Jay Chou

Jay Chou 周杰倫
Director of Secret

Jay Chou (born January 18, 1979) is a Taiwanese musician, singer, producer, actor and director who has won the World Music Award three times. Trained in classical music, Chou combines Chinese and Western music styles to produce songs that fuse R&B, rock and pop genres. His lyrics covers issues such as domestic violence, war and urbanization.

A winner of more than 20 awards yearly and with album sales of 25 million worldwide, his music has earned him recognition throughout Asia and in overseas Chinese and Taiwanese communities. In 2007, he was named one of the 50 most influential people in China by the British think tank Chatham House. He starred in 《Initial D》 (2005) and 《Curse of the Golden Flower》 (2006). His career now extends into directing and running his own record company JVR Music.

Filmography / Awards

Actor:
2009 《Kung Fu Dunk 2》- Lead Actor
2008 《Ciqing shidai》 (in production)
《Kung Fu Dunk》- Lead Actor
2007 《Secret》- Lead Actor
2006 《Curse of the Golden Flower》- Supporting Actor
2005 《Initial D - Drift Racer》- Lead Actor
Golden Horse Award - Best New Performer
Hong Kong Film Award - Best New Performer
2003 《Hidden Track》- Cameo

Soundtrack:
2006 《Curse of the Golden Flower》- performer
Hong Kong Film Award - Best Original Film Song
2005 《Initial D - Drift Racer》- performer and producer

Director:
2007 《Secret》
2008 San Francisco International Film Festival

Writer:
2007 《Secret》