Joanna Wang

Joanna Wang
Born
Wang Ruolin

(1988-08-01) 1 August 1988 (age 36)
Taipei, Taiwan
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2008–present
ParentBing Wang (father)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese王若琳
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWáng Ruòlín
Musical career
Also known asJoanna, New Tokyo Terror, Chicken Joanna, Alferd Packer, Poocat
GenresFolk, jazz, pop, video game music, alternative, geek rock
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano, kazoo
LabelsSony Music Taiwan
Websitewww.sonymusic.com.tw/pop/joannawang

Joanna Wang (Chinese: 王若琳; pinyin: Wáng Ruòlín) (born 1 August 1988), is a Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter, daughter of music producer Bing Wang [zh] (王治平).[1] Born in Taipei but raised in Los Angeles, California, Wang dropped out from Gabrielino High School when she was 16. Her debut album, Start from Here, was released in January 2008 as a double-disc set, one in English and the other in Chinese. The album reached No.1 in Taiwan and has been popular throughout Southeast Asia. In June 2008, it was released in Japan. Her second album, Joanna & Wang Ruo-lin, which includes her all-original endeavor, The Adult Storybook, was released in January 2009.

  1. ^ Huang, Andrew C.C. (14 January 2010). "The reluctant celebrity". Taipei Times. p. 13. Retrieved 16 July 2011.