Winnie Hsin
| Winnie Hsin | |
|---|---|
 Winnie Hsin at Live Earth China | |
| Chinese name | 辛曉琪 (traditional) |
| Chinese name | 辛晓琪 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Xīn Xiǎoqí (Mandarin) |
| Origin | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Born |
February 8, 1962 Fengyuan City, Taichung County (now part of Taichung City), Taiwan) |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Genre(s) | Mandopop |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, cello, violin |
| Voice type(s) | Soprano |
| Label(s) |
Dream Come True Warner Music Decca Records Rock Records |
| Official website | http://www.winniehsin.net |
Winnie Hsin (simplified Chinese: 辛晓琪; traditional Chinese: 辛曉琪; pinyin: Xīn Xiǎoqí; born February 8, 1962) is a Taiwanese singer.[1] She is best known for her crystal clear soprano voice.
Biography
In 1976, Hsin was admitted to the Taipei Hwa Kang Arts School, and in 1979 she studied music in the Chinese Culture University in Taipei. After graduating, she became a music teacher in the Yamaha Music School in Taipei. She released her first album, Lonely Winter, in 1986, and has since released a total of 16 albums, under the labels of Decca Records, Rock Records and Warner Music.
In 2011, Hsin joined "Dream Come True" and will be releasing her latest album under this label.
In 1995, Hsin provided the voice of the titular character in the Mandarin dubbed version of the Walt Disney animated film Pocahontas. She also performed the Mandarin version of the film's theme song, Colours of the Wind, and some other songs in the soundtrack.
In 2003, Hsin starred as Zhu Yingtai in a Taiwanese musical based on the Chinese legend of the Butterfly Lovers.
In 2006, Hsin held two solo concerts in Taiwan on 30 June and 1 July, called Winnie Hsin "The Promise" Concert.
In 2007, Hsin held another concert in Genting Highlands, Malaysia, on 26 July 2008.
In 2007, Hsin endorsed one of Avon's ANEW Alternative beauty care products.
On 7 July 2007, Hsin performed at the Live Earth concert held in Shanghai.
On 30 May 2009, Hsin performed in the Join, Love Club concert held at the Hong Kong Coliseum.
In 2009, Hsin held her first solo ticketed concert in Shanghai on 18 Dec 2009.
In 2010, Hsin held another solo ticketed concert in Chengdu on 21 Aug 2010.
Discography
| Year | Album title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 寂寞的冬 (Lonely Winter) | |
| 1990 | 在你背影守候 (Waiting Behind Your Shadow) | |
| 1991 | 一夜之間 (In One Night) | |
| 1992 | 花時間 (Flower Time) | |
| 1994 | 領悟 (Understanding) | |
| 味道 (Scent) | ||
| 辛曉琪歷年精選 (Winnie Hsin Hits in Various Years) | ||
| 1995 | 遺忘 (Forget) | |
| Winter Light | in English | |
| Love Runs Deep | in English | |
| 1996 | 愛上他不只是我的錯 (It's Not My Fault to Love Him) | |
| 1997 | 女人何苦為難女人 (Women Shouldn't be Hard on Women) | |
| 滾石珍藏版金碟系列 (24K Golden Selection) | ||
| 1998 | 每個女人 (Every Women) | |
| 守候辛曉琪 (Waiting For Winnie Hsin) | ||
| 1999 | 怎麼 (Why) | |
| 2000 | 談情看愛 (Talking About Love) | |
| 2001 | 永遠 (Forever) | |
| 2003 | 滾石香港十周年：辛曉琪 (Winnie's Best: Rock Records Hong Kong Tenth Anniversary) | |
| 梁祝音樂劇 (Butterfly Lovers Musical) | ||
| 2002 | 戀人啊 (Lovers) | |
| 失物招領 (Lost & Find) | ||
| Your Scent | ||
| Lovers | Japanese version | |
| 2004 | 我也會愛上別人的 (I Will Also Fall in Love with Someone | Taiwanese and Japanese version |
| 2007 | 愛的回答 (Answer of Love) | |
| 2012 | 遇見快樂 (Meet Happiness) |
References
- ↑ Titon, Jeff Todd; Fujie, Linda; Locke, David; David P. McAllester; Anne K. Rasmussen; David B. B. Reck (January 2009). Worlds of Music: An Introduction to the Music of the World's Peoples, Shorter Version. Cengage Learning. pp. 273–. ISBN 978-0-495-57010-3. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
External links
- (Chinese) 辛情微薄 (Winnie Hsin mini blog)
- (Chinese) 辛曉琪臉書 (Winnie Hsin Facebook)
- (Chinese) 辛情日誌 (Winnie Hsin personal blog)
- (Chinese) 曉音琪緣 (Winnie Hsin official website)
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