List of Famous people born in Taiwan
Eddie Peng
Eddie Peng Yu-Yan is a Taiwanese actor, singer and model.
Eric Chu
Eric Chu Li-luan is a Taiwanese politician. He was born into a political family with strong Kuomintang (KMT) ties, and served as Vice Premier of the Republic of China, under Premier Wu Den-yih. Prior to this, Chu served as legislator and as the magistrate of Taoyuan County. He was elected as the first mayor of the newly established city of New Taipei on 27 November 2010. On 17 January 2015, he was elected unopposed as Chairman of the Kuomintang, succeeding Ma Ying-jeou. On 17 October 2015, he was chosen as KMT candidate for the 2016 presidential election replacing incumbent candidate Hung Hsiu-chu. Chu was defeated by his opponent Tsai Ing-wen, and subsequently resigned his post as KMT chairman. He was succeeded as mayor of New Taipei by Hou You-yi in 2018.
Hou Yu-ih
Hou Yu-ih, also romanized Hou You-yi, is a Taiwanese politician. He has served as Director-General of the National Police Agency from 2006 to 2008 and as acting Mayor of New Taipei City from October 2015 to January 2016. He is the incumbent Mayor of New Taipei since 25 December 2018.
Lego Lee
Lego Lee is a Taiwanese actor and singer best known for his roles in the television series In a Good Way, Aim High and Love Cuisine. Lee holds a master's degree in sport management from Dayeh University, and holds coaching and umpiring qualifications in swimming. He was also a basketball player and was a Taipei-wide high school high jump champion.
Cherrie Ying
Ting Man, better known by her stage names Cherrie Ying or Ying Choi-yi, is a Taiwan-born Hong Kong actress. She moved to New York City at a young age, and later to Hong Kong. Her nickname is "Dingding" (丁丁), and she is often credited under the name Cherrie In.
Mike He
Mike He is a Taiwanese actor who started his career as a model before switching to acting. He has been managed by HIM International Music since 2010.
Chung Mong-hong
Chung Mong-hong, also known by his pseudonym, Nagao Nakashima, is a Taiwanese film director, screenwriter and cinematographer.
Show Lo
Show Lo is a Taiwanese singer, actor and host. He is commonly known by his nickname Xiao Zhu. Lo is recognized for his trademark dance music and comedic talent. He has over 50 million followers on Chinese micro-blogging platform Weibo as of June 2018.
Summer Meng
Summer Meng is a Taiwanese actress known for her roles in television series such as Sweet Sweet Bodyguard (2012), Aim High (2014), and Love, Timeless (2017). She got nominated for Best Actress at the 53rd Golden Bell Awards, Taiwan's most prestigious television awards, for her role in Wake Up 2.
Lee Lee-zen
Lee Lee-zen is a Taiwanese actor, television host and singer. He began his career in 1996 as a singer, and went on to make his acting debut in the television series Chrysalis (1999). Since then, he has starred in television series such as The Unforgettable Memory, I Shall Succeed, Hero Daddy and Once Upon a Time in Beitou. Lee is also noted for his role in the period drama series Home, for which he won a Golden Bell Award in 2013.