Faye Wong

Faye Wong

Faye Wong (王菲) is a Chinese singer, songwriter, lyricist, actress, and model. She is popular all over Asia and even in America.

Profile

• Birth Bame: Xia Lin (夏琳)
• Mandarin name: Wong Faye (王菲; Wang Fēi)
• Cantonese name: Wong Ching Man (王菲; Wang Jing Wen)
• Birthdate: August 8, 1969
• Birthplace: Beijing, China

Biography

Faye Wong was born in Beijing, China under birth name is Xia Lin (夏琳); she had her mother's surname because the Wong family was persecuted during the Cultural Revolution (her grandfather was once a congressman for the Republic of China). When she was fifteen, her name was changed to Wong Fei (王菲). She started singing in high school and idolized Teresa Teng.

At eighteen, she started modeling, but then switched to singing. She signed a contract with Cinepoly and released three albums under the stage name Shirley Wong (王靖雯, pinyin Wang Jingwen). However, these albums were largely frowned upon due to the fact that they were just covers of songs by American and Japanese artists. Wong headed to New York in 1991 for singing lessons.

She returned to Hong Kong two years later and released a few songs and has been a hit ever since. She has completely shed any R&B influence and has moved on to produce works of considerable originality and a more alternative flavor.

Chinese Discography

Albums

• [1985] Feng Cong Na Li Lai (風從哪裡來; Where Does the Wind Come From?)
• [1987] Zhen Zang Ji (珍藏集; Faye Wong Collection)
• [1989] The Longing for Home
• [1989] Wong Ching Man (王靖雯; Faye Wong)
• [1990] Everything
• [1990] You're The Only One
• [1992] Coming Home
• [1993] Zap Mai Bat Fui (執迷不悔; No Regrets)
• [1993] Sap Maan Go Wai Sam Mo (十萬個為什麼; 100,000s Whys?)
• [1994] Mi (迷; Mystery)
• [1994] Wu Si Lyun Soeng (胡思亂想; Random Thoughts)
• [1994] Tian Kong (天空; Sky)
• [1994] Tou Hou Zi Gei (討好自己; Ingratiate Oneself)
• [1995] Fei Mi Mi Zhi Yin (菲靡靡之音; Decadent Sound of Faye)
• [1995] Di-Dar
• [1996] Fu Zao (浮躁; Impatience)
• [1997] Faye Wong (王菲)
• [1998] Chang You (唱遊; Scenic Tour)
• [1999] Zhi Ai Mo Sheng Ren (只愛陌生人; Only Love Strangers)
• [2000] Yu Yan (寓言; Fable)
• [2001] Faye Wong (王菲)
• [2003] Jiang Ai (將愛; To Love)
• [2004] Diyi Zhang Changpian (第一張唱片; First Album)

EPs

• [1993] Yu Foong (如風; Like Wind)
• [1994] Faye Disc
• [1995] Jat Jan Fan Sik Loeng Gok (一人分飾兩角; One Person, Two Roles)
• [1997] Wun Geoi (玩具; Toy)
• [1997] Zi Bian (自便; Help Yourself)
• [2001] Separate Ways

Japanese Discography

Singles

• [1994.10.26] Yumeyuu (夢遊)
• [1995.06.25] Muchuu Bito (夢中人)
• [1999.02.24] Eyes On Me

External Links

• Official Website