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Jacky Wu confirms 12-year divorce, gave all property to ex-wife

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jacky Wu confirmed he and his wife Zhang Weiewei divorced 12 years ago.
  • He stated he gave all his property rights to his ex-wife at the time of the divorce.
  • Their eldest daughter, Sandy Wu, helped facilitate the divorce proceedings.

Taiwanese television host Jacky Wu (Wu Zongxian) has confirmed that he and his wife, Zhang Weiewei, divorced 12 years ago. The revelation came during a concert in Malaysia, where Wu was performing with his show "Xian Xian Tong Le Hui" (ๆ†ฒๆ†ฒๅŒๆจ‚ๆœƒ).

Wu, who has historically kept his personal life private, disclosed the long-standing separation during his nearly three-hour performance. He admitted that he had previously only acknowledged being separated from his wife but never confirmed a divorce. At the time of the divorce proceedings, Wu stated that he transferred all property rights to Zhang Weiewei.

He also revealed that their eldest daughter, Sandy Wu (Wu Shannu), played a crucial role in mediating and finalizing the divorce. Addressing the audience, Wu expressed remorse for his past, saying, "I was not a good husband, but I am definitely a good father."

The concert featured improvisational interactions and classic variety show gags, but Wu's personal confession about his divorce became a significant moment of the show, drawing a strong reaction from the audience.

I was not a good husband, but I am definitely a good father.

โ€” Jacky WuReflecting on his marital past and role as a parent.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.