Jeno Liu Explained

Jeno Liu
刘力扬
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Liu Liyang
Alias:Jeno Liu
Birth Date:24 October 1982
Origin:Beijing, China
Years Active:2006 - present
Genre:Mandopop
Instrument:Electronic Piano

Jeno Liu Liyang (born October 24, 1982) is a Chinese singer, DJ, producer, and actress. Jeno first gained popularity in the third season (2006) of the Chinese singing contest Super Girl (Chinese: 超级女声; Super Voice Girl), in which she was awarded champion for the Guangzhou district and second runner-up in the finals. She refers to her fans as 'Li Zi' (Chinese: 栗子; English: Chestnut), derived from her middle name 'Li' (力).

Biography

Jeno Liu was born on October 24, 1982, in Beijing, China.

Jeno graduated from Luton University in England with a degree in Advertising and Marketing. She is bilingual in Mandarin and English.Jeno first came to prominence after an appearance in the third season (2006) of the Chinese singing contest Super Girl (Chinese: 超级女声; Super Voice Girl). She became champion for the Guangzhou district and second runner-up in the finals. She calls her fans 'Li Zi' (Chinese: 栗子; English: Chestnut), derived from her middle name 'Li' (力).

In her first advertisement, she broke her leg when performing a stunt and was hospitalised for a few months, putting her career on hold.[1] This injury adversely affected her singing career as she could not participate in most of the Super Girl touring concerts. After recovering, she returned to the recording studio. On January 4, 2008, she joined HIM International Music.[2]

In 2012, she traveled abroad to study DJing and music production, developing a more international style incorporating elements of EDM. After returning, she established a studio under her name and became the first female DJ star in China.

In 2013, she worked with producers such as Dirtcaps, Freehand, Frankmusik, and Dexter King, releasing singles such as "Set You Free" and "I Can't Live Without You."

In 2017, she signed with Modernsky, releasing her fifth album, Coulomb Law, in which she served as vocalist, songwriter, and producer. Meanwhile, she was invited by KFC to sing their anthem.

On April 20, 2019, Jeno Liu performed in Malaysia at the Arena of Stars in Genting Resorts as part of an ensemble Mandopop concert featuring other Mandarin pop singers. Among the Mandarin pieces she performed, she also included an English song. Many of her performances featured EDM elements.

Discography

Albums and EPs

TypeInformationTrack listing
1st EP提线木偶 (Stringed Puppets)
  • Release Date: August 13, 2007
  • Label: EE-Media
1st Studio我就是這樣 (I Am Who I Am)
2nd EP转寄 (Forward)
2nd Studio (New tracks + Cover Compilations)旅途-心歌自選輯 (Young)
3rd Studio 库仑定律 (Coulomb's Law)
  • Release Date: November 5, 2017
  • Label: Modernsky
4th StudioNeon Lit 虹
  • Release Date: May 21, 2019
  • Label: Modernsky

Singles

Release DateSong NameAlbum/Remarks
August 2006Rain 布萊梅收录于超女十强纪念合辑
September 2007小小大人物与泳儿、钟舒曼合唱,香港迪士尼乐园主题曲
April 2008TIAMO與炎亞綸合唱,收錄于飛輪海“雙面飛輪海”專輯
June 2008与你同在汶川地震赈灾歌曲
July 2008比較美好的世界四川大地震震災勵志歌曲,與華研全體藝員合唱
April 2013世界看我上海時裝周主題曲
November 2016枪上膛的人电视剧《双雄》片尾曲
March 2017給我個理由电影《越囧》主题曲

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRole
2016越囧 (Lost in Vietnam) 白小白
2015情战 (Love War))N/A

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 刘力扬做客新浪首度聊拍广告受伤经过(组图)_影音娱乐_新浪网 . 2024-07-01 . ent.sina.com.cn.
  2. 刘力扬获赠水晶麦克风 与炎亚纶牵手叹"紧张" (Liu Liyang accepts crystal microphone; holding hands with Aaron Yan makes her "nervous"). January 5, 2008. Retrieved January 6, 2008.