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Jerry Yan
廖洋震
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Jerry Yan in 2023
Born
Liao Yang-zhen

(1977-01-01) January 1, 1977 (age 48)
Taoyuan, Taiwan
Occupation Actor, singer, model
Years active 2000–present
Musical career
Origin Taiwan
Genres
Instruments Vocals, piano
Labels Sony Music Taiwan

Jerry Yan (born Liao Yang-zhen on January 1, 1977) is a famous actor, model, and singer from Taiwan. He was a member of the popular boy band F4. Jerry is best known for playing the main character, Daoming Si, in the TV show Meteor Garden and its next season, Meteor Garden II.

Early Life and Background

Jerry Yan was born in Taoyuan, Taiwan. His birthday is January 1, 1977. He comes from the Atayal and Hakka groups in Taiwan.

Jerry Yan's Career Journey

Starting as a Model and Actor

Jerry began his career as a model in 2000. Before that, he won two modeling contests in 1998. He appeared in many advertisements and music videos. In 2000, he started acting with a small role in a TV show called Spicy Teacher.

Becoming Famous with Meteor Garden

Jerry became very famous across Asia because of his role as Daoming Si in the hit Taiwanese drama Meteor Garden. He also starred in the second season, Meteor Garden II. After the show, Jerry and the other main actors, Vic Chou, Vanness Wu, and Ken Chu, formed a boy band called F4. They released three music albums together.

Solo Music and Film Projects

In 2004, Jerry released his first solo album, Jerry for You. This album was very successful and was named one of the "Top 10 Selling Mandarin Albums of the Year" in Hong Kong. He also won awards for "Best Album" and "Best Newcomer." That same year, he made his first movie, a romantic comedy called Magic Kitchen.

Acting in Popular TV Dramas

Jerry continued to star in many popular TV shows.

  • In 2006, he was in The Hospital, a medical drama that was even shown in Japan.
  • In 2008, he acted in the sports comedy Hot Shot.
  • In 2009, he starred in Starlit, a show that was sold to 15 countries. He also released his second album, Freedom, which was very popular in Taiwan and Japan.
  • In 2010, Jerry starred in Down with Love. He also released his third album, My Secret Lover.
  • In 2011, he was in My Splendid Life, which was watched over 100 million times online. He won "Best Asian Star" at an awards show in Seoul.
  • In 2014, Jerry played a single father in the drama Loving, Never Forgetting. He also appeared in the Japanese movie Lupin III: Necklace of Cleopatra.
  • In 2015, he had a special role in the popular movie Our Times. He also starred in the TV series My Best Ex-Boyfriend.
  • In 2020, Jerry starred in the romantic comedy Count Your Lucky Stars.
  • In 2021, he joined the TV show Call Me By Fire as a contestant.
  • In 2023, Jerry starred in the romantic drama The Forbidden Flower.

Personal Life

Jerry Yan was in a relationship with model Lin Chi-ling for many years.

Filmography

Television Series

Year Title Chinese Title Role
2000 Spicy Teacher 麻辣鮮師 Hong Minglong
2001 Girl Goes Forward 女生向前走 Ah Guo
Meteor Garden 流星花園 Daoming Si
Meteor Rain 流星雨~道明寺篇 Daoming Si
2002 Love Scar 烈愛傷痕 Zhang Zilin
Come to My Place 來我家吧 Cai Yiye
Meteor Garden II 流星花園 II Daoming Si
2006 The Hospital 白色巨塔 Su Yihua
2008 Hot Shot 籃球火 Dong Fangxiang
2009 Starlit 心星的淚光 Cheng Yue
2010 Pandamen 熊貓人 Policeman Chen
Down With Love 就想賴著妳 Xiang Yuping
2011 My Splendid Life 我的燦爛人生 Liu Yuhao
2014 Loving, Never Forgetting 戀戀不忘 Li Zhongmou
2015 My Best Ex-Boyfriend 最佳前男友 Li Tang
2016 Because·Love 真爱就这么难? Zhuang Daosheng
2019 Reset Life 未来的秘密 Professor
2020 Count Your Lucky Stars 我好喜欢你 Lu Xingcheng
2023 The Forbidden Flower 夏花 Xiao Han

Film

Year Title Chinese Title Role
2004 Magic Kitchen 魔幻厨房 Guo Keli
2012 Ripples of Desire 花漾 Scarface
2014 Lupin III: Necklace of Cleopatra 鲁邦三世:埃及艳后的项链 Michael Lee
2015 Our Times 我的少女时代 Adult Xu Taiyu
2021 Tempting Hearts 有一点动心 Zhou Qiwen

Discography

Solo Albums

Title Details
Jerry for You (第一次)
Freedom (多出来的自由)
My Secret Lover (我的秘密情人)

F4 Albums

  • Meteor Rain (2001)
  • Fantasy 4ever (2002)
  • Waiting for you (2007)

Awards and Achievements

Year Award Event Category Work Result
2004 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Asia Pop Artist N/A Won
2005 China Top Music Awards Best Album (Hong Kong/Taiwan) Jerry For You Won
Best Newcomer (Hong Kong/Taiwan) N/A Won
IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awards Top 10 Selling Mandarin Albums of the Year Jerry For You Won
2009 Best Jeanist Awards Best International Artiste N/A Won
South East Music Chart Awards Asia's Most Popular Singer N/A Won
Top 10 Songs Say I Love You at KTV Won
The Best International Foreign Drama Awards Best Actor Starlit Won
2011 Asia Model Awards Best Asian Star N/A Won
CTV'S Asia Top 10 Most Popular Stars Award Ceremony Asia Annual Popularity Award N/A Won
2015 Philippine's Asian Drama Awards Best Actor Loving, Never Forgetting Won
2023 Harper's Bazaar China Icon of the Year Charm Icon of the Year The Forbidden Flower Won

See also

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