Vivian Wu Biography

Vivian Wu is a Chinese-American actress. She rose to fame in 1987, for appearing in the biographical film The Last Emperor. Vivian is also known for starring in films such as Iron & Silk (1990), The Guyver (1991), Heaven & Earth (1993), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993), The Joy Luck Club (1993).

His most notable leading roles include in The Pillow Book (1996) and The Soong Sisters (1997). In 2020, she stars as Dr. Lu Wang in the Netflix science fiction drama Away.

10 Quick Facts About Vivian Wu

Here is a list of 10 facts

• Name: Vivian Wu
• Age: 56 years (2022)
• Birthday: 5 February 1966
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.67 m)
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress
• Marital Status: Chinese-American
• Salary: Under review
• Net worth: $1 Million – $5 Million

Vivian Wu Age

Vivian is 56 years old as of 2022 she was born on 5 February 1966 in Shanghai, China, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 5 February every year and her birth sign is Aquarius.

Vivian Wu Height

Vivian stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.67 m).

Vivian Wu Weight

Vivian Weighs  62 Kg.

Vivian Wu Education

Vivian attended Shanghai Shixi High School and began acting at the age of 16 in Shanghai Film Studio. In 1987, she attended the Hawaii Pacific University, studying tourism.

Vivian Wu Family, Parents, Siblings

Vivian was born in Shanghai, China. She is the daughter of Zhu Manfang, one of the leading actresses in China during the 1940s and 1950s and  Wu ChengYe, a college professor.

Vivian Wu Husband, Wife, Dating

Vivian is happily married to her loving husband Oscar Luis Costo a Cuban-born American director and producer. The couple got married in 1994 after they met on the set of Vanishing Son, in which Vivian starred in and Oscar produced. Their 1996 Shanghai wedding in China was featured by People Magazine in their Celebrity Weddings of the Year Special Edition

Vivian Wu Net Worth

Vivian has an estimated net worth of $1 Million – $5 Million as of 2022. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress. Through her various sources of income, Vivian has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Vivian Wu Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Vivian Wu

Vivian Wu Wiki

• Full Names: Wu Junmei
• Popular As: Vivian Wu
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Actress
• Nationality: Chinese-American
• Race / Ethnicity: Not known
• Religion: Not known
• Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual

Vivian WuBirthday

• Age: 56 years (2022)
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Date of Birth: 5 February 1966 in
• Place of Birth: Shanghai, China, United States.
• Birthday: 5 February

Vivian Wu Body Measurements

• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches (1.67 m).
• Weight:  62 Kg
• Eye Color: To be Updated
• Hair Color: To be Updated
• Shoe Size: To be Updated
• Dress Size: To be Updated
• Chest Size: To be Updated
• Waist Size: To be Updated
• Hip Size: To be Updated

Vivian Wu Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad):  Wu ChengYe,
• Mother: Zhu Manfang
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not known
• Marital Status: Married
• Dating / Boyfriend: Luis Costo
• Children: None

Vivian Wu Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
• Salary: Under review
• Source of Income: Actress

Vivian Wu Career

Vivian began her acting career when she was still young after she was chosen for the role of Wenxiu in Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1987 film The Last Emperor where she made her big screen debut. She then continued her career by starring in the drama film Shadow of China (1989), directed and co-written by Mitsuo Yanagimachi, followed by the action comedy Iron & Silk (1990).

In the year that followed Vivian appeared in the poorly received superhero comedy film The Guyver with Mark Hamill. In 1990 Vivia was chosen by People as one of The 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.

After appearing in The Joy Luck Club (1993) ViVian gained some critical acclai. The film is directed by Wayne Wang, and Vivian pladyed the leading role in the erotic drama film The Pillow Book (1996).

Apart from appearing on films, Vivian has also worked in television, making guest appearances in shows, such as The Untouchables, L.A. Law, Tales from the Crypt, Highlander: The Series, JAG, Murder, She Wrote, F/X: The Series, ER, and Ghost Whisperer. For portraying May–Lin Eng in Eve and the Fire Horse in 2005, Vivian received a Genie Award nomination.

Vivian made her return to Hollywood productions in 2020, after nearly 25 years, with a starring role as Chinese astronaut Lu Wang, in the Netflix science fiction drama Away opposite Hilary Swank.

Vivian Wu Films

• Knockout – 2019
• Dead Pigs – 2019
• Cry Me a Sad River – 2018
• Youth Dinner – 2017
• The Chinese Widow – 2017
• Father and Son – 2017
• Everybody’s Fine – 2016
• The Queens – 2015
• Go Lala Go 2 – 2015
• Who is Undercover – 2014
• Perfect Couple – 2014
• The Palace – 2013
• Feed Me – 2013
• To Forgive – 2012
• Judge Zhan – 2012
• Snow Flower and the Secret Fan – 2011
• The Story of a Piano – 2011
• Departed Heroes – 2011
• Shanghai Blue – 2010

Vivian Wu Tv Shows

• Irma Vep – 2022)
• Station 19 – 2021)
• Away – 2020)
• Qin Dynasty Epic – 2019)
• Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace – (2018)
• The First Half of My Life – 2017)
• Murder She Wrote “Kendo Killing” – 4 Jan 1996) Miko Ishida
• JAG “Deja Vu” – 1995 – Angelique Sonsiri
• Tales from the Crypt “Comes the Dawn” – 1995 – Jeri Drumbea
• Secret Agent Man – 2000 – “Uncle SAM” Ling #1
• Highlander: The Series – 1994 – May-ling Shen
• Strange World – 1999 – 2000
• Dwelling Narrowness – 2009
• Millennium “Siren” – 1998

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Vivian Wu Contacts

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• Facebook
• Youtube
• Tiktok
• Website

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