Wu Ruopu, who was earlier reportedly kidnapped
from a bar in downtown Beijing, says he is safe and sound. He
didn't deny being kidnapped but refused to reveal details of the
incident.
Wu is a well-known actor in China, is kidnapped in the early
hours from a bar in downtown Beijing on Tuesday, according to Beijing Star
News. Police confirmed that his car was found in northern suburban Yanqing
County, but Wu's whereabouts is unknown. Wu, born on May 21, 1962 in
Heilongjiang Province, has won several medals for roles in movies and TV
plays.
Wu is a graduate from the Drama Department of Arts Academy of the
People's Liberation Army and played roles motion picture "Zhou Enlai" in
1991 and well-received TV play "Hand in Hand" in 1999.
It was reported that on October 9, 2002, Wu was seriously injured and
admitted into a hospital when he was beaten by somebody while dining in a
Beijing restaurant. Wu chose a private settlement to the case and did not
resort to law. [File photo] |