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Allan Wu
« on: Nov 21^st, 2006, 4:55am »

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In this thread, posters....... will get to say what they want about Allan.... Wu.

Okay, here's what I think are Allan's biggest problems:
*talks too much
*talks too slowly
*talks too quietly
*pauses in the wrong places
*looks bored
*thinks going on Fear Factor will make you a good host. As we all know, Joe Rogan is clearly the epitome of hosting genious and everyone that comes into contact with him suddenly develops all the skills necessary to host one of the biggest reality shows ever.

On the up side...... yeah. I'll think of something eventually.

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #1 on: Nov 21^st, 2006, 5:15am »

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Why is everyone only remembering him as the guy who went on "Fear Factor". Can't Reality TV hosts appear on other reality TV too?

I mean, i agree with the problems that he has (he still has it so far) that you listed above, but not everyone is perfect.. i am getting use to his hosting week after week.

I think the problem with him is that he tries to tensed up the show but is doing it wrongly.

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #2 on: Nov 21^st, 2006, 8:00am »

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Yeah I agree with you Popo, but the way he is constantly advertised as "the guy from Fear Factor" and also how he thinks that going on Fear Factor gave him some kind of unique Hollywood experience (or something to that extent) they act like it gives him some kind of edge. Makes no sense to me why it is mentioned so much. It would make more sense if they said he was the host of a travel show or adventure show.

I am getting used to his hosting too, but I really don't think he's been doing a good job still. Sad

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #3 on: Nov 21^st, 2006, 8:15am »

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No one can come on par with little old gorgeous Phil. (quote from Mary) Tongue

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #4 on: Nov 21^st, 2006, 8:32am »

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on Nov 21^st, 2006, 4:55am, MK wrote:

*talks too slowly

He talks to slowly? He talks to fast at the tasks and it sounds like a murmur in his throat.
Andy should be the host while Wu could race instead.

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #5 on: Nov 21^st, 2006, 5:30pm »

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I think as the show goes on he could get better but right now

Phil >>>>> Allan

What i hate is how he pauses at the pit stop.

Allan : Sahil and Prashant, you are team number...
Sahil : ...
Prashant : ...
Allan : ...
Me : Roll Eyes

Allan : One.

That is so annoying!! Cry

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #6 on: Nov 21^st, 2006, 6:56pm »

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I read in a interview which is in our local magazine just a few days ago.. that he did that just to hang on the suspense of the race and to make the teams get worried. But he didn't realize that the viewers know the teams position when they checked in to the pit-stop, it's plain annoying! Lol! Grin

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #7 on: Nov 22^nd, 2006, 6:37am »

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on Nov 21^st, 2006, 6:56pm, Popo wrote:

I read in a interview which is in our local magazine just a few days ago.. that he did that just to hang on the suspense of the race and to make the teams get worried. But he didn't realize that the viewers know the teams position when they checked in to the pit-stop, it's plain annoying! Lol! Grin

...has he never watched the show....

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #8 on: Nov 22^nd, 2006, 6:59am »

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He said he has never watched the show until he got the job. He only looked through a few of the past seasons then to see how Phil does his job.

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #9 on: Nov 22^nd, 2006, 10:50am »

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I hope for season 2 they do an audition for the next Host!

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #10 on: Nov 22^nd, 2006, 12:45pm »

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I think JP should host it Wink

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #11 on: Nov 22^nd, 2006, 6:21pm »

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I really think Utt will be a good host for TARA! Grin

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #12 on: Nov 23^rd, 2006, 8:01am »

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Well, Allan didn't suck this week! YAY! Therefore...

TARA officially beats regular TAR! YAY! Grin

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #13 on: Nov 24^th, 2006, 8:54am »

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Did he not suck this week?

I wonder why he always does this:
"You are Team number ##", and then say "You are the last team to arrive."
It makes the teams unsure if they were last or not. E.g. The philippines ladies (I think is Jacq?) who were having too much fun in the monkey forest and forget that there were only 9 teams left, and they happened to be team number 9.

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #14 on: Nov 24^th, 2006, 10:50am »

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After awhile, I don't mind at all. I got used to it. English is his 2nd language. What about other racers? Their English are worse.

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #15 on: Nov 24^th, 2006, 8:02pm »

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banzai, i think he speaks English as his first language. He don't speak very good Chinese, it's worse than his English.

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #16 on: Nov 25^th, 2006, 12:20am »

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Erm, he's American.

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« Reply #17 on: Nov 25^th, 2006, 12:33am »

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He's an American-born chinese. Grin

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #18 on: Nov 25^th, 2006, 2:27am »

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His chinese suck... you should see the shows he acted.
He looks robotic.
He is not happy ; he does not smile (Or he smile at the wrong place at the wrong time)
He does not put emphasis on words to make the show more interesting like Phil does.
He's boring.
The way he announces the placing of the teams make me vomit.
He spoils the image of Phil.

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #19 on: Nov 25^th, 2006, 2:27pm »

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Why did he end up hosting this show if he's American? Huh

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #20 on: Nov 25^th, 2006, 7:38pm »

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Because he works in Singapore, I guess.

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #21 on: Nov 25^th, 2006, 10:01pm »

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Well, i seriously think he should stick to modelling. Roll Eyes

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #22 on: Nov 26^th, 2006, 10:05am »

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He always stops in the middle of the sentence like he forgot what he was about to say.

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #23 on: Nov 29^th, 2006, 10:02am »

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Podcast of Allan Wu interviewed on Class 95FM in Singapore.
http://www.podcast.sg/class95/class95/ARA001.mp3
http://www.podcast.sg/class95/class95/ARA002.mp3

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #24 on: Dec 1^st, 2006, 6:47am »

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The 8 teams must leave Tanah Lot 12 hours after they reach pitstop <PAUSES> for a mandatory rest period.
Does that sounds strange to you?

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #25 on: Dec 1^st, 2006, 9:37am »

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Allan Wu at a restaurant

Allan Wu: Allan Wu, you are the first person in line. Undecided

Cashier: Hey, pick something.
Allan Wu: I have come to McDonalds, an internationally recognized restaurant, recognized for its good tase... and fast service...
Cashier: Yeah, what are you going to order?
Allan Wu: *looks at menu* I will have.... Undecided

Cashier: Yes?
Allan Wu: ... the Quarter Pounder........ Undecided

..... with cheese......
Cashier: Okay, do you want fries with that?
Allan Wu: Here, I am presented with two options, each with its own pros and cons. In this detour, I must choose between Fries or No Fries. In Fries... Undecided

*five minutes later*
Allan Wu: ...choosing No Fries while faster, and having less calories, results in a lesser delicious value of the chosen food product.
Waiter: That made no sense.
Allan Wu: Give me fries. Undecided

Waiter: Can you wait five minutes for the fries?
Allan Wu: Allan Wu... Undecided

. you have chosen Fries. And in doing so have incurred a five minute time penalty. Please take a seat. And wait for your order to arrive.

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #26 on: Dec 1^st, 2006, 9:39am »

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at the scenario!

I think the waiter will just give him a 24 hour penalty for not completing the Detour. Grin

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« Reply #27 on: Dec 1^st, 2006, 5:59pm »

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But seriously, Allan Wu can make a stick in the ground sound like an important historical monument.

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Re: Allan Wu
« Reply #28 on: Dec 1^st, 2006, 9:11pm »

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rofl. lol he could...and he is always pausing since according to him it adds suspense since we dont know the results at the pitstop....

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« Reply #29 on: Oct 10^th, 2007, 7:33pm »

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http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view_article.php ?article_id=85217

Conversation with an amazing TV host

By Nińo Mark Sablan
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Last updated 10:02pm (Mla time) 08/28/2007

MANILA, Philippines—After hosting the first season of the AXN Original Production "The Amazing Race Asia," Singapore-based Chinese-American actor Allan Wu was deluged with endorsement deals, commercial offers and other various proposals—even invitations to star in a Filipino movie.

And while he did accept some of those irresistible offers (the Filipino flick sadly not being a part of it), he is now back as the host of season two of one of the world's greatest, most exciting and most successful reality TV franchises.

"The Amazing Race Asia" Season 2 (TARA 2) is set to premiere soon on AXN. While host Wu admits to trying to look a lot less like Phil Keoghan of the US edition and a lot more like himself in the new season, the show itself has undergone several exciting changes.

"You can never rest on your laurels," he says, referring to both his career and the show's success. Allan also states that while the first season put the show on the map, "TARA 2" will now be writing the map.

In an exclusive phoner with 2bU!, "TARA 2's" hot and sexy host reveals how not-so-nice some of the teams are in this season, what the challenges are like and how long he plans to be part of the show.

What can viewers expect from "TARA 2"?

You can expect a lot more surprises and a lot more drama. This year, the producers spent a lot of time and energy trying to pick out colorful and provocative and combustible contestants in the race and have them all thrown in the mix racing around the world. It's just a hundred percent unadulterated entertainment. The teams will go a lot farther. If you enjoyed last season, you'll definitely enjoy this season. It's even more exciting this year.

How different are the contestants in this new batch?

Last season, the teams were all quite nice people, this season they're laying their true colors out for everyone to see. Some of the teams even wanted to start fighting with me! They're very, very angry people!

With the new season we have new rules implemented also. Sometimes the teams refuse to accept their fate or the consequences of their actions. They think they're right.

Honestly, I think some of these teams might have been a little delusional but it obviously makes for great television, too.

Last year, all the teams were pretty much excited to be on the show. Last season, a lot of the teams were saying, wow, we're in the premiere, the maiden voyage of "The Amazing Race Asia." This time around, people know sort of what to expect but, I think, even more importantly, they are out to win that money and to be the champion. Some of them will stop at nothing to try and achieve that goal.

Are the contestants from "TARA 2" more interesting than those from the first season?

I would love to say most definitely for sure but I don't want to offend the first season contestants. But I definitely think they are more controversial. They are definitely more multifaceted and a lot more colorful.

Is there a special way of introducing the new season of "TARA"?

We're going to have a special episode before the actual premiere of the first leg of the race. It's called Racers Revealed and it gives the audience the chance to get more familiar with the racers before they actually start competing on the show. In that show, there's a good chance they're going to show some of these audition tapes so in the future, people will have a better idea of what it takes to be in the show.

Were there any improvements made?

For me personally as a host I think I needed to be more myself. I think I was trying probably too much to be like Phil (Keoghan), trying to fill Phil's shoes. But the show itself, people were saying there wasn't enough self driving or the teams were all always clumped up on the same flight. This year, you can expect none of that to really happen.
There's a lot more driving, with the teams going from location to location, which tests how well these teams work together.

How different are the challenges in this season?

There's probably less fear-related ones this time and more thinking and skill-related ones, too, but all the challenges reflect on the venue or location or country or continent we're at because we do travel very very far this time around.

Did the first season rate well?

I heard about it from the producers and the TV station and they were all very excited with the ratings and viewership and response so I think that's part of the reason why we came back for season two. It was hard for me to imagine this season being better but this season's going to be off the wall.

How long will you be committed to "TARA"?

I am committed to as many as they need me for, so as long as the show is there and as long as I don't do too bad of a job, I think I'll still be in line to host and be a part of "The Amazing Race Asia." It's a unique, special and historic opportunity for me. It's by far the most exciting, the most memorable and the most enjoyable job that I have ever had.

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