| Christine Fan | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 范瑋琪 (Traditional) |
| Chinese name | 范玮琪 (Simplified) |
| Pinyin | Fàn Wěiqí (Mandarin) |
| Origin | Republic of China, (Taiwan) |
| Born | 18 March 1976 Ohio |
| Other name(s) | FanFan |
| Occupation | Singer, actress, host |
| Genre(s) | Mandopop |
| Label(s) | Linfair Records |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse(s) | 陳建州 Chen Chien-Chou |
| Partner(s) | Chen Chien-Chou |
| Official Website | [1] |
Christine Fan, also known as FanFan (范范), (simplified Chinese: 范玮琪; traditional Chinese: 范瑋琪; pinyin: Fàn Wěiqí; Wade–Giles: Fan Wei-chi) was born 18 March 1976. She is an American-born Taiwanese singer and actress. She studied at Pomona College and the Harvard Extension School. In addition to singing, she was also the host of the variety show, Bang Bang Tang (模范棒棒堂) on Channel [V] in Taiwan and has also starred in various commercials. On 1 November, 2008, she held her first ticketed concert in Taipei. She later held concerts in Taichung, Hong Kong, Beijing and other Chinese cities. She also was the special guest in JJ Lin's concert in Singapore.
FanFan has been in a relationship with Chen Chien-Chou for ten years before he proposed in a 2010 NBA game.[2] She was also invited to sing the US National Anthem[3] for the next NBA game in Izod Center. The couple is active in charity work.
Although FanFan is often known for her singing, she's also a skilled songwriter. She has composed and written lyrics for herself as well as other artists, including Claire Kuo, Angela Chang and the girl group Hey Girl.