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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Tien Fu-chen 田馥甄 |
| Also known as | Tian Xi Bi 田喜碧 |
| Born | March 30 1983  Hsinchu, Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Genre(s) | Mandopop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Actress, Host |
| Instrument(s) | Singing, Piano, Flute, and Drums |
| Label(s) | HIM International Music |
| Associated acts |
S.H.E |
Tien Fu-chen (traditional Chinese: 田馥甄; pinyin: Tián Fūzhēn, born March 30, 1983 in Hsinchu City), more commonly credited as Hebe, is a Taiwanese singer, notable as a member of the girl group S.H.E.
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Biography
Hebe Tian was recommended to join by the workers of the television show 'Cruel Stage'. During the first round, her voice started breaking while singing 'Return Home'. Hebe decided to sing a song with a lower key in the final round. However, because she was unfamiliar with that song, which happens to be Singaporean singer Kit Chan's "Loving You" or "Xi Huan Ni" (喜欢你), she forgot about ten seconds worth of lyrics in the finals, messing up her performance. Nonetheless, the manager appreciated her straight personality and powerful vocals. Therefore, she became part of S.H.E and she, along with Selina Ren and Ella Chen, were signed under the Taiwanese record label HIM International Music.
Solos
- During her career with S.H.E, Hebe has sung two solo songs for her band's albums, "Too Much" and "Someone Loves You Instead of Me" (替我愛你 Ti wo ai ni); both songs are on S.H.E's first album, Girls Dormitory (女生宿舍 Nü sheng su she).
- Along with bandmates Selina and Ella, Hebe recorded a solo, "Ferris Wheel" (摩天輪 Mo Tian Lun), for the Reaching for the Stars soundtrack (真命天女 Zhen ming tian nü).
- Hebe recorded a solo, Too Late (來不及 Lai Bu Ji), for the Bull Fighting (鬥牛 , 要不要 Dou Niu Yao Bu Yao) Original Soundtrack.
Duets
- Hebe was the featured artiste in Fahrenheit's song, "Only Have Feelings For You" (只對你有感覺 Zhi dui ni you gan jue). The song was initially recorded for the Tokyo Juliet OST (東方茱麗葉 Dong Fang Zhu Li Ye), but has found a place in Fahrenheit's first album, which is self-titled.
- Hebe and Fahrenheit's duet has also been featured in several of S.H.E's concerts, notably in S.H.E's Singapore 2007 'Moving Castle' Concert as well as S.H.E's Taipei 'Moving Castle' Concert 2006.
- At the 2007 Sprite Music Hong Kong Awards, "Only Have Feelings For You" earned Fahrenheit and Hebe the award for Taiwan's Best Duet Song.
Concert Solos and Duets
- Hebe played a drum solo as one of the segments of the Perfect 3 World Tour concerts.
- Hebe has also done several solo songs for S.H.E's concerts, including She's The One by Robbie Williams, "Xuan Mu" or 旋木 by Faye Wong, as well as Na Ying's "Meng Xing Le" (夢醒了), which was also later covered by Faye Wong.
- Hebe also sang "Gotta Love" (不得不愛 Bu de bu ai) with Wilber Pan during S.H.E's China portion of their Perfect 3 World Tour.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
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| 2007 | Bull Fighting (鬥牛，要不要) | Yin Sheng Xue (伊勝雪) | Mandarin |
| 2007 | The Lollipop Idol Drama (棒棒糖偶像劇) | (herself) | Mandarin |
| 2005 | Reaching for the Stars (真命天女) | Shen Xiaorou (沈孝柔) | Mandarin |
| 2004 | A Disguised Superstar (冒牌天皇 ) | Hebe | Mandarin |
| 2004 | Happy New Year 2004 (新年快樂 ) | (herself) | Mandarin |
| 2004 | (求婚事務所:麻雀變鳳凰) | An An (安安) | Mandarin |
| 2002 | The Rose (薔薇之戀) | Xiao Feng (曉楓) | Mandarin |
| 2001 | Magical Love (愛情大魔咒) | Hu Sha Sha (胡莎莎) | Mandarin |
TV Appearances and Hosting Experiences
- Hebe has appeared on Taiwanese television before she became a celebrity, when she was a 16 years old girl on Jacky Wu's Guess Guess Guess show, where she also showed her ability to play the flute.
- Hebe has also hosted 'Guess Guess Guess' as well as 'Happy Sunday' along with her bandmates.
Guest Appearances on Other Artistes' Music Videos
- Hebe has appeared on Z-Chen's Cap Girl MV, where she is the female character in the video and she has also appeared in Jay Chou's MV for Tui Hou (Retreat or 退後) from his Still Fantasy (依然范特西 Yi Ran Fan Te Xi) Album.
Music Compositions
- In S.H.E's 3rd album The Genesis (美麗新世界 Mei Li Xin Shi Jie), Hebe wrote the rap lyrics for the song 你快樂我隨意 Ni Kuai Le Wo Sui Yi.
- In S.H.E's 10th album Play, Hebe wrote the lyrics for the song Say You Love Me (說你愛我 Shuo Ni Ai Wo).
- In the Bull Fighting (鬥牛 , 要不要 Dou Niu Yao Bu Yao) Original Soundtrack, Hebe wrote the lyrics for the song Not Enough Time (來不及 Lai Bu Ji).
Trivia
- Hebe is able to play the piano and had learnt to play for seven years when she was a child.[1] In fact, she plays the piano solo at the beginning of the music video for "What has happened to us" (我們怎麼了 "Wo men zen me le").
- Hebe is starring in a new drama Bull Fighting (鬥牛 , 要不要 Dou Niu Yao Bu Yao) starring Mike He and Lee Wei as the male leads, she is playing a gangster's daughter. It is airing every Sunday on Taiwan's TTV at 10 p.m. and every Saturday on Taiwan's SETTV at 9 p.m.
- Hebe is a part-owner of a Mexican-American restaurant named Sunny Day in her hometown, Hsinchu City that is operated by her elder brother. [2]
References
- ^ S.H.E Shi Guang Ri Ji Bo. Taipei: Ping Zhuang Ben. 2002.
- ^ http://showbiz.chinatimes.com/Chinatimes/ExteriorContent/Showbiz/Showbiz-Page/0,4434,content+110511+112007111800228,00.html
External links
- (Chinese) Official Profile @ HIM International
| S.H.E |
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| Selina | Hebe | Ella |
| Albums |
| Studio albums: Girls Dorm | Youth Society | Genesis | Super Star | Magical Journey Encore | Once Upon A Time | Play |
| Compilation albums: Together | Forever |
| Live albums: Fantasy Land Tour 2004 in Taipei | Perfect 3 World Tour Live @ Hong Kong |
| Full discography | Television and Film | Awards |
