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Race The World
''Race the World'' () is a Chinese reality television series that aired on Jiangsu Television in 2016 that features twelve contestants that formed teams of two in a race around the world to win a grand prize of Renminbi, ¥500,000 and a lifetime usage of an Infiniti Q50#Q50L (2014–), Infiniti Q50L. Joe Cheng and Ariel Lin were the winners of ''Race the World''. Production Development and filming ''Race the World'' drew on the format of the series ''The Amazing Race'', with tasks and obstacles similar to The Amazing Race#Detour, Detours and Blind Detours, The Amazing Race#Yield, Yields, The Amazing Race#Intersection, Intersections, and The Amazing Race#Head-to-Head, Head-to-Heads included in the show, and included themes of the Olympic Games to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics, airing the same year as ''The Amazing Race China 3'' which had a similar theme. Like ''The Amazing Race'', the show featured teams of two in a race around the world to win a grand prize. Teams had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Cheng
Joseph Cheng, () (born 19 June 1982) is a Taiwanese model, actor and singer. Although he started his career as a model, Cheng is well known for his role as Jiang Zhishu in Taiwanese drama serial version of Japanese manga ''Itazura Na Kiss'', '' It Started with a Kiss''. Cheng has gained much recognition as an actor in most parts of Asia, particularly Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines and Japan. Cheng released his debut EP, ''Sing a Song'', in October 2009. The title of the EP as well as its title track is a play on the third word in his name, Chang (暢) as a homophone of the word "Sing" (唱) in Chinese. Early life Joe Cheng, who was previously (prior to 2005) known as Bryan Cheng, grew up in Beitun District, Taichung, Taiwan. Since his parents' divorce when he was in primary school, he has lived with his father. He also has an elder sister, who lives with their mother. Acting career Cheng began his career in the entertainment industry with Catwalk Modelling Ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheng Yilun
Sheng Yilun (, born September 23, 1992), also known as Peter Sheng, is a Chinese actor and model. Career In 2012, Sheng made his acting debut in the Chinese short film, ''The Mirror Effect''. In 2015, Sheng rose to fame for his role in the hit Chinese historical romance parody web series, ''Go Princess Go''. In 2017, he starred in the romantic comedy drama ''Pretty Li Huizhen'', fantasy drama ''A Life Time Love'', as well as historical comedy web series ''Oh My General ''Oh My General'' (Chinese: ) is a 2017 Chinese streaming television series starring Ma Sichun and Sheng Yilun. It is adapted from the novel ''General Above I Am Below'' (Chinese: ) by Ju Hua San Li. Set against the backdrop of the Song dynasty, ...''. In 2018, Sheng was confirmed to make his big screen debut in the film ''A Fangirl's Romance''. In 2020, Sheng starred in the historical fantasy drama ''God of Lost Fantasy''. Filmography Film Television series Variety show Discography Awards and n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Amazing Race 2 (China)
''The Amazing Race 2'' () is the second installment of the Chinese reality television series ''The Amazing Race China, The Amazing Race'' (). Loosely based on the American reality TV series ''The Amazing Race (American TV series), The Amazing Race'', it initially features six teams of two in a race around the world. Singapore based Chinese-American actor Allan Wu, who was also the host of ''The Amazing Race Asia'' and ''The Amazing Race: China Rush'' and episodes 3 to 10 of the The Amazing Race 1 (China), first season returned for this season. Infiniti was still the main sponsor for this event after sponsoring the first season. This season premiered on July 10, 2015 and concluded on September 25, 2015. Friends Han Geng and Wu Xin were the winners of this season. Production Development and filming Filming began June 2, 2015 at Sydney and ended on August 16, 2015 at Chengdu, Sichuan. Unlike the The Amazing Race (American TV series), American version and most other versions that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Amazing Race China
''The Amazing Race China'' () (Previously known as ''The Amazing Race'') is a Chinese adventure reality game show based on the international ''Amazing Race'' franchise. Following the premise of other versions of the format, the show follows teams of two as they race across China and around the world. Each season is split into legs, with teams tasked to deduce clues, navigate themselves in foreign areas, interact with locals, perform physical and mental challenges, and travel by air, boat, car, taxi, and other modes of transport. Teams are progressively eliminated at the end of most legs for being the last to arrive at designated Pit Stops. The first team to arrive at the Finish Line wins two trophies and additional prizes from the show's sponsors. This is the second version of ''The Amazing Race'' to be produced in China, following '' The Amazing Race: China Rush''. This new version is broadcast on Shenzhen TV, and had its premiere on October 17, 2014. The host for the show w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Amazing Race 1 (China)
''The Amazing Race 1'' () is the first season of the Chinese reality television series ''The Amazing Race'' () based on the American reality TV series, ''The Amazing Race''. It features eight teams of two in a race around the world. This is the second version of ''The Amazing Race'' to be produced in China, following '' The Amazing Race: China Rush''. This new version was broadcast on Shenzhen TV, and had its premiere on October 17, 2014. The hosts for the show are Hong Kong actor Andy On (episodes 1 and 2) and Singapore based Chinese-American actor Allan Wu, who was also the host of ''The Amazing Race Asia'' and ''The Amazing Race: China Rush'' (episodes 3 to 10). Infiniti was the main sponsor for this event, including the grand prize: two Infiniti Q50Ls. All logos associated with the Chinese ''Amazing Race'' had the Infiniti logo. The English translation of the show is ''Infiniti The Amazing Race''. Wallace Chung (referred to in the show as Zhong Hanliang) and his sister Jack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhu Zhu
Zhu Zhu (; born 19 July 1984) is a Chinese actress and singer. She rose to fame as a VJ on MTV China. Early life Zhu was born in a military family in Beijing on July 19, 1984, with her ancestral home in Linhai, Zhejiang, the daughter of Zhu Hanbin (), a Chinese businessman. Her grandfather Zhu Xuzhi (1912–2000) was a major general of the People's Liberation Army. Zhu started to learn the piano at the age of 3. When she was a junior school student, she performed ''Beauty and the Beast'', an English stage. Zhu graduated from Beijing Technology and Business University, where she majored in electronics and information engineering. Personal life Zhu was in a relationship with Italian businessman Lapo Elkann from 2012 to 2013. On March 18, 2021 Zhu married Wang Yunjia, a lecturer at Tsinghua University's Fine Art Department. They announced the birth of their first child, a daughter named Pearl, on September 2, 2021. Career In 2005, Zhu joined ''MTV China'' and hosted music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pan Xiaoting
Pan Xiaoting (; born 25 February 1982) is a Chinese professional pool player. Professional biography She is the first Chinese woman to play full-time on the WPBA Tour, and has been nicknamed the "Queen of Nine-Ball". WPBA Rookie of the Year in 2006 Pan was named WPBA Rookie of the Year in 2006 and finished the season ranked #13. Pan won her first WPBA tournament at the 2007 Great Lakes Classic. Later she won the 2007 WPA World Nine-ball Championship held in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. Pan is a friendly rival of fellow Asian WPBA player Kim Ga-young; the two met in the finals of the 2007 Carolina Women's Billiard Classic, with Kim prevailing 7 to 6 in the WPBA's first all-Asian championship match. Kim and Pan finished the 2007 WPBA season ranked #2 and #3, respectively, behind perennially top-ranked Allison Fisher. Pan is also a good friend of Chinese snooker player Ding Junhui. In 2008, Pan won the BCA GenerationPool.com title on the WPBA tour, and in 2010 added a WPBA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Li Xiaopeng (gymnast)
Li Xiaopeng (; July 27, 1981 in Changsha, Hunan) is a male Chinese gymnast, who specializes in parallel bars and vault. He currently holds 16 world titles, more than any other gymnast in China. On 29 August 2009, he was the torch bearer for the torch relay of the East Asian Games in Hong Kong. He retired from the sport in late 2009. Early years He began gymnastics training at Changsha Spare-time Sports School in Hunan Province at the age of 6 and was a member of the Hunan provincial team at 12. Li's diligence and skill soon set him apart from his peers, which could be proved by his several provincial titles. At the age of 15, he was selected into the national team. National team At 16, Li Xiaopeng became China's youngest world (team) gymnastics champion ever when he and his teammates won the men's team final at the 1997 Lausanne World Championships. At the same event, Li also received a silver medal for parallel bars, just second to his teammate Zhang Jingjin, and a bronz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vision Wei
Wei Chen () (born February 22, 1986) is a Chinese pop singer and actor, who rose to fame through televised singing competition '' Super Boy''. He is probably best known through his album ''Disparate'' and his role as Ye Shuo in television series ''Meteor Shower''. In 2020 he announced his marriage with Yu Wei. Early life Wei was born on February 22, 1986. He grew up in Lanzhou, Gansu. In high school, he started having vocal music and piano lessons and later attended the Sichuan Conservatory of Music. As a professional musician, he is also accomplished at piano, guitar, hulusi, guxun. Wei Chen participated in the 2007 season of '' Super Boy'', a famous national televised singing competition in China, and placed third. In the competition, Wei's contagious performances and sunny image had won him much attention. Career In 2007, after ''Super Boy'', Wei released his first extended play ''Optimist'' and held his first solo concert. In 2008, Wei made his acting debut in the film ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wang Meng (speed Skater)
Wang Meng (; born April 10, 1985 in Qitaihe, Heilongjiang) is a Chinese short track speed skater. She is a four-time Olympic Champion and 2008 and 2009 Overall World Champion. She is the most decorated Chinese Winter Olympic athlete ever with four Olympic gold medals, a silver and a bronze. Wang won gold in the 500 m event, silver in the 1000 m and bronze in the 1500 m event at the 2006 Winter Olympics. She won 500 m and 1000 m gold medals at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and added a third gold medal in the 3000 m relay with the China team. Wang has also won 18 gold medals at the World Championships. She is one of the most decorated short track speed skaters of all time. Early life Wang Meng started short track speed skating in 1994, when she was nine. In 1998 she entered Heilongjiang Provincial Sports School, which is affiliated of Harbin Institute of Physical Education. She graduated from Harbin Institute of Physical Education. 2010 Winter Olympics Wang was considered a strong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leon Lai
Leon Lai Ming SBS BBS MH (born 11 December 1966), is a Hong Kong actor, film director, businessman and Cantopop singer. He is one of the " Four Heavenly Kings" of Hong Kong pop music. He uses his Chinese name "Li Ming" or "Lai Ming", which literally means " dawn". Early life Lai was born in Beijing, China. His parents initially considered Lai Chit () as his name, but eventually opted for Lai Ming instead. He is of Hakka ancestry.ent5.cn.yahoo.com.ent5.cn.yahoo.com." ''黎明简介 .'' Retrieved 31 May 2010. His family was originally from Meixian. His parents divorced when he was four. He migrated with his Indonesian Chinese father, Lai Xinsheng, to Hong Kong . At the age of 15, he attended Lewisham College in the United Kingdom, but returned to Hong Kong at 18 in 1984.Profile [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong
Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ( abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China on the eastern Pearl River Delta in South China. With 7.5 million residents of various nationalities in a territory, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world. Hong Kong is also a major global financial centre and one of the most developed cities in the world. Hong Kong was established as a colony of the British Empire after the Qing Empire ceded Hong Kong Island from Xin'an County at the end of the First Opium War in 1841 then again in 1842.. The colony expanded to the Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 after the Second Opium War and was further extended when Britain obtained a 99-year lease of the New Territories in 1898... British Hong Kong was occupied by Imperial Japan from 1941 to 1945 during World War II; British administration resume ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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