Johnny Lu Biography: Songs, Wife, Ethnicity, Movies, Net Worth, Books, Awards, Height

Johnny Lu (Lu Sze-ming / 路斯明) is a Taiwanese-American actor, singer, and television host best known for his charismatic performances in both film and television.

After spending much of his youth in the United States, he returned to Taiwan in the late 2000s and established himself as one of the most versatile bilingual actors in the Mandarin-language entertainment industry.

Profile

• Full name: Johnny Lu (Lu Sze-ming / 路斯明)
• Date of birth: May 8, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Taipei City, Taiwan
• State of origin: Taipei
• Nationality: Taiwanese-American
• Profession: Actor, Singer, Television Host
• Height: 183 cm (6′0″)
• Weight: 77 kg (approx.)
• Eye color: Dark brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Father – Chen Kung (founding member of the Bamboo Union triad); Mother – (Taiwanese businesswoman)
• Siblings: One older sister
• Spouse: Tammi Lu (married 2008, Los Angeles, USA)
• Children: Two – a son (born 2010) and a daughter (born 2014)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Han Chinese
• Net worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Born on May 8, 1977, in Taipei, Taiwan, Johnny Lu is now 48 years old. He spent his early years in a divided household — his father, Chen Kung, was a co-founder of the Bamboo Union triad, while his mother kept a lower profile, raising him and his sister after their parents divorced.

At age 8, Johnny emigrated with his mother to the United States, where he spent his formative years in California. He attended the University of California, Irvine, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English Studies.

Before entering acting, Johnny worked in advertising and corporate marketing, experiences that later helped him transition into modeling and entertainment. By 2002, he decided to pursue acting full-time, leveraging his bicultural background and fluency in both English and Mandarin.

Personal Life

Johnny Lu married Tammi, his high-school sweetheart, in 2008 in Los Angeles. The couple has two children — a son and a daughter. Despite his celebrity status, Lu maintains a relatively private home life, occasionally sharing glimpses of family moments on social media.

Career

Johnny Lu began his professional career in the advertising industry following his university graduation and modeling work. In 2002, he shifted into acting and pursued roles across film, television, music videos and commercials. In 2008 he returned to Taiwan screen work, starring in his first Mandarin-language television series “Police et vous” where he portrayed a businessman.

Over the following years he appeared in a number of television dramas and films. He played leading and supporting roles in series such as Life Plan A and B (2016) in which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Bell Awards. His film credits include 100 Days (2013) and The Last Thieves (2019) among others. He also explored music and in 2012 formed a band called “6 am” in partnership with Korean musician Park Yong-Gak.

Awards and Nominations

• 2017 – 52nd Golden Bell Awards: Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Life Plan A and B)
• 2023 – Taiwan Drama Excellence Award: Recognized for Outstanding Contribution to International Promotion of Taiwanese TV Drama (Island Nation 2)

Net Worth

Johnny Lu’s estimated net worth is USD $4 million, earned through: acting contracts, brand endorsements, Television hosting and media appearances music royalties and live performance fees etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @johnnyluofficial
• Facebook: Johnny Lu 路斯明
• TikTok: @johnnylu_official
• YouTube: Johnny Lu Channel

Filmography

Television Series:

• Police et Vous (2008)
• Who’s The One (2009)
• Next Heroes (2010)
• In Between (2012)
• True Love 365 (2013)
• Life Plan A and B (2016)
• High 5 Basketball (2016)
• Intern Doctor (2017, cameo)
• My Ex-Man (2018)
• Kin (2019)
• Wacko At Law (2020)
• Island Nation 2 (2021)
• Imperfect Us (2024)

Films:

• Lost in Time (2003)
• Fantasia (2004)
• Driving Miss Wealthy (2004)
• 100 Days (2013)
• Tomorrow’s Star (2018)
• The Last Thieves (2019)

Discography

• All Through the Night (2015) – Solo album featuring soft rock and English ballads
• Thank You (2016) – Acoustic EP released independently

Books

• 跨越兩個世界 (Between Two Worlds) (2022) – Memoir exploring his journey between Taiwan and the U.S., family legacy, and career philosophy