Jay Chou | Singer Full Biography
Jay Chou is a Taiwanese singer, songwriter, record producer, rapper, actor, and television personality who was born on 18 January 1979 in Linkou, Taipei, Taiwan.
Jay Chou has sold over 30 million records, and become one of the best-selling artists in Taiwan and is known for his work with lyricist Vincent Fang, with whom he has frequently collaborated on his music.
Basic Profile of Jay Chou
- Full Name: Jay Chou
- Date of Birth: 18 January 1979
- Birthplace: Linkou District, Taipei, Taiwan
- Nationality: Taiwanese
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Actor, Singer
- Year Active: 2000-present
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: ??
- Marital Status: Married (Hannah Quinlivan)
Education & Qualification of Jay Chou
Jay Chou was conscripted for mandatory military service after graduating from high school with inadequate grades for university. However, severe back pain triggered by sports eventually led to the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis (HLA-B27), and he was exempted from military service.
Singing & Acting Career of Jay Chou
In 2000, under the recommendation of JR Yang, Jay Chou began to sing his own songs. He launched his debut album Jay under Alfa Music in 2000. Chou arranged the compilation, harmony, and production of all the songs. The album combines R&B, hip-hop, and other musical styles.
Among them, the hit song won the 24th China Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs. The album was promoted heavily by Jacky Wu in the entertainment shows he hosted.
Relationship, Girlfriend & Wife of Jay Chou
In November 2014, Chou confirmed his relationship with model Hannah Quinlivan. The pair had been dating since 2010 but Hannah first met Jay when she was 14 and had been working as his employee as a clothing shop assistant since 2007.
The couple married on 17 January 2015, one day before Chou's birthday. A separate private wedding ceremony open to friends and family occurred on 9 February in Taipei. A third reception, this time in Australia, was held in March. According to Chou's official Facebook page, the couple has been registered for marriage since July 2014. The couple has three children: daughter Hathaway (born July 2015), son Romeo (born June 2017), and Jacinda (born May 2022).
Award Nomination & Won By Jay Chou
- Golden Horse Awards
- Golden Melody Awards
- Hong Kong Film Awards
- MTV Movie & TV Awards
- World Music Awards
- MTV Video Music Awards Japan