★ HOW OLD IS WU ERSHAN?
Wu Ershan is 54 years old, born January 1, 1972 in China · Capricorn.
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About
Wu Ershan directed Chinese blockbusters that blended genre spectacle with visual ambition. Born in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia in 1972, he debuted with Soap Opera (2004), which won the FIPRESCI Award at Pusan. His later films—The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman (2010), Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012), and Mojin: The Lost Legend (2015)—established him as a major commercial director; Mojin earned him the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Director. As a Capricorn, his methodical approach to large-scale production reflects the sign's strategic discipline.
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Biography
Wu Ershan is a Chinese film director and screenwriter of Mongol descent. Born January 1, 1972 in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, he grew up in a region with deep cultural layers—a background that would inform his later work on mythological and historical narratives. His directorial debut, Soap Opera (2004), earned international recognition at the Pusan International Film Festival, where it received the FIPRESCI Award. This early success positioned him for commercial cinema: he went on to helm The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman (2010), a martial-arts ensemble piece, followed by Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012), a supernatural action sequel. Mojin: The Lost Legend (2015) became his most acclaimed work to date, winning the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Director at the 33rd ceremony. In 2019, he entered a major long-form project: the Creation of the Gods trilogy, a franchise adaptation intended to span multiple films. As a screenwriter and director, Wu Ershan works across blockbuster and prestige registers, often blending historical or mythic source material with contemporary visual effects. Born under Capricorn, his career trajectory reflects the sign's methodical ascent through increasingly ambitious projects. He is a citizen of China.
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Trivia
- Wu Ershan was born in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia and is of Mongol descent.
- His debut feature, Soap Opera (2004), won the FIPRESCI Award at the Pusan International Film Festival, establishing him internationally early in his career.
- He began production on the Creation of the Gods trilogy in 2019, a multi-film franchise project.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Wu Ershan gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
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- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
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CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Wu Ershan?
- Wu Ershan is 54 years old (born January 1, 1972).
- When is Wu Ershan's birthday?
- Wu Ershan was born on January 1, 1972.
- What is Wu Ershan's zodiac sign?
- Wu Ershan is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1972.
- What is Wu Ershan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Wu Ershan was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Wu Ershan from?
- Wu Ershan is from China.
- What does Wu Ershan do?
- Wu Ershan is a writer.
- Is Wu Ershan still alive?
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