Biography
Who is George Hu?
Early life and education
George Hu was born in New York City on July 24, 1982. He grew up in the United States with his parents, who are Taiwanese American. As the oldest of two children, he has a sister who is two years younger than him. His family still lives in New York.
He began learning Chinese martial arts at the age of seven. His mother, who had her own training in martial arts, influenced his interest in the discipline. He studied under Master Marlon Ma at the NY Wutang Chinese Martial Arts Institute. During this time, he practiced styles such as baji, praying mantis, and long fist.
Acting and music career
He moved to Taiwan in 2005 to pursue acting under First Media Holdings Corporation. Because he did not initially speak or write Chinese, he spent his first year in the country studying the language and memorizing lines for the drama Emerald on the Roof. He made his debut in that series in 2006 as a supporting actor. In 2007, he appeared in Love at First Fight, which featured Miriam Yeung.
His fame grew through roles in Romantic Princess and the X-Family franchise. In 2008, he appeared in the drama ToGetHer alongside Jiro Wang and Rainie Yang. He later took his first leading role in 2009 in K.O.3an Guo. This success led to the formation of the five-member boy band Wu Hu Jiang, where George served as the group's spokesperson.
Personal life and martial arts
Martial arts have played a significant role in his life since childhood. He competed in several United States tournaments, including the 1995 S. Henry Cho America Open and the Wushu Kung Fu Federation events. By the age of 17, he had already earned a position as an instructor at Wutang.
In early 2009, he was involved in a traffic accident involving his motorbike and a taxi. This accident resulted in a fractured left shin, which required him to use a wheelchair or crutches for three months. While filming the drama Summer Fever in 2011, he also sustained a minor gash on his right lower leg during a cycling scene.
Birthday and age
George Hu was born on July 24, 1982, which makes George 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. George shares the date with 48 other famous people.
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