Alexander Lee Hom Wang Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Wang Leehom (born May 17, 1976), sometimes also credited as Leehom Wang, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor and film director. He is currently based in Taiwan. Formally trained at the Eastman School of Music, Williams College and Berklee College of Music, his musical style is known for fusing Chinese elements (such as Beijing opera, traditional styles of ethnic minorities, Chinese classical orchestra) with hip-hop and R&B. Wang has been active since 1995 and contributed in 25 albums. He is also a four-time winner of Taiwan's Golden Melody Awards, the "Grammys" of Taiwanese music. His concert at the Beijing Bird's Nest on April 14, 2012 was the first solo pop concert to be held at the venue.In addition to his music, Wang also acted in several films, including Ang Lee's Lust, Caution and Jackie Chan's film Little Big Soldier. He is an environmental activist, and his album Change Me was dedicated to raising eco-awareness among Chinese youth. Wang was one of the first torchbearers for the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, and performed in the Olympics' closing ceremony in Beijing. He was again a torchbearer for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, making him the only person in the Mandarin pop circle to have taken part in the event twice. He is a longtime ambassador for World Vision Taiwan and was appointed World Vision Malaysia's 15th anniversary ambassador (from October 2011 to September 2012).He was listed as one of Goldsea's "The 100 Most Inspiring Asian Americans of All Time".
Has 56 million followers on China's social network, Weibo.
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His first language is English. He started learning Chinese when he was 18. Learned French at school and now also speaks a little bit Cantonese and Japanese.
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Speaks several languages including English, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, and Japanese.
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Composed the song "Hand in Hand" with David Tao in 2003 as a tribute to SARS victims in Taiwan.
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Directs many of his own music videos.
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Plays over ten instruments including violin, piano, guitar, drums, and erhu.
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Has garnered 19 nominations and 4 wins at Taiwan's Golden Melody Awards and 11 wins at the Chinese Music Awards.
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Released his first album while a freshman at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
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Graduated with honors from Williams College in Music and Asian Studies.
lyrics: "Wei Yi The one and only", "An Quan Gan Sense of Security" / music: "Wei Yi The one and only", "An Quan Gan Sense of Security" / performer: "Wei Yi The one and only", "An Quan Gan Sense of Security"
China Strike Force
2000
lyrics: "China White", "Bu Yao Hai Pa Don't be Afraid" / music: "China White", "Bu Yao Hai Pa Don't be Afraid" / performer: "China White", "Bu Yao Hai Pa Don't be Afraid", "Light Of My Life"
Fei chang xing yun
2013
performer: "Ai Yidian Love A Little"
Director
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Lian ai tong gao
2010
Writer
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Lian ai tong gao
2010
Music Department
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One
2014/VI
Short original songs
Thanks
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Buzkashi Boys
2012
Short special thanks
Self
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Janela Indiscreta
2015
TV Series
Himself
HBO First Look: Blackhat
2015
TV Movie
Himself
Blackhat: Creating Reality
2015
Video documentary short
Himself
Blackhat: The Cyber Threat
2015
Video documentary short
Himself
Asia Uncut with Jon Niermann
2010
TV Series
Himself
Tiles of Deception, Lurid Affections: The Making of 'Lust, Caution'
2008
Video short
Himself
Gackt Live Tour 2003: Jougen no Tsuki - Saishu-Shou
$300,000
