Famous Taiwanese Actors

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 1 
Jay Chou
(Singer-Songwriter)
Jay Chou
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Birthdate: January 18, 1979
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Linkou, Taipei County, Taiwan
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 2 
Godfrey Gao
(Model)
Godfrey Gao
8
Birthdate: September 22, 1984
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 3 
Jerry Yan
(Known for His Lead Role as 'Daoming Si' in the Taiwanese Dramas 'Meteor Garden' and 'Meteor Garden II')
Jerry Yan
4
Birthdate: January 1, 1977
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Taoyuan City, Taiwan

Jerry Yan is a Taiwanese actor and model best known for playing Dao Ming Si in the popular Taiwanese drama Meteor Garden and its sequel Meteor Garden II. Also renowned for his singing skills, Jerry is a former member of a boy band named F4. Over the years, Jerry Yan has won several awards, such as Mnet Asian Music Award.

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 4 
Darren Chen
(Actor, Model)
Darren Chen
7
Birthdate: January 15, 1995
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Taiwan
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 5 
Takeshi Kaneshiro
(Actor and Singer Known for His Films: ‘Lost and Found’, ‘Red Cliff’ and ‘School Days’)
Takeshi Kaneshiro
8
Birthdate: October 11, 1973
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Taipei City, Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwanese-Japanese actor Takeshi Kaneshiro was not seen in any major projects after his successful stint in the romantic comedy This Is Not What I Expected, till he announced he was part of the much-delayed Sons of the Neon Night. He is also popular as Samanosuke from the Onimusha video games.

 6 
Vanness Wu
(Actor)
Vanness Wu
7
Birthdate: August 7, 1978
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 7 
Wallace Huo
(Actor, Singer and Producer)
Wallace Huo
7
Birthdate: December 26, 1979
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan

While he initially aspired to be a basketball player, Wallace Huo later deviated to singing and then acting. The Taiwanese entertainer is known for his performances in Chinese Paladin 3, Swordsman, and the hit fantasy drama The Journey of Flower. He has grabbed deals with brands such as Hugo Boss, too.

 8 
Aaron Yan
(Actor)
Aaron Yan
5
Birthdate: November 20, 1985
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 9 
Mark Chao
(Actor and Model Best Known for His TV Series ‘Black & White’)
Mark Chao
7
Birthdate: September 25, 1984
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Taipei City, Taipei, Taiwan

Mark Chao is a Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model. He catapulted to nationwide popularity with his TV debut in the series Black & White, for which he won the Golden Bell Award for Best Actor. He soon ventured into films as well and appeared in a string of hit films, clinching numerous awards for his performances.

 10 
Darren Wang
(Actor)
Darren Wang
4
Birthdate: May 29, 1991
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 11 
Lai Kuan-lin
(Singer, Actor)
Lai Kuan-lin
5
Birthdate: September 23, 2001
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 12 
Jasper Liu
(Actor, Model)
Jasper Liu
3
Birthdate: August 12, 1986
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 13 
Eddie Peng
(Actor)
Eddie Peng
6
Birthdate: March 24, 1982
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Penghu, Taiwan
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 14 
Ethan Juan
(Taiwanese Actor Best Known for His Role in the Film 'Monga' and TV Series 'Fated to Love You')
Ethan Juan
3
Birthdate: November 8, 1982
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Taichung City, Taiwan

Ethan Juan is a Taiwanese model and actor best known for his portrayal of Ji Cun Xi in the popular television series, Fated to Love You. He is also known for his performance in the 2010 gangster film Monga, for which he was honored at the 47th Golden Horse Awards with the Best Actor award.  

 15 
Vic Chou
(Actor)
Vic Chou
5
Birthdate: June 9, 1981
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Yilan, Taiwan
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 16 
Chang Chen
(Actor)
Chang Chen
5
Birthdate: October 14, 1976
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
 17 
Winston Chao
(Actor)
Winston Chao
6
Birthdate: June 9, 1960
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Taiwan
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 18 
Jiro Wang
(Actor and Member of the Taiwanese Mandopop Vocal Quartet Boy Band ‘Fahrenheit’)
Jiro Wang
3
Birthdate: August 24, 1981
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan

Jiro Wang is a Taiwanese actor and singer best known for his association with the popular Taiwanese boy band, Fahrenheit. Over the years, he has won several prestigious awards, such as China Entertainment Television Award, Metro Radio Mandarin Hits Music Award, China Mengniu Billboard Music Award, and LeTV Film Entertainment Award.

 19 
Greg Hsu
(Actor, Model)
Greg Hsu
3
Birthdate: October 31, 1990
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Taiwan
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 20 
Nicky Wu
(Actor, Singer)
Nicky Wu
4
Birthdate: October 31, 1970
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 21 
Chen Bolin
(Actor)
Chen Bolin
3
Birthdate: August 27, 1983
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 22 
Mike He
(Actor, Model)
Mike He
2
Birthdate: December 28, 1983
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 23 
Baron Chen
(Actor, Model)
Baron Chen
4
Birthdate: May 9, 1978
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Taiwan
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 24 
Roy Chiu
(Singer, Actor)
Roy Chiu
3
Birthdate: October 14, 1981
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Nangang, Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 25 
Bii
(Singer, Songwriter)
Bii
3
Birthdate: July 7, 1989
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Seongnam-si, South Korea
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 26 
Joe Cheng
(Model)
Joe Cheng
3
Birthdate: June 19, 1982
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Beitun, Taichung, Taiwan
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 27 
Collin Chou
(Actor)
Collin Chou
4
Birthdate: August 11, 1967
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 28 
Wu Kang-ren
(Actor)
Wu Kang-ren
4
Birthdate: November 24, 1982
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 29 
Marcus Chang
(Actor, Singer)
Marcus Chang
3
Birthdate: May 28, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 30 
Jimmy Lin
(Singer)
Jimmy Lin
3
Birthdate: October 15, 1974
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 31 
Edward Yang
(Film director, Screenwriter, Actor)
Edward Yang
2
Birthdate: November 6, 1947
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Shanghai
Died: June 29, 2007
 32 
Show Lo
(Singer, Actor)
Show Lo
3
Birthdate: July 30, 1979
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Keelung, Taiwan
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 33 
Jam Hsiao
(Singer, Actor)
Jam Hsiao
2
Birthdate: March 30, 1987
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Hualien, Taiwan
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 34 
Danson Tang
(Model, Actor)
Danson Tang
3
Birthdate: September 2, 1984
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Keelung, Taiwan
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 35 
Mason Lee
(Actor)
Mason Lee
2
Birthdate: May 30, 1990
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: United States
 36 
Jimmy Wang Yu
(Actor, Film Director)
Jimmy Wang Yu
1
Birthdate: March 28, 1943
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Shanghai, Republic of China
 37 
Ming Dao
(Actor, Singer)
Ming Dao
1
Birthdate: February 26, 1980
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 38 
Hou Hsiao-hsien
(Mainland Chinese-Born Taiwanese Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, and Film Director)
Hou Hsiao-hsien
5
Birthdate: April 8, 1947
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Meixian District, Meizhou, China
 39 
Alien Huang
(Singer, Actor)
Alien Huang
2
Birthdate: November 28, 1983
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan
Died: September 16, 2020
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 40 
Kai Ko
(Actor, Singer)
Kai Ko
1
Birthdate: June 18, 1991
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Penghu County, Taiwan
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 41 
Richie Jen
(Singer, Actor)
Richie Jen
2
Birthdate: June 23, 1966
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Tianzhong, Changhua County, Taiwan
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 42 
Alec Su
(Actor)
Alec Su
2
Birthdate: September 11, 1973
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 43 
Ken Chu
(Singer, Actor)
Ken Chu
4
Birthdate: January 15, 1979
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
 44 
Tony Yang
(Actor)
Tony Yang
1
Birthdate: August 30, 1982
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 45 
Harlem Yu
(Singer, Actors)
Harlem Yu
1
Birthdate: July 28, 1961
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
 46 
Calvin Chen
(Actor, Businessman)
Calvin Chen
1
Birthdate: November 10, 1980
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 47 
Bruce Li
(Former stunt performer)
Bruce Li
0
Birthdate: June 5, 1950
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Taiwan
 48 
Prince Chiu
(Singer, Actors)
Prince Chiu
1
Birthdate: April 14, 1989
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Taichung City, Taiwan
 49 
Kingone Wang
(Actor, Singer)
Kingone Wang
1
Birthdate: May 5, 1980
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Wanhua, Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 50 
Chris Wang
(Actor, TV host)
Chris Wang
2
Birthdate: June 9, 1982
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)