Charles Tu Profile and Facts

Charles Tu Facts:
– Tu was born in Taipei, Taiwan.
– Education: Shih Hsin University, Department of Public Relations and Advertising (graduated)
– He used to be an athlete.
– He owns a West Highland White Terrier (dog breed) named Tuesday.
– He was known “Little Takeshi Kaneshiro” in his youth due to his resemblance to said actor.
– When Tu was in university, he was spotted by an agency and signed a contract because he could climb stairs faster than take the elevator. After signing the contract, Tu filmed more than ten commercials and seven music videos in his early career and was called “the singer’s favorite leading man” by the media.
– He has appeared in various television dramas, including Swimming Battle (2016) and The Man From The Future (2017).
– Tu is known for his Role as Xiao Li Cheng  in HIStory 4: Close to You.
– He entered showbiz in 2015 when he began to participate in the filming of performing arts-related work.
– In 2016, when Tu was taking his graduation photos, he almost overslept because he stayed up all night to finish a report. Wanting to make sure that Tu could complete his studies well, his agent turned down a film and two drama offers for him.
– Later, he also turned down offers for a movie and two dramas, losing $1 million.
– In 2017, on the eve of his enlistment, he supported his Shih Hsin University, and shared his personal experiences, earning him the titles of “Takeshi Kaneshiro of Shih Hsin University” and “Shih Hsin Spokesperson”.
– From his debut until 2017, Tu had filmed in ten commercials and seven music videos. Because of this, he was dubbed by the media as “the male lead in a singer’s music video.”
– During the filming of Endless Love in 2019, he became an acquaintance of the actor Chang Feng-hao through joint practice and established a friendship.
– Chang Feng Hao called Charles Tu “rabbit”, while Charles Tu often called him “Little Kid”.
– Tu wanted to play the role of a guitarist in the drama, so he studied with the Taiwanese band Wendy Walk and watched documentary series related to them.
– While on location in Kaohsiung, he encountered a vendor playing the song “Taipei Straight Ahead” by his co-star Li Ying Hong, who happened to be there. This coincidence left a deep impression on him.
– He does not express his feelings much, but is willing to learn to open his heart.
– People describe him as “someone who easily opens his heart and is willing to listen to others”.
– He has has also described himself as having a lively yet gentle “guardian” personality in public.