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Godfrey Gao
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| 高以翔 | |||||||||||||||
Gao in 2017
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Tsao Chih-hsiang (曹志翔)
22 September 1984 Taipei, Taiwan
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| Died | 27 November 2019 (aged 35) Ningbo, China
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| Cause of death | Cardiac arrest | ||||||||||||||
| Resting place | Chin Pao San, Jinshan District, New Taipei City | ||||||||||||||
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| Other names | Godfrey Tsao Gao Yixiang Kao Yi-hsiang |
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| Alma mater | Capilano University | ||||||||||||||
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| Years active | 2004–2019 | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||
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Godfrey Gao (Chinese: 高以翔; pinyin: Gāo Yǐxiáng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Ko Í-siông; September 22, 1984 – November 27, 2019) was a famous Taiwanese-Canadian model and actor. He was known as Asia's first male supermodel. He was also the first male Asian model to be in a campaign for the fashion brand Louis Vuitton. As an actor, he was famous for playing Magnus Bane in the 2013 movie The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. He also had a main role in the Chinese TV show Remembering Lichuan (遇見王瀝川).
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Godfrey Gao's Early Life
Godfrey Gao was born Tsao Chih-hsiang in Taipei, Taiwan, on September 22, 1984. His father was Taiwanese, and his mother was Malaysian. Godfrey was the youngest of three brothers. When he was a child, his family moved to North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Education and Sports
Godfrey went to Queensbury Elementary School and Argyle Secondary School. Later, he studied at Capilano University. He was very tall, about 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters). He played basketball for his school's team.
Godfrey Gao's Career
Godfrey Gao returned to Taiwan in 2004 to start his career as a model. He quickly became well-known. In 2009, he and three other male models were called the "Fashion 4" and released a book together.
Modeling Success
In 2011, Godfrey made history. He became the first Asian male model to work for the famous fashion brand Louis Vuitton. This was a big step for Asian models in the fashion world.
Acting Roles
Godfrey started acting in small roles in Chinese TV shows in 2006. His first main role was in the 2010 TV show Volleyball Lover.
In 2013, he made his first American movie. He played Magnus Bane in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. This role made him known to a wider audience. His most famous role was in the 2016 TV drama Remembering Lichuan. Fans loved his performance, and he became known as the "nation's husband" in China. He also acted in movies like Wedding Bible (2015) and the romantic comedy Love is a Broadway Hit (2017).
Godfrey Gao's Passing
On November 27, 2019, Godfrey Gao was filming a TV show called Chase Me in Ningbo, China. This show was a sports reality television series that involved tough physical challenges, often late at night. Godfrey collapsed while filming and was taken to a hospital. Sadly, after efforts to help him, he passed away.
His agency, JetStar Entertainment, shared the sad news. The show's producers later said that Godfrey died from cardiac arrest. His passing led to many discussions about how safe Chinese reality TV shows were, especially those with demanding physical tasks. Godfrey had reportedly been filming for 17 hours before he collapsed.
Godfrey's body was returned to Taiwan for his funeral. A Buddhist ceremony was held on December 15, 2019, as his mother wished. He was laid to rest at Chin Pao San.
Filmography
Movies
- All About Women (2008)
- Toy Story 3 (2010) - Voice of Ken (Mandarin version)
- 101 Proposals (2013)
- The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) - As Magnus Bane
- Wedding Bible (2015)
- Min & Max (2016)
- My Other Home (2017)
- Love is a Broadway Hit (2017)
- The Jade Pendant (2017)
- Legend of the Ancient Sword (2018)
- Shanghai Fortress (2019)
- Lost in Russia (2020) - Cameo
Television Shows
- The Kid from Heaven (2006)
- Chao Ji Pai Tang Super (2006)
- Love Queen (2006)
- The Magicians of Love (2006)
- I Want To Become A Hard Persimmon (2007)
- Bull Fighting (2007)
- Momo Love (2009)
- Volleyball Lover (2010)
- Odd Perfect Match (2010)
- The Queen of SOP (2012)
- Hello Gorgeous (2013)
- Never Give Up Dodo (2013)
- Only If I Love You (2014)
- God of War, Zhao Yun (2015) - As Lü Bu
- Remembering Lichuan (2016)
- The Gravity of a Rainbow (2019)
- We Are All Alone (2020)
- We Are All Alone: Special (2020)
Awards
- 2017: Won "Most Popular Actor" at the Golden Angel Awards for his role in The Jade Pendant.
See also
In Spanish: Godfrey Gao para niños
