Ming Dao | |||||
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Chinese name | 明道 | ||||
Pinyin | Míng Dào (Mandarin) | ||||
Birth name | Lin Chao Zhang (林朝章) | ||||
Origin | Republic of China (Taiwan) | ||||
Born | 26 February 1980 Taiwan |
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Other name(s) | Matthew Lin | ||||
Occupation | Actor, Singer, Model | ||||
Genre(s) | Mandopop | ||||
Label(s) | Jungiery | ||||
Years active | 1999–present (modeling) 2002–present (acting) 2004–present (singing) |
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Associated acts | 183 Club | ||||
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Ming Dao (Chinese: 明道; pinyin: Míng Dào) was born on 26 February 1980. He is a Taiwanese model, actor and singer of quintet boy band 183 Club since 2004. He is well 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 the winner of Best Host in Educational Programme at the 39th Golden Bell Awards.
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Ming 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 modeled for various advertisements and appeared in several music videos including Fei Xiang's "She" and R&B's "Love Bubble". Ming also participated in a Taiwanese program Super Sunday in 2000[1] and worked as a spokesperson for Shiatzy Chen.
Ming 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 won the Best Host in Educational Programme at the 39th Golden Bell Awards.[2]
In 2004, he made his acting debut Heaven's Wedding Gown (天國的嫁衣) as bike-racing champion, Chen Hai Nuo, co-starring Cyndi Wang and Leon Jay Williams.[3] A year later, he starred in The Prince Who Turns into a Frog (王子變青蛙) as Shan Jun Hao and Dang Ou. This drama is the only one in which all five members of 183 Club appeared. Episode seven broadcasted 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.[4]
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 former 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 Quietly Falling in Love With You and Always Smile! in Hunan, China. In December Ming and Chen Qiao En filmed Staying by You, Staying in the Sunshine/Taking of You, accompanied by the Lights, released in 2009.
Year | Chinese Title | English Title | Role | Network | Notes | With |
2004 | 天国的嫁衣 | La robe de Mariee des cieux | Chen Hai Nuo/Harold | CTS | Main Cast | None |
2005 | 王子變青蛙 | The Prince Who Turns into a Frog | Shan Jun Hao/Dang'ou | TTV | Lead Role | Joe Chen |
2006 | 爱情魔发师 | The Magician of Love | Du Ya Si/Artz | TTV | Lead Role | Joanne Zeng |
星苹果乐园 | Legend of Star Apple | Tao Si | CTV | Lead Role | Achel Chang | |
天使情人 | Angel Lover | Yang Tian You | StarTV | Lead Role | Bianca Bai | |
2007 | 梦幻天堂 | Modern Youth | Zhou Ji Chun | Lead Role | Li Man | |
樱野3加1 | Ying Ye 3 Jia 1 | Yang Jia Jiang/Ah Jiang | TTV | Lead Role | Joe Chen | |
2009 | 敲敲愛上你 | Knock Knock Loving You | Zhao Guan Xi | CTS | Main Cast | None |
守著陽光守著你 | Let's Dance | Yang Rui | Lead Role | Joe Chen | ||
微笑在我心 | Always Smile! | Liang Yu Fang | Hunan TV | Lead Role | Zhang Jia Ni | |
2010 | 幸福一定强 | Happy & Love Forever | Yin Ding Qiang | Anhui | Lead Role | Niu Meng Meng |
鍾無艷 | Zhong Wu Yen | Qi Xuan | TTV | Lead Role | Cheryl Yang | |
2011 | Chang E Ben Yue | |||||
男女生了沒 | Boy and Girl | Biker | CTV | Cameo | None | |
唐宫美人天下 | Tang Gong Mei Ren Tian Xia | Ming Chong Yan | TBA | Lead Role-in production | Zhang Ting | |
王的女人 | Beauties of the Empreror | Chu Emperor Xiang Yu | TBA | Lead Role-in production | Joe Chen | |
天使的幸福 | Happiness of an Angel | Jie Luo | TBA | Lead Role-in production | Liu Shi Shi |
Album Information | Tracks Contributed |
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Heaven's Wedding Gown Soundtrack
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"Torture [Zhe Mo]"(折磨) by 183 Club |
The Prince Who Turns Into A Frog Soundtrack
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"Enticing Trick"(迷魂計) by 183 Club "Magical Smile"(魔法) by 183 Club |
The Magicians of Love Soundtrack
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"Perfect Lover" (完美情人) by 183 Club "Magic Room" by 183 Club |
Angel Lover Soundtrack
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"Finding True Love" (發現真愛) with Jacky Chu and Ehlo Huang "Unregrettable Decision" (不後悔的決定) with Jacky Chu |
Ying Ye 3 Jia 1 Soundtrack
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"To Believe Again" with Chen Qiao En "Looking for My Best Friend" with Jason Hsu |
Year | Product | Type |
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2001 | Olay Face Wash | Cosmetic |
Supao Sport Drink 舒跑運動飲料 | Beverage | |
2002 | KYMCO 光陽機車 | Motor sports equipment |
Jasmine Green Tea 茉莉綠茶 | Beverage | |
2004 | Sweet Promise - 2SWEET Gold Jewelry 甜蜜約定 2SWEET金飾 | Accessories |
2005 | Bolife Juice 波蜜果菜汁 | Beverage |
Proman Underwear 豪門內衣 | Clothing | |
US Cotton 美國棉代 | ||
2006 | Caterpillar Watch | Accessories |
2007 | Cloie Watch | Accessories |
New Era of Casual Sport Shoes 新紀元休閒鞋 | Clothing | |
Eminu Clothing 依米奴休閒服飾 | Clothing |