Jane Zhang | |
|---|---|
 Zhang in 2019 | |
| Born | Zhang Liangying (张靓颖)[1] October 11, 1984 |
| Education | Sichuan University[2] |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse |
Michael Feng Ke (冯柯)
(m. 2016; div. 2018) |
| Awards | Full list |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Labels |
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| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 张靓颖 |
| Simplified Chinese | 張靚穎 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Zhāng Liàngyǐng |
| Jyutping | Zoeng1 Leng3 Wing6 |
| Hokkien POJ | Tiuⁿ Chēng-éng |
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Jane Zhang (born October 11, 1984[3]) is a Chinese singer-songwriter. She is known for her signature whistle register and has been dubbed the "Dolphin Princess" (海豚公主).[4][5] Zhang began performing as a teenager by singing in pubs to help earn money for her family.[6] After signing with Huayi Brothers Media Corporation in 2005, Zhang released her first studio album, The One (2006).[7] Her second album, Update, was released in 2007. Zhang's third studio album, Jane@Music, was released in 2009.[8] Her fourth studio album, Believe in Jane, was released in 2010.[9] In 2011, Zhang released her fifth studio album, Reform, which was certified double platinum by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).[10]
Jane performed in the 2017 Victoria's Secret Show and was featured in the Oprah Winfrey Show. Her single "Dust my shoulders off" topped iTunes 4th and 1st in music video. She was invited and attended the Grammy twice. She was the judge for the Montreal international film festival. She has 40 million followers on China twitter Weibo and won 7 times of China best female artist. Zhang released her first English-language studio album Past Progressive in 2019.[11]
Zhang has received numerous awards, including nine Beijing Pop Music Awards for Best Female Singer,[12] two China Gold Record Awards,[12] and a MTV Europe Music Award.[12] She has been included in the annual Forbes China celebrity lists from 2006 to 2013.[not verified in body] In 2016, Chengdu government documents announced her annual output value of 1.1 billion yuan.[not verified in body]
- ^ "Chinese Song: Finally, I Get You". China Internet Information Center. Retrieved April 8, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "张靓颖真实学历揭底 目前仍是川大在读自考生". China News Service. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ Zou, Cornelia (September 11, 2019). "Who is Jane Zhang, the C-pop Star Fronting Brand USA?". South China Morning Post (SCMP.com). Retrieved February 4, 2020.
Zhang was born on October 11, 1984 to Zhang Huaqing, a truck driver, and Zhang Guiying, a shop assistant. Zhang's father died when she was 15 and her mother was laid off from her job. So Zhang started looking for work to contribute to the household expenses and eventually got a singing gig at a local pub.
- ^ "'Dolphin princess' finds her voice 10 years on - Lifestyle - Chinadaily.com.cn". www.chinadaily.com.cn.
- ^ "Jane's secret: The 'dolphin princess' is coming to town". SHINE.
- ^ "Jane Zhang Interview: Chinese Pop Star Talks Working With Timbaland on Upcoming Album". Billboard. July 7, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ "Zhang Liangying Releases Debut Album on Her Birthday". China Internet Information Center. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ "Singer Zhang Liangying to debut English album[2]". China Daily. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ "Discographie de Jane Zhang". Universal Music France. Retrieved April 8, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "组图：张靓颖新碟销量超双白金 被封"靓墩儿"". Sina Corp. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
庆功会上，张靓颖宣布她的专辑《改变》销量已经远超双白金……当天IFPI机构的高层领导也到场为她颁发认证。 [At the album's celebration, Zhang Liangying announced that her album "Reform" has sold far more than double platinum ...The senior leaders of the IFPI agency also presented her with certification on the same day.
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