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|Present_name = 韦唯
|Present_name = 韦唯
|Born = [[1963年]]
|Born = [[1963年]]
|Origin = {{PRC}}[[中國]][[內蒙古自治區]][[呼和浩特市]]
|Origin = {{PRC}}[[內蒙古自治區]][[呼和浩特市]]
|Hight = 173cm
|Genre = [[華語流行]]<br>Ballad<br>Dance-pop<br>[[Adult contemporary music|AC]]
|Genre = [[華語流行]]<br>Ballad<br>流行舞曲<br>[[Adult contemporary music|AC]]
|Occupation: [[歌手]]、[[作曲人]] {{Fact|date=January 2008}}、[[演員]]
|Occupation: [[歌手]]、[[作曲人]]、[[演員]]
|Years_active = [[1973年]]、[[1986年]]–現在
|Years_active = [[1973年]]、[[1986年]]–現在
|Label = Wei Wei Music
|Label = Wei Wei Music
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'''韦唯'''({{bd|1963年|8月21日|||}})歌手,身高1米73,[[1994年]][[瑞典]]音乐家[[迈克尔·史密斯 (音乐家)|迈克尔·史密斯]]结婚,后离婚,育有三个儿子
'''韦唯'''({{bd|1963年|8月21日|||}})是中國流行歌手、作曲人和演員生於[[內蒙古]][[呼和浩特市]],後舉遷至[[廣西]][[柳州]]。


After a [[career]] in [[China]] spanning twenty [[years]], Wei Wei is said to be the country's greatest singer in modern times. 中國的主流媒體把韋唯稱呼為「中國的惠妮休斯頓」、「中國的瑪丹娜」和「中國的席琳迪翁」等等。根據估計她的音樂專輯僅僅是在中國銷售就達到2億張<ref>[http://dinapengar.se/Avdelningar/Artikel.aspx?ArticleID=2006%5c09%5c26%5c1887&o=sp3 dinapengar.se]</ref> ,她也是世界上最賣座的歌手之一。她可以演唱[[普通話|中文]]還有[[英文]]歌曲and she is one of the most requested artists for big events {{Fact|date=January 2008}} and [[television]] shows in the country, as well as for Chinese events abroad. She is also requested as an [[ambassador]] for China at international events {{Fact|date=January 2008}}.
==音樂作品==

Wei Wei has been an [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] Ambassador for China since [[1993]] when the Chinese Olympic Committee for the first time applied for the games. She is supporting the [[2008 Summer Olympics|Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics]] by performing at the major Olympic events in China and abroad. In 2004 she received the highest number of votes<ref>[http://www2.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-07/15/content_460462.htm China Daily]</ref> in an Internet survey as to who shall sing the theme song of the Chinese Olympics. Wei Wei was the single representative for Asia at the 100 year anniversary show at the [[1996年夏季奧林匹克運動會]].

[[2006年]][[9月]]In September 2006 Wei Wei's song "I want to fly" (中文版為"Where we are") was appointed Official Song for the 2008 Olympic Sailing City of Qingdao by the Chinese Olympic Committee and the Sailing Committee (Qingdao) of Beijing For the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.

In 2006, Wei Wei celebrated 20 years on stage. The anniversary is highlighted by the production of new recordings of her 20 greatest hits – The Wei Wei 20X20 Celebration Collection. The recordings are being produced in Stockholm, London and
Los Angeles.

Her breakthrough came in 1986, when she won the National Young Singers contest on [[China|Chinese]] television. The year after in 1987 China sent a representative to an international pop competition for the first time ever: The 24th [[Sopot International Song Festival]] in [[Poland]]. She won the competition, and the "Miss Photo-category” as well, which brought her even more attention. Four years later, she was chosen to perform at the 11th [[Asian Games]] in [[Beijing]], and sang a duet with Spanish singer [[Julio Iglesias]] at the 1993 East Asian Games in [[Shanghai]].

[[1999年]]之後她就一直旅居在[[瑞典]]。

==生平==
===早年===
韋唯生於[[內蒙古自治區]][[呼和浩特市]],她的父親在[[中國鐵道部]]工作。當韋唯在就讀幼稚園時,她練習各種不同的樂器、[[古典芭蕾]]及歌唱,四歲時已經被訓練在大批觀眾面前表演。韋唯七歲時全家搬到[[廣西]][[柳州]],當她十四歲時自己獨自搬往[[北京]],並一人開始在中國最大的表演單位[[北京文化歌舞團]]進行演出工作。做為一名年輕的單位表演工作者,她參與了所有種類的演出並活躍其中,包括舞蹈、歌唱、樂器演奏、編舞、舞台設計、燈光等等,而單位進行全國巡迴演出時,經常在一天之內有過好幾場現場表演。
===1986年-1987年 突破===
[[1986年]],韋唯憑著演唱一首''Wanna Take One More Chance to Look at You''贏得電視台National Young Singers大賽。

[[1987年]],她又在[[波蘭]]贏得第24屆Sopot國際音樂節,這也是中國第一位she won the 24th International Music Festival in Poland as China's first representative to an international pop competition.

===1988年-1992年 掘起新星===
[[1988年]]
In [[1988]], her [[fame]] rose with the theme song for [[CCTV]]’s [[Chinese New Year]] [[Eve Show]], ''Gathering of the Year of the Dragon''. The song was also presented at [[CCTV]]’s [[Spring Festival]] Live [[Show]]. Later that year, she received a special award for the hit song, ''Enamored Pursue'' at the Mysamy International Music Festival and ''Same Song'' won the gold medal in the [[Beijing International Song Festival]].

In [[1989]], her song ''Dedication of Love'' became a national hit as she became the symbol for charity fund raising activities. Wei Wei was crowned "The Icon of Love" by the [[Mass media|media]] {{Fact|date=January 2008}}. In the same year, her song ''Today is Your Birthday'' won the gold medal at [[Jian Brand Cup]] and [[Beijing Radio Song Competition]]. It has since been used as the theme song for the national day {{Fact|date=January 2008}}.

The [[1990]] song ''Asian Mighty Winds'' was introduced at the [[Asian Games]] and immediately became a national hit. Wei Wei was dubbed the "Queen of Sports" in [[China|Chinese]] [[Mass media|media]] and has since been considered the "Icon of Sports Music" {{Fact|date=January 2008}}.

She founded and staged a [[charity]] fundraising show in [[China]] for saving [[victim]]s of [[flood]]ed areas in [[East]]ern [[China]] in [[1991]]. Her song ''Our Shared Homeland'' crowned the event. It became a hit and the show was the most successful fundraising event of the year {{Fact|date=February 2007}}. She then starred in the [[musical]] [[film]] ''[[The Diva's Story]]'' {{Fact|date=January 2008}}.

She [[perform]]ed at the 1992年在香港舉辦的''[[亞洲小姐]]''選美活動。She became the lead singer in the first [[concert]] [[tour]] in [[United States|American]] major cities arranged by the [[中國中央歌舞團]]。

===1993年-1996年 走向國際===

She was the lead singer at the [[東亞運]]開幕式與閉幕式 opening and closing [[ceremony]] together with [[Spain|Spanish]] [[singer]] and [[star]] [[Julio Iglesias]], and then [[perform]]ed at the [[Asian Games]] opening show in [[Hiroshima]], [[Japan]]. Later that year, representing [[China]], she visited [[摩納哥]] for a [[campaign]] concerning the [[2008 Summer Olympics|Beijing Summer Olympic Games]].

[[1994年]],she gained more fame by being the "star" of the ''Chinese New Year Show'' in [[Carnegie Hall]], [[New York]], [[broadcast]]ed by [[CCTV]]. In the same year, the song ''Wind Coming From the East'' became a hit at a show in [[上海東方衛視]], and [[subsequent]]ly became the TV station's theme song. Her first [[English language|English]] album was [[release]]d, titled ''The Twilight''.

[[1995]]韋唯展開巡迴演唱會-"Wei Wei and the World" ,演唱會在[[中國大陸]]幾個重要城市舉辦,包括[[北京]]、[[上海]]、[[廣州]]和[[昆明]]。

She represented Asia and performed in front of 60,000 people at the centennial [[anniversary]] of the [[Olympic Games]] in [[Atlanta]] in [[1996]]. She was [[portray]]ed in a [[CNN]] fifteen-[[minute]] special as the only [[Asia]]n [[representative]] for the [[Olympic]] anniversary shows.

她也參加了北京新[[首都體育館]開幕式演出。

===1997年-2002年 The National Icon===
She was the main performer at [[The Night of Hong Kong Return to China]] in [[1997]], a live show held at [[Tiananmen Square]] in [[Beijing]], and her song ''Broad Highway'' became a [[nation]]al hit {{Fact|date=February 2007}}.

She was the "star of the night" with the song ''Dedication of Love'' in what is considered [[1998]]’s [[large]]st [[charity]] [[fundraising]] show for the [[victim]]s of the [[flood]]ed [[Yangtze River]] {{Fact|date=February 2007}}. The show, held in the [[People's Hall]] in [[Beijing]], was [[broadcast]]ed by [[CCTV]].

In [[1999]], her [[compilation album]] [[title]]d ''Wei Wei's Devotion'' was the most [[popular]] [[pop music]] [[music album|album]] in [[China]] {{Fact|date=January 2008}}. To further [[promote]] the [[music album|album]], she held a concert at [[American Caesar's Palace]] in [[Paris]], [[France]].

她加入了[[中國奧委會]] and [[represent]]ed [[China]] in the [[bid]]ding [[campaign]] for the [[2008 Summer Olympics|Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics]] in [[2000]].

她在[[雪梨歌劇院]]和[[上海歌劇院]]現場獻唱歌曲。

[[2001年]]時,她參與了一場為[[斯里蘭卡]]遇難者所舉辦的慈善募款演唱會。

[[2002年]],she was again the "star of the night" at [[CCTV]]'s [[Chinese New Year]]’s [[gala]]s in [[Beijing]].

===2003年-2005年 新的韋唯===

'''2003'''

Special invited artist at galas arranged in Beijing in the honor of healthcare staff after the SARS epidemic.

Initiated an international management company, Wei Wei International Management, in Stockholm for the purpose of developing her international career - weiweiint.com.

'''2004'''

Released the Western-produced songs "All There Is" and "Where We Are". Launched a photo book.

Main performer at several major Olympic events: Celebration as the Chinese Olympic medalists were welcomed home from the Olympic Games in Athens, Olympic Cooperation Show in [[Hong Kong]], the presentation of the [[2008 Summer Olympics|Beijing]] 2008 logo, the symbolic construction start of the new Olympic Stadium in [[Beijing]].

Voted "The most requested opening singer at the [[2008 Summer Olympics|Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics]]" on an internet survey {{Fact|date=February 2007}}.

Lead singer at the opening ceremony show for the Formula 1 Racetrack in Shanghai.

'''2005'''

Star of the largest New Year’s celebration show in China, with a song of praise dedicated to China and the rest of the world. The show was broadcast to several hundreds of millions of television viewers in China and internationally.

Lead singer at several Olympic Shows, the launch of the Olympic Games mascots and the countdown from 1000 days. Opening artist at the opening ceremony of the 10th China National Games. At the show for the international unveiling of China's Olympic slogan: "One World – One Dream”, Wei Wei performed Andrew Lloyd Webber's song "Love Changes Everything".

Named one of the "Top Ten Heroic Women in China." Nomination and selection were made by Unesco Beijing, Peking University, China Youth Daily, China Reform Daily, CETV, Sohu.com and Macau STV.

===2006–2007 Celebrating 20 years on stage===

'''2006'''

Wei Wei celebrated 20 years on stage, highlighted by the release of twenty new recordings of her 20 greatest hits. The first one, a medley that consists of parts of her five greatest hits, was launched on May 8: The 20X20 Dance Loop.

Wei Wei released worldwide on digital download distributor iTunes Music Store.

Launched a new official website – www.weiweimusic.com

International tour for the celebration of the Chinese New Year: Los Angeles, Vienna, Toronto and Barcelona. Star of the evening at the Olympic Show held in Toronto.

Jury member in China’s largest song competition: "The National Young Singers Grand Award."

Performing with her new theme song One World One Dream at an Olympic Show at the Great Wall and the same evening in a Beijing performance together with Olympic athletes.

===2008年===
[[Image:Giorgia_Wei_Wei.jpg|left|thumb| Wei Wei and Soprano Giorgia Fumanti perform a duet, (Jan 18, 2008).]]
In Early 2008, Wei Wei performed for a TV audience of over a billion people , as part of the [[Fairchild Media Group]], and [[Shanghai Media Group]]'s "Chinese New Year All Star Show 2008". The show was filmed in [[Vancouver]], [[Canada]], on January 18th 2008, and included a duet from Classical-Crossover Soprano [[Giorgia Fumanti]] and Wei Wei. Wei Wei sang several of her songs, including "Go Girl Go" (The Women's World Cup theme song), and "One World One Dream" for the festivities.<ref>http://www.fairchildtv.com/event/cny_show.php</ref>

==歌曲和音樂==
===Singer and training===

Wei Wei had a classical training since early age in kindergarten.

She has recorded more than one thousands songs, performed several thousands of times, and she regularly performs in front of massive audiences, both live and on television.{{Fact|date=February 2007}}

She has made film music and also acted in the popular music film "The Singer’s Story".

===Song list===
*专辑《爱的奉献》
*专辑《爱的奉献》
*演唱歌曲《[[亚洲雄风]]》、《辘轳女人和井》、《心中圣火》、《五星邀五环》
*演唱歌曲《[[亚洲雄风]]》、《辘轳女人和井》、《心中圣火》、《五星邀五环》

;Songs in mandarin (names translated to English) from three of her latest records:
*Dedication of love
*Asian wind
*The red flower
*Tears of a lover
*Love song to the moon
*Understanding
*Looking at you
*You are the one
*Woman like a bird
*True feelings
*A soft world
*The same homeland
*Today is your birthday
*The lolo song
*True love
*Searching for love
*Telling to the spring
*The same song
*Welcome to Beijing
*This wonderful world
*Common holiday
*Good luck to you
*Sparkling sky
*Love for Chishui
*Green snares of love
*Look up at the sparkling sky
*Thanks
*I believe in China
;Songs in English:

*All there is / Multiplay
*Where we are /Multiplay
*Love Changes Everything / Andrew Lloyd Webber
*If you believe / Peter Jöback/Anders Bagge

===Western influences===

At an early age, Wei Wei was influenced by western music. With friends she secretly listened to forbidden radio stations from the west. The Swedish group [[ABBA]] is an example of what inspired Wei Wei to become a pop singer and to learn English.

Wei Wei has an international career and has performed with several western artists. Since 2003 she has produced new music in studios in Stockholm, London and Los Angeles, produced by western teams.

All there is (Mandarin: Its all different) / Multiplay Music – Vinny Vero, Peter Malmrup, Andreas Hedlund, Erik Nova

Where we are (Mandarin: I want to fly) / Multiplay Music – [[Fatima Rainey]], Brian Hobbs, Andreas Aleman, Andreas Hedlund, Erik Nova

"Love Changes Everything" / [[Andrew Lloyd Webber]]

If you believe (Duet with Peter Jöback) / Murlin Music – [[Anders Bagge]]

The Dance loop / Eclectic – Johan Åberg
:- Broad Highway
:- It’s all different
:- Asian Wind
:- The lolo song
:- Welcome to Beijing

==Olympics==
===Olympic ambassador===

Wei Wei is the musical Olympic Ambassador of China since 1993. She has been representing and supporting the Chinese Olympic Committee in their work to obtain the Olympic Games in Beijing. After winning the games that day in Moscow July 13 2001, Wei Wei has performed as leading star at most of the shows held to celebrate the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics.

'''1993'''
*Olympic Application Campaign. Monaco

'''1996'''
*Olympic 100 years celebration Show. Atlanta, USA

'''2000'''
*Olympic Application Campaign. Moscow, Russia

'''2004'''
*Launch of Olympic Logo. Beijing, China
*Start Building Olympic Stadium "The Bird Nest" in Beijing, China
*Olympic Investment Meeting Hong Kong-Mainland. Hong Kong
*Athén Olympic Medalist Celebration Show. Beijing, China
*Olympic Song Program Show. Beijing, China
*Olympic Sports Film Festival. Beijing, China

'''2005'''
*Launch Olympic Slogan “One World One Dream”. Beijing, China
*Launch of Olympic Mascots. Beijing, China
*1000 Days Countdown Show. Beijing, China

'''2006'''
*Olympic Celebration Show. Toronto, Canada
*Great Wall Olympic Show. Great Wall, China
*Olympic Athletes Celebration Show. Beijing, China
*Olympic Sailing City Opening Ceremony. Qingdao, China
*Two Years Countdown Show. Beijing, China
*Official Olympic Song and Singer. Qingdao, China

'''2007'''
*500 Days countdown Show on CCTV. Beijing, China
*500 Days countdown at Hunan Super Girl TV. Beijing, China
*Olympic Fire Show on CCTV. Beijing, China

See pictures of the [http://www.weiweimusic.com/en/news.php?post=141&year=2006 Olympic Ambassador Shows]

'''2008'''

Wei Wei is currently a member of the Chinese Olympic Committee and is working closely together with the different groups arranging the ceremonies and events for the Olympics.

==Charitable causes==

In 1989 her song ''Dedication of love'' became a national hit as she became the symbol for charity fund raising activities.
Then in 1991 she staged a charity fundraising show in China for victims of floods in Eastern China. She performed her song ''Our shared homeland'', which became a hit.

In 1998 she performed the song ''Dedication of love'' at a major charity fundraising show for victims of the [[Yangtze River floods]]. The show was held in the People's Hall in Beijing, with stars from mainland China, [[Hong Kong]] and [[Taiwan]]. In 2001 she was an ambassador at charity fundraising concerts for [[Sri Lanka]]n victims of the [[tsunami]].

In 2003 she was special invited artist at two galas arranged in Beijing in the honor of healthcare staff after the [[SARS]] epidemic. In 2004 she performed at China’s largest charity ball for the handicapped. [[Deng Pufang]], son of the former Chinese leader [[Deng Xiaoping]], organized a charity gala for disabled people in Beijing. Wei Wei performed with her song ''Dedication of Love'', which she sang with a blind artist, [[Yang Haito]]. In 2005 she performed at the charity show "The Happiness Project" for mothers in [[Shenzhen]].<ref>[http://www.weiweiint.com/eng_senaste_framtradanden_030700.asp?sida=senaste Beijing charity galas]</ref>

In 2006, Wei Wei initiated a charity fund in Sweden with the purpose of supporting charity organizations and projects in China. The purpose is also to bridge cultural gaps and help to overcome difficulties between Eastern and Western fund raising projects.

==家庭==
韋唯在[[1994年]]與[[美國]][[作曲家]]Michael Joseph Smith[[結婚]],不過在[[2004年]]4月17日[[離婚]],維持了10年的婚姻。

她和前夫育有三個兒子,Symington、Remington和Vinson,三人都是在[[喬治亞州]][[亞特蘭大]]出生。他們從小就跟隨著他們的母親在中國的電視和舞台現身。

==參考==
{{Reflist}}

==連結==
* [http://www.weiweimusic.com WEIWEIMUSIC.COM - Wei Wei Official Site]
* [http://www.weiweiint.com/eng_index.asp?sida=com WEIWEIINT.COM - Wei Wei Management Site]
* [http://www.weiwei.mobi WEIWEI.MOBI - Wei Wei Mobile Site]
* [http://go-girl-go.mobi GO-GIRL-GO.MOBI- "The biggest salute"]
* [http://sports.tom.com/2007-05-30/03O9/84893471.html tom.com, China 2007]
* [http://www.elperiodico.com/default.asp?idpublicacio_PK=46&idioma=CAT&idnoticia_PK=410478&idseccio_PK=1026 El Periódico, Spain 2007]
* [http://www.dweb.repubblica.it/dettaglio/2135523/Madonna-pop-made-in-China Repubblica delle Donne, Italy 2007]
* [http://footballdynamicsasia.blogspot.com/search/label/Women's%20World%20Cup Football Dynamics Asia 2007]
* [http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003545937 Billboard, US 2007]
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Wei Wei 韦唯
File:Wei Wei.jpg
韋唯於加拿大溫哥華表演(2008年1月18日)
歌手
出生
Zhang Ju Xia Wei

1963年
音乐类型華語流行
Ballad
流行舞曲
AC
出道地点 中华人民共和国內蒙古自治區呼和浩特市
活跃年代1973年1986年–現在
唱片公司Wei Wei Music
网站www.weiweimusic.com

韦唯(1963年8月21日)是中國流行歌手、作曲人和演員,生於內蒙古呼和浩特市,後舉家遷至廣西柳州

After a career in China spanning twenty years, Wei Wei is said to be the country's greatest singer in modern times. 中國的主流媒體把韋唯稱呼為「中國的惠妮休斯頓」、「中國的瑪丹娜」和「中國的席琳迪翁」等等。根據估計她的音樂專輯僅僅是在中國銷售就達到2億張[1] ,她也是世界上最賣座的歌手之一。她可以演唱中文還有英文歌曲and she is one of the most requested artists for big events [來源請求] and television shows in the country, as well as for Chinese events abroad. She is also requested as an ambassador for China at international events [來源請求].

Wei Wei has been an Olympic Ambassador for China since 1993 when the Chinese Olympic Committee for the first time applied for the games. She is supporting the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics by performing at the major Olympic events in China and abroad. In 2004 she received the highest number of votes[2] in an Internet survey as to who shall sing the theme song of the Chinese Olympics. Wei Wei was the single representative for Asia at the 100 year anniversary show at the 1996年夏季奧林匹克運動會.

2006年9月In September 2006 Wei Wei's song "I want to fly" (中文版為"Where we are") was appointed Official Song for the 2008 Olympic Sailing City of Qingdao by the Chinese Olympic Committee and the Sailing Committee (Qingdao) of Beijing For the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.

In 2006, Wei Wei celebrated 20 years on stage. The anniversary is highlighted by the production of new recordings of her 20 greatest hits – The Wei Wei 20X20 Celebration Collection. The recordings are being produced in Stockholm, London and Los Angeles.

Her breakthrough came in 1986, when she won the National Young Singers contest on Chinese television. The year after in 1987 China sent a representative to an international pop competition for the first time ever: The 24th Sopot International Song Festival in Poland. She won the competition, and the "Miss Photo-category” as well, which brought her even more attention. Four years later, she was chosen to perform at the 11th Asian Games in Beijing, and sang a duet with Spanish singer Julio Iglesias at the 1993 East Asian Games in Shanghai.

1999年之後她就一直旅居在瑞典

生平

早年

韋唯生於內蒙古自治區呼和浩特市,她的父親在中國鐵道部工作。當韋唯在就讀幼稚園時,她練習各種不同的樂器、古典芭蕾及歌唱,四歲時已經被訓練在大批觀眾面前表演。韋唯七歲時全家搬到廣西柳州,當她十四歲時自己獨自搬往北京,並一人開始在中國最大的表演單位北京文化歌舞團進行演出工作。做為一名年輕的單位表演工作者,她參與了所有種類的演出並活躍其中,包括舞蹈、歌唱、樂器演奏、編舞、舞台設計、燈光等等,而單位進行全國巡迴演出時,經常在一天之內有過好幾場現場表演。

1986年-1987年 突破

1986年,韋唯憑著演唱一首Wanna Take One More Chance to Look at You贏得電視台National Young Singers大賽。

1987年,她又在波蘭贏得第24屆Sopot國際音樂節,這也是中國第一位she won the 24th International Music Festival in Poland as China's first representative to an international pop competition.

1988年-1992年 掘起新星

1988年 In 1988, her fame rose with the theme song for CCTV’s Chinese New Year Eve Show, Gathering of the Year of the Dragon. The song was also presented at CCTV’s Spring Festival Live Show. Later that year, she received a special award for the hit song, Enamored Pursue at the Mysamy International Music Festival and Same Song won the gold medal in the Beijing International Song Festival.

In 1989, her song Dedication of Love became a national hit as she became the symbol for charity fund raising activities. Wei Wei was crowned "The Icon of Love" by the media [來源請求]. In the same year, her song Today is Your Birthday won the gold medal at Jian Brand Cup and Beijing Radio Song Competition. It has since been used as the theme song for the national day [來源請求].

The 1990 song Asian Mighty Winds was introduced at the Asian Games and immediately became a national hit. Wei Wei was dubbed the "Queen of Sports" in Chinese media and has since been considered the "Icon of Sports Music" [來源請求].

She founded and staged a charity fundraising show in China for saving victims of flooded areas in Eastern China in 1991. Her song Our Shared Homeland crowned the event. It became a hit and the show was the most successful fundraising event of the year [來源請求]. She then starred in the musical film The Diva's Story [來源請求].

She performed at the 1992年在香港舉辦的亞洲小姐選美活動。She became the lead singer in the first concert tour in American major cities arranged by the 中國中央歌舞團

1993年-1996年 走向國際

She was the lead singer at the 東亞運開幕式與閉幕式 opening and closing ceremony together with Spanish singer and star Julio Iglesias, and then performed at the Asian Games opening show in Hiroshima, Japan. Later that year, representing China, she visited 摩納哥 for a campaign concerning the Beijing Summer Olympic Games.

1994年,she gained more fame by being the "star" of the Chinese New Year Show in Carnegie Hall, New York, broadcasted by CCTV. In the same year, the song Wind Coming From the East became a hit at a show in 上海東方衛視, and subsequently became the TV station's theme song. Her first English album was released, titled The Twilight.

1995韋唯展開巡迴演唱會-"Wei Wei and the World" ,演唱會在中國大陸幾個重要城市舉辦,包括北京上海廣州昆明

She represented Asia and performed in front of 60,000 people at the centennial anniversary of the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996. She was portrayed in a CNN fifteen-minute special as the only Asian representative for the Olympic anniversary shows.

她也參加了北京新[[首都體育館]開幕式演出。

1997年-2002年 The National Icon

She was the main performer at The Night of Hong Kong Return to China in 1997, a live show held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, and her song Broad Highway became a national hit [來源請求].

She was the "star of the night" with the song Dedication of Love in what is considered 1998’s largest charity fundraising show for the victims of the flooded Yangtze River [來源請求]. The show, held in the People's Hall in Beijing, was broadcasted by CCTV.

In 1999, her compilation album titled Wei Wei's Devotion was the most popular pop music album in China [來源請求]. To further promote the album, she held a concert at American Caesar's Palace in Paris, France.

她加入了中國奧委會 and represented China in the bidding campaign for the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics in 2000.

她在雪梨歌劇院上海歌劇院現場獻唱歌曲。

2001年時,她參與了一場為斯里蘭卡遇難者所舉辦的慈善募款演唱會。

2002年,she was again the "star of the night" at CCTV's Chinese New Year’s galas in Beijing.

2003年-2005年 新的韋唯

2003

Special invited artist at galas arranged in Beijing in the honor of healthcare staff after the SARS epidemic.

Initiated an international management company, Wei Wei International Management, in Stockholm for the purpose of developing her international career - weiweiint.com.

2004

Released the Western-produced songs "All There Is" and "Where We Are". Launched a photo book.

Main performer at several major Olympic events: Celebration as the Chinese Olympic medalists were welcomed home from the Olympic Games in Athens, Olympic Cooperation Show in Hong Kong, the presentation of the Beijing 2008 logo, the symbolic construction start of the new Olympic Stadium in Beijing.

Voted "The most requested opening singer at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics" on an internet survey [來源請求].

Lead singer at the opening ceremony show for the Formula 1 Racetrack in Shanghai.

2005

Star of the largest New Year’s celebration show in China, with a song of praise dedicated to China and the rest of the world. The show was broadcast to several hundreds of millions of television viewers in China and internationally.

Lead singer at several Olympic Shows, the launch of the Olympic Games mascots and the countdown from 1000 days. Opening artist at the opening ceremony of the 10th China National Games. At the show for the international unveiling of China's Olympic slogan: "One World – One Dream”, Wei Wei performed Andrew Lloyd Webber's song "Love Changes Everything".

Named one of the "Top Ten Heroic Women in China." Nomination and selection were made by Unesco Beijing, Peking University, China Youth Daily, China Reform Daily, CETV, Sohu.com and Macau STV.

2006–2007 Celebrating 20 years on stage

2006

Wei Wei celebrated 20 years on stage, highlighted by the release of twenty new recordings of her 20 greatest hits. The first one, a medley that consists of parts of her five greatest hits, was launched on May 8: The 20X20 Dance Loop.

Wei Wei released worldwide on digital download distributor iTunes Music Store.

Launched a new official website – www.weiweimusic.com

International tour for the celebration of the Chinese New Year: Los Angeles, Vienna, Toronto and Barcelona. Star of the evening at the Olympic Show held in Toronto.

Jury member in China’s largest song competition: "The National Young Singers Grand Award."

Performing with her new theme song One World One Dream at an Olympic Show at the Great Wall and the same evening in a Beijing performance together with Olympic athletes.

2008年

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Wei Wei and Soprano Giorgia Fumanti perform a duet, (Jan 18, 2008).

In Early 2008, Wei Wei performed for a TV audience of over a billion people , as part of the Fairchild Media Group, and Shanghai Media Group's "Chinese New Year All Star Show 2008". The show was filmed in Vancouver, Canada, on January 18th 2008, and included a duet from Classical-Crossover Soprano Giorgia Fumanti and Wei Wei. Wei Wei sang several of her songs, including "Go Girl Go" (The Women's World Cup theme song), and "One World One Dream" for the festivities.[3]

歌曲和音樂

Singer and training

Wei Wei had a classical training since early age in kindergarten.

She has recorded more than one thousands songs, performed several thousands of times, and she regularly performs in front of massive audiences, both live and on television.[來源請求]

She has made film music and also acted in the popular music film "The Singer’s Story".

Song list

  • 专辑《爱的奉献》
  • 演唱歌曲《亚洲雄风》、《辘轳女人和井》、《心中圣火》、《五星邀五环》
Songs in mandarin (names translated to English) from three of her latest records
  • Dedication of love
  • Asian wind
  • The red flower
  • Tears of a lover
  • Love song to the moon
  • Understanding
  • Looking at you
  • You are the one
  • Woman like a bird
  • True feelings
  • A soft world
  • The same homeland
  • Today is your birthday
  • The lolo song
  • True love
  • Searching for love
  • Telling to the spring
  • The same song
  • Welcome to Beijing
  • This wonderful world
  • Common holiday
  • Good luck to you
  • Sparkling sky
  • Love for Chishui
  • Green snares of love
  • Look up at the sparkling sky
  • Thanks
  • I believe in China
Songs in English
  • All there is / Multiplay
  • Where we are /Multiplay
  • Love Changes Everything / Andrew Lloyd Webber
  • If you believe / Peter Jöback/Anders Bagge

Western influences

At an early age, Wei Wei was influenced by western music. With friends she secretly listened to forbidden radio stations from the west. The Swedish group ABBA is an example of what inspired Wei Wei to become a pop singer and to learn English.

Wei Wei has an international career and has performed with several western artists. Since 2003 she has produced new music in studios in Stockholm, London and Los Angeles, produced by western teams.

All there is (Mandarin: Its all different) / Multiplay Music – Vinny Vero, Peter Malmrup, Andreas Hedlund, Erik Nova

Where we are (Mandarin: I want to fly) / Multiplay Music – Fatima Rainey, Brian Hobbs, Andreas Aleman, Andreas Hedlund, Erik Nova

"Love Changes Everything" / Andrew Lloyd Webber

If you believe (Duet with Peter Jöback) / Murlin Music – Anders Bagge

The Dance loop / Eclectic – Johan Åberg

- Broad Highway
- It’s all different
- Asian Wind
- The lolo song
- Welcome to Beijing

Olympics

Olympic ambassador

Wei Wei is the musical Olympic Ambassador of China since 1993. She has been representing and supporting the Chinese Olympic Committee in their work to obtain the Olympic Games in Beijing. After winning the games that day in Moscow July 13 2001, Wei Wei has performed as leading star at most of the shows held to celebrate the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics.

1993

  • Olympic Application Campaign. Monaco

1996

  • Olympic 100 years celebration Show. Atlanta, USA

2000

  • Olympic Application Campaign. Moscow, Russia

2004

  • Launch of Olympic Logo. Beijing, China
  • Start Building Olympic Stadium "The Bird Nest" in Beijing, China
  • Olympic Investment Meeting Hong Kong-Mainland. Hong Kong
  • Athén Olympic Medalist Celebration Show. Beijing, China
  • Olympic Song Program Show. Beijing, China
  • Olympic Sports Film Festival. Beijing, China

2005

  • Launch Olympic Slogan “One World One Dream”. Beijing, China
  • Launch of Olympic Mascots. Beijing, China
  • 1000 Days Countdown Show. Beijing, China

2006

  • Olympic Celebration Show. Toronto, Canada
  • Great Wall Olympic Show. Great Wall, China
  • Olympic Athletes Celebration Show. Beijing, China
  • Olympic Sailing City Opening Ceremony. Qingdao, China
  • Two Years Countdown Show. Beijing, China
  • Official Olympic Song and Singer. Qingdao, China

2007

  • 500 Days countdown Show on CCTV. Beijing, China
  • 500 Days countdown at Hunan Super Girl TV. Beijing, China
  • Olympic Fire Show on CCTV. Beijing, China

See pictures of the Olympic Ambassador Shows

2008

Wei Wei is currently a member of the Chinese Olympic Committee and is working closely together with the different groups arranging the ceremonies and events for the Olympics.

Charitable causes

In 1989 her song Dedication of love became a national hit as she became the symbol for charity fund raising activities. Then in 1991 she staged a charity fundraising show in China for victims of floods in Eastern China. She performed her song Our shared homeland, which became a hit.

In 1998 she performed the song Dedication of love at a major charity fundraising show for victims of the Yangtze River floods. The show was held in the People's Hall in Beijing, with stars from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. In 2001 she was an ambassador at charity fundraising concerts for Sri Lankan victims of the tsunami.

In 2003 she was special invited artist at two galas arranged in Beijing in the honor of healthcare staff after the SARS epidemic. In 2004 she performed at China’s largest charity ball for the handicapped. Deng Pufang, son of the former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, organized a charity gala for disabled people in Beijing. Wei Wei performed with her song Dedication of Love, which she sang with a blind artist, Yang Haito. In 2005 she performed at the charity show "The Happiness Project" for mothers in Shenzhen.[4]

In 2006, Wei Wei initiated a charity fund in Sweden with the purpose of supporting charity organizations and projects in China. The purpose is also to bridge cultural gaps and help to overcome difficulties between Eastern and Western fund raising projects.

家庭

韋唯在1994年美國作曲家Michael Joseph Smith結婚,不過在2004年4月17日離婚,維持了10年的婚姻。

她和前夫育有三個兒子,Symington、Remington和Vinson,三人都是在喬治亞州亞特蘭大出生。他們從小就跟隨著他們的母親在中國的電視和舞台現身。

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