Vanness Wu defends wife after she’s accused of faking age and academic background
Vanness Wu has defended his wife, Emi Aramaki, against online allegations that she falsified her age and academic credentials from University College London. Wu clarified that his wife is 31 years old and that her educational background is verifiable.
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The story reflects the impact of social media scrutiny and misinformation on the personal lives of public figures.
The F4 star says his wife Emi Aramaki’s age and University College London education “can be verified”.
Taiwanese-American singer and actor Vanness Wu and Emi Aramaki were seen in a photograph together. (Photo: Instagram/vannesswu, RedNote)
Ever since Taiwanese-American singer Vanness Wu, 47, announced his marriage to Japanese singer Emi Aramaki in June, there has been plenty of interest in his wife.
And now, Aramaki has found herself at the centre of some less-than-flattering attention. She has been accused of lying about her age and educational background.
According to Taiwanese media Next Apple News, a reader tipped them off, claiming Aramaki had been presented as a 35-year-old graduate of University College London (UCL), but that alumni were unable to find any record of her.
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