David Wu Tai Wai, a renowned Hong Kong-Canadian filmmaker, was born in Hong Kong in 1952. His illustrious career spans multiple disciplines, including film and television directing, acting, and editing.
Notably, Wu has collaborated with esteemed directors John Woo and Ronnie Yu, further solidifying his reputation in the industry. His impressive body of work includes editing several international cult classics, such as A Chinese Ghost Story, Hard Boiled, Bride of Chucky, and Brotherhood of the Wolf.
Throughout his career, Wu has garnered numerous accolades, including 12 nominations for the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Editing. He has taken home the award twice, for his exceptional work on Hard Boiled in 1992 and The Crossing in 2014. Wu's accomplishments have also earned him nominations from the Directors Guild of Canada and the Leo Awards.