Jay Chou is a Taiwanese singer, songwriter, record producer, rapper, actor, and TV personality. Jay chou is well-known for his collaborations with lyricist Vincent Fang, with whom he has frequently worked on his music.
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Jay Chou |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | 18 Jan 1979 |
| Age: | 45 years |
| Horoscope: | Aquarius |
| Lucky Number: | 8 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Singer |
| Country: | Taiwan |
| Height: | 5 feet 10 inches (1.78m) |
| Marital Status: | married |
| Wife | Hannah Quinlivan |
| Net Worth | $95 million |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Birth Place | New Taipei |
| Nationality | Taiwanese |
| Religion | Christian |
| Education | Tamkang Senior High School, Taipei National University of the Arts |
| Father | Chou Yao-Chung |
| Mother | Ye Hui Mei |
| Kids | Hathaway Chou, Romeo Chou |
Jay Chou Biography
Jay Chou was born in Linkou, New Taipei, Taiwan on January 18, 1979. He is currently 45 years old. Jay Chou’s nickname is Director Chou / President Chou. His given name is Jay Chou.
Jay is the son of biomedical researcher Chou Yao-Chung (father) and art teacher Ye Hui Mei (mother). There is no information available about his siblings’ occupations.
Jay’s parents were very supportive and helped him to succeed in his career by meeting his needs. His parents play an important role in his life. His mother enrolled him in piano lessons when he was four years old.
He had always wanted to record sounds and songs on his tape recorder since he was a child. After becoming interested in music theory in class three, he began taking cello lessons. He was an only child who enjoyed playing the piano, impersonating TV characters, and performing magic tricks.
He also studied piano and minored in cello. He honed his improvisation skills, fell in love with pop music, and began writing songs. He is Taiwanese, Christian, and has the Capricorn as his zodiac sign.
Jay Chou Education
After graduating from Tamkang Senior High School, where he learned to play guitar and drums, he enrolled at Taipei National University of the Arts.
However, he dropped out after one semester to pursue a career in music. He realizes that it is better to concentrate on his career and pursue his dreams.
Jay Chou Height, Weight
Jay is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 60 kg. He has a slim build and fair, clear skin. Many women are drawn to him because of his appearance and fashion sense. Jay has dark brown eyes and straight black hair.
He enjoys wearing gold chains. He exercises, eats a healthy diet, and prefers to drink water to keep his skin glowing.
Career
Alfa Music, Jay’s record label, released his debut studio album in 2000. Chou became well-known for fusing Western and Eastern musical genres with the release of Fantasy, his second studio album.
He has since released twelve more studio albums, produced numerous hit singles, and grown significantly in popularity among Asian populations worldwide. By 2019, he had completed six world tours and had performed in front of over 10 million people in various locations around the world.
Jay founded JVR Music, his own record label and management company, in 2007. Chou has presided over his own fashion company PHANTACi outside of the music industry since 2006.
Chou made his acting debut in the film Initial D after appearing as a supporting character in the saga Curse of the Golden Flower. He has appeared in a number of films since then. He first gained notice from Western audiences in 2011 when he appeared in The Green Hornet alongside Christoph Waltz and Seth Rogen.
Jay Chou has endorsed numerous brands and profits handsomely from them. Deerway, Pepsi, Yili drinks, Sprite, Toyota, One2Free, Panasonic, Motorola, M-Zone/China Mobile, Levi’s, Metersbonwe Group, Colgate, Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, and National Geographic are among the brands he has endorsed.
Jay Chou Awards
In 2000, he received the “Golden Melody Award” for Best New Artist, and in 2002, he received the “Golden Melody Award” for Best Male Mandarin Singer. In 2003, he received the “World Music Award” for World’s Best Male Artist.
” the MTV Asia Award ” for Favorite Artist Taiwan in 2004, ” Channel V China Music Awards ” for Most Popular Male Artist in 2005, ” Channel V China Music Awards ” for Most Influential Artist of the Year in 2006, ” MTV Europe Music Award ” for Best Worldwide Act in 2007, ” MTV Europe Music Award ” for Best Worldwide Act in 2008, ” MTV Europe Music Award ” for Best Worldwide Act in 2009, ” MTV Europe Music Award ” for Best Worldwide Act
In 2010, he received the Taipei Film Festival Award for Best Actor, the Golden Melody Award for Best Male Mandarin Singer in 2013, the Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Male Artist in 2015, the Huang Zun Xian Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, and the iQiyi Night Awards Ceremony for Global Chinese-Language Singer of the Year in 2017.
Jay Chou’s Net Worth
Jay Chou has a net worth of $95 million as of February 2024. He earns a living through acting, music, singing, and songwriting. He is a wealthy singer who is enjoying himself with his family. Jay runs his own record label and management company, JVR Music, as well as directs his own music videos and films.
Jay Chou Wife, Marriage
Chou is married to model Hannah Quinlivan. They have two children: a daughter named Hathaway Chou, born in 2015, and a son named Romeo Chou, born in 2018. They are madly in love with each other and are enjoying their love life with their children.
