Biography
Qi Yuwu (born November 28, 1976) is a popular Chinese actor and TV personality. He is Singaporean-based and has appeared in several films and television dramas.
He is best known for his role as Jason Lam Qinhui in the popular Chinese drama series, The Dream Makers. He relocated to Singapore and became a permanent resident.
Qi Yuwu is a well-known and much-loved actor in both China and Singapore. He has a large and loyal following of fans who appreciate his talent and good looks.
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| Full Name: | Qi Yuwu |
| Born: | 28 November 1976 (age 45 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Guangzhou, China |
| Nationality: | Chinese |
| Height: | 1.81 m |
| Parents: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Wife • Spouse: | Joanne Peh (m. 2014) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | N/A |
| Children: | Qi Didi, Baby Qi |
| Occupation: | Actor • TV Personality |
| Net Worth: | US$4 million |
Early Life & Education
Qi Yuwu was born on November 28, 1976, to Chinese parents. He spent his childhood days in China before relocating to Singapore to spend the rest of his prime.
Before relocating to Singapore, he attended the Guangzhou Physical Education Institute. In the 1999 China Round of Star Search Singapore, he took home the titles of Champion and Mr. Personality.
Previously, Qi Yuwu worked as a model and played the lead role in a Guangzhou-produced television series before signing a contract with the Television Corporation of Singapore (now Mediacorp).
Personal Life
Qi Yuwu started dating Joanne Peh, a co-star, in April 2013. Their wedding took place at The Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa on September 9, 2014.
The couple was expecting their first child on January 28, 2015. At Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Qi Yuwu and Joanne Peh gave birth to a girl on August 7, 2015.
Joanne Peh gave birth to a boy on April 21, 2017, after Qi Yuwu and Joanne Peh revealed they were expecting a second child in October 2016.
Qi Yuwu has two children: a son Qi Didi and a daughter Baby Qi.
Career
Qi Yuwu won the Champion and Mr. Personality title in the China Round of Star Search Singapore in 1999. He used to work as a model and played the lead role in a Guangzhou-produced television series before signing a contract with Mediacorp.
He has acted in international films and Singaporean television dramas, some of which were made by Mediacorp Raintree Pictures. He appeared in the 2011’s Australian 3-D horror movie titled Bait 3D.
With famous Chinese artist Feng Zhengjie, Qi Yuwu created the artwork Showcase on Print for the inaugural Worlds Apart Fair in January 2013.
At the 2016 Star Awards, Qi Yuwu took home two prizes, including Best Actor and All-Time Favorite Artiste, for his depiction of Jason Lam in The Dream Makers II.
Qi Yuwu co-starred with Donnie Yen and Zhou Xun in the 2008 regional film Painted Skin, which served as Hong Kong’s official entry for the 2009 Oscars and enjoyed outstanding box office success in China.
Net Worth
Qi Yuwu‘s amassed net worth is estimated to be US$4 million. This wealth is largely due to his successful acting career. He is one of the most successful actors in China, and his net worth reflects that.
He has had a long and successful career in both television and film and is likely to continue to bring in high earnings in the years to come.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @Qiyuwu
- Twitter handle: @Qiyuwu
Filmography
- Protege
- 881
- The Home Song Stories
- Toilet Love
- The Leap Years
- 14 Blades
- Bait 3D
- 1965
- Fat Buddies
- English
- Walk With Me
- If Thoughts Can Kill
- 12 Lotus
- Painted Skin