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Ming Dao Chinese name 明道 Pinyin Míng Dào (Mandarin) Birth name Lin Chao Zhang (林朝章) Origin Republic of China (Taiwan) Born 26 February 1980
TaiwanOther name(s) Matthew Lin Occupation Actor, Singer, Model Genre(s) Mandopop Label(s) Jungiery Years active 1999–present (modeling)
2002–present (acting)
2004–present (singing)Associated acts 183 Club Awards-
Golden Bell Awards 39th Best Host in Educational Programme
2004 King of Adventure
Ming Dao (Chinese: 明道; pinyin: Míng Dào) was born on 26 February 1980. He is a Taiwanese model, actor and singer of quintet boy band 183 Club since 2004. He is well known for starring in The Prince Who Turns into a Frog, which held the highest single episode average rating of 6.99 for a Taiwanese drama from 2005 to 2008, and the winner of Best Host in Educational Programme at the 39th Golden Bell Awards.
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Career
Ming was first discovered in 1999 when he took part in television variety show Guess hosted by Jacky Wu on China Television. He went on to modeled for various advertisements and appeared in several music videos including Fei Xiang's "She" and R&B's "Love Bubble". Ming also participated in a Taiwanese program Super Sunday in 2000[1] and worked as a spokesperson for Shiatzy Chen.
Ming hosted King of Adventure (冒險王) on SETTV from 2002, visiting India, Korea, Egypt, Germany, Namibia, New Zealand, Laos, Guam, Fiji, Alaska, Mexico, Oman, and Indonesia as an adventure tour guide. In 2004, Ming won the Best Host in Educational Programme at the 39th Golden Bell Awards.[2]
In 2004, he made his acting debut Heaven's Wedding Gown (天國的嫁衣) as bike-racing champion, Chen Hai Nuo, co-starring Cyndi Wang and Leon Jay Williams.[3] A year later, he starred in The Prince Who Turns into a Frog (王子變青蛙) as Shan Jun Hao and Dang Ou. This drama is the only one in which all five members of 183 Club appeared. Episode seven broadcasted on 17 July 2005 achieved an average rating of 6.99 and peaked at 8.05, which broke the previous average record of 6.43 held by Meteor Garden and was the highest peak for a single episode for a Taiwanese drama until it was broken by episode 13 of Fated To Love You which peaked at 8.13 in 2008.[4]
In his next drama, The Magicians of Love (愛情魔髮師), he co-starred with his band mates Sam Wang, Jacky Zhu, and Ehlo Huang from 183 Club. Then in 2006, he starred in The Legend of Star Apple and Angel Lover. Followed by Ying Ye 3 Jia 1, in 2007 in which he plays Ah Jiang, opposite former co-star Joe Chen from The Prince Who Turns Into A Frog. Other cast members include Jason Hsu of 5566, who plays his friend Bulu (Wang Dao Ren). Also released in 2007 was Modern Youth (梦幻天堂).
In 2008 he finished filming Quietly Falling in Love With You and Always Smile! in Hunan, China. In December Ming and Chen Qiao En filmed Staying by You, Staying in the Sunshine/Taking of You, accompanied by the Lights, released in 2009.
Filmography
Movies
- 2010 - Close to You (近在咫尺的爱恋)
- 2010 - Life of Sentime (感情生活)
TV series
Year Chinese Title English Title Role Network Notes With 2004 天国的嫁衣 La robe de Mariee des cieux Chen Hai Nuo/Harold CTS Main Cast None 2005 王子變青蛙 The Prince Who Turns into a Frog Shan Jun Hao/Dang'ou TTV Lead Role Joe Chen 2006 爱情魔发师 The Magician of Love Du Ya Si/Artz TTV Lead Role Joanne Zeng 星苹果乐园 Legend of Star Apple Tao Si CTV Lead Role Achel Chang 天使情人 Angel Lover Yang Tian You StarTV Lead Role Bianca Bai 2007 梦幻天堂 Modern Youth Zhou Ji Chun Lead Role Li Man 樱野3加1 Ying Ye 3 Jia 1 Yang Jia Jiang/Ah Jiang TTV Lead Role Joe Chen 2009 敲敲愛上你 Knock Knock Loving You Zhao Guan Xi CTS Main Cast None 守著陽光守著你 Let's Dance Yang Rui Lead Role Joe Chen 微笑在我心 Always Smile! Liang Yu Fang Hunan TV Lead Role Zhang Jia Ni 2010 幸福一定强 Happy & Love Forever Yin Ding Qiang Anhui Lead Role Niu Meng Meng 鍾無艷 Zhong Wu Yen Qi Xuan TTV Lead Role Cheryl Yang 2011 Chang E Ben Yue 男女生了沒 Boy and Girl Biker CTV Cameo None 唐宫美人天下 Tang Gong Mei Ren Tian Xia Ming Chong Yan TBA Lead Role-in production Zhang Ting 王的女人 Beauties of the Empreror Chu Emperor Xiang Yu TBA Lead Role-in production Joe Chen 天使的幸福 Happiness of an Angel Jie Luo TBA Lead Role-in production Liu Shi Shi Discography
See also: 183 ClubAlbum Information Tracks Contributed Heaven's Wedding Gown Soundtrack - Artist:
- Released: 2004
"Torture [Zhe Mo]"(折磨) by 183 Club The Prince Who Turns Into A Frog Soundtrack - Artist: Various Artists
- Released: 2005
"Enticing Trick"(迷魂計) by 183 Club
"Magical Smile"(魔法) by 183 Club
"Call My Name"(閉上眼默唸3遍) by 183 Club and 7 Flowers
"True Love"(真愛) by 183 ClubThe Magicians of Love Soundtrack - Artist: Various Artists
- Released: 2006
"Perfect Lover" (完美情人) by 183 Club
"Magic Room" by 183 Club
"Bomba Bomba" by 183 Club
"Affected Line"(感情線) by 183 Club
"A Date So Sweet"(甜蜜約定) by 183 ClubAngel Lover Soundtrack - Artist: Various Artists
- Released: 2006
"Finding True Love" (發現真愛) with Jacky Chu and Ehlo Huang
"Unregrettable Decision" (不後悔的決定) with Jacky Chu
"Forgotten" (遺忘) with Ehlo Huang
"Since Beginning" (從頭) with Jacky Chu and Ehlo HuangYing Ye 3 Jia 1 Soundtrack - Artist: Various Artists
- Released: 2007
"To Believe Again" with Chen Qiao En
"Looking for My Best Friend" with Jason Hsu
Endorsements
Year Product Type 2001 Olay Face Wash Cosmetic Supao Sport Drink 舒跑運動飲料 Beverage 2002 KYMCO 光陽機車 Motor sports equipment Jasmine Green Tea 茉莉綠茶 Beverage 2004 Sweet Promise - 2SWEET Gold Jewelry 甜蜜約定 2SWEET金飾 Accessories 2005 Bolife Juice 波蜜果菜汁 Beverage Proman Underwear 豪門內衣 Clothing US Cotton 美國棉代 2006 Caterpillar Watch Accessories 2007 Cloie Watch Accessories New Era of Casual Sport Shoes 新紀元休閒鞋 Clothing Eminu Clothing 依米奴休閒服飾 Clothing References
- ^ 超級星期天
- ^ (Chinese) Sina.com 39th Golden Bell Awards winners list - 2004 3 November 2005. Retrieved 2011-06-09
- ^ (Chinese) Xinhuanet.com 電視劇《天國的嫁衣》_分集介紹_劇情介紹_精彩圖片 Retrieved 2011-06-09
- ^ (Chinese) Fated To Love You surpassed Prince Who Turns Into a Frog record. May 27, 2008. Retrieved December 20, 2008.
Categories:- 1980 births
- Living people
- 183 Club members
- Taiwanese male singers
- Taiwanese television actors
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