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Ming Dao (Chinese: 明道; pinyin: Míng Dào; born 26 February 1980) is a Taiwanese model, actor and singer of quintet boy band 183 Club since 2004. He is well known for starring in The Prince Who Turns into a Frog, which held the highest single episode average rating of 6.99 for a Taiwanese drama from 2005 to 2008, and the winner of Best Host in Educational Programme at the 39th Golden Bell Awards.

Career

Ming Dao was first discovered in 1999 when he took part in television variety show Guess hosted by Jacky Wu on China Television. He went on to model for various advertisements and appeared in several music videos including Fei Xiang's "She" and R&B's "Love Bubble". Ming Dao also participated in a Taiwanese program Super Sunday in 2000 and worked as a spokesperson for Shiatzy Chen.

Ming Dao hosted King of Adventure (冒險王) on SETTV from 2002, visiting India, Korea, Egypt, Germany, Namibia, New Zealand, Laos, Guam, Fiji, Alaska, Mexico, Oman, and Indonesia as an adventure tour guide. In 2004, Ming Dao won the Best Host in Educational Programme at the 39th Golden Bell Awards.

In 2004, he made his acting debut Heaven's Wedding Gown (天國的嫁衣) as bike-racing champion, Chen Hai Nuo, co-starring Cyndi Wang and Leon Jay Williams. A year later, he starred in The Prince Who Turns into a Frog (王子變青蛙) as Shan Jun Hao and Dang Ou. This drama is the only one in which all five members of 183 Club appeared. Episode seven broadcast on 17 July 2005 achieved an average rating of 6.99 and peaked at 8.05, which broke the previous average record of 6.43 held by Meteor Garden and was the highest peak for a single episode for a Taiwanese drama until it was broken by episode 13 of Fated to Love You which peaked at 8.13 in 2008.

In his next drama, The Magicians of Love (愛情魔髮師), he co-starred with his band mates Sam Wang, Jacky Zhu, and Ehlo Huang from 183 Club. Then in 2006, he starred in The Legend of Star Apple and Angel Lover. Followed by Ying Ye 3 Jia 1, in 2007 in which he plays Ah Jiang, opposite former co-star Joe Chen from The Prince Who Turns Into A Frog. Other cast members include Jason Hsu of 5566, who plays his friend Bulu (Wang Dao Ren). Also released in 2007 was Modern Youth (梦幻天堂).

In 2008 he finished filming Knock Knock Loving You/Quietly Falling in Love With You and Always Smile! in Hunan, China. In December Ming Dao and Chen Qiao En filmed Staying by You, Staying in the Sunshine/Taking of You, accompanied by the Lights, released in 2009.

After his mainland drama was a success, he went back to the mainland and started shooting Wuxia drama as General Wu Gang. Because of the popularity of Ming Dao on the mainland, a huge mainland station (Anhui TV) contracted him as their star. He was paid a fantastic sum to participate in the idol drama Happy and Love Forever with another actress and model Annie Chan. This drama was a huge success and had high ratings. The producer made a sequel but Ming Dao and Annie only had cameo roles.

In 2010, Ming Dao returned to Taiwan and starred with Cheryl Yang in Zhong Wu Yan. Although he was paid a lot less, he decided to do this drama because he did not want his Taiwanese fans to be disappointed.

Ming Dao left his agency J Star and along with Miss Li his manager,they established a new agency MID. Other artists who signed on under his agency were Gino and Anthony. He arranged a pictorial book "STAR" which was a big hit.

Because of his popularity, the popular screenwriter and producer Yu Zheng, scheme of beauty, Palace - The Lock Heart Jade was interested in cooperating with him. Ming Dao was offered to play another Wuxia drama. He was interested in this role as it was different. He played as twins one of good person and the other being evil. This drama garnered him huge praise as an actor.

Filmography

Film

  • 2010 - Close to You (近在咫尺的爱恋)
  • 2010 - Life of Sentime (感情生活)
  • 2015 - Let's Get Married
  • 2016 - Three Bad Guys

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2004La robe de Mariee des cieux
天国的嫁衣
Chen Hainuo / HaroldCTS
2005The Prince Who Turns into a Frog
王子变青蛙
Shan Junhao / Dang OTTV
2006The Magician of Love
爱情魔发师
Du Yasi / Du YajunTTV
2006Legend of Star Apple
星苹果乐园
Tao SiCTV
2006Angel Lover
天使情人
Yang TianyouStarTV
2007Modern Youth
梦幻天堂
Zhou Jichun
2007Ying Ye 3 Jia 1
樱野三加一
Yang JiajiangTTV
2009Knock Knock Loving You
敲敲爱上你
Zhao GuanxiCTS
2009Let's Dance
守着阳光,守着你
Yang Rui
2009Always Smile!
微笑在我心
Liang YufangHunan TV
2009Chang'e
嫦娥
Wu Gang
2010Happy & Love Forever
幸福一定强
Yin DingqiangAnhui TV
2010Zhong Wu Yen
钟无艳
King Xuan of QiTTV
2011Sunny Happiness
幸福最晴天
Yin Dingqiangguest star
2011Beauty World
唐宫美人天下
Ming Chongyan/Ming YiAnhui TV
2011Beauties of the Emperor
王的女人
Xiang Yu
2011Happiness of an Angel
天使的幸福
An Jieluo
2011Happy Michelin Kitchen
幸福三颗星
Yin Dingqiangguest star
2012SOP QUEEN"
胜女的代价
Adam Bell(Ya Dang Bei Er)guest star
2014If I Love You"
如果我爱你
Adam Bell(Ya Dang Bei Er)

"Fated to Love You"

Discography

Album InformationTracks Contributed
Heaven's Wedding Gown Soundtrack
  • Artist:
  • Released: 2004
"Torture [Zhe Mo]"(折磨) by 183 Club
The Prince Who Turns Into A Frog Soundtrack
  • Artist: Various Artists
  • Released: 2005
"Enticing Trick"(迷魂計) by 183 Club

"Magical Smile"(魔法) by 183 Club
"Call My Name"(閉上眼默唸3遍) by 183 Club and 7 Flowers
"True Love"(真愛) by 183 Club

The Magicians of Love Soundtrack
  • Artist: Various Artists
  • Released: 2006
"Perfect Lover" (完美情人) by 183 Club

"Magic Room" by 183 Club
"Bomba Bomba" by 183 Club
"Affected Line"(感情線) by 183 Club
"A Date So Sweet"(甜蜜約定) by 183 Club

Angel Lover Soundtrack
  • Artist: Various Artists
  • Released: 2006
"Finding True Love" (發現真愛) with Jacky Chu and Ehlo Huang

"Unregrettable Decision" (不後悔的決定) with Jacky Chu
"Forgotten" (遺忘) with Ehlo Huang
"Since Beginning" (從頭) with Jacky Chu and Ehlo Huang

Ying Ye 3 Jia 1 Soundtrack
  • Artist: Various Artists
  • Released: 2007
"To Believe Again" with Chen Qiao En

"Looking for My Best Friend" with Jason Hsu

Endorsements

YearProductType
2001Olay Face WashCosmetic
Supao Sport Drink 舒跑運動飲料Beverage
2002KYMCO 光陽機車Motor sports equipment
Jasmine Green Tea 茉莉綠茶Beverage
2004Sweet Promise - 2SWEET Gold Jewelry 甜蜜約定 2SWEET金飾Accessories
2005Bolife Juice 波蜜果菜汁Beverage
Proman Underwear 豪門內衣Clothing
US Cotton 美國棉代
2006Caterpillar WatchAccessories
2007Cloie WatchAccessories
New Era of Casual Sport Shoes 新紀元休閒鞋Clothing
Eminu Clothing 依米奴休閒服飾Clothing
2008"Batman Begins 6 - The Dark Knight" Asian voice
2009CrestTooth paste
2010New York Wedding PhotographyClothing
HOTOLOMobile
2011Ladies BraClothing
2012Grain ValleyBeverage

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