Biography
Who is Richie Jen?
Early life and education
Richie Jen was born and grew up in Tianzhong Township, located in Changhua County, Taiwan. During his youth, he attended the Changhua County Tianzhong Senior High School. When he reached the age of 21, he enrolled at the Chinese Culture University.
While studying at university, he focused on physical education. During this time, he also took a job at a musical instrument store, which allowed him to gain practical skills while learning to play the guitar. This period served as a foundation for his future pursuits in the entertainment industry.
Music career and breakthrough
Richie Jen began his professional music career in 1990 while still a student at the Chinese Culture University. He signed a contract with Synco Cultural Corporation and released a compilation album titled Towards the Rainbow. His first solo studio album, Ask Again, followed in December of that same year. Before he fulfilled his military service obligation, he released two additional albums in 1991, titled Cold & Tender and Fly to My Own Sky.
In 1996, he signed with Rock Records and released the album I Feel Good!. His significant breakthrough occurred later that year with the release of his fifth studio album, Too Softhearted. This record became a big success, selling over 1,000,000 copies in mainland China and 600,000 copies in Taiwan. The title track achieved immense popularity across both regions.
Acting and television work
Beyond his singing, Richie Jen has maintained an active career as an actor in both film and television. He starred in the 1998 television series The Return of the Condor Heroes, taking on the role of Yang Guo. His filmography includes appearances in works such as the 2017 Midnight Diner and the 2016 production Infernal Affairs.
His television resume is extensive, featuring roles in shows like Master Huang and State of Divinity. Also, he has participated in variety and reality programming, including the second season of Call Me by Fire in 2022 and the program Chinese Idol between 2013 and 2014.
Personal life and philanthropy
Richie Jen married former fashion designer Tina Chen in 2002. The couple has two children together, consisting of a daughter and a son. The family currently resides in Hong Kong.
He has been involved in charitable activities during his career. In July 2001, prior to a concert in Shenyang, he learned through a news report about a family struggling to pay for their young daughter's heart surgery. He donated ¥30,000 to assist with the medical costs. In May 2023, the girl and her mother attended his concert in Shenyang to publicly thank him for his life-saving donation, an event that was documented in a viral video.
Birthday and age
Richie Jen was born on June 23, 1966, which makes Richie 60 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Richie shares the date with 59 other famous people.
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