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Mandy Wei
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Wei in 2017
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| Born | 5 September 1984 |
| Nationality | Taiwanese |
| Alma mater | Taipei Municipal Neihu Senior High School Soochow University |
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| Years active | 2006-present |
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| Also known as | Wei Man |
Mandy Wei (in Chinese: 魏蔓) is a famous actress, model, and host from Taiwan. She began her career as a model and later became a host for MTV. After that, she started her successful acting career. Wei went to Soochow University and can speak Mandarin, Taiwanese, and English.
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Early Life and Education
Mandy Wei was born on September 5, 1984, in Taipei, Taiwan. She has a younger brother. She attended Taipei Municipal Neihu Senior High School and later studied International Business at Soochow University.
During her teenage years, Wei decided to focus on a healthier lifestyle. By eating healthy foods and exercising every day, she became more fit and confident. She has kept up these healthy habits throughout her life.
Career Journey
Modeling and Hosting
Wei's career started in 2006 when she became a fashion and swimwear model. Her modeling work made her well-known, and she even appeared in a music video for the famous singer Jay Chou in 2008.
In the same year, MTV Taiwan asked her to be a VJ (video jockey). She hosted music and entertainment news shows, where she interviewed many local musicians. Later, in 2012, she also hosted for the popular news website Apple Daily Taiwan.
Becoming an Actress
Wei's first acting role was in the 2008 TV show ToGetHer. She played a supporting character alongside famous actors like Rainie Yang and Jiro Wang. For the next few years, she continued to act in supporting roles in various TV dramas.
Her big break came in 2012 with the popular drama Love, Now. She played a doctor, and viewers loved her performance so much that her small role was made into a main one.
After Love, Now, Wei was offered her first lead role in the 2013 drama Deja Vu. She played a woman who makes a great sacrifice for the person she loves. The show became a huge hit.
Thanks to her success, she starred in another popular drama in 2014 called Say Again Yes I Do. For this role, she changed her look by cutting her long hair very short. The show was a ratings success. In 2015, she starred in the romantic comedy When I See You Again and in 2016, she played the lead in Swimming Battle.
Selected Works
Mandy Wei has appeared in many television shows, films, and music videos. Here are some of her most well-known projects.
Television Shows
| Year | English Title | Role |
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| 2009 | ToGetHer | Luo Sha Sha |
| 2011 | Material Queen | Guo Xiao Qian |
| 2012 | Love, Now | He Cai Rong |
| 2013 | Deja Vu | Xu Hai Lin |
| 2014 | Say Again Yes I Do | Shu Xin Kui |
| 2015 | When I See You Again | An Xi |
| 2016 | Swimming Battle | He Yu Die |
| 2017 | Memory Love | Jin Jia-en |
Films
| Year | English Title | Role |
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| 2010 | Love You 10,000 Years | Vivian |
| 2012 | Bad Girls | Jessica |
| 2014 | Endless Nights in Aurora | Coco |
| 2016 | Operation Mekong | Fang Xing Wu's girlfriend |
| 2023 | My Heavenly City | Claire |
Awards and Recognition
Mandy Wei's acting has been recognized with many nominations at the Sanlih Drama Awards, a popular awards show in Taiwan.
- For Deja Vu (2013): She was nominated for Best Actress, Best Screen Couple, Best Kiss, and Best Crying Scene.
- For Say Again Yes I Do (2014): She received nominations for Best Actress and Best Kiss.
- For When I See You Again (2015): She was nominated for Best Actress, Best Screen Couple, and Best Kiss.
- For Swimming Battle (2016): She was again nominated for several awards, including Best Actress and Best Screen Couple.
These nominations show how much audiences and critics have enjoyed her performances in these popular dramas.
