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Danson Tang () is a
Taiwanese Taiwanese may refer to: * Taiwanese language, another name for Taiwanese Hokkien * Something from or related to Taiwan ( Formosa) * Taiwanese aborigines, the indigenous people of Taiwan * Han Taiwanese, the Han people of Taiwan * Taiwanese people, ...
model, actor and singer, who started his career as a commercial model before pursuing an acting career and later singing. He was previously under management to Gala Television for his acting projects and
Avex Taiwan Avex Taiwan Inc (, formerly 艾迴唱片公司 or 艾迴股份有限公司) is an entertainment and record label based in Taiwan. It was founded in July 1998 and is a foreign consolidated subsidiary of parent company Avex Group, based in Japan. ...
for his music career. He is currently contracted to Eternity Entertainment Corporation () and managed by Comprise Boundless Entertainment ). He studied at
Hsing Wu University Hsing Wu University (HWU; ) is a private university located in Linkou District, New Taipei, Taiwan. History HWU was originally established in 1965. It was upgraded to Hsing Wu College in 2000 and to Hsing Wu University in 2012. President Acad ...
majoring in English. Tang is able to converse in English, Mandarin Chinese and simple Cantonese due to previously working in Hong Kong.


Early life

Danson Tang was born on 2 September 1984 in Keelung, Taiwan. The youngest of a two-child family, he has a sister four years older than him. At age fourteen his father suddenly died due to a work accident which left his mother to care for his sister and him alone. To make a living and pay for his sister's overseas education his mother had to leave home to find employment which left young Danson living alone at home. Occasionally relatives and neighbors would drop by to check in on him to make sure he was doing well. He has said the experience of being alone has left him hard to open up to others about his feelings.


Career


Pre-debut

Tang was discovered while working part-time at a Japanese restaurant during his college years. His career started out as a commercial model and appearing on other artistes music videos. Some of his more popular early work included appearing in two music videos for Hong Kong pop duo
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during the height of their popularity.


Acting

After gaining recognition through his commercial work Tang was contacted by Taiwanese television station GTV for an acting management contract. After reviewing his new career endeavor with his mother he signed with GTV in 2004 to act in dramas that aired on their network. At first appearing only in minor supporting roles he eventually moved up to main cast roles when he was cast as the villain in 2005 popular idol drama ''
KO One ''KO One'' () is a 2005 Taiwanese drama starring Jiro Wang, Calvin Chen, Aaron Yan and Danson Tang. It was produced by Comic International Productions ( 可米國際影視事業股份有限公司) and Gala Television, it was first broadcast in Ta ...
'' starring opposite Taiwanese boy band
Fahrenheit The Fahrenheit scale () is a temperature scale based on one proposed in 1724 by the physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686–1736). It uses the degree Fahrenheit (symbol: °F) as the unit. Several accounts of how he originally defined hi ...
members. He continued his collaboration with the group and their acting management company "Comic International Productions" in idol dramas such as ''
Hanazakarino Kimitachihe ''Hanazakarino Kimitachihe'' (), is a 2006 Taiwanese drama starring Ella Chen of S.H.E, Wu Chun and Jiro Wang of Fahrenheit, and Danson Tang. It was based on Japanese ''shōjo'' manga series ''Hana-Kimi'' by Hisaya Nakajo. The series was f ...
'', ''
The X-Family ''The X-Family'' () is a Taiwanese drama starring Pauline Lan, Jiro Wang, Danson Tang, Sunnie Huang, Calvin Chen, and Aaron Yan. It is the sequel to the 2005 drama ''KO One'' and is produced by Comic International Productions (:zh:可米國際 ...
'', ''
They Kiss Again ''They Kiss Again'' () is a 2007 Taiwanese television series starring Joe Cheng, Ariel Lin, Jiro Wang and Danson Tang. It is the sequel to '' It Started with a Kiss'' which is based on the Japanese manga series ''Itazura na Kiss'' (イタズ ...
'' and ''
Rolling Love ''Rolling Love'' () is a 2008 Taiwanese drama starring Jiro Wang of Fahrenheit, Danson Tang, Genie Chuo and Xiao Xun of Hey Girl. It was produced by Comic International Productions ( 可米國際影視事業股份有限公司) and directed by M ...
''. Originally cast as the main lead in ''
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'', the drama production company later switched his role with Fahrenheit member
Aaron Yan Aaron Yan (, born Wu Keng-lin on 20 November 1985) is a Taiwanese actor, singer, television host and businessman. He was also one of the members of Taiwanese boy band Fahrenheit. Life and career 1985–2005: Early life and career beginnin ...
, which Tang ended up starring as the second male lead in ''
Rolling Love ''Rolling Love'' () is a 2008 Taiwanese drama starring Jiro Wang of Fahrenheit, Danson Tang, Genie Chuo and Xiao Xun of Hey Girl. It was produced by Comic International Productions ( 可米國際影視事業股份有限公司) and directed by M ...
'' due to Yan's leg injury. With ''
Rolling Love ''Rolling Love'' () is a 2008 Taiwanese drama starring Jiro Wang of Fahrenheit, Danson Tang, Genie Chuo and Xiao Xun of Hey Girl. It was produced by Comic International Productions ( 可米國際影視事業股份有限公司) and directed by M ...
'' subpar ratings, feeling overshadowed and under promoted by his acting management company he eventually left GTV's management in 2011 and signed with Comprise Boundless Entertainment. After leaving GTV he continued with main supporting roles in Mainland produced dramas. In 2012 Tang landed his first leading role in a major production for newly formed Hong Kong television network
HKTV Hong Kong Technology Venture Company Limited (HKTV, ) is a Hong Kong-based technology company primarily known for its e-commerce platform and once had plans to become a television station. HKTV currently provides an over-the-top shopping and ...
, starring in the idol drama ''
Love in Time ''Love in Time'' is an Hong Kong supernatural television drama produced by Ricky Wong's CTI, and is the company's first television drama since its establishment. The drama follows the love story between a cold 224-year-old vampire (Danson Tang ...
'' playing a 200-year-old vampire who falls in love with a human girl. Tang who is not fluent in Cantonese, voice was dubbed over by a voice actor. However, as of current the drama remains un-aired and does not have a set schedule of when it will air due to HKTV unavailability to obtain a free television programme service licence from the Hong Kong government. In 2013 Tang returned to Taiwan produced dramas by signing an acting contract with local cable station
SETTV Sanlih Entertainment Television or Sanlih E-Television (SET; ) is a nationwide cable TV network operated in Taiwan which was founded in May 1993. It also produces Taiwanese drama that are broadcast on free-to-air channels e.g. Taiwan Televisio ...
. His first drama with SETTV was as the second male lead in ''A Hint of You''. The following year he was cast as the male lead in SETTV's weekly drama ''
Fabulous 30 ''Fabulous 30'' () is a 2014 Taiwanese television series produced by Sanlih E-Television. Starring :zh:李維維, Vivi Lee, :zh:洪小鈴, Ling Hung, Xiao Xun, Albee Huang, Danson Tang, :zh:邱凱偉, Darren and :zh:張翰 (台灣演員), Hans Cha ...
''. With strong ratings from ''Fabulous 30'', he was once again offered a leading role by SETTV for their 2015 Friday night drama ''
Murphy's Law of Love ''Murphy's Law of Love'' ( zh, t=莫非,這就是愛情, p=''mò fēi zhè jìu shì aì qǐng'') is a 2015 Taiwanese romantic comedy television series produced by Sanlih E-Television. Starring Danson Tang, Ivelyn Lee, Jolin Chien and Jenna Wan ...
''. Then in 2017, Tang scored a supporting role as Bai Zhou in Chinese drama, Our Boyhood (我们的少年时代), which starred the famous idol boy band, TFBOYS. Tang also had sung the song in 我们的少年时代, 再见安打.


Music

On 9 July 2007, Danson is sign by
Avex Taiwan Avex Taiwan Inc (, formerly 艾迴唱片公司 or 艾迴股份有限公司) is an entertainment and record label based in Taiwan. It was founded in July 1998 and is a foreign consolidated subsidiary of parent company Avex Group, based in Japan. ...
and released his debut solo album '' Love Me'' () on 17 August 2007. This was followed by ''
D's New Attraction ''D's New Attraction'' () is Taiwanese Mandopop artist Danson Tang's () second Mandarin studio album. It was released on 16 January 2009 by Avex Taiwan with two album cover versions: ''D's New Attraction (Gentle Edition)'' and ''D's New Attractio ...
'' () in 2009 and ''
The First Second ''The First Second'' () is the Taiwanese Mandopop artist Danson Tang's () third Mandarin studio album. Two versions of the album were released on 24 June 2010 by Avex Taiwan: ''The First Second (Dance Edition)'' and ''The First Second (Touch Editio ...
'' () in 2010. He is to release his first new song plus collection compilation album, ''
Towards Tomorrow's Journey ''Towards Tomorrow's Journey (New songs + Collection)'' () is Taiwanese Mandopop artist Danson Tang's () first greatest hits album. Two editions of the album were released on 26 April 2011 by Avex Taiwan: ''Towards Tomorrow's Journey (Guardian Ed ...
'' () on 26 April 2011, in two versions, Guardian Edition () and Journey Edition (). It will contain 15 previously released tracks and three new songs, including lead track "Towards Tomorrow's Journey" ().


Personal life

Tang became close friends with Fahrenheit member
Jiro Wang Jiro Wang (; born 24 August 1981) is a Taiwanese singer and actor, who started his career as a model. Wang is a member of Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band Fahrenheit. Life Jiro Wang was born August 24, 1981, in Taiwan. He graduated ...
after many collaborations and also sharing the same birth sign. The two have said they enjoyed shopping for clothes and accessories together during their days off. During his collaboration days with Fahrenheit he was often mistaken as a member of the band. In 2008 Danson became an uncle when his older sister gave birth to a daughter named Maiya. Tang has said he often spoils his niece by buying items for her.


Filmography


Television series


Movies


Discography


Studio


Compilation


Soundtrack contributions


Music videos appearances

''*Self MV's'' ''*Other artistes MV's''


Books

* 4 December 2007: Danson Tang Photo Novel ''Tang Yu Zhe Ying Zi Shu'' () – * 15 April 2008: Danson Tang Photo and Writing Collection () – * 8 December 2010: DisPLAY DANSON TANG () – * 21 March 2012: In the Land of the Sacred and Love Danson Tang() – Yesasia.co
In the Land of the Sacred and Love
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Awards and nominations


References


External links

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Danson Tang@Avex Taiwan official homepage
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Danson Tang discography@Avex Taiwan
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Comprise Boundless Entertainment blog
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Danson's Sina blog
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Danson Tang Facebook page
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Danson Tang Weibo page
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Danson Tang Instagram page
{{DEFAULTSORT:Tang, Danson 1984 births Living people Taiwanese male television actors Taiwanese Mandopop singers Male actors from Keelung 21st-century Taiwanese singers Hsing Wu University alumni Musicians from Keelung