Dylan Kuo

Dylan Kuo (Chinese: 郭品超; pinyin: Guō Pǐnchāo; born 8 June 1977) is a Taiwanese actor, singer and model. He rose to fame in 2004 after playing the lead role in the television series The Outsiders.[1] He is also known as Irons Kwok, his earlier western name, and Kwok Bun-chiu,[2] his name pronounced in Cantonese.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Kuo.
Dylan Kuo
Born (1977-06-08) 8 June 1977
Taipei, Taiwan
OccupationActor, singer, model
Years active2003–present
Chinese name
Musical career
Also known asKuo Pin-chao
Guo Pinchao
Irons Kwok
GenresMandopop
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsEmperor Entertainment Group (EEG) (2008–2010)
HIM International Music (2010–2016)

Early life

Dylan Kuo was born in Taipei, Taiwan on 8 June 1977, the youngest of a two-child family. He has a brother older than him by 4 years. He has been described by family members and teachers as a shy, quiet and reserved child. His parents divorced when he was very young. He grew up in a single-parent home living with his mother and older brother. His mother worked 2 jobs in order to raise him and his brother, working as a kindergarten teacher by day and at night as a YMCA instructor teaching hairdressing courses. His mother died from breast cancer when he was 14 years old, which Kuo has said was the most unforgettable yet saddest moment in his life.

He then went to live with his father while his older brother moved out on his own. He graduated from Taipei College of Maritime Technology. Originally wanting to be an architect like his older brother, he decided it wasn't the career path he wanted after spending one year in the field.[3]

Career

Acting

In 2003, he made his acting debut in small roles, his most notable one for the idol series The Rose, playing one of Cecilia Yip's character Han Li's younger boyfriends. He had originally auditioned for the role "Han Jin" which Jerry Huang was eventually cast in. The director was impressed with his audition and decided to bring him back for a cameo role. After being offered more acting roles, Kuo was then signed under Duo Man Ni Productions to manage all his acting activities while Catwalk Production House still managed his advertisement and modeling activities.

In 2004, he got his big break playing the lead role in the television series The Outsiders, a drama about triad gangs in Taipei. After the success of The Outsiders and its sequel The Outsiders II, Kuo was invited by Hong Kong Director Joe Ma to play the lead in the 2005 Hong Kong film Embrace Your Shadow opposite Hong Kong singer-actress Fiona Sit.

For his film debut in Embrace Your Shadow, he plays a small-time cat burglar from Taiwan living in Hong Kong who has to deal with love and triads issues. His character "Juchin" was to originally only speak Mandarin, since director Joe Ma was aware that Kuo did not speak any Cantonese, but wanting to look believable as a person living in Hong Kong, Kuo decided to speak his lines as much as possible in Cantonese. In the behind-the-scenes footage of the film, Kuo can be seen asking the director and production crew on how to pronounce his lines in Cantonese. The film was well-received and he was invited to film another Hong Kong movie, the horror film Black Night.

In 2008, he signed with Hong Kong entertainment management company Emperor Entertainment Group to handle all his activities for the Hong Kong market due to his growing popularity in Hong Kong. After previously playing romantic, tough, cool and reserved characters, Kuo made his first foray into comedy, playing the dorky, nerdy and immature character "Ning Huan Yu" in CTS's 2008 romantic comedy Prince + Princess 2.

In 2009, Kuo made his debut in the Mainland China drama market and since then has mainly concentrated his career there. In 2010, he signed to Taiwanese music and entertainment company HIM International Music, where the company will manage his music, advertisements, modelling and acting activities.[4]

Music

In 2007, he started his music career signing under record label Warner Music Taiwan. His first album released was Not Anymore. Kuo also occasionally performs the theme songs of the dramas he has acted in.

Personal life

Kuo was previously in a long-term public relationship with a woman simply known as Amy to the public. He and Amy started dating during his early modeling career. It was a long-distance relationship because Amy left Taiwan during the second year of their relationship to study in the United States. Kuo confirmed in 2008 that he and Amy had ended their relationship some time in 2007.[5]

Kuo has a mild case of obsessive–compulsive disorder. He revealed in an interview that he carries a tooth brush, tooth paste and dental floss with him everywhere, and he must brush his teeth after every meal. Also showering three times a day to make sure he doesn't have any body odor and putting on cologne whenever he heads outside his home, even if it is a few minute errand to the local market or bank.[6]

Kuo is best friends with actor Peter Ho. The two met while collaborating on the 2007 drama Men and Legends. The two share an interest in body building and a passion for video gaming. Kuo served as best man at Ho's 2016 wedding.

Filmography

Television series
YearNetworkEnglish titleOriginal titleRoleNotes
2003TTVThe Rose薔薇之戀Kevin, Han Li's loverCameo, episode 10
CTVSix Lines Of Desire 欲望六人行Cameo
CTVSpicy College Students 麻辣高校生Yin JunxiCameo
CTSSpicy Teacher麻辣鮮師Yin JunxiCameo
ETTVDiary Of Sex and The City熟女欲望日記Zhou ZhiweiCameo
FTVStep of Dance眉飛色舞Soccer CaptainCameo
2004GTVThe Outsiders鬥魚Yu Hao
GTVThe Outsiders II鬥魚2Yu Hao
2005FTVComing Lies偷天換日Cash
2006CTSWhite Robe of Love白袍之戀Tang Qixiu
2007CTVThe Teen Age18禁不禁PE teacher Lin MenglunGuest star
Men and Legends精武飛鴻Yan Yingyuan
2008CTSPrince + Princess 2王子看見二公主Ning Huanyu
2009CTSKnock Knock Loving You敲敲愛上你Cheng Xuege
CNTVBeauty is Not Bad 美女不壞William Chen
2010Hunan TVSingle Princesses and Blind Dates單身公主相親記Fang Yan
2011JSTVThe Legend of Chinese Zodiac十二生肖傳奇Xing Hu
2012CTVIa Ia, I Do愛啊哎呀，我願意Ji Xiangen
2013CTVBorrow Your Love借用一下你的愛Ye Chen
CCTVLegend of Mulan花木蘭傳奇Prince Duo Lun
2014TVBSThe Way We Were16個夏天Jiang DaweiCameo
2015ViuTVSlacker's Food Diary懶人美食日記Li Ruifan
2016iQiyiStardom明星志願Li HuaWebseries
2018Hunan TVNegotiator谈判官Qin Tianyu[7]
Jiangsu TVSnow Queen北国英雄Gu Zhaolong[8]
YoukuSwords of Legends 2古剑奇谭2Tong[9]
TencentEver Night将夜Jun Bai[10]
2020Eternal Love of Dream三生三世枕上书Su Moye[11]
TBAThe Legend of Ba Qing贏天下Ba Zimuo[12]
Love Is Brave一场奋不顾身的爱情Li Sihan
Follow Me My Queen王小笛驯夫记Yang Jialei

Film
YearEnglish titleOriginal titleRoleNotes
2005Embrace Your Shadow摯愛Juchin
2006Black Night黑夜JoeSegment "Next Door"
2007The Longest Night in Shanghai夜上海Tong Tong
2007Shamo軍雞Ryuichi Yamazaki
2008Sasori蠍子Hei Tai
2012Hyperspace Rescue超時空救兵Shi Kejin
2012Bear It熊熊愛上你Peter
2012Westgate Tango西門町Jin
2013Love Is Beautiful愛,很美Ray Zheng-yu
2013Before We Dissolve緣來是愛Short film
2014Are You Ready to Marry Me我想結婚的時候你在哪Gao Yi-an
2015Where Are All The Time時間都去哪了
2016Skiptrace絕地逃亡Esmond
2017The Choice選擇遊戲Lin Zijun
2019Magic Circle

Music video appearances
YearSong titleDetailsVideo
2003Mr. Right
(對的人)
  • Singer(s): Ailing Tai 戴愛玲
  • Album: Do Stupid Things For Love (為愛做的傻事)
 Video on YouTube
2004Only Because of You
(都只因為你)		 Video on YouTube
2009Insomnia
(失眠)
  • Singer(s): Evonne Hsu
  • Album: Love*Over (愛*極限)
 Video on YouTube
2015This is it!
(風蕭蕭兮)
  • Singer(s): Shin
  • Album: Whatever, I Just Believe In (反正我信了)
 Video on YouTube

Discography

Studio albums
#English TitleOriginal titleRelease DateLabel
1stNot Anymore我不像我10 August 2004Warner Music Taiwan[13]
2ndTogether同行19 January 2007[14]

Soundtrack singles
YearEnglish titleOriginal titleTelevision series
2004"Give Up"放棄The Outsiders
"Promise"答應The Outsiders II
2005"Steal Another Day"偷天換日Coming Lies
2013"Borrow Loved Ones"借用愛的人Borrow Your Love

References
  1. "Dylan Kuo". chinesemov.com. Retrieved 4 March 2010.
  2. http://www.scmp.com/article/516263/shadow-walker
  3. http://ent.appledaily.com.tw/enews/article/entertainment/20101023/32907692/
  4. (in Chinese) The Longest Night in Shanghai Dylan Kuo sina.com news
  5. (in Chinese) Dylan Kuo libertytimes.com Retrieved 14 February 2014
  6. Dylan Kuo cleanliness news
  7. 《谈判官》曝人物海报 郭品超帅气饰商海精英. Tencent (in Chinese). 27 July 2017.
  8. 郭品超携抗战新剧来宁 (in Chinese). Sina Corp. 26 May 2018.
  9. 郭品超《古剑奇谭二》人物海报曝光 网友"帅炸天". ifeng (in Chinese). 6 January 2017.
  10. 《将夜》二师兄"出山"郭品超出演君陌. Netease (in Chinese). 8 December 2017.
  11. "《三生三世枕上书》官宣演员阵容". Xinhua News Agency. 26 July 2018.
  12. 郭品超《赢天下》角色海报曝光 与范冰冰虐恋 (in Chinese). Sina Corp. 27 March 2017.
  13. 我不像我 CD. Retrieved 11 July 2016
  14. Dylan Kuo album info. Retrieved 17 February 2014
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