Tag - Taiwan

28Nov

Godfrey Gao’s Death Brings to Light the Dangers of Reality Show, “Chase Me”

The news of actor Godfrey’s Gao’s (高以翔) sudden passing while filming Chinese reality TV show Chase Me <追我吧> shocked the world last night. Netizens felt angered that the show presents such difficult, and often dangerous physical challenges which endanger the safety of its participants. Chase Me has broadcast three episodes to-date and features a fixed cast of William Chan (陳偉霆), Fan Chengcheng (范丞丞), and Johnny Huang (黄景瑜). Every episode...

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28Nov

Doctor: Godfrey Gao’s Sudden Cardiac Death Likely Caused By Overwork & Staying Up Late

The world was shocked by the sudden death of the Taiwanese-Canadian model and actor Godfrey Gao after he collapsed while filming a Chinese variety show that has teams competing to win a race. The show, known as Chase Me, involved lots of physical activity and Godfrey was invited to be a guest participant, with shooting commencing in...

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28Nov

10 Celebs & Friends React To Godfrey Gao’s Shocking Death

There’s no doubt that many of us are still shock at Godfrey Gao (高以翔)’s unexpected death. Life really is fragile, isn’t it? In light of this sad event, a few Asian celebrities and Hollywood friends have taken to social media to pay tribute to the the 35-year-old model-actor. 1. Harry Shum Jr “I am shocked & heartbroken to...

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27Nov

Godfrey Gao reportedly rushed to hospital after collapsing on set of TV show

PHOTO: Weibo/Godfrey Gao Godfrey Gao has reportedly collapsed on set while filming his current reality show Chase Me this morning (Nov 27) in China, reported Sina Entertainment. According to various accounts on Weibo from members of the audience who claimed to be present during the filming, the Taiwanese-Canadian model-actor was rushed to the hospital after bystanders attempted to revive him. There are claims that his...

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27Nov

[Obituary] Godfrey Gao Passes Away at 35

Taiwanese-Canadian actor, Godfrey Gao (高以翔), passed away this morning in Ningbo after a sudden collapse on the filming set of Zhejiang Television’s variety program, Chase Me <追我吧>. The 35-year-old’s heart had stopped beating for three minutes. Paramedics briefly resuscitated him and immediately rushed him to the hospital. Doctors attempted to save Godfrey’s life for the next three hours, but unfortunately...

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26Nov

Taiwanese Star Wang Ta Lu Just Embarrassed Himself At The Golden Rooster Awards

Public speaking is a very scary thing and it’s not something everyone can do with aplomb. Especially Taiwanese actor Darren Wang Ta Lu. The 28-year-old star was a presenter at the Golden Rooster Awards on Saturday (Nov 23) and while it was supposed to be his chance to charm Chinese audiences, he, well, screwed it...

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25Nov

Why Chiling Lin Didn’t Invite Andy Lau to Her Wedding

Both big names in the entertainment industry, Andy Lau (劉德華) and Chiling Lin (林志玲) had collaborated on the 2013 film Switch <天機：富春山居圖> and also once hugged at the Golden Horse Awards. Recently, Andy ‘complained’ on a Mainland program when he was interviewed that the supermodel did not invite him to her wedding, which was recently held in her hometown Tainan. The Heavenly...

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21Nov

Ex-husband’s affairs never ruin my mood: Selina

Taiwan singer Selina Jen and her ex-husband Richard Chang (阿中) ended their five-year relationship in 2016. (Courtesy of Selina's Facebook) Taiwan singer Selina Jen and her ex-husband Richard Chang (阿中) ended their 5-year marriage in 2016, rebuilding their lives and starting anew. Yet, a recent news report that local actress Ivy Yi (尹馨) turned down Chang’s engagement...

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20Nov

Chiling Lin, Akira Continue to Celebrate in After Party Post Wedding

Hosting a wild after party after their wedding banquet in Tainan yesterday, Taiwanese model Chiling Lin (林志玲) and husband Akira partied all night with their guests in a fancy hotel party room. Changing out of her wedding gown into a low-cut gold dress for the after party at 1 a.m., Chiling was surprised by Akira when he brought out a beautiful bouquet...

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20Nov

Jiro Wang and Puff Kuo Wrap Up “Because I Like You”

Jiro Wang (汪東城) and Puff Kuo (郭雪芙) have recently wrapped up the filming of their new GTV drama Because I Like You <因為我喜歡你>, and they said they are actually looking forward to going back to their regular lives. The Taiwanese drama stars Puff as a professional taekwondo fighter who dreams to participate in the Olympics. As she struggles to recover from...

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