Kris Wu is a Chinese-Canadian actor, model, singer, record producer, rapper & songwriter. He has a net worth of $9 million.
Kris Wu is the 10th among the richest celebrities in China. Since he is an active solo artist and actor in China. Then he is a former member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO and its subgroup EXO-M.
Kris has starred in various TV shows like Happy Camp, After School Club, Weekly Idol, Day Day Up, A Date With Lu Yu.
Moreover, Kris has starred in some Chinese cinemas like Mr. Six, Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back, The Mermaid.
Some of his popular songs are July, Juice, Tian Di, Deserve, Freedom, Like That, November Rain, Tough Pill.
Kris Wu: At a Glance
| Name | Wu Yi Fan |
| Birthplace | Guangzhou, China |
| Date of Birth | 6 November 1990 |
| Profession | Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Model |
| Height | 1.87m |
| Nationality | Chinese-Canadian |
Early Life
Son of Wu Xiuqin, Kris Wu was born in Guangzhou, China on 6 November 1990. His parents divorced when he’s just a child. Therefore, he never heard about his father.
Later on, Kris immigrated to Canada with his mother when he’s 11 years old. During their younger age, he flitted between Canada & China.
Career
At 18, while staying in Canada, Kris auditioned for SM Entertainment. He passed the audition & became a trainee for the company. He was even introduced as the eleventh member of K Pop group EXO. Wu made his debut in Films with Somewhere We Only Know which went on to gross $37.81 million. Another Mr. Six became one of the highest-grossing films in China.
Thereafter Wu starred in many internationals like Tripple X: Return of Xander Cage, Europe Raiders. His single songs are Big Bowl, Thick noodle & Eternal love.
Further, Wu was made brand ambassador for the 3rd Silk Road International Film Festival in Xian, Mercedes Benz, IT Cashback Card under American Express Hong Kong, Burberry. And internationally, Wu made his debut in Bvlgari at Baselworld.
Per year, Kris makes $1.57 million.
Awards and Achievements:
In 2014, Kris was named ‘Newcomer of the Year’ by Esquire, China. He was also awarded Sohu Fashion Award for Asian Fashion Icon of the Year. Furthermore, he won the Best New Actor Award at the 3rd China International Film Festival London.
Besides, for his performance, he won the Best Actor at Gold Crane Award. Also, the Newcomer with the Most Media Attention Award at Shanghai International Film Festival and so.
He is the first Chinese actor who attended Met Gala. Also played in the NBA All-Stars Game for Canada.
Quotes:
” I wish i can fly, to be able to fly to wherever our fans are “
” You’re young, be adventurous, don’t give up and then your dream will come true ”
” Life is a game. Play it ”
FAQs:
Mostly because of some contract & paying issues.
No, EXO is richer.
Because of the translation problem he changed his name from Wu Yi Fan to Kris.
