Jerry Yan facts for kids
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Jerry Yan
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廖洋震 | |
![]() Jerry Yan in 2023
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Liao Yang-zhen
January 1, 1977 Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Occupation | Actor, singer, model |
Years active | 2000–present |
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Origin | Taiwan |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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Jerry for You (第一次) |
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Freedom (多出来的自由) |
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My Secret Lover (我的秘密情人) |
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F4 Albums
- Meteor Rain (2001)
- Fantasy 4ever (2002)
- Waiting for you (2007)
Awards and Achievements
Year | Award Event | Category | Work | Result |
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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
In Spanish: Jerry Yan para niños