After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Allan switched gears and started modeling in the United States before moving to Asia to become an MTV VJ (video jockey) in Taiwan, where he helmed programs such as Party Zone, MTV International Top 20 and Most Wanted. Allan then moved to Singapore and started his career there as the host of Talentime 2001 and Supermodel of the World-Singapore.
In addition to hosting and presenting, Allan is also one of the most sought after hunks on screen. His television credits include lead roles in English serials such as Love Matters and My In-Laws as well as Chinese drama productions including Bukit Ho Swee, Beautiful Connection, The Unbeatables III, True Heroes, Child’s Hope I and II, My Lucky Charm, Shui Jia Mu Ji Bu Sheng Dan and Xing Jing Er Ren Zhu.
Allan has also hit the big screens with movies such as Raintree Production’s romantic comedy, I Do I Do, and Night Corridor, a Hong Kong production produced by the acclaimed Stanley Kwan. Allan recently completed a film in China entitled Kung Fu Hip Hop.
As Singapore’s bonafide hunkalicious action hero, Allan even flew back to the United States to compete on Fear Factor. With an endless appetite for action and adventure, Allan landed the coveted spot as the host of The Amazing Race Asia. The highly anticipated third season of this extremely popular show is also telecast throughout all of Asia. For another season of 100% pure adrenaline, catch more of Allan in The Amazing Race Asia 3. Allan also made a guest appearance in the hugely popular Hong Kong variety, Super Trio Supreme Singapore version where the group beat their opposing team hands down!
Seen on Singapore’s very own version of the iconic Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Allan brings all the unbelievable quirks and incredible stories from around the world right into your living room.
Not one to ever be complacent and rest on his laurels, Allan continually pushes his limits and tests his abilities with new challenges and projects. It is this inherent commitment to excel that major companies such as True Yoga fitness centers and Carlsberg Singapore are proud to select him as their brand ambassador and spokesperson.
Allan Wu is represented by FLY Entertainment. |