Who is Thomas Vu? 'AGT' Season 18 contestant performed stunts in Marvel's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'
SHERMAN OAKS, LOS ANGELES: Viewers of 'America's Got Talent' Season 18 are in for a treat as they will be introduced to a wide array of incredibly talented contestants this season. The latest season showcases participants from diverse backgrounds who have taken the stage with their remarkable abilities, aiming to captivate both the audience and the esteemed panel of judges which includes Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Howie Mandel.
In Season 18 of the NBC show, a diverse range of contestants, groups, and acts will showcase their talents in singing, dancing, music, magic, comedy, stunts, and more as they compete for a coveted spot in the next round. While numerous participants will strive for success, only a select few will have the opportunity to advance. Among them, Thomas Vu will be competing for a spot in the upcoming episode of 'AGT' Season 18.
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Who is Thomas Vu?
Thomas, currently residing in Sherman Oaks, California, but originally from Placentia, is a skilled stunt professional known for executing his work safely and effectively with style. He attended Valencia High School and later obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in film from California State University Long Beach.
Thomas has dedicated himself to mastering various aspects of stuntwork, including martial arts, fight choreography, acrobatics, wire work, high falls, fire burns, stunt driving, and stunt rigging. His expertise extends beyond stunts, as he possesses proficiency in different forms of art and movement, such as comedic acting, dramatic acting, hip hop, breakdance, popping, locking, ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and modern dance styles, as stated on his website.
Currently, Thomas is involved in stunts at Kazarian Measures Ruskin and Associates. He has previously worked as a stuntman at SAG-AFTRA and Universal Pictures and as a dancer at McDonald Selznick Associates. Additionally, he has gained experience working at Universal Studios Hollywood and The Walt Disney Company.
Thomas Vu worked as stunt double for several actors
Thomas gained widespread recognition through his controversial yet captivating Rubik's Cube Fire Burn act on 'Britain's Got Talent'. However, his involvement behind the scenes in the entertainment industry extends far beyond that. He recently made an appearance as the stunt double for lead actor Raymond Lee on NBC's 'Quantum Leap'. In addition, Thomas served as the key stunt rigger for season 2 of the Disney+ TV show 'The Santa Clauses'. He has also showcased his skills as a stunt driver on ABC's 'The Rookie: Feds'.
Moreover, Thomas took on the role of stunt coordinator for an episode in season 2 of HBO's show 'Hacks'. Notably, he contributed his stunts to the Marvel movie 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'. With his diverse range of experiences in the industry, Thomas has made a notable impact both on and off-camera.
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Thomas Vu to wow judges of 'America's Got Talent' Season 18
Following his sensational Rubik's Cube act that involved fire on 'Britain's Got Talent', Thomas is now gearing up to make an appearance on 'America's Got Talent' Season 18. True to his style, Thomas is expected to bring something unique and extraordinary to the AGT stage, similar to his previous performance on 'BGT'. Recently, the talented stuntman expressed his excitement about the upcoming episode of the NBC show by taking to his social media.
On his Instagram Stories, he shared a photo of himself and captioned it, "My audition on America's Got Talent airs Tuesday 8pm PST!!!" Fans of Thomas and 'AGT' can look forward to witnessing his thrilling act during the broadcast.
New episodes of 'America's Got Talent' Season 18 air every Tuesday at 8/7c on NBC.
