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Danson Tang (Chinese: 唐禹哲; Pinyin: Táng Yǔzhé; born September 2, 1984) is the actor of Lei Ke Si from KO One and Xia Yu from The X-Family. He is a Taiwanese actor and singer, who started his career as a model before pursuing an acting career and later singing. He can speak Mandarin, Taiwanese and reportedly English.

Because Danson played an important part in the Taiwanese series KO One, which featured the popular band Fahrenheit, he was easily mistaken to be one of the members, since the band was based upon four members and three of four members played the lead roles in KO One.

Profile[]

  • Chinese Name: 唐禹哲 / Táng Yǔzhé
  • English name: Danson Tang
  • Birthdate: 1984-Sep-02
  • Profession: Actor and singer
  • Height: 178cm
  • Weight: 64kg
  • Star sign: Virgo
  • Blood type: O

Biography[]

His name Yu Zhe (禹 哲) was given by his father. His mom calls him 弟弟 (di di means younger brother). asin his mother's eye, he will always be her little one. He is the youngest of two children, his sister being 4 years older than him. At 14 his father passed away due to an accident at work which left his mother to take care of the siblings . To earn a living and pay for sister's education, her mother had to leave the house to find a job, so she left young Danson to live alone at home. Occasionally relatives and neighbors came to visit to make sure she was doing well. He said the experience of being alone has made it difficult for him to open up to others about his feelings. He prefers to stay home during his days off. His home activities include watching DVDs and surfing the internet. He is a verry caring child for his family, being filial towards his mother and hopes let her lead a carefree life. No matter how busy he is, he will find time to have a family day with his mom and sister.

He studied at Hsing Wu University majoring in English. Tang is able to converse in English, Mandarin Chinese and simple Cantonese. He owns a clothing brand by the name HOTHEART.

Career[]

Tang was discovered while working part time at a Japanese restaurant in his college years. Her career began as a commercial model and she appeared in music videos for other artists.

After gaining recognition through his commercial work, Tang was contacted by the Taiwanese television station GTV for management contract. After reviewing his new career job with his mother, he signed with GTV in 2004 to act in dramas. From his first appearance in only minor roles, he eventually ascended to leading roles in the cast when he portrayed as the 2005 villain of the popular idol drama KO One.

Music[]

On July 9, 2007, Danson was signed by Avex Taiwan and released his debut album Solo Love Me (愛 我) on August 17, 2007. This was followed by D's New Attraction (D 新 引力) in 2009 and The First Second (D1 秒) in 2010. In 2011, he released Towards Tomorrow's Journey  (開往 明天 的 旅行) in two versions, Guardian Edition (守護 盤) and Journey Edition. (啟程 盤). It contained 15 previously released tracks and 3 additional songs, including the main track "Towards Tomorrow's Journey" (開往 明天 的 旅行).

Filmography[]

Television series[]

  • Blazing Courage (火線任務) as Tang Yun Sheng (唐雲生)
  • Nine-Ball (撞球小子) as Ah Cao (阿草)
  • Lucky Brand Refrigerator (幸福牌電冰箱) as Bo Bo (波波)
  • Hanazakarino Kimitachihe (花樣少年少女) as Liang Si Nan (梁思南) (based on Minami Nanba)
  • Summer x Summer (熱情仲夏) as Tian Guang Zhen (田光楨)
  • The X-Family (終極一家) as Xia Lan Xing De Yu (夏蘭荇德‧宇) / Gui Feng (鬼鳳)
  • They Kiss Again (惡作劇2吻) as Ouyang Gan (Gan Gan) (歐陽幹) (幹幹) (based on Miki)
  • Rolling Love (翻滾吧!蛋炒飯) as Leng Lie (冷冽)
  • Music Say Love (我用音樂說愛你) as Jiang Ming Hao (江明皓)
  • Murphy's law of love (莫非,這就是愛情) as Ji Jia-wei (紀家尉)
  • Love Actually (2015)
  • The Adventure for Love (2016)
  • Boy Hood (2017)
  • Last Friend (Youku, 2018)

Films[]

  • Armor Hero Emperor (鎧甲勇士之帝皇俠) as Zi Yang (子陽)
  • See You I See Me! (2016)
  • Dragon Quest (2017)
  • The Covenant with Dragon II (2019)

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

1st. 愛我 (lit. Love Me)
Released: August 17, 2007
Label: Avex Trax Taiwan
Language: Mandarin

2nd. D新引力 (D's New Attraction)
Released: January 16, 2009
Language: Mandarin

Soundtrack contributions[]

  • Zui Ai Hai Shi Ni / 最愛還是你 (Still Love You the Most) - The X-Family Ending theme

Rumored Appearance[]

In early 2009, Danson was rumored by certain fans to make an appearance in the second sequel of KO One: K.O.3an Guo, as a powerful character named Sima Yi (司馬懿). The rumor was later removed as there was no specification to the idea.

Trivia[]

  • He admitted to having 5 girlfriends, his first love was at age 14. Most of the girls took the initiative.
  • For him, love is like dark chocolate. Initially chocolate is a little bitter, like the obstacles in a relationship. But you keep eating, there is sweetness after bitterness. That is the happily ever after that he is looking for.
  • He is a practical person. He prefers to give practical gifts to family and friends.
  • It is not easy for him to grow his mustache.
  • He loved to be a pilot, but his mother disapproves as it's a dangerous profession.

External links[]

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