Rainie Yang | |||||||||||
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Born | Taipei, Taiwan | 4 June 1984||||||||||
Occupation(s) | Singer, actress, television host | ||||||||||
Years active | 2000–present | ||||||||||
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Musical career | |||||||||||
Genres | Mandopop | ||||||||||
Instrument | Vocals | ||||||||||
Labels | Universal Music Taiwan (2019–present) | ||||||||||
Formerly of | 4 in Love | ||||||||||
Chinese name | |||||||||||
Traditional Chinese | 楊丞琳 | ||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 杨丞琳 | ||||||||||
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Rainie Yang Cheng Lin (Chinese: 楊丞琳; born 4 June 1984) is a Taiwanese singer, actress, and television host. She began her career as a member of the girl group 4 in Love before achieving widespread fame with her acting role in the popular Taiwanese drama Meteor Garden in 2001. The role led to further success in television dramas such as Devil Beside You (2005) and Why Why Love (2007), solidifying her status as a leading actress in the Taiwanese entertainment industry.
In addition to her acting career, Yang debuted as a singer in 2005. Her debut album, My Intuition, was commercially successful and sold over 160,000 copies in Taiwan and over 1 million copies throughout Asia. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Foundation in Taiwan (RIT). Her sophomore album, Meeting Love (2006), also saw success and sold over 150,000 copies in Taiwan and 1,200,000 copies across Asia. She has received numerous awards, including the Best Actress award at the Golden Bell Awards for her role in Hi My Sweetheart (2009).