Ming Dow

Ming Dao (; born 26 February 1980) is a Taiwanese actor, singer and model. He is known for starring in The Prince Who Turns into a Frog, which held the highest single episode average rating of 6.99 for a Taiwanese drama from 2005 to 2008, and for being the winner of Best Host in Educational Programme at the 39th Golden Bell Awards.

Career Ming Dao was first discovered in 1999 when he took part in television variety show Guess hosted by Jacky Wu on China Television. He went on to model for various advertisements and appeared in several music videos including Fei Xiang's "She" and R&B's "Love Bubble". Ming Dao also participated in Taiwanese program Super Sunday in 2000 and worked as a spokesperson for Shiatzy Chen.

Ming Dao hosted King of Adventure (冒險王) on SETTV from 2002, visiting India, Korea, Egypt, Germany, Namibia, New Zealand, Laos, Guam, Fiji, Alaska, Mexico, Oman, and Indonesia as an adventure tour guide. In 2004, Ming Dao won the Best Host in Educational Programme at the 39th Golden Bell Awards.

In 2004, he made his acting debut Heaven's Wedding Gown (天國的嫁衣) as a bike-racing champion, Chen Hai Nuo, co-starring Cyndi Wang and Leon Jay Williams. A year later, he starred in The Prince Who Turns into a Frog as Shan Jun Hao and Dang Ou. This drama is the only one in which all five members of 183 Club appeared. Episode seven broadcast on 17 July 2005 achieved an average rating of 6.99 and peaked at 8.05, which broke the previous average record of 6.43 held by Meteor Garden and was the highest peak for a single episode for a Taiwanese drama until it was broken by episode 13 of Fated to Love You which peaked at 8.13 in 2008.

In his next drama, The Magicians of Love (愛情魔髮師), he co-starred with his band mates Sam Wang, Jacky Zhu, and Ehlo Huang from 183 Club. Then in 2006, he starred in The Legend of Star Apple and Angel Lover. Followed by Ying Ye 3 Jia 1, in 2007 in which he plays Ah Jiang, opposite past co-star Joe Chen from The Prince Who Turns into a Frog. Other cast members include Jason Hsu of 5566, who plays his friend Bulu (Wang Dao Ren). Also released in 2007 was Modern Youth (梦幻天堂).

In 2008 he finished filming Knock Knock Loving You and Always Smile! in Hunan, China. In December Ming Dao and Chen Qiao En filmed Staying by You, Staying in the Sunshine/Taking of You, accompanied by the Lights, released in 2009.

He later went back to the mainland and started shooting Wuxia drama as General Wu Gang; a mainland station (Anhui TV) then contracted him as their star. He was paid to participate in the idol drama Happy and Love Forever with actress and model Annie Chen.The producer made a sequel, but Ming Dao and Annie only had cameo roles.

In 2010, Ming Dao returned to Taiwan and starred with Cheryl Yang in Zhong Wu Yan. Although he was paid a lot less, he decided to do this drama because he did not want his Taiwanese fans to be disappointed.

Ming Dao left his agency J Star and along with Miss Li, his manager, he established a new agency MID. Other artists who signed on under his agency were Gino and Anthony. He also released a pictorial book "STAR".

Filmography

Film Year English title Original title 2010 Close to You 近在咫尺的爱恋 2010 Life of Sentime 感情生活

2014 The Best Meeting 最好的遇见 2015 Let's Get Married咱们结婚吧 2016 Three Bad Guys恋爱教父之三个"坏"家伙 2017 The Missing绑架者 2018 Let's Cheat Together 2018 Long Day's Journey into Night 2018 Perfect-Lover.com 2018 Asura

Television Year English title Original title Role Network Notes 2004 La robe de Mariee des cieux 天國的嫁衣 Chen Hainuo / Harold CTS 2005 The Prince Who Turns into a Frog 王子變青蛙 Shan Junhao / Dang O TTV 2006 The Magicians of Love 愛情魔髮師 Du Yasi / Du Yajun TTV 2006 Legend of Star Apple星苹果乐园 Tao Si CTV 2006 Angel Lover天使情人 Yang Tianyou StarTV 2007 Modern Youth梦幻天堂 Zhou Jichun 2007 Ying Ye 3 Jia 1櫻野三加一 Yang Jiajiang TTV 2009 Knock Knock Loving You敲敲愛上你 Zhao Guanxi CTS 2009 Let's Dance守着阳光，守着你 Yang Rui 2009 Always Smile!微笑在我心 Liang Yufang Hunan TV 2009 Chang'e嫦娥 Wu Gang 2010 Happy & Love Forever幸福一定強 Yin Dingqiang Anhui TV 2010 Zhong Wu Yen鍾無艷 King Xuan of Qi TTV 2011 Sunny happiness幸福最晴天 Yin Dingqiang guest star 2011 Beauty World唐宮美人天下 Ming Chongyan/Ming Yi Anhui TV 2011 Beauties of the Emperor王的女人 Xiang Yu 2011 Happy Michelin Kitchen幸福三颗星 Yin Dingqiang guest star 2012 The Queen of SOP勝女的代價 Adam Bell Hunan TV guest star 2014 Hot Mom!辣妈正传 Bao Shuai 2014 If I Love You如果我爱你 Adam Bell 2015 Personal Savings私房钱 Ying Ming 2016 Let's Fall in Love咱们相爱吧Huang Shaogu Hunan TV 2017 Angelo天使的幸福 An Jieluo Hunan TV 2024 The Legend of Heroes: Hot Blooded金庸武侠世界之铁血丹心 Hong Qigong Tencent Video

Discography

Album InformationTracks ContributedHeaven's Wedding Gown Soundtrack Artist: Released: 2004"Torture [Zhe Mo]"(折磨) by 183 ClubThe Prince Who Turns into A Frog Soundtrack Artist: Various Artists Released: 2005"Enticing Trick"(迷魂計) by 183 Club "Magical Smile"(魔法) by 183 Club "Call My Name"(閉上眼默唸3遍) by 183 Club and 7 Flowers "True Love"(真愛) by 183 ClubThe Magicians of Love Soundtrack Artist: Various Artists Released: 2006"Perfect Lover" (完美情人) by 183 Club "Magic Room" by 183 Club "Bomba Bomba" by 183 Club "Affected Line"(感情線) by 183 Club "A Date So Sweet"(甜蜜約定) by 183 ClubAngel Lover Soundtrack Artist: Various Artists Released: 2006"Finding True Love" (發現真愛) with Jacky Chu and Ehlo Huang "Unregrettable Decision" (不後悔的決定) with Jacky Chu "Forgotten" (遺忘) with Ehlo Huang "Since Beginning" (從頭) with Jacky Chu and Ehlo HuangYing Ye 3 Jia 1 Soundtrack Artist: Various Artists Released: 2007"To Believe Again" with Chen Qiao En "Looking for My Best Friend" with Jason Hsu