Godfrey Gao Bio, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Gay, Kiss, Girlfriend, Movies

Godfrey Gao | Godfrey Gao Biography

Godfrey Gao is a Taiwanese-Canadian model and actor. He shot to fame in 2016 Chinese drama Remembering Wang Lichuan. After that he was nicknamed the “nation’s husband”. He has appeared in several TV dramas and films. He was the first Asian model to be signed on by luxury brand Louis Vuitton. He is also the first Asian male to model for the fashion brand Louis Vuitton.

He played the role of Magnus Bane in the film adaption of The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones in 2013. In 2017 he appeared in the romantic comedy film Love is a Broadway Hit, alongside Wang Likun, Wang Chuanjun, Yuan Li and Naren Weiss. He studied at Capilano University in North Vancouver.

Godfrey Gao Age

Godfrey Gao was born in Taipei, Taiwan on 22nd September, 1984. He is 34 years old as of 2019.

Godfrey Gao Height

Godfrey Gao is 1.93 metres tall.

Godfrey Gao Net Worth

Godfrey Gao is still a young man. He is in the industry to stay and he is currently making a great fortune, however, his net worth is currently under review.

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Godfrey Gao Parents | Godfrey Gao Mother | Godfrey Gao Brother

Godfrey is the son of Tsao Tao-cheng and Tan Say Tin. His father is Taiwenese while his mother is Malaysian. His father is Shanghainese but raised in Taiwan while his mother is a Peranakan Chinese from George Town

Godfrey Gao Girlfriend

Fame comes with its equal share of all odds. Paparazzis are everywhere watching each and every thing you do and if you are not careful you end up in the cruel hands of the netizens. For Godfrey there is nothing different. There were speculations and romours that he was dating his no-celebrity girlfriend Bella since July 2017. Bella whose real name is Su Xiang Han is currently 22 years old, twelve years younger than Godfrey.

The girl is romoured to be from a very wealthy family. The two met with the help of former basketball star Mao Jia En and hit it off because their personalities matched. That is where speculations about their dating begun. However in 2018 Godfrey came out to deny any claims that he was engaged or he was seeing anybody at the moment.

He said that he was too busy in his career and that he had a lot to do before settling down with anyone. His manager said “He has several good friends he talks to, but has not achieved the level of stability required to get engaged,” Godfrey has also talked in various interviews denying claims that he was seeing anyone.

Godfrey Gao Gay

When a famous person like Godfrey comes out clearly to defend the accusations that he is seeing someone, fans immediately smell a rat. Worse is that he clearly stated that he was too busy to see anyone at the moment. Who  does that? I mean he should be having someone to make him relax after a long day’s work. Anyway we all have different ways of relaxing and his is pretty mysterious.

The supermodel and actor may be known for his charming smile and handsome looks but we cannot prove or deny any allegations on his sexuality. The fact that there was something small between him and Bella would make us think of him as straight. Unless of course he proves us otherwise!

Godfrey Gao Movies And Tv Shows | Godfrey Gao Movies

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Godfrey Gao Kiss

Recently, Taiwanese actor, Godfrey Gao Yi Xiang was spotted kissing Kathy, sparking rumors as to whether Kathy was dating two men simultaneously! Having a soft spot for Taiwanese men, Kathy had romantic rumors with Lien Chan and the pair were photographed entering the same hotel in 2004.

Godfrey flew to Hong Kong to see her. After a candlelight dinner, the pair hugged several times and could not hold back their feelings. Godfrey kissed Kathy affectionately on the face. In response to press inquiries, Kathy explained that she was only friends with Godrey.

Godfrey Gao And Annie Chen

Godfrey Gao and Annie Chen played male and female main lead roles in the romantic-comedy television series Volleyball Lover. The series began airing on July 16, 2010 on CTS channel after Pandamen. In a synopsis of the plot; Growing up together, Bai Qian Rui (Godfrey Gao) and Xin Hai Jing (Annie Chen) never saw one another as more than friends. So it’s no wonder when Hai Xing called upon Qian Rui to help out the volleyball team, Qian Rui tried everything to wiggle out of it. He was more interested in romancing the beautiful Jia Kai Lin (Cindy Song) than sweating it out with his best pal. Yet, joining the team was exactly what they needed to turn their long-time friendship into something more.

Godfrey Gao Interview | Godfrey Gao Louis Vuitton

Q: You’re a returning cover personality. Were you winging it this time during the photoshoot?

Godfrey Gao: [Laughs] It does get easier and the images look great! It’s a good break from filming and I’ve always liked the high-fashion aesthetics of the magazine. Yeah, you’re right. It’s easier than acting and preparing for a role.

Q: How do film roles differ from television ones?

Godfrey Gao: Our expressions are a little more exaggerated on TV. On film, you are required to have more nuanced gestures as every single facial muscle is enlarged onscreen. There’s a subtlety involved to make sure that we’re not overacting and chewing the scenery for the sake of it. I’m very happy that Remembering Lichuan was well received. We filmed for a couple of years and you can probably tell from the way our characters dressed that it was a little dated. Yet, the timing was right for a love story in a contemporary setting when there were too many period dramas. I’ve focused on acting for the last ten years and I’m still learning something new every day.

Q: How do you ease into the different roles that come your way?

Godfrey Gao: Well, a script with the character’s background usually provides a basic guide and from there I’ll do my homework and render it a character that is my own. It’s tougher when you’re portraying a historical figure or a fictional character from a novel. I played Magnus Bane [in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones] who was a warlock in a fantasy novel. There were no real-life experiences to draw on and that was pretty hard. I read the book and had many meetings with the director to nail down the different attributes of the character. In comparison, Remembering Lichuan was also a novel but the protagonist’s character traits were similar to mine. I simply had to be Alex Wang Lichuan for the character to come alive. Obviously, it worked to a certain degree because people who I met on the street were calling me “Alex”.

Q: What are some of the strangest places where you’ve been recognised?

Godfrey Gao: I had no idea I had so many Mexican fans after The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones became a worldwide hit. I’ve never been to the country and as we drove into the city I saw massive billboards of the film. It was overwhelming to see more than five thousand fans screaming our names. We took pictures and I found it pretty exciting and scary at the same time.

Q: Are you an effectively bilingual actor now?

Godfrey Gao: English is my first language. When I first moved back to Taiwan my command of mandarin was horrible. I was tasked to read the Chinese newspapers every day and the crew at production houses will help me remember my lines because I didn’t recognise many of the words on scripts. I’m grateful to them for being patient because it was a struggle at the beginning. My mandarin has since improved tremendously and my English has regressed a little. It is kind of tricky when I need to do that language switch mentally when I get interviews in English or mandarin. I’m heading off to New York next for a romantic comedy about a struggling Broadway actor, and it will be challenging as the role needs me to be fluent in both languages.

Q: You are quite the basketball player and NBA fan. Where did you learn to play?

Godfrey Gao: I started playing in elementary school. When I moved to Vancouver, I got more involved with the game and played two years in my college team. I grew up watching Michael Jordan and Kobe Byrant, and wanted to be a professional athlete. It didn’t pan out but I guess it worked out for the best. When Asian players like Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian, and Jeremy Lin started excelling in the league, my heart swelled with pride. In a sense, they were fulfilling my dream of making it big in the game that I loved.

Q: You’ve met many NBA legends. Have you ever been star-struck when meeting a professional basketball player?

Godfrey Gao: There was this one time when I was invited by Nike to translate for Kobe Bryant during one of his off-season trips to Taiwan. This was in 2006, when he had just dropped 81 points on the Toronto Raptors. We were on the same basketball court and I would describe my demeanor as “kind of shy”. I didn’t know what to do or say. He was nice, professional, and clearly, a very intelligent individual who knows how to engage a crowd. We had dinner with the crew after the event and I didn’t want the day to end .

Q: What is it that you admire about NBA players?

Godfrey Gao: It would be the dedication of these freak athletes to their craft. I’m in awe of how disciplined players who I’ve met are in their diets and training regimes. I still play recreationally whenever I get the chance. The upcoming season will be exciting with Kevin Durant joining the Golden State Warriors. My money is on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers as repeating champions. I also play golf but I take it as a leisurely game for me to catch up with friends and hang out.

Q: What has been your biggest extravagance since you became famous?

Godfrey Gao: Well, I splurged on a Maserati GranTurismo because they gave me a good deal. Does that count? I hardly drive the car because I’m travelling frequently for work. I’m quite prudent with money and my first order of business when I made it was to buy my first home and take care of my parents. I’d like to think that I’m blessed to be representing brands. The thing about being a brand ambassador is that it is a humbling experience because they entrust their reputation with you. I’m learning that first-hand as I try to start my own label that fuses functional sportswear and fashion – think cool dress shirts with fabric that wicks away sweat and reflector strips for that bike ride home after work. There’ll be shout-outs on Instagram very soon.

Q: You are part-Malaysian and were also the first Asian male to headline a Louis Vuitton campaign that was shot in Cameron Highlands. Do you still go back often?

Godfrey Gao: I’ll be back later this year for a cousin’s wedding. My mom is Peranakan and she’s from Penang. I also spent the last Chinese New Year there and had a blast with my uncles, aunties and cousins. I took long strolls on the beach and feasted on ais kacang and fried kuey tiao. I love everything! I have my reservations about durians – especially the mao shan wang variety because they smell horrible!