Li Yuchun
Chris Lee | |
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李宇春 | |
Born | Li Yuchun March 10, 1984 |
Nationality | Chinese |
Alma mater | Sichuan Conservatory of Music |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress |
Years active | 2005–present |
Agent(s) | EE Media, Li Yuchun Studio |
Musical career | |
Also known as | Chris Lee |
Origin | China |
Genres | Mandopop |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar, drum |
Labels | Yellow Stone |
Chinese name | |
Hanyu Pinyin | Lǐ Yǔchūn |
Yue: Cantonese | |
Jyutping | Lei5 Jyu5 Ceon1 |
Li Yuchun (Chinese: 李宇春; pinyin: Lǐ Yǔchūn; born March 10, 1984), also known by her stage name Chris Lee, is a Chinese singer, songwriter, DJ and actress. Her musical style is mainly based on electronic dance music and Chinese pop songs. She launched her singing career by winning first place in the Chinese singing contest Super Girl, in 2005.[1] The following year, she released her debut album The Queen and the Dreams. Referred to as the mother of the unisex look in China, she has achieved mainstream success.[2]
Life and career
1984–2005: Early years and career beginnings
Li was born in Chengdu, Sichuan, China on March 10, 1984. Her father was a railroad police officer, while her mother was a teacher. After she finished her high school studies at Xindu No.1 Middle School, Li attended the Sichuan Conservatory of Music in 2002.[3] In 2005, Li won the championship in the Chinese singing contest Super Girl.[1]
2005–2009: Taihe Rye Music
In 2005, Li released a few singles, including "Merry Christmas", "Give Me Five", and "Happy Wake Up". After signing with Chinese record label Taihe Rye, Li started to make her debut album, The Queen and the Dreams, which was released in September 2006. In the same month, Li held her first solo concert in Beijing. In the same year, Li collaborated with Chinese band The Catcher in the Rye to release a charity song titled "Green". In November 2007, Li released her second studio album, Mine, and embarked her first concert tour Mine Tour. In April 2008, Li released an extended plays titled Youth of China. In the same year, she won an MTV Asia Award for Favorite Artist Mainland China,[4] and performed in Asia Song Festival in Seoul. In June 2009, Li collaborated with Chinese writer Guo Jingming to release a song titled "Shu Embroidery". In April 2009, Li featured in the Chinese film, Bodyguards and Assassins, and was nominated two Hong Kong Film Awards for Best New Performer and Best Supporting Actress. She also sang the theme song, "Dust", which was nominated a Hong Kong Film Award for Best Original Film Song. In August 2009, Li released her third studio album, Chris Lee.
2011–2015: EE Media
In April 2011, Li released her fourth studio album,
2015–present: Yellow Stone
Li stars in Givenchy’s Autumn/Winter 2015 campaign by Riccardo Tisci[9] and picked as One of Business of Fashion's 500 Global Fashion Leaders in 2015.[10]
Li was announced the ambassador for
Public image
Li's distinct visual effect and costume style has received global acclaim. Critics have argued that the attention she receives does not match her musical talent; instead, visual motifs like the image of her short hair have driven her fame.
Philanthropy
In 2006, China Red Cross Foundation founded a special purpose fund titled Yumi Love Fund with the help of Li and her fans. As of March 2011, the fund received donation of more than 7 million Chinese yuan from over 40,000 people. The funds raised were used to cover the medical expenses for 33 children with critical illness, and the construction of five clinics in Anhui, Sichuan, Gansu, Henan.[18] In 2010, the fund allocated 500,000 Chinese yuan to relieve the people in the disaster of 2010 China drought and dust storms, and allocated 1 million Chinese yuan to relieve the people in the disaster of 2010 Yushu earthquake.[19][20][21] In 2011, the fund allocated 420,000 Chinese yuan to help 30 hearing-impaired children having rehabilitation.
Discography
Studio albums
- The Queen and the Dreams (2006)
- Mine (2007)
- Chris Lee (2009)
- The Literary Youth Who Can Dance (2011)
- Old If Not Wild (2012)
- A Magical Encounter 1987 (2014)
- Growing Wild (2016)
- Liu Xing (2017)
- Wow (2019)[22]
- Have a Nice Weekend (週末愉快) (2023)
Extended plays
- The Special Greeting for Chris' Birthday (2006)
- Youth of China (2008)
Compilation albums
- N+1 Evolution (2008)
Filmography
Feature films
- Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)
- Prologue (2010)
- Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011)
- The Guillotines (2012)
- From Vegas to Macau III (2016)
- See You Tomorrow (2016)
- Monster Hunt 2 (2018)
Theatrical plays
- A Dream Like a Dream (2013–2014)
Television Shows
- Youth With You 3(2021)
Tours
- Mine Tour (2007)
- Crazy World Tour (2012)
- Growing Wild Tour (2016)
- Liu Xing Tour (2018)
Awards
Year | Awards | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2008 | MTV Asia Awards | Favorite Artist Mainland China | Won | [4] |
2012 | Mnet Asian Music Awards
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Best Asian Artist
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Won | [6] |
2013 | MTV Europe Music Awards | Best Worldwide Act | Won | [7] |
2014 | World Music Awards | Best Selling Chinese Artist | Won | [8] |
References
- ^ a b "Li Yuchun BOF 500_the People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry". Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ Huang, Zheping. "China's hottest new boy band is actually made up of five androgynous girls". Quartz. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
- ^ "Biography of Li Yuchun". Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ a b "Winners revealed at MTV Asia Awards". Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ a b "IMDB of Li-Yuchun". IMDb. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ a b "李宇春登韩国热搜榜第一 mama颁奖礼帅气亮相" (in Chinese). Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ a b "Biography of Li-Yuchun". Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ a b "World Music Awards 2014 Winners List". Archived from the original on June 23, 2015. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ "Breaking the Chinese internet Li yuchun and Givenchy". Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ "Li Yuchun BOF 500_the People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry". Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ "Gucci Ropes In Chris Lee as its New Asian Brand Ambassador". Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ 首張數字專輯銷量650萬張破紀錄 李宇春依然挺立"風口" (in Chinese). China. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
- ^ "Li Yuchun's decade of breakthroughs". China. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
- ^ "Big data show netizens hooked on entertainment news". China. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
- ^ "Li Yuchun launches tour with concert in Beijing". China. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
- ^ "China's 'Monster Hunt 2' Adds Hong Kong Star Tony Leung". The Hollywood Reporter. 29 November 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "Chris Lee (Li Yuchun) Joins the "Youth with You3" as Youth PD, Heping Youth Achieve Dreams". 9 February 2021.
- ^ "China's 'Super Girl' Navigates Her Own 'Idol' Fame". NPR. China. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ "Star power works for quake relief". China. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ 玉米爱心基金获"年度公益项目奖" (in Chinese). Retrieved July 4, 2016.
- ^ "Sina Visitor System" 玉米爱心基金 我11岁了,感谢伴我一路成长! (in Chinese). China. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ "哇 - QQ音乐-千万正版音乐海量无损曲库新歌热歌天天畅听的高品质音乐平台!". y.qq.com. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
- ^ Li Yuchun at hkmdb.com
- ^ Li Yuchun at chinesemov.com