Jane Zhang
Zhang Liangying ( Chinese 张 靓 颖 , Pinyin Zhāng Liàngyǐng , born October 11, 1984 in Chengdu ), also known under the name Jane Zhang , is a Chinese singer who is particularly known for her command of the highest voice register , the whistle register .
Life
Zhang's father worked as a mechanic for a transportation company , her mother as an office worker. During her childhood, Zhang performed several times at her parents' workplace. Her father died when she was 13, which prompted her to perform publicly, with instrumental accompaniment from her uncle. After schooling she began a foreign language studies at the Sichuan University with a focus on English studies , however, it broke off to the TV contest Super Girl participate 2005 (超级女声), where she reached the third place in the People's Republic of China national got known. Since then she has released several successful albums and received a number of awards.
Discography
Albums
- The One (2006)
- Update (2007)
- Jane @ Music (2009)
- Believe in Jane (2010)
- Reform (2011)
- The Seventh Sense (2014)
EPs
- Dream It Possible (2015)
- Grateful EP (2013)
- Dear Jane EP (2007)
- Jane.Love EP (2006)
Live albums
- Listen to Jane Z Live (2012)
Awards
- Hong Kong TVB8 Awards , 2007
- Hong Kong Film Awards , 2009
- Asia Song Festival , 2010
- Mnet Asian Music Awards , 2011
- MTV Europe Music Awards , 2011
- Chinese Song Chart-Beijing Pop Music Awards , seven times in 2007–2012
- Top Chinese Music Awards , 2013
- MTV Europe Music Awards , 2013
- MTV Europe Music Awards , 2015
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Zhang, Jane |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Zhang, Liangying; 张 靓 颖 (Chinese) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | chinese singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 11, 1984 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Cheng you |