Ming Dao

Ming Dao (Chinese: 明道; pinyin: Míng Dào; born 26 February 1980) is a Taiwanese actor, singer and model. He is 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 for being the winner of Best Host in Educational Programme at the 39th Golden Bell Awards.

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Lin. In the stage name, the surname is Ming.
Ming Dao
Born
Lin Chao-chang (林朝章)

(1980-02-26) 26 February 1980
Taipei, Taiwan
OccupationActor, singer, model
Years active1999–present
AwardsGolden Bell Awards – 39th Best Host in Educational Programme
2004 King of Adventure

Musical career
Also known asMatthew Lin
Ming Dow
GenresMandopop
Associated acts183 Club

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 Taiwanese program Super Sunday in 2000[1] 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.[2]

In 2004, he made his acting debut Heaven's Wedding Gown (天國的嫁衣) as a bike-racing champion, Chen Hai Nuo, co-starring Cyndi Wang and Leon Jay Williams.[3] A year later, he starred in The Prince Who Turns into a Frog 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.[4]

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 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 released a pictorial book "STAR" which was a big hit.

Filmography

Film
YearEnglish titleOriginal title
2010Close to You近在咫尺的爱恋
2010Life of Sentime感情生活

2014 The Best Meeting 最好的遇见

2015Let's Get Married咱们结婚吧
2016Three Bad Guys恋爱教父之三个"坏"家伙
2017The Missing绑架者
2018Let's Cheat Together
2018Long Day's Journey into Night
2018Perfect-Lover.com
2018Asura

Television
YearEnglish titleOriginal titleRoleNetworkNotes
2004La robe de Mariee des cieux天國的嫁衣Chen Hainuo / HaroldCTS
2005The Prince Who Turns into a Frog王子變青蛙Shan Junhao / Dang OTTV
2006The Magicians of Love愛情魔髮師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櫻野三加一Yang JiajiangTTV
2009Knock Knock Loving You敲敲愛上你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幸福一定強Yin DingqiangAnhui TV
2010Zhong Wu Yen鍾無艷King Xuan of QiTTV
2011Sunny happiness幸福最晴天Yin Dingqiangguest star
2011Beauty World唐宮美人天下Ming Chongyan/Ming YiAnhui TV
2011Beauties of the Emperor王的女人Xiang Yu
2011Happy Michelin Kitchen幸福三颗星Yin Dingqiangguest star
2012The Queen of SOP勝女的代價Adam BellHunan TVguest star
2014Hot Mom!辣妈正传Bao Shuai
2014If I Love You如果我爱你Adam Bell
2015Personal Savings私房钱Ying Ming
2016Let's Fall in Love咱们相爱吧Huang ShaoguHunan TV
2017Angelo天使的幸福An JieluoHunan TV

[5] [6]

Discography
See also: 183 Club
Album Information Tracks 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

gollark: Which eggo?
gollark: I wonder why none are open-source.
gollark: Put it in *all the hatcheries*.
gollark: Wait, which egg is this?
gollark: Put it in hatcheries maybe.

References
  1. 超級星期天
  2. (in Chinese) Sina.com 39th Golden Bell Awards winners list – 2004 3 November 2005. Retrieved 9 June 2011
  3. (in Chinese) Xinhuanet.com 電視劇《天國的嫁衣》_分集介紹_劇情介紹_精彩圖片 Retrieved 9 June 2011
  4. (in Chinese) Fated to Love You surpassed Prince Who Turns Into a Frog record. 27 May 2008. Retrieved 20 December 2008.
  5. Ming Dao at hkmdb.com
  6. Ming Dao at chinesemov.com
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