Wang Shih-hsien
Taiwanese male singer and actor born in Sanchong District, New Taipei City, on February 11, 1968, who won the Golden Melody Award for Best Male Taiwanese Singer in 2005.
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Wang Shih-hsien is a Taiwanese male singer and actor born in Sanchong District, New Taipei City, on February 11, 1968. He joined his elementary school's soccer team and later attended and graduated from Taipei Physical Education College, continuing his soccer training while enrolled.
In 1987, while in college, Wang Shih-hsien formed a group with an upperclassman and entered ICRT's "青春之星" singing competition. They reached the top ten with "涼夜," written by the upperclassman, and took part in Rock Records' compilation "第二屆青春之星─快樂悲傷," through which Wang entered the record industry.
Through an introduction by 周添旺, Wang Shih-hsien joined 麗歌唱片 and recorded the Taiwanese-language album "初戀海," but later temporarily suspended his entertainment career for military service. After completing his service, he released "浪子悲歌." His second album, "雪中紅," was issued in conjunction with its use as the ending theme for the serial drama "草地狀元."
After joining Rock Records, Wang Shih-hsien released "啊！傷心的話" in 1995 and "酒醉的恰恰," produced by Bobby Chen, in 1996. In 2005, he won the Golden Melody Award for Best Male Taiwanese Singer for the drama theme-song album "情難忘." He moved to 乾坤唱片 in 2010 and released "足步天下" and "玄武英雄"; in 2012, he released his first Mandarin album, "一起去幸福."
Wang Shih-hsien made his television drama debut in "草地狀元," appearing as a guest in five episodes at the invitation of director 林福地. In 1997, he starred in FTV's "菅芒花的春天."
In 2003, Wang Shih-hsien and 霍正奇 starred in "日正當中." In 2008, he traveled to mainland China to film and star in "兄弟無間"; in 2012, he starred in "罪美麗."
Wang Shih-hsien starred in "甘味人生" in 2015 and recorded "勇敢," produced by Mayday, for the drama; his related scenes concluded in 2016. In 2021, he starred in "神之鄉," working with 李李仁.
Wang Shih-hsien's film appearances include "艋舺," released during the 2010 Lunar New Year period. In 2018, he played 高國仁 in "角頭2：王者再起," returning to the same role in "角頭—大橋頭" in 2024.
In 2005, Wang Shih-hsien held the solo concert tour "一世賢情" in Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. In 2026, "2026 角頭GATAO唱演會—情義到高雄" was held for two consecutive days at the Kaohsiung Music Center.
Overview
- Born
- February 11, 1968age 58
- Born in
- 新北市三重區 · Taiwan
- Career start
- Competition · 1987
- Active
- 1987 – present39 years
- Gender
- Male
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