By JONATHAN
HICAP, Manila Bulletin
Chinese pop
star Hangeng is set to do his first Hollywood film.
The former
member of K-pop boy band Super Junior has been cast in the American movie
"Transformers 4," sending his fans into a frenzy.
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| Hangeng (Photo by www.michaelbay.com) |
Michael Bay,
who will again direct the latest installment of the "Transformers"
movie franchise, announced last night Hangeng's inclusion in the film.
"He’s one
of Asia’s top stars in the worlds of music, television and movies and has
become one of the most influential entertainers in China. Now he’ll also
be known for Transformers 4. Welcome Han Geng to the cast of Transformers
4," Bay wrote on his website, Twitter and Facebook page.
Hangeng replied
that he's excited to join the movie.
"I'm very
excited to join the family of Transformers movie. Thanks to Michael Bay,
Paramount, Jiaflix and China Movie Channel!" Hangeng replied to Bay's
tweet.
Hangeng will be
joining the cast of "Transformers 4" that includes Mark Wahlberg,
Jack Reynor, Nicola Peltz, Kelsey Grammer, T.J. Miller, Sophia Myles, Stanley
Tucci and Chinese actress Li Bingbing.
He has played
in dramas and movies in the last few years.
Hangeng played
himself in the MBC sitcom "Nonstop" in 2006, a year after he debuted
as member of Super Junior in 2005.
He was cast in
the Super Junior movie "Attack of the Pin-Up Boys" that was released
in 2007.
In China, he
played the lead role in the drama "Stage of Youth" in 2009.
Hangeng
appeared in Chinese movies "The Founding of a Party," "My
Kingdom" and "The First President" in 2011 and "Bring
Happiness" and "So Young" this year.
After leaving
Super Junior in 2009, he debuted as a solo artist in China in 2010 and has
since amassed various awards.
Last year, he
won the Best Worldwide Act in the MTV Europe Music Awards.
This year, he bagged
the Favorite Asian Act in the Kids' Choice Awards.
Viacom
International Media Networks (VIMN) congratulated Hangeng, who becomes the
first Chinese male actor to be cast in the movie.
Hangeng, who is
one of China’s most well-known pop idols, has already a rich history with
Viacom, apart from Paramount Pictures, through MTV and Nickelodeon.
He was named
the most Popular Mainland Male Singer at the CCTV MTV Mandarin Music
Honors, which celebrates the best in music from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong in
August 2012.
“We are
absolutely delighted to hear Paramount Pictures, which is one of Viacom’s
brands, officially cast Han Geng in the next installment of this blockbuster
franchise over the weekend. From the MTV EMA last year to this
year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, we knew he was a fast rising Asian
star. We will continue to elevate more Chinese artists at international
platforms, grow the awareness and appreciation of Chinese music and artists for
fans around the world to enjoy,” said Indra Suharjono, VIMN Asia’s executive
vice president and managing director.
The last
edition of the film, "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," has grossed
$1.12 billion worldwide when it was released in 2011.
"Transformers
4" will be released on June 27, 2014.
Link to my
original article on Manila Bulletin online:
Email me at
sangchusan(at)gmail.com
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