25 albums and a few major movies later, he still is a hot, humble, and talented stuff!
Who is this Wang?
Wang Lee Hom is an American born of Chinese descendants who is based in Taiwan. In the age of 35, he is a singer/songwriter, actor, record producer, and also movie director. He is definitely not the new kid on the block, seeing his career history dated as old as 1995. His big debut came in 1998 through an award winning ‘Revolution’ music album. It could be luck that his shining star is still right on top of him all these while. But no one could deny his unique selling point – fusion music genre that marries Chinese traditional music (opera being one) and modern tunes like hip-hop and R&B. He coined the musical genre ‘chinked-out’.
His proudest moments as an actor include Ang Lee’s Lust and Jackie Chan’s Little Big Soldier. In music, he is a four-time Golden Melody Awards, the most prestigious music awards night in Taiwan.
6 Reasons to scream ‘Eye want Lee Hom!’
6. He knows multiple languages
Being an Asian American, his first language in English. He was 18 when he finally got to know Chinese. Besides that, he learned French at school. Recently, he also got acquainted with Cantonese and Japanese.
5. He cares about his surroundings
Wang Lee Hom balances out glamorous entertainment career with numerous charity activities. Besides being a World Vision activist through whom he visited Laos and Sierra Leon to raise poverty awareness, he also does personal charities. He funds at least 20 underprivileged kids around the world. In 2003, Lee Hom and fellow musician David Tao wrote a song ‘Hand in Hand’, sung by more than 80 Taiwanese stars, to support those affected by SARS.
This year, Lee Hom is World Vision Malaysia’s ambassador. Previously, as Taiwan’s World Vision ambassador he visited and raised funds for Taiwanese children affected by May 2011 earthquake.
4. He is smart and educated
He graduated with honours from Williams College in Music and Asian Studies. He then furthered his study at THE college for musicians – Berklee College of Music. Voice was his main instrument although he is also capable of playing musical instruments.
3. He plays various musical instruments
When we say various, we mean it. Lee Hom is capable of playing at least 10 musical instruments including violin (which he learned since he was 7), piano, guitar, and erhu (the two-stringed Chinese violin). Ah, imagine being serenaded by Lee Hom before bedtime!
2. Baby face meets well-built body
Jackie Chan once wrote this in his diary:
“The gods above were very unfair because they gave Leehom more than his fair share of blessings. Not only is Leehom Wang handsome, tall, and well built, he can also sing, compose songs, arrange music, write lyrics, and play many different types of instruments.” (as quoted from Jackie Chan’s official site)
He is 35 and can still pass as a senior high school student, we say. Perhaps he gets the well-built body from practicing kungfu. Such a killer combo you have there, Lee Hom!
1. Malaysia (and the world) loves him
In August 2010, Lee Hom flew to Malaysia for a showcase to promote his album 18 Martial Arts, and the fans went all gaga. Being a humble star that Lee Hom is, he stepped down the stage and take pictures with the fans after the showcase. Last month, Intel Malaysia announced that Lee Hom is the new face for the new Ultrabooks.
With his admirable attitude and constant hard work, it is no wonder that the world appreciates his music creations too. His album has been selling fast all over Asia since 2001′s ‘One and Only’. In 2006, he began his major world tour introducing music to an even wider audience. He was also listed as Goldsea’s “The 100 Most Inspiring Asian Americans of All Time”
What you’ll need to make your man looks like Wang Lee Hom:
“I am into fashion; it’s very important to me. I think there’s a place for high fashion, middle fashion, low fashion, and then there’s just walking around in your tighty-whities. It’s really about who you are as a person.” Wang Lee Hom in a Timberland-endorsement interview
1. Fedora hats
2. Basic white shirts. Think Alexander Wang (Lee Hom’s favourite designer)
3. Blue jeans with white distressed effect
4. Black or grey hoodies
5. Silver chain necklaces
6. White shirts
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