Wu Kang-ren was a no show at the 59th Golden Bell Awards, where he was announced the Best Actor winner for his performance in “Living”.
The actor was represented by director Hsu Chao-jen, who said that this is the third time that he and Wu collaborated, and that he is happy to help Wu win the award.
He also read the acceptance note prepared by Wu, that said, “And thank you to Director Hsu Chao-jen for his talent and gentleness. Chao-jen, who is not good at words, is the director who cares most about actors. It is my luck for an actor to meet a good director three times and it is a blessing to be his actor.”
Wu then expressed his gratitude to girlfriend Ivy Shao, saying, “I thank her for her companionship and tolerance over the years, and for tolerating my attempts and wilfulness in the role. I went fat and thin and it is not healthy. I am sorry to make you worry. I will start to pay attention to my health. I wish everyone a smooth filming.”
The judges’ comment on Wu’s performance went: “Through a relaxed and teasing performance style, he successfully interpreted the journey of an eldest son of a family returning to his world. In the seemingly crazy love and hatred, he still firmly held on to the deep sorrow. Wu Kang-ren’s changeable acting skills once again renewed everyone’s imagination.”