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'''CoCo Lee''' (李玟) was a popular Chinese [[Mandopop]] singer, songwriter and record producer. Throughout the late 1990's, she was one of the most popular and influential artists in Asia. Although the majority of her albums have been sung in Mandarin, she also sings in Cantonese and English. In 1999, she embarked on an international career and was the first Chinese artist to perform at the Oscars. She was most well known in Asia for her breakthrough hit "[[Wangri Qing (song)|Wǎngrì Qíng]]" and internationally for the theme song to ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crouching_Tiger,_Hidden_Dragon Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon]'', "[[A Love Before Time]]". On 2 July 2023, Lee posted an audio message on the social media platform Weibo thanking her fans. Later on the same day the Hong Kong police received information about an attempted suicide at the place she lived. Lee was rushed to Queen Mary Hospital and died at the hospital three days later, on 5 July 2023.
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'''CoCo Lee''' (李玟) was a popular Chinese [[Mandopop]] singer, songwriter and record producer. Throughout the late 1990's, she was one of the most popular and influential artists in Asia. Although the majority of her albums have been sung in Mandarin, she also sings in Cantonese and English. In 1999, she embarked on an international career and was the first Chinese artist to perform at the Oscars. She was most well known in Asia for her breakthrough hit "[[Wangri Qing (song)|Wǎngrì Qíng]]" and internationally for the theme song to ''[[Wikipedia:Crouching_Tiger,_Hidden_Dragon|Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon]]'', "[[A Love Before Time]]". On July 2, 2023, Lee posted an audio message on the social media platform Weibo thanking her fans. Later on the same day the Hong Kong police received information about an attempted suicide at the place she lived. Lee was rushed to Queen Mary Hospital and died at the hospital three days later, on July 5, 2023.
  
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==<span class="mw-headline">Profile</span>==
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==Profile==
 
*'''Stage Name:''' CoCo Lee (李玟)
 
*'''Stage Name:''' CoCo Lee (李玟)
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*'''Name:''' Lei Mei-lam (李美林)
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*'''Birth Name:''' Lei Mei-lam (李美林)
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*'''Birthday:''' January 17, 1975
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*'''Birthdate:''' January 17, 1975
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*'''Death:''' July 5, 2023 (aged 41)
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*'''Deathdate:''' July 5, 2023 (aged 41)
 
*'''Birthplace:''' Hong Kong
 
*'''Birthplace:''' Hong Kong
 
*'''Height:''' 162cm
 
*'''Height:''' 162cm
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*'''Blood Type:''' O
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*'''[[Blood Type]]:''' O
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*'''Education:''' University of California (Major in Biochemistry and Bioscience)
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*'''Education:'''
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** Raoul Wallenburg Alternative High School
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** [[Wikipedia:University of California|University of California]] <small>(Major in Biochemistry and Bioscience)</small>
 
*'''Family:''' Mother, Step-Dad, Two sisters (Nancy & Carol)
 
*'''Family:''' Mother, Step-Dad, Two sisters (Nancy & Carol)
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*'''Highschool:'''Raoul Wallenburg Alternative High School (San Francisco)
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*'''Languages:''' English, Cantonese, French, Mandarin
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*'''Languages:''' English, Cantonese, French and Mandarin
 
 
*'''Hobbies:''' Studying Skeletons (biology), drawing, singing, poetry, dancing, choreographing, listening to music (R&B & Soul)
 
*'''Hobbies:''' Studying Skeletons (biology), drawing, singing, poetry, dancing, choreographing, listening to music (R&B & Soul)
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*'''Dance Moves:''' Hip-Hop grooves
 
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*'''Artists:''' Mariah Carey, Madonna, George Michael, David Huang, Whitney Houston
 
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*'''Book:''' Wuthering Heights
 
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*'''Movies:''' RainMan, In The Name Of The Father
 
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*'''Actors:''' Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Russle Crowe
 
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==<span class="mw-headline">Mandarin Discography</span>==
 
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===<span class="mw-headline">Studio Albums</span>===
 
  
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==Mandarin Discography==
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===Studio Albums===
 
* [1994.06.xx] [[Ai Jiuyao Chen Xianzai|Ài Jiùyào Chèn Xiànzài]] (愛就要趁現在; ''Love From Now On'')
 
* [1994.06.xx] [[Ai Jiuyao Chen Xianzai|Ài Jiùyào Chèn Xiànzài]] (愛就要趁現在; ''Love From Now On'')
 
* [1994.12.xx] [[Daying Wo|Dāyìng Wǒ]] (答應我; ''Promise Me'')
 
* [1994.12.xx] [[Daying Wo|Dāyìng Wǒ]] (答應我; ''Promise Me'')
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* [2013.05.31] [[Shengkai|Shèngkāi]] (盛開; ''Illuminate'')
 
* [2013.05.31] [[Shengkai|Shèngkāi]] (盛開; ''Illuminate'')
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">Compilation Albums</span>===
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===Compilation Albums===
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* [2000.01.28] [[Quan Jilu Jingxuan (The Best Of My Love)|Quán Jìlù Jīngxuǎn (The Best Of My Love)]] (全紀錄精選; ''The Complete Collection'')
 
* [2000.01.28] [[Quan Jilu Jingxuan (The Best Of My Love)|Quán Jìlù Jīngxuǎn (The Best Of My Love)]] (全紀錄精選; ''The Complete Collection'')
 
* [2008.05.16] [[1994-2008 Best Collection]]
 
* [2008.05.16] [[1994-2008 Best Collection]]
 
* [2012.02.24] [[Zui Wanmei (Ultimate CoCo)|Zuì Wánměi (ULTIMATE COCO)]] (最完美; ''Most Perfect'')
 
* [2012.02.24] [[Zui Wanmei (Ultimate CoCo)|Zuì Wánměi (ULTIMATE COCO)]] (最完美; ''Most Perfect'')
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">Remix Albums</span>===
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===Remix Albums===
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* [2002.06.17] [[Aiqinhai D.is.co co|Àiqínhǎi D.IS.CO CO]] (愛琴海; ''Aegean Sea'')  
 
* [2002.06.17] [[Aiqinhai D.is.co co|Àiqínhǎi D.IS.CO CO]] (愛琴海; ''Aegean Sea'')  
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">Cover Albums</span>===
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===Cover Albums===
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* [1995.06.xx] [[Yonggan Qu Ai (Brave Enough To Love)|Yǒnggǎn Qù Ài (Brave Enough To Love)]] (勇敢去愛 (Brave Enough To Love); ''Brave Enough To Love'')  
 
* [1995.06.xx] [[Yonggan Qu Ai (Brave Enough To Love)|Yǒnggǎn Qù Ài (Brave Enough To Love)]] (勇敢去愛 (Brave Enough To Love); ''Brave Enough To Love'')  
 
* [1996.11.25] [[CoCo's Party]]  
 
* [1996.11.25] [[CoCo's Party]]  
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">Mini-Albums</span>===
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===Mini-Albums===
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* [1998.08.18] [[Peng Peng Kan Aiqing|Pèng Pèng Kàn Àiqíng]] (碰碰看愛情; ''Take a Chance on Love'')
 
* [1998.08.18] [[Peng Peng Kan Aiqing|Pèng Pèng Kàn Àiqíng]] (碰碰看愛情; ''Take a Chance on Love'')
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">Singles</span>===
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===Singles===
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* [1998.04.02] [[5Yan 6Se Di Da Di|5Yán 6Sè Di Da Di]] (5顏6色 DiDaDi; ''5Yan 6Se DiDaDi'')
 
* [1998.04.02] [[5Yan 6Se Di Da Di|5Yán 6Sè Di Da Di]] (5顏6色 DiDaDi; ''5Yan 6Se DiDaDi'')
  
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===Digital Singles===
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* [2011.10.25] [[I Just Wanna Marry U]]  
 
* [2011.10.25] [[I Just Wanna Marry U]]  
 
* [2017.01.17] [[18]]
 
* [2017.01.17] [[18]]
  
 
==Cantonese Discography==
 
==Cantonese Discography==
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===Studio Albums===
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* [1997.11.10] [[Coco|COCO]]
 
* [1997.11.10] [[Coco|COCO]]
  
 
==International Discography==
 
==International Discography==
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===Studio Albums===
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===<span class="mw-headline">Studio Albums</span>===
 
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* [1999.10.27] [[Just No Other Way]]
 
* [1999.10.27] [[Just No Other Way]]
 
* [2005.03.25] [[Exposed]]
 
* [2005.03.25] [[Exposed]]
  
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==<span class="mw-headline">External Links</span>==
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==Trivia==
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*'''Favorite Dance Moves:''' Hip-Hop grooves
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*'''Favorite Artists:''' Mariah Carey, Madonna, George Michael, David Huang, Whitney Houston
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*'''Favorite Book:''' Wuthering Heights
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*'''Favorite Movies:''' RainMan, In The Name Of The Father
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*'''Favorite Actors:''' Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Russel Crowe
  
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==External Links==
 
* [http://www.cocolee.net/ Official Site]
 
* [http://www.cocolee.net/ Official Site]
 
* [http://www.cocolee.com/ Coco Lee Fansite]
 
* [http://www.cocolee.com/ Coco Lee Fansite]
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[[Category:Blood Type O]]
 
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[[Category:2023 Deaths]]

Latest revision as of 21:43, 16 October 2023

CoCo Lee promoting Shèngkāi (2013)

CoCo Lee (李玟) was a popular Chinese Mandopop singer, songwriter and record producer. Throughout the late 1990's, she was one of the most popular and influential artists in Asia. Although the majority of her albums have been sung in Mandarin, she also sings in Cantonese and English. In 1999, she embarked on an international career and was the first Chinese artist to perform at the Oscars. She was most well known in Asia for her breakthrough hit "Wǎngrì Qíng" and internationally for the theme song to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, "A Love Before Time". On July 2, 2023, Lee posted an audio message on the social media platform Weibo thanking her fans. Later on the same day the Hong Kong police received information about an attempted suicide at the place she lived. Lee was rushed to Queen Mary Hospital and died at the hospital three days later, on July 5, 2023.

Profile

  • Stage Name: CoCo Lee (李玟)
  • Birth Name: Lei Mei-lam (李美林)
  • Birthdate: January 17, 1975
  • Deathdate: July 5, 2023 (aged 41)
  • Birthplace: Hong Kong
  • Height: 162cm
  • Blood Type: O
  • Education:
  • Family: Mother, Step-Dad, Two sisters (Nancy & Carol)
  • Languages: English, Cantonese, French, Mandarin
  • Hobbies: Studying Skeletons (biology), drawing, singing, poetry, dancing, choreographing, listening to music (R&B & Soul)

Mandarin Discography

Studio Albums

Compilation Albums

Remix Albums

Cover Albums

Mini-Albums

Singles

Digital Singles

Cantonese Discography

Studio Albums

International Discography

Studio Albums

Trivia

  • Favorite Dance Moves: Hip-Hop grooves
  • Favorite Artists: Mariah Carey, Madonna, George Michael, David Huang, Whitney Houston
  • Favorite Book: Wuthering Heights
  • Favorite Movies: RainMan, In The Name Of The Father
  • Favorite Actors: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Russel Crowe

External Links

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