A man of few words, Qi Yuwu revealed that he was attracted to Fann Wong during the filming of 'Beautiful Illusions'.
In the drama, Ah Wu dated the 'evil' Fann Wong and they had some kissing scenes. He coyly admitted: "There were a few times that I was 'attracted' to her."
Fann Wong whom was seated beside Yuwu was surprised by he said and clarified immediately: "No! I am supposed to be flirty with him in the drama mainly for revenge but I did not flirt with him off-screen!"
However, the honest Ah Wu still insisted: "She knows how to 'attract' a person." He further disclosed that Fann actually helped him to get into his character.
He admitted that he had a lot of pressure as this is the first time he acted opposite Fann. However, it is not because his 'identity' is different but because he did not know how Fann would act out the role of the 'evil' Fann Wong.
"I didn't know how to respond and was quite worried but by the second day of filming, my worries were gone. She has done her homework and has her own interpretation. I respect her."
With regard to the kissing scenes, he smiled and said that it went very smoothly and the kissing scenes were not faked. He also feels that there's no need for faking the kissing scenes.
When asked if he prefers a wild or well-behaved girl, he said: "I like a girl with a mixture of both characters, but not a schizophrenic."
From Fair To Tan
Credit: Shin Min Daily News Date: 09/04/05
Journalist: Chen Yunhong
Translator: veyonce from YWP
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Do male artistes become 'brighter' after they turn 'black'? The entertainment industry is a vicious gossip circle; can one can become popular, what can make one popular, there are many different ways. Female artistes can rely on their looks to make a living, once in a while dressed sexily to 'brighten' their future.
What about male artistes? Unless they belong to the 'visual' category, otherwise there are not much changes. However, nowadays the entertainment industry seems to believe that one's skin tone can boost up your celebrity status and the most obvious example would be Louis Koo whose celebrity status seems to escalate after he became tanned.
Maybe it is because Louis Koo's tanned skin removed his previous weak, studious image. Although he was not very well-built, he looks more 'healthy' and became more appealing.
Because of this, the trend of male artistes tanning rises not because of the superstition of becoming famous. Some male artistes citing reasons of health, some due to the roles they took on and some just want to change their image. Guys do want to look good too!
Let us take a look at some of our home-grown top male artistes: Chen Hanwei's, Qi Yuwu's, Hong Kong's Louis Koo's and Liu Kaiwei's fair to tan theories.
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Qi Yuwu
'Pale Weak' Ah Wu Suddenly Turns 'Invincible'
Skin Tone: Fair to Tan to Fair
To be honest, 'Star Search' champion alumni Qi Yuwu has been in the entertainment industry for 5 years and the drama serial that turned him famous overnight is "The Champion" which he starred with a tanned, well-built physique.
Because of "The Champion", Ah Wu took up a 1-month scuba diving course before the filming started. He got his well-tanned physique due to his daily regime of being 'sun-kissed'.
To his fans, the 'frail' Ah Wu suddenly became 'invincible', more manly and their admiration grew stronger. For that reason, for the first time in 5 years since he entered the entertainment industry, Ah Wu was one of the "Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes" in last year's "Star Awards", does the credit goes to his tanned skin?
Do You Believe That Skin Tone Can Change Your Luck?
Ah Wu has no intention of being 'black' down the road. During a recent press conference, he seems to turn fairer.
"I don't want my image in the "Champion" to be etched on the audience's mind and I do not want to be stuck with the image because of that". Ah Wu started to feel very uneasy after realising that his physique always became the center of attention.
His minder chipped in, "Actually, it's hard to set the lighting while shooting a drama serial if one's too tanned. During the filming of "Jing Zhong Ren", when Ah Wu is acting with Fann, one's tanned, the other's fair, Fann's exceptionally fair, the lighting can be a bit tricky and one may not neccessary look good on-screen".
Source: I-Weekly Issue 77
Jerry Qi, Qi Yuwu Not Leslie Cheung No. 2
Student, 22 years old, 1.81m
Now into his 4th year of majoring physical education in university, this year is a wonderful year for him. He outshone the rest in the finals of Guangzhou's "Advertisement's New Star", crowned as the champion and was subsequently chosen to represent Guangzhou's "Star Search". In this one year, he has developed an interest in acting and is starting to feel that appearing on screen is such an exciting feeling.
He admitted that he will be facing the choice of choosing his career path after his graduation and "Star Search" came at the right moment.
Main Purpose Of Joining The Competition:
Curiousity, this compeition is quite meaningful and there's also a chance to come to Singapore. I feel that I am quite talented in this aspect, hope to challenge myself and it will also be a memorable experience to reminisce.
The Role He Wish To Act:
Any role that I am capable of as I would do all the preparation before shooting a scene/drama. I feel that I have the gift for acting. I do not wish to be stuck in a specific role/character as that would be very boring.
Whom He Hope To Act Opposite In A Movie:
Tony Leung Chiu Wai.
The Road To Stardom In His Opinion:
Hot--Cold--Hotter.
His Winning Strategy:
Fast reaction and a lot of self-confidence.
Who's Is His Strongest Competitor?
Jimmy Fu whom has a lot of stage experience.
Chen Hanwei, the stylist's view:
He is the quietest among the male contestants, very cool and looks very good on screen. He is also the big brother among the contestants, always taking care of the rest.
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Source: 8 days
Jerry Qi YuWu
The boyish 22-year-old, the youngest among the overseas contenders, has the brash confidence of youth on his side. With his clean-cut model looks, a strapping frame and easy smile, this ex-jock (Jerry majored in PE) has all the trappings of a future matinee idol. Just dreamy.
WHAT HE'D SACRIFICE TO WIN ON SUNDAY
"All my time. Even though time is very precious to me."
STRATEGY FOR THE SHOWDOWN
"My youth. Because I'm young and don't know much. I'm more relaxed when it comes to dealing with difficult situations. And determination. From my sporting experience, I realise that determination can decide whether you win or lose."
GIVEN A CHOICE OF ROLES AMONG: THE INVINCIBLE EAST; XIAO MAGE AND NING CAICHEN; HE'D PICK...
"Ning Caichen. I like the character and am more familiar with emotional roles."
THREE ADJECTIVES THAT BEST DESCRIBE HIM?
"Active. Curious. Happy."
WHAT WE SAY
He acts and looks almost too good to be true. We need to know if there's depth to his smooth, unruffled surface.
FEARLESS FORECAST
Vincent Ng's failure to win in '95 doesn't bode well for pure brawn.
Jerry Qi, Qi Yuwu Not Leslie Cheung No. 2
Student, 22 years old, 1.81m
Now into his 4th year of majoring physical education in university, this year is a wonderful year for him. He outshone the rest in the finals of Guangzhou's "Advertisement's New Star", crowned as the champion and was subsequently chosen to represent Guangzhou's "Star Search". In this one year, he has developed an interest in acting and is starting to feel that appearing on screen is such an exciting feeling.
He admitted that he will be facing the choice of choosing his career path after his graduation and "Star Search" came at the right moment.
Main Purpose Of Joining The Competition:
Curiousity, this compeition is quite meaningful and there's also a chance to come to Singapore. I feel that I am quite talented in this aspect, hope to challenge myself and it will also be a memorable experience to reminisce.
The Role He Wish To Act:
Any role that I am capable of as I would do all the preparation before shooting a scene/drama. I feel that I have the gift for acting. I do not wish to be stuck in a specific role/character as that would be very boring.
Whom He Hope To Act Opposite In A Movie:
Tony Leung Chiu Wai.
The Road To Stardom In His Opinion:
Hot--Cold--Hotter.
His Winning Strategy:
Fast reaction and a lot of self-confidence.
Who's Is His Strongest Competitor?
Jimmy Fu whom has a lot of stage experience.
Chen Hanwei, the stylist's view:
He is the quietest among the male contestants, very cool and looks very good on screen. He is also the big brother among the contestants, always taking care of the rest.
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Source: 8 days
Jerry Qi YuWu
The boyish 22-year-old, the youngest among the overseas contenders, has the brash confidence of youth on his side. With his clean-cut model looks, a strapping frame and easy smile, this ex-jock (Jerry majored in PE) has all the trappings of a future matinee idol. Just dreamy.
WHAT HE'D SACRIFICE TO WIN ON SUNDAY
"All my time. Even though time is very precious to me."
STRATEGY FOR THE SHOWDOWN
"My youth. Because I'm young and don't know much. I'm more relaxed when it comes to dealing with difficult situations. And determination. From my sporting experience, I realise that determination can decide whether you win or lose."
GIVEN A CHOICE OF ROLES AMONG: THE INVINCIBLE EAST; XIAO MAGE AND NING CAICHEN; HE'D PICK...
"Ning Caichen. I like the character and am more familiar with emotional roles."
THREE ADJECTIVES THAT BEST DESCRIBE HIM?
"Active. Curious. Happy."
WHAT WE SAY
He acts and looks almost too good to be true. We need to know if there's depth to his smooth, unruffled surface.
FEARLESS FORECAST
Vincent Ng's failure to win in '95 doesn't bode well for pure brawn.
Joanne Peh:Qi Yuwu A Tough Nut To Crack
Source: The New Paper
Date: 22/03/05
Journalist: Wendy Teo
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Excerpts from Joanne Peh's article:-
JOANNE HAVING HARD TIME AS INTERN REPORTER
Actress-Undergrad Joanne Peh has realised how hard it is to interview her colleagues at MediaCorp now that she's doing her internship at 8 Days magazine.
Joanne, 22, let on that one of her first interviewees, actor Qi Yuwu, was a tough nut to crack.
She said with a grin:"I was trying for a long time to milk him for answers, but he still didn't give much."
"He's a fun person, but his style is to keep things private. He knows how to handle the media."
* Saturday, February 05, 2005 *
Leap of Love takes off!
Source: MediaCorp
Credits: Meiling of YWP
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MediaCorp stars Qi Yuwu and Li Lin star in their first movie Leap of Love!
MediaCorp’s Raintree Pictures had an opening ceremony for its latest project Leap of Love on Monday Jan 31. A romantic story spanning 20 years from 1984 to 2004, it stars popular local celebrities Li Lin, Allan Wu, Qi Yuwu, Vernetta Lopez and Nadya Hutagalung.
The movie tells the life of the female protagonist Li-ann (played by Li Lin) on 6 leap days (February 29) over 20 years.
Leap year baby Li-ann is a firm believer of Plato’s idea that there’s only one other half for every person. She falls for a stranger Jeremy, whom she believes is her destined partner, not knowing that he is already taken.
Li-ann approaches Jeremy, believing that a man cannot refuse a woman’s proposal on a leap day, and thus started an unusual but tumultuous love affair. The lovers meet only once every 4 years, on February 29.
Together with a colourful cast of gorgeous ladies and men, Leap of Love aims to capture the fascinating sensibilities and the essence of life in contemporary Singapore.
Leap of Love scored a cinematography coup with acclaimed cinematographer Kwan Pun Leung of Wong Kar Wai’s ‘2046’ coming on board. It is directed by French-Venezuelan director Fina Torres, director of Woman on Top and Celestial Clockwork.
Leap of Love is one of Raintree’s keystone projects and is slated for release in June 2005.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Source: 8 days 748/9
Credits: Jase of YWP
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Here's looking at some young 'uns in the Caldecott coop and just how far they might fly.
WHO: Qi Yuwu, 30
KNOWN AS: Smouldering imported chunk of hunk from Guangdong, China.
CAREER PROGNOSIS: The former model had a slow start but his quiet charisma and more-than-decent acting chops are starting to pay off to assure him more leading man roles. Extra points go to him for subscribing to the truism that Those Who Have Nothing to Say Shut UpAnd Let Your Bod Do The Talking.
WHO: Qi Yuwu, 30
KNOWN AS: Smouldering imported chunk of hunk from Guangdong, China.
CAREER PROGNOSIS: The former model had a slow start but his quiet charisma and more-than-decent acting chops are starting to pay off to assure him more leading man roles. Extra points go to him for subscribing to the truism that Those Who Have Nothing to Say Shut UpAnd Let Your Bod Do The Talking.
LUNCH WITH QI YUWU
Credits: Hikki @ YWP
Source: Feb Issue - Her World
Fancy a date with a soft-spoken bloke like Qi Yuwu? GWYNETH TEO syggests breaking the ice by talking about his favourite food - snake soup.
With words like "Risotto" and "Carpaccio" tripping off his tongue, it is hard to believe that up to 5 years ago, actor Qi Yuwu had never touched Western food.
He didn't have to. The winner of the China round of Asian Star Search 1999 comes from Guangzhou, as famous for its cuisine as Suzhou is for its beauties. But 5 years of living in Singapore has obviously tickled his palate for food from other cultures - he suggested meeting for lunch at one of his favourite restaurants, Pontini, a classy Italian set-up.
Decked out in an Alfred Dunhill shirt and leather jacket, and sporting a chestnut-brown mane, Yuwu, 28, looks the cool date with a hearty appetite to boot. From the way he tucks into extra helpings of salad, it's evident he is also health-conscious. "Ah Wu would never allow himself to grow fat," his manager offers.
Says Yuwu in a mix of Cantonese and Mandarin: "I ddn't used to appreciate variety in food until I came to Singapore. My friends always complained that all I ever wanted was dim sum and fried noodles."
He recalls one memorable restaurant outing here when he ordered a steak beef. "When it arrived, I got a shock. It was almost as long as a bommerang. My friend and I joked that if I were to throw it in the air, it could actually kill someone." "Guess a person's taste can really change over time," he notes. When talk turns to the food in Guangzhou, however, his eyes brighten considerably. Nothing beats the familiar aroma wafting from his family kitchen back home, he says. He clearly misses the roast goose his mom prepares on his birthday, and dishes like fatt choy with pig's trotters and nian gao at Chinese New Year. "It's definitely my favourite season. For six whole days, I will visit my aunts and uncles to try their cooking!"
And don't even get him started on his penchant for snake soup. "It's sweet and fresh with a nice aroma. You have to drink it while it's very hot. I also like snake gall bladder mixed with wine. It helps to wam the body during winter."
It's unlikely that Yuwu will be tasting much of mom's cooking now that he has sealed his status as a leading man in Singapore - he was voted Top 10 Most Popular Artiste at last year's Star Awards. After languishing in semi-obscurity for 5 years playing mostly filial sons on TV, his career took off after a successrful turn in Room In My Heart and the ratings gem, The Champion. He is currently tackling his most challenging role yet; he plays a Casanova in a Channel 8 drama titled Jing Zhong Ren, slated for an April telecast. His character romances Fann Wong.
"It's very different from my personality, which is why I enjoy playing this character, who knows how to woo a girl and not feel embarrassed!" he says. The bravest thing he's done to impress a girl happened as a teen, when he had a crush on a classmate. He had climbed a tall tree to pluck flowers to make her a garland, which he hid in her desk to surprise her.
Should he find a special someone to share this Valentine's Day with, he wouldn't be any less inspired. "I would take her to a French restaurant, probably Les Amis," came the swift reply. "French food definitely makes for a more romantic experience."
Source: Feb Issue - Her World
Fancy a date with a soft-spoken bloke like Qi Yuwu? GWYNETH TEO syggests breaking the ice by talking about his favourite food - snake soup.
With words like "Risotto" and "Carpaccio" tripping off his tongue, it is hard to believe that up to 5 years ago, actor Qi Yuwu had never touched Western food.
He didn't have to. The winner of the China round of Asian Star Search 1999 comes from Guangzhou, as famous for its cuisine as Suzhou is for its beauties. But 5 years of living in Singapore has obviously tickled his palate for food from other cultures - he suggested meeting for lunch at one of his favourite restaurants, Pontini, a classy Italian set-up.
Decked out in an Alfred Dunhill shirt and leather jacket, and sporting a chestnut-brown mane, Yuwu, 28, looks the cool date with a hearty appetite to boot. From the way he tucks into extra helpings of salad, it's evident he is also health-conscious. "Ah Wu would never allow himself to grow fat," his manager offers.
Says Yuwu in a mix of Cantonese and Mandarin: "I ddn't used to appreciate variety in food until I came to Singapore. My friends always complained that all I ever wanted was dim sum and fried noodles."
He recalls one memorable restaurant outing here when he ordered a steak beef. "When it arrived, I got a shock. It was almost as long as a bommerang. My friend and I joked that if I were to throw it in the air, it could actually kill someone." "Guess a person's taste can really change over time," he notes. When talk turns to the food in Guangzhou, however, his eyes brighten considerably. Nothing beats the familiar aroma wafting from his family kitchen back home, he says. He clearly misses the roast goose his mom prepares on his birthday, and dishes like fatt choy with pig's trotters and nian gao at Chinese New Year. "It's definitely my favourite season. For six whole days, I will visit my aunts and uncles to try their cooking!"
And don't even get him started on his penchant for snake soup. "It's sweet and fresh with a nice aroma. You have to drink it while it's very hot. I also like snake gall bladder mixed with wine. It helps to wam the body during winter."
It's unlikely that Yuwu will be tasting much of mom's cooking now that he has sealed his status as a leading man in Singapore - he was voted Top 10 Most Popular Artiste at last year's Star Awards. After languishing in semi-obscurity for 5 years playing mostly filial sons on TV, his career took off after a successrful turn in Room In My Heart and the ratings gem, The Champion. He is currently tackling his most challenging role yet; he plays a Casanova in a Channel 8 drama titled Jing Zhong Ren, slated for an April telecast. His character romances Fann Wong.
"It's very different from my personality, which is why I enjoy playing this character, who knows how to woo a girl and not feel embarrassed!" he says. The bravest thing he's done to impress a girl happened as a teen, when he had a crush on a classmate. He had climbed a tall tree to pluck flowers to make her a garland, which he hid in her desk to surprise her.
Should he find a special someone to share this Valentine's Day with, he wouldn't be any less inspired. "I would take her to a French restaurant, probably Les Amis," came the swift reply. "French food definitely makes for a more romantic experience."
* Thursday, February 03, 2005 *
COOL HUNK : 715
Source: I-weekly 228
Credits: Ying Tian & Veyonce of YWP
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Hunk: Qi Yuwu
Power of Attraction: 80%
Unique Features: A high and broad forehead will attract others. Bushy and messy eyebrows plus a sculpted bod will easily cause women to have lustful thoughts.
Attraction category: 30 to 50 years old women
Conclusion: Very desirable when armed with a smile, however it is only applicable on women.
Power of Attraction: 80%
Unique Features: A high and broad forehead will attract others. Bushy and messy eyebrows plus a sculpted bod will easily cause women to have lustful thoughts.
Attraction category: 30 to 50 years old women
Conclusion: Very desirable when armed with a smile, however it is only applicable on women.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Source: 8 days No. 748/9
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Here's looking at some young 'uns in the Caldecott coop and just how far they might fly.
WHO: Qi Yuwu, 30
KNOWN AS: Smouldering imported chunk of hunk from Guangdong, China.
CAREER PROGNOSIS: The former model had a slow start but his quiet charisma and more-than-decent acting chops are starting to pay off to assure him more leading man roles. Extra points go to him for subscribing to the truism that Those Who Have Nothing to Say Shut Up And Let Your Bod Do The Talking.
LEAP OF LOVE (MORE NEWS)
Journalist: Magdalen Ng
Credits: Veyonce of YWP
* Extracted on whom may be Yuwu's love interest in the movie
Her excitement is shared by Vernetta Lopez, who plays Li-Ann's confidante.
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Source: Today 01/02/05
Journalist: Mervin Tay
Credits: Veyonce of YWP
* Extracted the movie's storyline & Yuwu's interview
Leap of faith required
For some members of the cast of Leap of Love, MediaCorp Raintree Pictures' latest movie, doing the romantic comedy required a leap of faith.
For China-born rising star, Qi Yuwu, the leap involved finding the confidence to tackle his first English-speaking role.
For his co-stars, celebrity couple Li Lin and Allan Wu, it had to do with accepting her kissing scenes with the as-yet-uncast male lead.
Leap of Love is a $2.5 million Raintree project that has been a long time in the making. At yesterday's prayer ceremony at Boat Quay, which marked the start of production, Raintree CEO Daniel Yun said he had first discussed the idea for the project - based on local writer Catherine Lim's novella of the same name - five years ago.
Production is now going ahead with talents such as Venezuelan director Fina Torres (who directed Woman on Top, with Penelope Cruz), director of photography Kwan Pun Leung, who worked on Wong Kar Wai's 2046, and a cast that includes Nadya Hutagalung, Vernetta Lopez and Sarah Jane Dias.
Filming is expected to finish by the end of March, said Yun, with the film slated to hit cinemas in "the second half of the year'.
In the film, Li Lin plays a firm believer in destiny and romance. She falls for someone whom she thinks is her destined partner and proposes to him on the leap year date of Feb 29 - also her birthday.
She does not know, however, that the man of her dreams is already taken, so an unusual love affair ensues, with meetings on Feb 29 every four years.
For Qi, a Star Search 1999 alumnus and Guangdong native, speaking English was the key challenge.
"I play someone whose mother tongue is not English, so I think it should be okay for me," he said. Qi took English lessons in China but only started practising the language when he arrived in Singapore.
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Source: Raintree Pictures
Credits: Veyonce of YWP
"SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE" MEETS "SAME TIME NEXT YEAR" IN ASIA
"LEAP OF LOVE" BY DR CATHERINE LIM
Dr Catherine Lim is by far one of the most famous and controversial writers from Singapore with a strong sense of humour and wit. She is a writer with a celebrity status that commands respect from the local arts community. Catherine has had her novels published internationally in countries such as UK, USA, France, Germany and other European countries.
LEAP OF LOVE is based on Catherine's novella by the same title that was commissioned by Lycos Asia as the first e-book from Singapore. The beautiful love story with its interesting premise was perfect as Raintree Pictures' first movie adapted from a novel. With a Singaporean setting where Asians speak English, the unusual premise of this romantic comedy provides the potential of a break out hit.
The project won the Busan BFC Award at the Pusan Promotion Plan 2002.
SYNOPSIS
Chang Li-Ann, a delightful dreamer, is convinced she will one day meet the love of her life, her soulmate, her Mr Right.
In the year 1992, on that fateful day of February 29, she finds him in Jeremy Lee at the Blue Paradise Café and puts her faith in an obscure Irish leap year tradition that states a woman has the right to ask anything of a man on this day and he cannot refuse her. Li-Ann risks it and asks for a date. To her delight, he agrees and they embark on the most unforgettable night of their lives, running through the old Chinatown of Singapore. Their jaunt, however, ends in sadness when Jeremy reveals that he has to go back to Canada that night and that he is engaged to be married. Disappointed and hurt, Li-Ann tries to move on with her life. However, the bond and connection she had with Jeremy and the feeling of being totally alive for once are too overwhelming for her to leave that memory behind.
A commitment from Jeremy to see Li-Ann every four years on February 29 leads to an emotional trip where we witness her joy, pain, longing and hope. The story takes us from Singapore to Canada and into the new millennium.
"SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE" MEETS "SAME TIME NEXT YEAR" IN ASIA
"LEAP OF LOVE" BY DR CATHERINE LIM
Dr Catherine Lim is by far one of the most famous and controversial writers from Singapore with a strong sense of humour and wit. She is a writer with a celebrity status that commands respect from the local arts community. Catherine has had her novels published internationally in countries such as UK, USA, France, Germany and other European countries.
LEAP OF LOVE is based on Catherine's novella by the same title that was commissioned by Lycos Asia as the first e-book from Singapore. The beautiful love story with its interesting premise was perfect as Raintree Pictures' first movie adapted from a novel. With a Singaporean setting where Asians speak English, the unusual premise of this romantic comedy provides the potential of a break out hit.
The project won the Busan BFC Award at the Pusan Promotion Plan 2002.
SYNOPSIS
Chang Li-Ann, a delightful dreamer, is convinced she will one day meet the love of her life, her soulmate, her Mr Right.
In the year 1992, on that fateful day of February 29, she finds him in Jeremy Lee at the Blue Paradise Café and puts her faith in an obscure Irish leap year tradition that states a woman has the right to ask anything of a man on this day and he cannot refuse her. Li-Ann risks it and asks for a date. To her delight, he agrees and they embark on the most unforgettable night of their lives, running through the old Chinatown of Singapore. Their jaunt, however, ends in sadness when Jeremy reveals that he has to go back to Canada that night and that he is engaged to be married. Disappointed and hurt, Li-Ann tries to move on with her life. However, the bond and connection she had with Jeremy and the feeling of being totally alive for once are too overwhelming for her to leave that memory behind.
A commitment from Jeremy to see Li-Ann every four years on February 29 leads to an emotional trip where we witness her joy, pain, longing and hope. The story takes us from Singapore to Canada and into the new millennium.
* Tuesday, February 01, 2005 *
Qi Yuwu: first time to go on the big screen
Source: Zaobao 1/2/05
Credits: YingTian of YWP
Quoted from Yuwu ''My english is not very good, so I got selected''.
Besides Li Lin, it is also Qi Yuwu's first time to emerge on the big screen. He acts as LiLin's gd friend it it.
He said ''I'am very shocked they will find me for the english show, after that I discovered my role in it is a person who cannot speak very gd English. Therefore, I don't think there is any problem for me to carry out this role.
Yuwu studies English in China but had little opportunities in speaking it until he came to Singapore. He said that normal conversation in English was okay but for professional terms, it will be more difficult.
Yuwu finds that the role is similar to his character in real life, as he will express his love but yet not wait for her. He said that it is difficult to describe as there are many kind of ways to express your love. Waiting may be no point and you have to see whether it is worth it.
Leap of Love is estimated to be shown in June 2005.
Source: Wan Bao1/2/05
Credits: Ying Tian of YWP
*extracted parts with 715 only
At the interview, Yuwu said that his relationship with LiLin in the show is bordering on the thin line between love and friendship. Thus, there are not many intimate scenes with her. So, he did not need to feel awkward in front of LiLin's hubbie, Allan Wu.
Being his first English movie, Yuwu can handle it well. This is because he has studied it in China before and picked up the language better in Singapore. He is able to speak and listen to English with no problem at all.
Credits: Ying Tian of YWP
*extracted parts with 715 only
At the interview, Yuwu said that his relationship with LiLin in the show is bordering on the thin line between love and friendship. Thus, there are not many intimate scenes with her. So, he did not need to feel awkward in front of LiLin's hubbie, Allan Wu.
Being his first English movie, Yuwu can handle it well. This is because he has studied it in China before and picked up the language better in Singapore. He is able to speak and listen to English with no problem at all.
* Sunday, January 30, 2005 *
JOANNE PEH COMMENTS ON YUWU
Source: MCS website
Credits: Jase from YWP
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ASK THE STAR - JOANNE PEH
Question: I realised you have been acting with Qi Yuwu for many shows, how do you feel of continual acting with him?
Joanne: The working chemistry is definitely there with Yuwu after a couple of shows. And in fact, he was the one who taught me how to act. I had zero acting and stage experience when I first starred in Beautiful Connections, but since then, Yuwu really helped me understand what an actor has to do in a scene. The thinking process and the preparation stages were all unfamiliar to me until he shared his advice. So in a way, I feel fortunate having had the opportunity to learn from him.
THOMAS ONG COMMENTS ON YUWU
Source: 29/1/05 NEWPAPER
Credits: Ying Tian of YWP n Jase
* Extracted parts with 715 in it
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Thomas said that he was surprised that he was so busy with Beautiful Illusions.
'' I thought since Qi Yuwu is so hot now, he's going to get more scenes. I ended up working nearly non-stop for three months''.
''I also get along very well with Yvonne (Lim, who is also in the show) and Yuwu proved that he has talent''.
Credits: Ying Tian of YWP n Jase
* Extracted parts with 715 in it
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Thomas said that he was surprised that he was so busy with Beautiful Illusions.
'' I thought since Qi Yuwu is so hot now, he's going to get more scenes. I ended up working nearly non-stop for three months''.
''I also get along very well with Yvonne (Lim, who is also in the show) and Yuwu proved that he has talent''.
* Friday, January 28, 2005 *
LEAP OF LOVE STARTS FILIMING NX WEEK, QI YUWU ON BIG SCREEN
Source: Zao Bao 28/1/2005
Translator: Ying Tian of YWP
After years of preparations, RainTree Movies have finally produced ''Leap of Love''. It is scheduled to start filming next week. The cast includes Masaya Kato and MCS artistes like Wong Li Lin, hubby Allan Wu and hunk, Qi Yuwu etc.
''Leap of Love'' is about a woman finding love spirtually, with Li Lin as the main lead. She believes that she will find love one day. On 29th Feb 2005 she met Masaya Kato in a coffee house and sparks flew. After that, he told her that he had to get married. Thus, they met every year on the 29th Feb.
Directors of LEAP OF LOVE
'LEAP OF LOVE'
MCS ROADSHOW @ J8
Throngs of fans filled the atrium at Bishan Junction 8 last Sunday, all to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars Zhou Chongqing, Lin Peifen, Fiona Xie, Felicia Chin, Julian Hee, Qi Yuwu, Huang Wenyong, Liu Qianyi, Chen Shucheng, Ye Shipin and newscasters Cai Ying, Dong Suhua, Huang Xiuling and Huang Shuangxi.
The roadshow was held in conjunction with the release of MediaCorp's Lunar New Year 2005 album 迎春接福喜临门. All the artistes present had recorded songs for this album, which comes with a CD of 25 songs and a VCD of 12 music videos.
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Source: http://ch8c.mediacorptv.com/shows/starnews/view/1361/.html (Chinese)
Translated by: Ying Tian of YWP
On Jan 23 at J8 3pm, the autograph session was held.
There was a huge crowd at J8. Among all the stars, MCS hunk Qi Yuwu was the most popular. His fanbase was very big and snagged the front and best seats. They even prepared colourful banners and placards, showing Qi Yuwu's charm and popularity.
On the left, Fiona fans were also strong, showing the popularity of ''The Champions'' series.
The artistes all sang, making the audience and fans high. Qi Yuwu, Felicia Chin, Fiona Xie etc sang ''The Champions'' version of ''Bai4 Nian2'', wishing everyone an early New Year.
Our fanclub *
*The stars
* Yuwu looking blur