Bibi Zhou
Bibi Zhou | ||
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周笔畅 | ||
Hanyu Pinyin Zhōu Bǐchàng | | |
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Jyutping | Chau1 Bat1 Cheung3 |
- Pop
- R&B
- Vocals
- piano
- drums
- violin
- guitar
Zhou Bichang (simplified Chinese: 周笔畅; traditional Chinese: 周筆暢; pinyin: Zhōu Bǐchàng; born 26 July 1985), also known as Bibi Zhou, is a Chinese singer, songwriter, and actress. She debuted her singing career by winning the second place at the Chinese singing contest Super Girl in 2005.[1] The next year she released her debut album Who Touched My Violin String. She debuted her acting career by featuring in the 2006 Chinese films McDull, the Alumni and The 601st Phone Call. In 2014, she won an MTV Europe Music Award for Best Worldwide Act.[2] In 2015, she won a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Chinese Act.[3]
Life and career
1985–2005: Early years and career beginnings
Zhou was born to her parents Zhou Zhongzhan and Lu Yuanyuan in Changsha, Hunan on 26 July 1985. Her father was a government agent, while her mother was a Chinese folk music teacher. At the age of six, she and her family moved to Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. She attended Yuanling Elementary School, Gangxia Elementary School, Fuhua Elementary School, and Futian High School. In 2002, she majored in non-classical music at the Xinghai Conservatory of Music in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. In the same year, she released a song titled "How I Miss You" on the internet. In 2005, she took part in the Chinese singing contest Super Girl, and eventually won second place at the contest.
2006–2007: Who Touched My Violin String
In March 2006, Zhou signed a recording deal with Chinese record label Yuelin Music. At the same time, she released her first studio single titled "Swan", which was included in her first extended play titled
2007–2008: Now and Wow
After she finished her courses at Musicians Institute, Zhou returned to China and prepared for her next studio album. In the same year, she also graduated from Xinghai Conservatory of Music with a bachelor's degree. In December 2007, she released two studio albums Now and Wow at the same time. In April 2008, she featured the theme song "Beijing Welcomes You" for the 100-day countdown of the 2008 Summer Olympics. In the same month, she joined the public benefit campaign 56 Ethnic Groups, One Dream as a young ambassador along with Hong Kong singer and professional swimmer Alex Fong.
2009–2012: Time, I, Fish, Light, Mirror, and Black Apple
In January 2009, Zhou signed a recording deal with Gold Typhoon. In July 2009, she released her fourth studio album Time. The album was released in mainland China as well as Taiwan. In June 2010, she released her fifth studio album I, Fish, Light, Mirror. The album topped the album sales chart for one week in Taiwan. In May 2011, she launched a fashion brand Begins with Lin Zijun and Cheng Yang. In November 2011, she released her sixth studio album Black Apple.
2013: Unlock
In October 2012, Zhou signed a recording deal with
2015–present: Rolling My Eyes, Not Typical, Renamed, Lunar
2018: Vocal judge on The Next Top Bang with other celebrities like Victoria Song and Kris Wu. 2021: Zhou participates on "Sisters Who Make Waves" season 2.
Discography
Studio albums
- Who Touched My Violin String (2006)
- Now (2007)
- Wow (2007)
- Time (2009)
- I, Fish, Light, Mirror (2010)
- Black • Choose • White (2011)
- Unlock (2013)
- Rolling My Eyes (2015) – album released as 3-part EP
- Not Typical (2017)
- Lunar (2019)
Extended plays
- Bibi(2006)
- Slime (2020)
- Dating Oneself (一个人的约会) (2023)
Compilation albums
- The Best Of Bibi Chou 2009–2013 (2013)
Remix albums
- Renamed (Remix Album) (2018)
Filmography
- McDull, the Alumni (2006)
- The 601st Phone Call (2006)
- V Love (2014)
- Cold War 2 (2016)
Awards
References
- ISSN 1673-6176.
- ^ "Chinese singer BiBi Zhou wins Best Worldwide Act at 2014 MTV EMA – Entertainment News – SINA English". english.sina.com. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- ^ Jimenez, Joyce. "Daniel Padilla nominated for 'Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Award". philstar.com. Retrieved 5 July 2017.