Chen Lin (singer)
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| Chen Lin | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 陳琳 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 陈琳 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Chén Lín (Mandarin) |
| Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Born |
January 31, 1970 Chongqing, China |
| Died |
October 31, 2009 (aged 39) Beijing, China |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Genre(s) | Mandopop |
Chen Lin (simplified Chinese: 陈琳; traditional Chinese: 陳琳; pinyin: Chén Lín) (b. January 31, 1970 in Chongqing - d. October 31, 2009 in Beijing)[1] was a mandopop singer. She committed suicide by jumping from the ninth floor of an apartment in Chaoyang District, Beijing.[2]
She rose to stardom with her 1993 album entitled I Can Never Understand Your Love. It reached the top of the Chinese album charts, selling 1.5 million copies. The singles "I Choose What I Want" and "Give Up Your Love" were great successes.
In 1995, she married the singer Shen Yongge, boss of Zhu Shu Entertainment Ltd., but they divorced in 2007. Her second marriage was to singer Zhang Chaofeng in 2009, but friends said she was plagued by emotional problems.
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| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Top Chinese Music Chart Awards | ||
| Preceded by Tian Zhen |
Best Female Artist, mainland China 2002 |
Succeeded by Na Ying |
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