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Jerry Yan

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Profile
• Name: 言承旭 / Yan Cheng Xu
• English name: Jerry Yan
• Real name: 廖洋震 / Liao Yang Zhen
• Also known as: Bao Long / Xiao Bai Tu
• Profession: Actor and singer
• Birthdate: 1977-Jan-01
• Birthplace: Taiwan
• Height: 180cm
• Weight: 72kg
• Star sign: Capricorn
• Chinese zodiac: Dragon
• Blood type: B
TV Shows
• Down with love(GTV, 2009)(postponed)
• Starlit (PTS, 2009)
• Hot Shot (CTV, 2008)
• The Hospital (CTV, 2006)
• The Wound of Fierce Love (2005)
• Meteor Garden II (CTS, 2002)
• Come To My Place (CTV, 2002)
• Love Scar (CTS, 2002)
• Meteor Rain (CTS, 2002)
• Meteor Garden (CTS, 2001)
• Happy Campus (2000)

TV Show Theme Songs
• Yi Ban (一半) Half, Hot Shot (2008)

Movies
• Magic Kitchen (2004)

Trivia
• Music group: JVKV(formerly known as F4)


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Oguri Shun

Posted by Asia Drama Review | 1:29 AM | | 0 comments »








Profile

* Name: 小栗旬 (おぐり しゅん)
* Name (romaji): Oguri Shun
* Nicknames: Ogushun, Guri, Ogurin
* Profession: Actor and seiyu
* Birthdate: 1982-Dec-26
* Birthplace: Kodaira, Tokyo, Japan
* Height: 184cm
* Weight: 74kg
* Star sign: Capricorn
* Blood type: O
* Family: Father/stage director Oguri Tetsuya, Older brother/former stage actor Oguri Ryo and older sister
* Talent agency: Tristone (http://www.tristone.co.jp)


About Shun

Shun debuted on the small screen when he was 13...he started gaining some attention with his role of 'Uchiyama Haruhiko' aka "Uchi" in the hit drama Gokusen back in 2002, but it wasn't until 2005 that he had his breakthrough role as 'Hanazawa Rui' in the hugely popular drama Hana Yori Dango and he rose to prominence...he gained even more attention with his role as 'Sano Izumi' in Hanazakari no Kimitachi e in 2007. He also had his first major leading role as the smart young detective 'Kudo Shinichi' in the Detective Conan live actions...although his actual debut leading role was in Hitsuji no Uta back in 2002.

Apart from being an talented actor, he is also a seiyu (basic japanese term for 'voice actor') and has provided voice overs for animations. He has also starred in several stage plays with the help of his theatrical roots. He is also a dj.

TV Shows

* Smile as Hayashi Seiji (TBS, 2009)
* Tenchijin as Ishida Mitsunari (NHK, 2009)
* Hanazakari no Kimitachi e SP as Sano Izumi (Fuji TV, 2008)
* Yume wo Kanaeru Zo as Nogami Kohei (YTV, 2008)
* Binbo Danshi as Koyama Kazumi (NTV, 2008)
* Detective Conan 2 as Kudo Shinichi (NTV, 2007)
* Hanazakari no Kimitachi e as Sano Izumi (Fuji TV, 2007)
* Hana Yori Dango 2 as Hanazawa Rui (TBS, 2007)
* Detective Conan 1 as Kudo Shinichi (YTV, 2006)
* Densha Otoko Deluxe as Minamoto Munetaka (Fuji TV, 2006)
* Yuuki as Hama (NTV, 2006)
* El Poporazzi ga Yuku!! (NHK, 2006)
* Hana Yori Dango as Hanazawa Rui (TBS, 2005)
* 24 no Hitomi (NTV 2005)
* Densha Otoko as Minamoto Munetaka (Fuji TV, 2005)
* Hontou ni Atta Kowai Hanashi (Fuji TV, 2005)
* Koto as Mizuki Shinichi (TV Asahi, 2005)
* Yoshitsune as Kajiwara Kagesue (NHK, 2005)
* Aikurushii as Yaguchi Junichi (TBS, 2005)
* Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji 3 as Kono Kazuya (Fuji TV, 2005)
* Taika no Kaishin as Nakano Oenomiko (NHK, 2005)
* Division 1 Hungry Kid (Fuji TV, 2004)
* Fire Boys as Yazawa Ken (Fuji TV, 2004, ep4)
* Stand Up!! as Enami Koji (TBS, 2003)
* Gokusen SP as "Uchi" / Uchiyama Haruhiko (NTV, 2003)
* Okaasan to Issho (Fuji TV, 2003)
* Tengoku no Daisuke e as Sato Daisuke (NTV, 2003)
* Gokusen as "Uchi" / Uchiyama Haruhiko (NTV, 2002)
* Ao to Shiro de Mizuiro as Kishida Takumi (NTV, 2001)
* Heart (NHK, 2001)
* Cherry (チェリー) as Yamazaki Hiroshi (NTV, 2001)
* Pure Soul as Takahara Manabu (YTV, 2001)
* X Sensei (X先生) as Hamazaki Teruki (TBS, 2001)
* Hensyuo (Fuji TV, 2000)
* Ashita wo Dakishimete (NTV, 2000)
* Summer Snow as Shinoda Jun (TBS, 2000)
* Ikebukuro West Gate Park as Yoshikazu (TBS, 2000, ep2)
* Aoi Tokugawa Sandai (NHK, 2000)
* Great Teacher Onizuka SP as Yoshikawa Noboru (Fuji TV, 1999)
* Great Teacher Onizuka as Yoshikawa Noboru (Fuji TV, 1998)
* Sore Ga Kotae Da! (Fuji TV, 1997)
* Shouri no Megami (Fuji TV, 1996)
* Hideyoshi (NHK, 1996)
* Kaiki Club (Fuji TV, 1995)
* Hachidai Shogun Yoshimune (NHK, 1995)


Movies

* Gokusen: The Movie (http://gokusen-movie.jp/index.html/) (2009)
* Tajomaru (2009)
* Crows ZERO II (http://crows-zero2.jp/) (2009)
* Hebi ni Piasu / Snakes and Earrings (http://hebi.gyao.jp/) cameo (2008)
* Hana Yori Dango -Final- (http://www.hanadan-final.jp/index.html) (2008)
* Surf's Up (Japanese dub) (2007)
* Crows ZERO (http://crows-zero.jp/) (2007)
* Sukiyaki Western Django (http://www.sonypictures.jp/movies/sukiyakiwesterndjango/index.html) (2007)
* Kisaragi (http://www.kisaragi-movie.com/) (2007)
* Sakuran (http://www.sakuran-themovie.com/) (2007)
* Otoshimono / Ghost Train (http://www.twitchfilm.net/) (2006)
* Waters (http://www.waters-movie.jp/) (2006)
* Rinne / Reincarnation (http://www.j-horror.com/rinne/index.html/) as Onishi Kazuya (2006)
* Life on the Long Board (http://cs-tv.net/movie/newspress/press_contents/0509/longboard.html/) (2005)
* Azumi 2 (http://www.azumi2.jp/) as Ginkaku (Toho, 2005)
* The Neighbor No. Thirteen (http://www.rinjin13.com/) as Juzo Murasaki (2005)
* Is. A (2004)
* Haken Kuroitsu no Tsubasa (2004)
* Spring Story (2003)
* Robot Contest (http://www.robocon-movie.com/) (Toho, 2003)
* Azumi (http://tristone.co.jp/azumi/) as Nachi (Toho, 2003)
* Hitsuji no Uta (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0777881/combined) (2002)
* Shiawase Kazoku Keiga as Hirose (1999)


Endorsements

* Kirin Namacha (2007~2009)
* CM no CM (2007)
* Knorr Cup a Soup
* Glico (http://www.glico.co.jp/en/index.htm)
* Ribobitan Fine (http://lipo-club.com)
* J-Phone
* Bandai (http://www.bandai.co.jp)
* Sony Ericsson (http://www.sonyericsson.co.jp)


Recognitions

* MTV Student Voice Awards: Best Actor(2008)
* 17th Japan Movie Critics Awards: Best Actor for 'Crows ZERO' (2008)
* 45th Golden Arrow Awards: Broadcast (Drama) Prize (2008)
* DVD Data Awards: Best Talento (2008)
* Japan Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award (2008)
* 16th Hashida Rookie of the Year Award for 'Hana Yori Dango 2' (2008)
* Elan d'or Awards: Newcomer Award (2008)
* 2007 Annual Drama Grand Prix Awards: Best supporting actor for 'Hana Yori Dango 2' (2007)
* MTV Student Voice Awards: Best Actor (2007)
* TVnavi Magazine 2007 Drama Awards: Best supporting actor for 'Hanazakari no Kimitachi e' (2007)


Trivia

* Hobbies: Computer, cars, and surfing
* He also has a radio program on All Night Nippon (http://www.allnightnippon.com). His listeners gave him the nickname "Shunkerbelle"
* Despite his talent in acting, Oguri Shun prefers supporting roles in movies / TV dramas but he loves to act as the lead character in stage plays.
* He has a condition called 'Pectus Excavatum', which is a disorder that affects the growth of several ribs, they grow abnormally, making the chest appear "caved-in" or deformed. Up to 45% of cases, this disorder is reported to be genetic.
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Kim Hyun Joong

Posted by Asia Drama Review | 1:08 AM | | 0 comments »






Profile

* Name: 김현중 / Kim Hyun Joong (Gim Hyeon Jung)
* Profession: Actor, singer
* Birthdate: 1986-Jun-6
* Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
* Height: 180cm
* Weight: 68kg
* Blood type: B
* Star sign: Gemini


TV Series

* Boys Before Flowers (KBS2, 2008)
* Spotlight (MBC, 2008, cameo)
* Hotelier (TV Asahi, 2007, ep 7)
* Can Love Be Refilled? Sitcom (KBS2, 2005)
* Nonstop 5 (MBC, 2005, ep 208)


Recognitions

* The 45th Baeksang Arts Awards: Popularity Award (Male) Boys Before Flowers (2009)


Trivia

* Notes: He is the leader and eldest member of the Korean group SS501
* Education: Kyonggi University
* Hobbies: Playing the guitar, piano, dancing
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Kwon Sang Woo

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Profile

* Name: 권상우 / Kwon Sang Woo (Gwon Sang Wu)
* Profession: Actor and model
* Birthdate: 1976-Aug-05
* Birthplace: Daejeon, South Korea
* Height: 182cm
* Weight: 70kg
* Star sign: Leo
* Blood type: O
* Family: Wife/actress Son Tae Young, son (b. 2009-Feb-06), brother, sister-in-law and niece
* Talent agency: ISTAR (http://www.istar.co.kr)


About Kwon Sang Woo

Prior to acting, he worked as a model.

In 2004, he starred in a film, Love So Divine, as a Catholic priest. In an interview, he confided that his mother was a Roman Catholic, and was encouraged by his friends to receive baptism. He also revealed that his mother was helping him to study the Christian faith.

TV Series

* Road Number One (MBC, 2009)
* Cinderella Man (MBC, 2009)
* Bad Love (KBS2, 2007)
* Sad Love Song (MBC, 2005)
* Stairway to Heaven (SBS, 2003)
* Into the Sun (SBS, 2003)
* We Are Dating Now (SBS, 2002)
* Delicious Proposal (MBC, 2001)
* Legend (SBS, 2001)
* Man and Woman (SBS, 2001)


Movies

* A Story Sadder than Sadness (2009)
* A Destiny (http://www.cafe.daum.net/MOVIEDESTINY) (2007)
* Almost Love (http://www.awoongdawoong.co.kr) (2006)
* Running Wild (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485552) (2006)
* Wild Beast (http://www.asiandb.com/browse/movie_detail.pfm?code=5876) (2005)
* Love So Divine (http://www.asiandb.com/browse/movie_detail.pfm?code=5656) (2004)
* Spirit of Jeet Kune Do: Once Upon a Time in High School (http://www.cjent.co.kr/english/productlist/highschool/index.asp) (2004)
* Project X (2003)
* My Tutor Friend (http://www.cjent.co.kr/english/productlist/mytutorfriend/index.asp) (2003)
* Make It Big (http://www.asiandb.com/browse/movie_detail.pfm?code=5292) (2002)
* Volcano High (http://www.asiandb.com/browse/movie_detail.pfm?code=5239) (2001)


Recognitions

* 2005 Korean Movie Association Special Prize
* 25th Blue Dragon Film Awards: Popular Award (2004)
* 40th Baek Sang Art Awards: Most Popular Actor in a Movie (2004)
* 2003 SBS Acting Awards: Best 10 Stars Award
* 2003 SBS Acting Awards: Best Popularity Award
* 39th Baek Sang Art Awards: Best New Actor for "My Tutor Friend" (2003)
* 40th Daejong Film Awards: Best New Actor for "My Tutor Friend" (2003)
* 2002 SBS Acting Awards: New Star Award


Trivia

* Education: Hannam University (Fine Arts Education major)
* Hobbies: Swimming, weight Training, basketball and boxing
* Religion: Roman Catholic
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Lee Min Ho

Posted by Asia Drama Review | 4:11 AM | | 0 comments »






Profile

  • Name: 이민호 / Lee Min Ho
  • Profession: Actor
  • Birthdate: 1987-Jun-22
  • Height: 185cm
  • Star sign: Cancer
  • Blood type: A

TV Shows

* Boys Before Flowers (KBS2, 2009)
* But I Don't Know too (나도 잘 모르지만) (MBC, 2008)
* I'm Sam as Heo Mo Se (KBS2, 2007)
* Mackerel Run (SBS, 2007)
* Secret Campus (비밀의 교정) (EBS, 2006)
* Love Hymn (MBC, 2005)


Movies

* Our School E.T (2008)
* Public Enemy Returns (2008)
* Humming (2007)
* Arang (2006)
* Ghost Lives (2004)
* Repechage (1997)


Recognitions

* The 45th Baeksang Arts Awards: Best New Actor Boys Before Flowers (2009)


Endorsements

* Etude House (2009)
* Cass Beer (2009)
* Dunkin' Donuts (2009)
* Cadillac CTS (2009)
* Samsung AnyCall (2009)
* Market 0 (2009)
* LG Telecom (2009)
* Trugen (2009)

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Ethan Ruan

Posted by Asia Drama Review | 3:38 AM | | 0 comments »






Profile
  • Name: 阮經天 / Ruan Jing Tian
  • English name: Ethan Ruan
  • Also known as: 小天 / Xiao Tian
  • Profession: Actor and model
  • Birthdate: 1982-Nov-08
  • Birthplace: Taiwan
  • Height: 186cm
  • Weight: 71kg
  • Star sign: Scorpio
  • Chinese zodiac: Dog
  • Blood type: B

TV Shows

* My Queen (TTV / SETTV, 2009)
* Woody Sambo (TTV / SETTV, 2008)
* Fated to Love You (TTV / SETTV, 2008)
* Wayward Kenting (PTS, 2007)
* Summer x Summer (CTS / GTV, 2007)
* Hua Yang Shao Nian Shao Nu (CTS / GTV, 2006)
* Green Forest, My Home (TTV / SETTV, 2005)
* Michael the Archangel's Dance (TTV, 2004)


Movies

* MONGA (艋舺) (2010)
* Love (http://filmko.pixnet.net/blog) (愛到底 - 幸運) (2009)
* Exit No. 6 (http://imdb.com/title/tt0934427/) as Vance (2007)

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