Biography
Who is Jam Hsiao?
Early life and career beginnings
Jam Hsiao was born in Taipei, Taiwan. He attended Hujiang High School. While still a student at 17, he began working as a restaurant singer. In May 2007, he participated in the first season of the Taiwanese television program One Million Star. Although he was a challenger, his performances attracted significant attention from the music industry.
Following his appearance on the show, he became one of the most searched celebrities on Yahoo! Taiwan. He received numerous invitations to appear on various variety shows. During this time, he also collaborated with A-Mei on her 2007 album, Star, for the duet titled Moment of the First Sight. This track became a number one hit. By the end of 2007, he performed at the Golden Horse Award ceremony.
Musical breakthrough and albums
In 2008, Warner Music Taiwan signed him to a four-year contract. His self-titled debut album, Jam Hsiao, launched in June 2008 and remained a top hit on the billboard for seven weeks. The album achieved similar success in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. In 2009, he released his second album, Princess, which featured rock songs and original compositions. He later released the album Love Moments, which contained covers of songs by female singers.
His fourth album, It's All About Love, earned him the Best Male Vocalist award at the 24th Golden Melody Awards. Throughout his career, he has been involved in song production, mixing, and background harmony arrangements. He has also published a book titled Listening to Italy, which was inspired by a trip he took in 2008.
Acting and concert tours
Jam Hsiao began his acting career with a cameo in the drama Fated To Love You. In 2011, he took the lead role in the action film The Killer Who Never Kills. His performance in this movie won him the Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer. He also formed a band called Lion in 2015, serving as the lead singer, songwriter, and keyboardist. The group participated in the television shows Singer 2017 and Singer 2020, finishing in third place on both occasions.
His concert tours have spanned multiple cities, including Taipei, Singapore, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, and Shanghai. His Mr. Rock Concert at the Taipei Arena in 2009 sold out within minutes.
Professional dedication
In early 2011, he was invited to perform at the CCTV New Year's Gala. Despite suffering from influenza and laryngitis, which left him unable to speak clearly on the night of the event, he fulfilled his commitment to perform with his partners. He refused to use lip-syncing during the broadcast. This display of professionalism was noted by both the production staff and the audience, earning him respect within the industry. His dedication to his craft has been a recurring theme throughout his career, whether he is recording albums or performing live.
Birthday and age
Jam Hsiao was born on March 30, 1987, which makes Jam 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Jam shares the date with 68 other famous people.
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