Martin Wiley Woods Jr. from Louisville, Kentucky is one of a few American students in China who has achieved fame with his frequent appearances on variety shows. Born in 1989, Woods gave up on becoming an actor in the US and left for China to study in 2008. After arriving at Xiamen University in Fujian Province, he pursued opportunities to appear on reality shows. Enthusiastic about learning Chinese language and culture, Woods said he hoped to serve as a cultural bridge between China and the US.

Students participate in a STEM competition held by the local government in Beijing, May 13, 2018

MartinWiley Woods Jr., also known as Wu Mengtian, an American student who studies in China, participates in a Chinese variety show, October 29, 2015