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Rainie Yang
Rainie Yang Cheng Lin (Chinese: 楊丞琳; born 4 June 1984) is a Taiwanese singer, actress, and television host. Yang began her career in 2000 as a member of girl group 4 in Love (group), 4 in Love. After the group disbanded in 2002, she began a successful solo career with her album, ''My Intuition'', in 2005. In addition to singing, she is known for co-hosting the variety show ''Guess (TV program), Guess'' from 2002 to 2007, and for her acting roles in TV dramas ''Meteor Garden (2001 TV series), Meteor Garden'' (2001), ''Devil Beside You'' (2005), ''Why Why Love'' (2007), and ''Hi My Sweetheart'' (2009), for which she received the Golden Bell Award for Best Leading Actress in a Television Series, Golden Bell Award for Best Actress. Early life Yang was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, her father's ancestors were from Guangdong, China. She spoke Cantonese at home. By the time she was 13, she had to start working because her father's business failed, which led to her parents be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang (surname)
Yang (; ) is the Transcription (linguistics), transcription of a Chinese family name. It is the list of common Chinese surnames#People's Republic, sixth most common surname in Mainland China. It is the 16th surname on the ''Hundred Family Surnames'' text. The Yang clan was founded by Boqiao, son of Duke Wu of Jin in the Spring and Autumn period of the Ji (Zhou dynasty ancestral surname), Ji (姬) surname, the surname of the royal family during the Zhou dynasty ) who was enfeoffed in the Yang (state), state of Yang. History The German sociologist Wolfram Eberhard calls Yang the "Monkey Clan", citing the totemistic myth recorded in the ''Soushenji'' and ''Fayuan Zhulin'' that the Yangs living in southwestern Shu (state), Shu (modern Sichuan) were descendants of monkeys. The ''Soushenji'' "reported that in the southwest of Shu there were monkey-like animals whose names were ''jiaguo'' (猳國), ''mahua'' (馬化), or ''Monkeys in Chinese culture#Jue and Juefu, jueyuan'' (玃猿). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guess (variety Show)
Guess () was a Taiwanese television variety show, hosted by Jacky Wu and other hosts, that began on 2 November 1996 and ended its run on 18 August 2012. It was broadcast in Taiwan, weekly on Saturdays from 22:00 to 00:00 on free-to-air China Television (CTV) (中視) and syndicated to be broadcast in Singapore weekly on Saturdays 23:30 on free-to-air MediaCorp Channel U and Malaysia's 8TV weekly on Sundays 17:00 to 18:30. The show was twice nominated for Best Variety Programme and hosts Jacky Wu and Aya won Best Host in a Variety Programme from two nominations, at the Golden Bell Awards. History Guess started on 4 July 1996 as 我猜我猜我猜猜猜 (), but suffered low viewer ratings initially (apart from its pilot episode), until Jacky Wu took over the helm as the main male host on 21 March 1998. He has been the main host since, while his 2 female co-hosts have changed throughout the years. Former female hosts include Barbie Hsu (aka Da S), Dee Shu (aka Xiao S), Mati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ToGetHer
''ToGetHer'' (, aka Superstar Express) is a 2009 Taiwanese drama starring Jiro Wang of Fahrenheit, Rainie Yang and George Hu. It was produced by Comic International Productions ( 可米國際影視事業股份有限公司) and directed by Linzi Ping (林子平). It started filming on 4 June 2008 and wrapped in mid-September 2008. It was first broadcast in Taiwan on free-to-air China Television (CTV) (中視) from 15 February to 3 May 2009, every Sunday at 22:00 to 23:30 and cable TV Gala Television (GTV) Variety Show/CH 28 (八大綜合台) on 21 February to 9 May 2009, every Saturday at 21:00 to 22:30. The last two episodes on GTV were aired together as one episode. A few scenes were filmed in the 100% Entertainment recording studio and the building of Gala Television. Synopsis Momo Chen is a quiet and shy girl with Jia Sen as her only friend. She is often forgotten and left behind. Her only interest is to read her manga, "Prince Kashaba." Mars is a superstar whose popular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Not Yet A Woman
''Not Yet a Woman'' () is the fourth Mandarin studio album by Taiwanese singer Rainie Yang. It was released by Sony Music Taiwan on November 7, 2008. Sony Music Taiwa''Not Yet a Woman'' album infoNovember 7, 2008. Retrieved January 17, 2011 Songs It features the ending theme song "帶我走" (Take Me Away) and insert song "太煩惱" (Too Much Trouble) of Taiwanese drama '' Miss No Good'', starring Yang, Will Pan and Dean Fujioka. The track "太煩惱" (Too Much Trouble) is a cover song of German Alternative Rock band Wir sind Helden Wir sind Helden (, German for "We are heroes") was a German pop rock band that was established in 2000 in Hamburg and based in Berlin. The band was composed of lead singer and guitarist Judith Holofernes, drummer , bassist and keyboardist/guita .... Track listing , length1 = 4:20 , title2 = Take Me Away , note2 = zh, labels=no, t=帶我走, p=Dai Wo Zou , length2 = 4:29 , title3 = My Love Drips ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Pan
Wilber Pan (born 6 August 1980), also known as Will Pan, is a Taiwanese-American singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, and entrepreneur. He started his career as a host of Channel V programs. In 2011, Pan was awarded Best Actor for ''Endless Love'' ( 愛∞無限) at the 46th Golden Bell Awards, Taiwan's equivalent to the Emmy Awards. In recent years, Pan ventured into the business world. Pan's business interests extends into streetwear fashion and developing of mobile games. In 2009, he launched the streetwear boutique N.P.C (New Project Center) which he collaborated with Chinese host Nic Li, in Shanghai. N.P.C also has its stores in Beijing, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and at online shopping website Taobao. In 2010, Pan established his streetwear brand "Undisputed" and modelled for the brand's promotional ads. He is also the cofounder and chief creative officer of software company Camigo Media, which develops popular mobile games such as "Fish Off", "Pig Rockets" and "MeWantBamboo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mackay Memorial Hospital
Mackay Memorial Hospital (), established on 26 December 1912, is one of the largest medical centers in Taiwan. It is a private Christian hospital in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan, mostly associated with George Leslie Mackay, the first modern missionary to northern Taiwan. The hospital is deeply rooted in the Presbyterian tradition and under the spiritual guidance of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan. History The original Mackay Hospital — named Mackay Clinic — was built by Mackay in Tamsui in 1880 and named to commemorate George Leslie Mackay, whose widow donated the funds. At that time, the Mackay Clinic was the first western medical institution in northern Taiwan. It was temporarily closed in 1901 at the death of Mackay. Mackay Hospital was reopened in 1906. In 1912, it was relocated from Tamsui to Taipei and renamed Mackay Memorial Hospital. Its logo bears the date of the original foundation: 1880. Clarence Holleman ran the financially struggling hospital from 195 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss No Good
Miss No Good () is a 2008 Taiwanese television series starring Rainie Yang, Will Pan and Dean Fujioka. It was produced by Comic Ritz International Production (可米瑞智國際藝能有限公司) with Chai Zhiping ( 柴智屏) as producer and directed by Zhang Boyu (張博昱). The series was first broadcast in Taiwan on free-to-air Chinese Television System (CTS) (華視) from 7 September 2008 to 7 December 2008, every Sunday from 22:00 to 23:30 and cable TV Eastern Television (ETTV) (東森電視) from 13 September 2008 to 13 December 2008, every Saturday at 20:00 to 21:30. Synopsis Xiaohua (Rainie Yang) is a bubbly girl with her own unique sense of style, and has no intention of changing the way on how she looks and dresses until the return of her elementary school classmate, Jia Sile (Dean Fujioka), convinces her otherwise. Jia Sile is deeply in love with Xiaohua, because of their history. He then does whatever he can to get Xiaohua to be his girlfriend, despite coming bac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Other Self
''My Other Self'' () is Taiwanese Mandopop artist Rainie Yang's () third Mandarin studio album. It was released by Sony Music Taiwan on 7 September 2007. A second edition, ''My Other Self (Special Collectible Edition) (CD+DVD)'' was released on 18 October 2007 with a bonus DVD which contains five music videos. The album features ten tracks, which includes "缺氧" (Lacking Oxygen), the ending theme and "完美比例" (Perfect Example), an insert song of Taiwanese drama, '' Why Why Love'', starring Rainie Yang, Mike He and Kingone Wang. Reception The album debuted at number one on Taiwan's G-Music Weekly Top 20 Mandarin and Combo Charts; and Five Music Chart at week 36 (7 to 13 September) with a percentage sales of 18.86%, 10.11%, and 18.55% respectively. The track "缺氧" (Lacking Oxygen) is listed at number 64 on Hit Fm Taiwan Hit FM is a pop music radio station in Taiwan. It broadcasts in Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. Hit FM is owned by Voice of Taipei Broadcasting (). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingone Wang
Kingone Wang (; born 5 May 1980) is a Taiwanese actor, singer and host. He was part of the boy band Comic Boyz and winner of Taiwanese Golden Bell Awards for Best Supporting Actor. He is the alumni of both National Chiao Tung University and Chinese Culture University. Early life On 5 May 1980, Wang was born in Taipei. He is the only child in his family. His given name "" means "the one to inherit". His father is a senior doctor in dermatological department. His mother died of cancer when he was only 17. During his years at the Affiliated Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University, Wang frequently topped the class; the school subsequently recommended him for admission to National Chiao Tung University. Career Wang began his media career in modeling and attracted public attention with his figure and looks. Many feel that Wang's attractive figure is a combination of the Hong Kong popstar Andy Lau and Taiwanese popstar Jay Chou. in 2002, Wang was signed by Sony M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isabella Leong
Luísa Isabella Nolasco da Silva or Leong Lok-yau (born 23 June 1988), better known as Isabella Leong, is a Macanese actress and former singer. Early life Luísa Isabella Nolasco da Silva was born on 23 June 1988 to Luís Alberto Marques Nolasco da Silva (b. Sé, 8 August 1951; d. São Lourenço, 20 January 1989) and a croupier. She has a sister who is seven years older. Leong's father was a descendant of one of the most prominent and long-established Macanese families, the . Her father was a Eurasian born to Frederico João Moreira de Sousa Teles de Menezes, a Portuguese father and Terry Marques Nolasco, a Chinese woman living in Portugal. Frederico Joao is the sixth generation of the family and former President of the Macau Football Association. Leong's father has two elder brothers, Henrique and Frederico and one younger brother, Jose Manuel. Leong's father had a secret drug addiction and died from an overdose when she was six months old. She had never received recognit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spider Lilies (film)
''Spider Lilies'' () is a 2007 Taiwanese drama film. It is the second feature-length film by director Zero Chou, and stars Rainie Yang and Isabella Leong in the lead roles. ''Spider Lilies'' was screened at the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Teddy Award for Best LGBT-related Feature Film. It was released in the United States by Wolfe Video on 6 May 2008. The theme song "Xiao Mo Li" ("小茉莉"), performed by Rainie Yang, received a Golden Horse Award nomination for Best Original Film Song at the 44th Golden Horse Awards. Golden Horse Award44th Golden Horse Awards winners and nomination list Retrieved 2011-05-31 Plot Jade is a webcam girl, who broadcasts herself nightly on the internet to anonymous users. She seeks a tattoo, which leads her to the studio of tattoo artist Takeko, who also happens to be Jade's childhood crush. Jade becomes entranced by a large tattoo of golden flowers— spider lilies—on Takeko's arm. She wants the same design, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meeting Love
''Meeting Love'' (), is Taiwanese Mandopop artist Rainie Yang's () second Mandarin studio album. It was released by Sony Music Taiwan on 17 March 2006. It was available for pre-order and two editions were released including the ''Meeting Love (Lovely Celebration Edition)'', which includes four music videos and 40 minutes of highlight footage of ''Rainie Yang Meeting Love Celebration Concert'' (楊丞琳遇上愛慶功演唱會). The album includes a duet, "甜心咒" (Sweet Curse) with label-mate Evan Yo. Reception The tracks "遇上愛" (Meeting Love) and "慶祝" (Celebration) were nominated for ''Top 10 Gold Songs'' at the Hong Kong TVB8 Awards, presented by television station TVB8, in 2006. The track, "遇上愛" (Meeting Love) won one of the ''Top 10 Songs of the Year'' at the 2007 HITO Radio Music Awards presented by Taiwanese radio station Hit FM. The album was awarded one of the ''Top 10 Selling Mandarin Albums of the Year'' at the 2006 IFPI Hong Kong Album Sales Awar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
