Jade Wu: Biography and Background

Jade Wu (born January 5, 1953) is a Chinese-American actress, playwright, producer, director, and editor. She is the granddaughter of actor and director Yuanlong Wang, who worked in Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan.

Wu has appeared in multiple daytime drama series on ABC, including General Hospital and One Life to Live, and has worked as a writer for Disney. She has directed and scripted documentaries presented at events such as the IFP Market, the Asian American International Film Festival, the Sundance Producers Conference, and the Anthology Film Archives in New York City. Her plays have been presented at the Santa Clara Experimental Theatre Festival and the La Jolla Studio Stage. Wu has participated on review panels for organizations including the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the Individual Artist Grant Program, and has acted as a juror for the International Emmy Awards.

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