Christine Fan
| Christine Fan | |
|---|---|
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| 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, United States |
| Other name(s) | Fan Fan |
| Occupation | Singer, actress, host, record producer |
| Genre(s) | Mandopop, folk, alternative, soul |
| Label(s) | Linfair Records |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse(s) | 陳建州 Chen Chien-Chou |
| Children | 2 sons (twins, born 2015) |
| Official Website | http://www.fanfan.com.tw |
Christine Fan, also known as Fan Fan (范范), (simplified Chinese: 范玮琪; traditional Chinese: 范瑋琪; pinyin: Fàn Wěiqí; Wade–Giles: Fan Wei-chi) was born March 18, 1976. She is an American-born Taiwanese singer and actress. Ohio-born, she studied at Pomona College and the Harvard Extension School. She hosted 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.
In 2003, because of the pressure of her sudden change in career path suggested by her record company to let her become an actress, she suffered severe depression and mild anorexia. She eventually recovered through her religion and with support from friends. A week after receiving the diagnosis, her doctor committed suicide.[1]
She was involved 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 for the next NBA game in Izod Center. The couple is active in charity work, most notably being the co-founder and spokespeople for the Love Life campaign with her husband.[3] She has composed and written lyrics for herself as well as other artists, including Claire Kuo, Angela Chang, Freya Lim, and the girl group Hey Girl. In 2015, she and Blackie Chen founded a talent agent company and signed Kimberley Chen, and she became her mentor, talent agent and record producer while she was pregnant with twin boys.
Discography
Taiwan albums
- FanFan's World (范范的世界) (2000)
- The Sun (太陽) (2001)
- The Sound of Music (真善美) (2003)
- First Dream (最初的夢想) (2004)
- One to One (一比一) (2005)
- Our Anniversary (我們的紀念日) (2006)
- Philosopher (哲學家) (2007)
- Faces of FanFan (2008)
- F One (2009)
- Love and FanFan (2011)
- Together (爱,在一起) (2012)
English albums
- Together (2013)
Television series
- 2002 - Tomorrow 愛情白皮書(CTV) as Ji Xing Hua
- 2005 - The Vinegar Tribe (Mainland China)
- 2008 - Mysterious Incredible Terminator (Taiwan) - Miss Cherry(陶美人 – Cherry 老師)
- 2008 - The Legend of Brown Sugar Chivalries (Star TV) - Dong Fang Bu Bai(東方不拜)
External links
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References
- ↑ Christine Fan's Darker Secrets (Chinese)
- ↑ "我的求婚超緊張的啊！但是希望能跟大家分享..." Facebook. February 18, 2010. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
- ↑ Lofe Life's Baidu page (Chinese)