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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Pan Yin Tze, Vivian Hsu, Kelly Lin, Shu Qi, Faith Yang, Penny Lin, Yinling, Lin Chi-Ling, Lena Li, Sonia Sui, Tiffany Xu, Shuang Shuang. Excerpt:Faith Yang Faith Yang (simplified Chinese : ; traditional Chinese : ; pinyin : Yáng N iwén, born 2 March 1974 in Taipei , Taiwan ) is a rock musician and fashion model. She grew up in Sydney , Australia and studied biology and genetics at Sydney University . In 2000 Faith won the Taiwan Golden Music awards for Best Female Performer got nominated for Best Album ( Silence ). Biography After graduating from Sydney University, Yang returned to Taiwan to start a music career. She soon gained recognition at the university and pub circuit in Taiwan while touring with her backing band - Monster. In 1996 she signed with Magicstone records. Her first two albums are heavily influenced by the Australian pub rock style, with a gothic undertone noticeable in tracks such as "Silence", "Fear" and "Monster", while her third album has a lighter pop style, with only hints of the anger evident in the first two recordings. All three albums were huge hits in Taiwan and in 2000 Faith won the Taiwan Golden Music awards for Best Female Performer got nominated for Best Album ( Silence ). Faith did not renew her contract with Magicstone, claiming the label had become too commercial for her style of music. In 2004 it was reported that she had signed with Sony label Silver Fish Records. Her first album with Silver Fish Records, "Continuation ( )", was released December 2007, with "Self-Selected," an album of English-language covers, released in April 2009. Faith also works as a fashion and cosmetics model for companies such as Rado and Neutrogena, as well as continuing to tour on the Taiwan pub circuit. She has also considered a number of acting roles. In 2000 Fa... ... Read more

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Chapters: Taiwanese Female Models, Taiwanese Male Models, Pan Yin Tze, Vivian Hsu, Kelly Lin, Shu Qi, Faith Yang, Sam Wang, Penny Lin, Tsem Tulku, Yinling, Ethan Ruan, Lin Chi-Ling, Lena Li, Sonia Sui, Tiffany Xu, Shuang Shuang. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 63. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Pan Yin Tze (born 5 June 1945 in Jiangsu province, China) also known as Poon Yin Chi, Angela Pan or Pan Ying Zi (), is a Chinese actress who starred in numerous films and soap operas in the 1970s-1980s. ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=13024803 ... Read more

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Chapters: Jay Chou, Leehom Wang, Wu Bai, David Tao, Vivian Hsu, Valen Hsu, Wakin Chau, Lo Ta-Yu, Deserts Chang, List of Jay Chou's Golden Melody Awards, Tank, Cheer Chen, Jutoupi, Jasmine, Phil Chang, Peggy Hsu, Angus Tung, Van Fan, Hsiao Hung Jen, Chou Chuan-Huing, Sam Lee, Superband, Ashin. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 119. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Best Single Producer2007 Fearless EPBest Male Mandarin Artist2009 Capricorn (Capricorn)Best Composer (Instrumental Category)2008 "Piano Room" (Secret)Best Producer (Instrumental Category)2008 Secret Original Movie Soundtrack (Secret) Jay Chou (traditional Chinese: ; simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: Zhu Jiélún; Wade-Giles: Chou Chieh-lun; Peh-e-j: Chiu Kiat-lûn) (born January 18, 1979) is a Taiwanese musician, singer, music and Film producer, actor and director who has won the World Music Award four times. He is well-known for composing all his own songs and songs for other singers. In 1998 he was discovered in a talent contest where he displayed his piano and song-writing skills. Over the next two years, he was hired to compose for popular Chinese singers. Although he was trained in classical music, Chou combines Chinese and Western music styles to produce songs that fuse R ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Bob Sapp, Bobby Ologun, Agnes Chan, Vivian Hsu, Dick Beyer, Julie Dreyfus, Kane Kosugi, Yoon Son-Ha, Patrick Harlan, Dave Spector, Yinling, Kent Derricott, Dante Carver, Zns, Jason Straatmann, Carolyn Kawasaki, Péter Frankl, Kent Gilbert, Thane Camus, Daniel Kahl, Girolamo Panzetta. Excerpt:Agnes Chan Agnes Chan or Agnes Miling Kaneko Chan (Traditional Chinese : ; Simplified Chinese : ; pinyin : Chén M ilíng; Cantonese Yale : Chan Mei ling; Japanese : ) is a pop singer , a television personality ( Gaijin tarento ), a Doctor of Education , a professor at Japanese universities, an essayist , a novelist . Since 1988 Chan is the ambassador of the Japan Committee for UNICEF, a Japanese private corporation supporting UNICEF . Career with John Roos (Ambassador to Japan ), Susan Roos (Partner of Cook Roos Wilbur) and Ken Hayami (Executive Director of the Japan Committee for UNICEF) Agnes Chan began singing and playing guitar in her junior high years in Hong Kong, as volunteer work for fundraising events. She had a chance to record a cover of Joni Mitchell 's "The Circle Game" with her elder sister, actress Irene Chan, and it became a hit song in Hong Kong. She became famous throughout southeast Asia through several of Chang Cheh 's movies, including Young People and The Generation Gap . Chan was brought to Japan by Japanese singer/songwriter Masaaki Hirao. In 1972 she recorded her first Japanese pop hit, "Poppy Flower ( )." Her clear voice, pretty looks, and imperfect Japanese made her a teenage idol. In 1973, Chan's third single, "Splendor in the Grass ( )," earned her the Japan Record Grand Prix "Rookie of the Year" award. Chan enrolled in Tokyo's Sophia University and studied for two years, after which she decided to take a break from the entertainment business and study social chi... ... Read more

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Wacky world of Japanese TV!
This book does a great job profiling the top 20 foreign talents in Japan with information normally available only in Japanese. Since this book only covers top foreign talent it may leave out people you know and love. It must have been a hard judgement call to know who to cut; a top 30 would have been better!Since a few of my favorites are missing I can only give 4 stars. ... Read more

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Commentary (music and lyrics not included).Chapters: Vivian Hsu Discography, the Secret to Happiness Is Love, Ai de Xuan Yin, Bubai de Lianren, Cheonsa Misonyeo, Da Mafan, Xiang New Edition, Fuhai No Koibito, Hen Hen Ai, Happy Past Days, Tianshi Xiang, Jiaban de Tianshi, Vivi And.... Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 33. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: This is the discography of Mandopop artist Vivian Hsu. As a member of Shaonu Dui As a member of Black Biscuits As a member of The d.e.p As Vivian or Kazuma ...http://booksllc.net/?id=12523070 ... Read more

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We are not aware that the infancy of Vivian Grey was distinguished by any extraordinary incident. The solicitude of the most affectionate of mothers, and the care of the most attentive of nurses, did their best to injure an excellent constitution.
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We are not aware that the infancy of Vivian Grey was distinguished by any extraordinary incident. The solicitude of the most affectionate of mothers, and the care of the most attentive of nurses, did their best to injure an excellent constitution.
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