Personal Info
Birth date
1966-02-05 (59 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Shanghai, China
Also known as
Junmei Wu
Wu Jun Mei
鄔君梅
邬君梅
Wu Jun-mei
Wu Junmei
Vivian Wu
Biography
Vivian Wu (born February 5, 1966 in Shanghai), is a Chinese actress, known for her roles in The Last Emperor (1987), Heaven & Earth (1993), The Joy Luck Club (1993), and The Pillow Book (1996) and as the historical figure of Soong May-ling, commonly referred to as Madam Chiang Kai-shek, in two major Chinese motion pictures The Soong Sisters (1997) and The Founding of a Republic (2009) Description above from the Wikipedia article Vivian Wu, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Filmography
Perfect Couple
5
Overview:
At 40, successful lawyer Chen Shan struggles to balance her demanding career and strained marriage. As her husband Sun Lei grows distant and a new client challenges her professionally and emotionally, their relationship begins to unravel.Murder, She Wrote
7.5
Overview:
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.Ghost Whisperer
8.077
Overview:
Newlywed Melinda Gordon tries to help the dead communicate with loved ones, but sometimes the messages she receives are intense and confusing. Most of Melinda's efforts involve resolving conflicts that are preventing the spirits from passing over.JAG
7.325
Overview:
Harmon "Harm" Rabb Jr. is a former pilot turned lawyer working for the military's JAG (Judge Advocate General) division, the elite legal wing of officers that prosecutes and defends those accused of military-related crimes. He works closely with Lt. Col. Sarah Mackenzie, and together they do what needs to be done to find the truth.ER
7.828
Overview:
ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.Station 19
8.211
Overview:
A group of heroic firefighters at Seattle Fire Station 19—from captain to newest recruit—risk their lives and hearts both in the line of duty and off the clock. These brave men and women are like family, literally and figuratively, and together they put their own lives in jeopardy as first responders to save the lives of others.Highlander: The Series
7.407
Overview:
Duncan MacLeod cannot die -- he is a 400-year-old immortal, who has seen his share of humanity's history. Still, he risks his life in battle against other immortals and tries to save people from harm.Tales from the Crypt
7.951
Overview:
Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in the day. So shamble up to the bar and pick your poison. Will it be an insane Santa on a personal slay ride? Honeymooners out to fulfill the "til death do we part" vow ASAP?Millennium
7.659
Overview:
A retired FBI serial-profiler joins the mysterious Millennium Group, a team of underground ex-law enforcement experts dedicated to fighting against the ever-growing forces of evil and darkness in the world.FX: The Series
6.2
Overview:
Rollie Tyler, a special effects expert, helps his detective friend solve crimes by making criminals see what they want to see. But what is real and what is illusion?The Afterparty
7.265
Overview:
Nothing is as it seems in this hilarious murder mystery where each suspect's story is told through a different film genre.Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace
7.3
Overview:
The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ruyi is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the the royal court and move up the ranks. After becoming Empress, Ruyi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong becomes eroded even when Ruyi is able to overcome the challenges. Can Ruyi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances?The Best Partner
5.6
Overview:
Luo Bing is a senior partner at Panorama Law Firm. He is a lawyer who cares only about winning cases. Dai Xi goes to his law firm to argue with him about her best friend's lawsuit and by chance becomes his assistant. At first, they don't get along, but soon they begin to understand each other and Dai Xi's respect for Luo Bing grows. Luo Bing also inherits some of Dai Xi's empathy for others and learns that practicing law is more than just winning. They both grow and become reliable partners in law.Vanishing Son
6
Overview:
Vanishing Son is a short-lived syndicated action television series that was part of Universal Television's Action Pack. Starting as a series of four made for television movies in 1994, the series debuted on January 16, 1995. Vanishing Son I, Vanishing Son II, Vanishing Son III, and Vanishing Son IV, were aired on February 28, July 18, July 25, and October 10, 1994, respectively. The series was ground-breaking for the casting of an Asian male in an attractive leading-man role.Away
6.6
Overview:
American astronaut Emma Green must leave her husband and teenage daughter behind to command an international space crew embarking upon a treacherous mission. A series about hope, humanity and how we need one another if we are to achieve impossible things.Irma Vep
6.7
Overview:
Mira is an American movie star disillusioned by her career and a recent breakup, who comes to France to star as “Irma Vep” in a remake of the French silent film classic, “Les Vampires.” Set against the backdrop of a lurid crime thriller, Mira struggles as the distinctions between herself and the character she plays begin to blur and merge.The First Half of My Life
7.7
Overview:
A group of city dwellers who have to make choices about love and career. Based on Hong Kong novelist Yi Shu's novel of the same name.Six Sisters
6.9
Overview:
Set in post-revolution China, the He family faces challenges after the passing of their father, He Changsheng. With six daughters navigating love, work, and life’s ups and downs, their shared strength and unity help them uncover the true meaning of family.The Qin Empire
8.2
Overview:
The rise of the Qin state in the Warring States period during the reign of Duke Xiao of Qin.Modern Marriage
5.4
Overview:
Shen Huixing, a former top student and full-time mom, decides to reenter the workforce, leading to challenges as she balances her career and family responsibilities while her husband remains busy with work.Burning
7
Overview:
Grandfather Gao Sihai, a forensic expert, faces wrongful accusations that impact his career and health. His son, Gao Jian, died while investigating an unsolved case, which is now questioned. Gao Feng, the grandson, becomes involved in the case and works to uncover the truth, facing numerous challenges along the way.Perfect Couple
7.6
Overview:
During the Ming Dynasty, Yu Qilin arrives in the capital with her foster mother’s token, seeking justice. She crosses paths with Jin Yuanbao, a wealthy and arrogant young master, and ends up in an unexpected marriage under a false identity.Dwelling Narrowness
6.3
Overview:
Dwelling Narrowness (Chinese: 蜗居; pinyin: Wōjū), also known literally as Snail House, was a 2009 television series broadcast in Mainland China, based on a 2007 novel of the same name. It depicts two sisters struggling with life in Jiangzhou, a fictional city that strongly resembles present-day Shanghai. The Chinese name is a figure of speech meaning "humble abode".Love Again
8.2
Overview:
After his wife’s death, retired professor Shen Zhuoran reluctantly returns to dating. He meets four very different women: a compassionate nurse, a brilliant but ill scientist, a strong-willed union leader, and a woman who reminds him of his late wife. Through these encounters, he faces love, loss, and personal growth, ultimately transforming his perspective on life and deeply affecting his family.Acting
TBAThe Way Home (1 Episode) as Lin Yongkun
2025Love Again (36 Episodes) as Yao Shuishan
2025Slanted as Unknown
2025Six Sisters (38 Episodes) as Liu Meixin
2022Irma Vep (2 Episodes) as Jade Lee
2022Modern Marriage (38 Episodes) as Cai Shengmei
2022The Afterparty (10 Episodes) as Vivian
2022Perfect Couple (46 Episodes) as Bai Mei
2021The Priceless (14 Episodes) as Li Shuangqin
2020Qin Dynasty Epic (78 Episodes) as Lady Huayang
2020Away (10 Episodes) as Yu
2020Burning (51 Episodes) as Shen Chaoying
2020Knock Out as Unknown
2019The Best Partner (42 Episodes) as Liao Jiamin
2019巅峰之夜 (13 Episodes) as 邬君梅
2018Treasure in the Forbidden City (10 Episodes) as Unknown
2018Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace (87 Episodes) as Niohuru Zhenhuan
2018Always with You (46 Episodes) as Hu Yuanyuan
2018Next Time, Together Forever (40 Episodes) as Qiu Yue
2018Station 19 (1 Episode) as Petra Lau
2018Dead Pigs as Candy Wang
2017Dear Them (41 Episodes) as Qiu Ya
2017The Chinese Widow as Old Nunu
2017Yang and His Summer as Unknown
2017The House That Never Dies II as 谢梅瑛
2017The First Half of My Life (2 Episodes) as Aunt Wu
2016Youth Dinner as Su Qin
2016Yes! Mr. Fashion (28 Episodes) as Leng Shan
2015Go Lala Go! 2 as Qu Luoyì
2015Graduation Song (41 Episodes) as Zhu Yuqiong
2015The Queens as Tina
2014Who Is Undercover as Xiaohong's Mother
2014Perfect Couple (45 Episodes) as Madam Jin
2013女人帮 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2013妈妈圈的流言蜚语 (35 Episodes) as Unknown
2013Hot Mom! (38 Episodes) as Li Muzi / Liu Xiaoqing
2013Feed Me as The Clinic Director
2013The Palace as Empress Xiaogongren
2012Judge Zhan as Unknown
2012To Forgive as Unknown
2011Snow Flower and the Secret Fan as Sophia's Aunt
2011远去的飞鹰 (30 Episodes) as Unknown
2011Under the Influence as 陶刘雁
2009The Qin Empire (78 Episodes) as Lady Huayang
2009The Founding of a Republic as Song Meiling
2009Dwelling Narrowness (35 Episodes) as Mrs. Song
2008Desires of the Heart as Ye Sheng Ying
2007Shanghai Red as Zhu Mei Li
2005Ghost Whisperer (2 Episodes) as Prophet Ghost / Dana Clark
2005Eve and the Fire Horse as May-Lin Eng
2005Chinaman as Ling
2005The Beauty Remains as Ying
2003Encrypt as Diana
2002Red Skies as Wu Wen Li
2000Dinner Rush as Nicole Chan
19998 ½ Women as Kito
1998A Bright Shining Lie as Lee
1997The Soong Sisters as Soong Mei Ling / Madam Chiang
1996Millennium (1 Episode) as Tamara Shui Fa Lee
1996Roses Are Red as Lin Hui
1996FX: The Series (1 Episode) as Taya Kwan
1995JAG (1 Episode) as Angelique Sonsiri
1995The Pillow Book as Nagiko
1994Vanishing Son IV as Lili
1994ER (1 Episode) as Janet Wade
1994Vanishing Son III as Lili
1994Vanishing Son II as Lili
1994Vanishing Son as Lili
1994Vanishing Son (4 Episodes) as Lili
1993Heaven & Earth as Madame Lien
1993Message from Nam as France Tran
1993The Joy Luck Club as An Mei's Mother
1993Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III as Mitsu
1992Highlander: The Series (1 Episode) as May-Ling Shen
1991The Guyver as Mizky Segawa
1991Iron and Silk as Ming
1990Shadow of China as Moo-Ling
1989Tales from the Crypt (1 Episode) as Jeri Drumbeater
1987The Last Emperor as Wen Hsiu
1986A Border-Crossing Operation as 童年
1985Spring in Autumn as Unknown
1984Murder, She Wrote (1, 1 Episode) as April Dunbar, Miko Ishida
1983Forever Young as Unknown