Christine Fan
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Christine Fan, also known as FanFan (范范), was born 18 March 1976. She is an American-born Taiwanese
singer and actress. She studied at Pomona College
and the Harvard Extension School
. In addition to singing, she was also the host
of the variety show
, Bang Bang Tang (模范棒棒堂) on Channel [V
] in Taiwan and has also starred in various commercials. On 1 November, 2008, she held her first ticketed concert in Taipei
. She later held concerts in Taichung
, Hong Kong
, Beijing
and other Chinese cities. She also was the special guest in JJ Lin
's concert in Singapore
.
FanFan has been in a relationship with Chen Chien-Chou
for ten years before he proposed in a 2010 NBA game.http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#!/video/video.php?v=1364189021701&ref=mf She was also invited to sing the US National Anthemhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0untfw-QZs for the next NBA game in Izod Center. The couple is active in charity work.
Although FanFan is often known for her singing, she's also a skilled songwriter. She has composed and written lyrics for herself as well as other artists, including Claire Kuo, Angela Chang
and the girl group Hey Girl.
Taiwanese people
Taiwanese people may refer to individuals who either claim or are imputed cultural identity focused on the island of Taiwan and/or Taiwan Area which have been governed by the Republic of China since 1945...
singer and actress. She studied at Pomona College
Pomona College
Pomona College is a private, residential, liberal arts college in Claremont, California. Founded in 1887 in Pomona, California by a group of Congregationalists, the college moved to Claremont in 1889 to the site of a hotel, retaining its name. The school enrolls 1,548 students.The founding member...
and the Harvard Extension School
Harvard Extension School
Harvard University Extension School, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is one of the thirteen degree-granting schools of Harvard University and is part of the Division of Continuing Education.-Origins:...
. In addition to singing, she was also the host
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
of the variety show
Variety show
A variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is an entertainment made up of a variety of acts, especially musical performances and sketch comedy, and normally introduced by a compère or host. Other types of acts include magic, animal and circus acts, acrobatics, juggling...
, Bang Bang Tang (模范棒棒堂) on Channel [V
Channel V
Channel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:...
] in Taiwan and has also starred in various commercials. On 1 November, 2008, she held her first ticketed concert in Taipei
Taipei
Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
. She later held concerts in Taichung
Taichung
-Demographics:Taichung’s population was an estimated 1,040,725 in August 2006. There are slightly more females in the city than males.24.32% of residents are children, while 16.63% are young people, 52.68% are middle-age, and 6.73% are elderly....
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
and other Chinese cities. She also was the special guest in JJ Lin
JJ Lin
JJ Lin is a Singaporean Mandopop Singer-songwriter, Composer and Actor based in Taiwan. JJ Lin is managed by Ocean Butterflies. Lin won Best New Artist for his work on his debut album Music Voyager at the 15th Golden Melody Awards in 2004....
's concert in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
.
FanFan has been in a relationship with Chen Chien-Chou
Chen Chien-Chou
Chen Chien-chou is a well-known Taiwanese performing artist, and a host of numerous variety shows. Because of his dark skin, he has come to be known by the nickname "Blackie". He has been in a relationship with Christine Fan for 10 years, before finally getting engaged in 2010...
for ten years before he proposed in a 2010 NBA game.http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#!/video/video.php?v=1364189021701&ref=mf She was also invited to sing the US National Anthemhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0untfw-QZs for the next NBA game in Izod Center. The couple is active in charity work.
Although FanFan is often known for her singing, she's also a skilled songwriter. She has composed and written lyrics for herself as well as other artists, including Claire Kuo, Angela Chang
Angela Chang
Angela Chang was born on 19 January 1982. She is a Taiwanese Mandopop singer and actress. She has been nominated twice for Best Leading Actress in a Television Series at the Golden Bell Awards, Taiwan.-Biography:...
and the girl group Hey Girl.
Discography
- FanFan's WorldFanFan's World-Track listing:# 我的初世紀 # 因為 # 想太多 # 每天 # 如果我有一支天使棒 # 潔癖 # You Have a Black Heart# 到不了 # 我們是朋友 # 不要哭 # 拜拜...
(范范的世界) (2000) - The Sun (太陽) (2001)
- The Sound of Music (真善美) (2003)
- First Dream (最初的夢想) (2004)
- One to OneOne to One (Christine Fan album)One to One is Taiwanese Mandopop artist Christine Fan's fifth Mandarin studio album. It was released on 4 August 2005 by Linfair Records.The track "一比一" was nominated for Top 10 Gold Songs at the Hong Kong TVB8 Awards, presented by television station TVB8, in 2005.-Track listing:# "就是你" # "一比一" #...
(一比一) (2005) - Our Anniversary (我們的紀念日) (2006)
- Philosopher (哲學家) (2007)
- Faces of FanFan (2008)
- F One (2009)
- Love and FanFan (2011)
Television series
- 2002 - TomorrowTomorrow (Taiwanese TV series)Tomorrow is a 2001 Taiwanese drama starring Rainie Yang, Shawn Yue, Christine Fan and Eddie Peng. It is based on Japanese manga series, , written by Fumi Saimon...
愛情白皮書(CTVChina TelevisionChina Television Company, Ltd. was established on September 3, 1968 by the then-ruling Nationalist Party of the Republic of China . The party owned the majority stake of the network...
) as Ji Xing Hua - 2005 - The Vinegar Tribe (Mainland China)
- 2008 - Mysterious Incredible TerminatorMysterious Incredible TerminatorMysterious Incredible Terminator is a Taiwanese drama starring Aaron Yan, Gui Gui, Alien Huang and Christine Fan. It was produced by Three Giant Productions ....
(Taiwan) - Miss Cherry(陶美人 – Cherry 老師) - 2008 - The Legend of Brown Sugar ChivalriesThe Legend of Brown Sugar ChivalriesThe Legend of Brown Sugar Chivalries, alias Kungfu Macchiato, is a Taiwanese television drama series, broadcast by StarTV in 2008. This show features most members from the Taiwanese music bands, Lollipop, Hey Girl and Choc7....
(Star TVSTAR TV (Asia)Satellite Television Asian Region is an Asian TV service owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation.In 2009, News Corporation restructured STAR Asia into four units – STAR India, STAR Greater China, STAR Select and Fox International Channels....
) - Dong Fang Bu Bai(東方不拜)