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Kris Wu

Kris Wu - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 06, 1990
Age35
BirthplaceGuangzhou, Guangdong, China
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Kris Wu's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacHorse
GenerationMillennial Generation
Known ForFormer member of EXO, solo music career, acting, and high-profile legal controversies

Intro

Kris Wu is a Chinese-Canadian singer, actor, and model who gained fame as a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO and its subgroup EXO-M before embarking on a solo career. Wu has appeared in various films and released music as a solo artist, but his career has also been marked by controversy, including legal issues.

Early Life & Background

Kris Wu was born Wu Yifan in Guangzhou, China. He immigrated to Canada with his mother at the age of 10 and adopted the name Kris. He attended schools in both Guangzhou and Vancouver before moving into the entertainment industry.

Career Highlights

  • Debuted as a member of EXO and EXO-M in 2012 under SM Entertainment.
  • Left EXO in 2014 and filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment for contract termination.
  • Launched a solo career in music, with tracks topping charts in China and making entries on the US Billboard Hot 100.
  • Acted in several films, including 'Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back' (2017) and 'xXx: Return of Xander Cage' (2017).
  • Served as a judge on the Chinese version of 'The Rap of China.'

Trivia

  • First Chinese artist to reach No. 1 on the US iTunes chart with the song 'Deserve' in 2017.
  • Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English.
  • Was embroiled in a high-profile legal case in 2021 and sentenced to prison in 2022.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Kris Wu?

Kris Wu is 35 years old.

When was Kris Wu born?

Kris Wu was born the 6 November 1990.

Where is Kris Wu from?

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.

On His Birth-Day

About November 6th, 1990, in brief:

  • Historical events: On November 6, 1990, Nawaz Sharif was sworn in as the 12th Prime Minister of Pakistan, succeeding Benazir Bhutto. His election followed the dismissal of Bhutto's government by President Ghulam Ishaq Khan, who utilized a constitutional clause to remove the elected government, citing corruption and inefficiency. Sharif's rise to power was facilitated by the support of the military and the formation of the conservative coalition, Islami Jamhoori Ittehad (IJI).
  • Day of the week: November 6th, 1990 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Love Takes Time by Mariah Carey
  • #1 UK song: Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers
  • Popular movie: Presumed Innocent directed by Alan J. Pakula

Check the link for more news and curiosities on November 6th, 1990.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kris_Wu
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6323924/