On September 30, 2020, Daniel Wu turned 46 years old. His appearance has changed, that's what time has given him.

Daniel Wu’s face once became his shackles. Underneath his handsome appearance, he has been completing self-breakthroughs, trying to get rid of the various weights that this skin brings to him.

Over the years, he has seen desire in the eyes of many people, and he keeps making choices, "I hate this look."

Daniel Wu when he was young, The waves in the eyes are the enemy of the solemn face. Now, at the age of 46, he is more like an undercurrent in a calm lake, peaceful but full of tension.

Some time ago, Daniel Wu’s recent photos were on the hot search.

In the photo, his hairline has receded, his skin is sagging, and his facial lines are no longer as clear as before.

Everyone lamented that the male idol cannot withstand the traces of time. Some netizens even joked that Daniel Wu looked like "Su Daqiang". For a moment, there was a lot of wailing.

Many people still send blessings, but they inevitably have mixed emotions. Beautiful boys will always grow up, become old, and become different from what we remember.

Daniel Wu’s face had brought him many opportunities, but he wanted to get beyond this layer of skin.

Actor, director, designer... none of them seems to be his exclusive label. All these identities, when placed in Wu Yanzu, have a wonderful fusion.

What troubled him for a long time was that most Asian directors approached him for filming, mostly because of his appearance.

Daniel Wu drew a circle on his face with his right hand.

"Yes, this face."

In China, "Daniel Wu" is no longer just a name, but has become a symbol, a fixed adjective that describes a handsome boy.

Many boys like to call themselves "××Daniel Wu". Such names can be seen everywhere on major websites.

For him, this has become an invisible shackles.

Underneath his handsome appearance, Daniel Wu has always wanted to achieve self-breakthrough and get rid of the various weights that this face brings to him.

For a long time, he denied himself and felt that he was not that successful.

Many people remember Daniel Wu because of a classic look back.

That comes from a Hong Kong film "Love of a Beautiful Boy" 17 years ago.

Daniel Wu, who is just starting out in the film and television industry, is wearing a police uniform and standing in an alley in Hong Kong.

Just a look back indifferently, but his handsome face has taken root in the hearts of many movie fans, and he has begun to be well known by the audience.

Many people think he is from Hong Kong, but Daniel Wu is a very typical ABC.

He was born in California, USA, to parents from Shanghai. His father is a construction engineer and his mother is a university professor. They hope that their son can also work hard to become a scholar in the future.

Daniel Wu has lived up to his parents. His grades have always been the best in the class, getting A+ almost every time.

When Daniel Wu was seven years old, his grandfather took him to a cinema in Chinatown and watched the movie "Shaolin Temple".

He felt the power of Chinese martial arts and thought: "I must learn martial arts."

This movie allowed him to find his sense of identity. At the age of 11 , Wu Yanzu finally learned the art from a master in Beijing. In addition to practicing hard every day, he also takes the initiative to read books about martial arts.

He said: "I don't like to play with things that others have played. I like to find my own way."

Because he likes creativity and art, Daniel Wu considered his parents' suggestions. After that, I chose architecture as a major in college.

In college, he was still a top student that everyone praised.

In 1997, 23-year-old Daniel Wu had just graduated from the Department of Architecture at the University of Oregon. He is planning to come to Asia for a graduation trip.

At that time, he had no idea that his destiny would change dramatically due to this journey.

While traveling in Hong Kong, his outstanding appearance attracted the director Yang Fan, and then he filmed his first film and television work "The Love of a Beautiful Boy" and officially embarked on the road of acting.

This is a movie about homosexuality. Before filming, Daniel Wu communicated with his parents about the special nature of this role. His mother was very supportive, but his father had no reaction.

With his heroic face and unique temperament, Daniel Wu fits the role of Sam very well.

He and Stephen Fung starred in a complicated same-sex relationship in the movie.

"Are you GAY?"

"If you are, I am."

"Love" is a star-studded show, with Sylvia Chang as the producer. Lin Qingxia serves as the narration, and Huang Zhan makes a cameo appearance in the film. As Daniel Wu's debut film, this film made him famous in one fell swoop.

The first time he made a movie, Daniel Wu was very hesitant at the time. He had never filmed before and couldn't speak Cantonese. He also had a bit of "pre-human phobia".

Later, as I slowly tried it, I discovered that the fun of being an actor is that you can experience other people’s lives and try out many different roles.

"Acting can expand my horizons and see the world from a broader perspective."

After "Pretty Boy", Daniel Wu received olive branches from many directors.

In October of this year, he starred in the literary film "City of Glass" and was nominated for Best New Actor at the 18th Hong Kong Film Awards for this film.

Two years later, he was the police undercover Dot in "Purple Rain".

In the same year, he co-starred in the romantic comedy "Glass Bottle" with Jackie Chan, Shu Qi, and Tony Leung.

Daniel Wu is becoming more and more popular with the works he appears in.

Daniel Wu, who was born in architecture, became famous immediately after his debut. As an actor, he is undoubtedly lucky.

Regarding his identity as an actor, he has his own principles and is extremely honest. He does not shy away from those days that are not so "glorious" in the eyes of others.

Before 2004, Daniel Wu made some films that he disliked very much, including Category III films.

"That scene was very intense. I was only wearing a small pair of underwear, and then I saw myself and thought why I got to this point..."

Daniel Wu could not accept it and negotiated with the agency, saying that he would choose movies carefully and never make such a film again.

"I would rather not make a movie than make that kind of garbage movie. I studied architecture before, and I am not afraid of leaving this circle."

Daniel Wu has created one different " "Handsome Guy Role", but it was those dark, non-mainstream roles that allowed him to really find the joy of acting.

For a long time, he was not confident:

“Many people like me just because they like my appearance. They can’t see my hard work and hard work. I I just feel like I’m not that successful. I have to work harder next time and let everyone see something else about me.”

2004 was a very important year for Daniel Wu because he met director Er Dongsheng.

As soon as the script for "Dark Night in Mongkok" came out, Er Dongsheng thought of Daniel Wu. At that time, many people objected because Daniel Wu was considered too handsome at that time and was not suitable for a cold killer who was rustic and fatalistic.

However, Director Er still insisted on his own ideas and fought against all opinions.

"Dark Night in Mongkok" is Daniel Wu's transformational work.

In this movie, he is no longer just a handsome guy, but a person who seeks life and refuses all whitewashing and beautification. Facing the night, depicting naked human nature and society.

Before the film was released, many people questioned whether Daniel Wu could still act well without the "handsome guy baggage"?

After the movie was released, everyone saw a different Daniel Wu. The conflict between passionate justice and black hypocrisy is vividly interpreted by the character Laifu.

Daniel Wu’s pain seemed to hurt everyone.

Actors are a fragile industry, which he fully recognizes and has never relaxed about.

For Daniel Wu, who became famous at a young age, "being popular" is not a necessity. Compared with the illusory fame, being recognized for his acting skills and hard work is what he pursues.

Later, every role he performed was a brand new breakthrough, like a martial arts overlord, collecting unique skills one by one.

From the handsome boy standing on the street in a police uniform to the mature man with firm eyes now.

For 20 years, Daniel Wu has been surprising the times, but he said that he has never been a perfect person, and he does not like to be labeled as perfect.

"When I look at myself, I know that those people are only interested in my appearance. I see a lot of desire in the way you look at me, and you have a lot of expectations for me. I hate this kind of look. ”

The public only wants to see a face and body full of hormones, and Daniel Wu chose to play a small character living on the margins of society. The non-mainstream crowd attracted him to get closer to himself and discover more possibilities for himself.

Daniel Wu has continued to hone his acting skills on a career path that is free from hype. Apart from his status as an actor, the public rarely sees reports about his personal life in the media.

Friend Feng Delun mentioned Daniel Wu and said: "He is a very reliable person and very trustworthy. I have known him for more than 20 years and he has always been like this."

Daniel Wu's appearance , always causing others the misunderstanding of being "careful". In life, he is honest and dedicated towards love.

Director Lu Chuan once said of him:

"After the filming, there were several times when we organized parties to sing "Daniel Wu does not drink alcohol, and very consciously kept his distance from women. It’s so respectable.”

On April 6, 2010, 36-year-old Daniel Wu and his girlfriend Lisa held their wedding in South Africa.

There was no gorgeous scene or groups of luxury cars, just two faces filled with happy smiles.

Daniel Wu said:

"No matter how grand and luxurious a wedding is, it means nothing to us. I just want to give her a special wedding that we can remember each other."< /p>

The reason for choosing to hold the wedding in South Africa is that Lisa has a small house of her own in a small village here. After the two fell in love, they would often go to live in this place that was not very connected to the outside world.

This house is like a paradise home, witnessing the love between the two.

After getting married, Daniel Wu became more and more at home. He said that he had become a famous man: "After marrying Lisa, there is no longer me, but us."

In the eyes of outsiders The aloof male god is a naughty boy when he is with his wife, taking funny photos and completely letting himself go.

Daniel Wu also turned into a "house cook" and was keen on cooking for Lisa:

"Before we got married, she helped me cook no more than 10 times, because she really No. But I can, and I am lucky to be able to cook for her."

This strong sense of family responsibility comes not only from marriage, but also from the birth of my daughter.

In March 2013, Daniel Wu showed off his newborn’s little hands on Weibo and announced the birth of his daughter.

As a father, he feels that spending time with his family is the most important thing in his life. He does not want to sacrifice the precious process of accompanying his children as they grow up because of acting.

As the children grow up day by day, Daniel Wu hopes that his daughter will not be too good-looking and be more ordinary, so that her life will not be so troubled.

After saying that, he smiled like a child.

His daughter makes him nervous and soft. This must be the most charming moment for a middle-aged man.

When a person reaches a certain stage in life, he must learn to welcome it and also learn to say goodbye. Two years after Daniel Wu welcomed his daughter, he felt the unbearable weight of life.

In 2015, Daniel Wu’s mother died of cancer.

During the time when his mother was ill, he suspended all work until he accompanied his mother through her final days.

"That process was the hardest time in my life so far. I stayed with my mother and saw her grow from a healthy person until she passed away..."

It was only two short months between my mother's serious illness and her death. This kind of departure was unexpected.

A healthy person's body slowly shrank. "The last look she had was not the mother I knew."

That year, he was 41 years old and had just passed The age of no doubt.

Daniel Wu’s heart was filled with fear. This was the first time in his life that he felt lost.

The sudden death of his mother left Daniel Wu immersed in sadness for a long time and it was difficult to get out of it. Until he encountered the movie script of "Get Out, Mr. Tumor".

He decided to star in this film, which also describes cancer patients and their search for the meaning of life.

"You are not me, so you will not understand what you mean to me" is a line spoken by Dr. Liang played by Daniel Wu in the movie, which appropriately depicts his true inner feelings.

Now Wu Yanzu, tempered by the years, is relaxed but contains tension. He can clearly feel that he has a soft strength.

In 2003, Daniel Wu starred in a stage play, "The Happy Prince" created by Oscar Wilde. There is a line that left a deep impression on him:

"We all live in the gutter, but there are still people who look up at the stars."

He firmly believes that when it comes to fate, people are weak and passive. Yes, but people need to have ideals and their own light.

46-year-old Daniel Wu is no longer bothered by his face. He accepts everything that life gives him.

When Daniel Wu was young, the waves in his eyes were the enemy of his solemn face. Nowadays, his temperament is more like the undercurrent in the calm lake, peaceful but full of tension.

However, whether it is now or in the future, when people mention Daniel Wu, they will still think of the scene many years ago.

He was tall and thin, wearing a police uniform and standing at the entrance of the alley. He had no time to pay attention to him, and his face could not hide his handsomeness and vulnerability.

It was the back alleys of Central, Hong Kong in 1997.

That is 23-year-old Daniel Wu.