Taiwan's electronic music queen: Jeannie Hsieh's amazing comeback story

According to the South China Morning Post, Jeannie Hsieh, known as the 'Queen of Electronic Music' in Taiwan, returned to the scene and regained popularity after appearing on the 2024 season of 'Sisters Who Make Waves.' In that program, she shared her story of perseverance.

Jeannie Hsieh is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, actress, and model. According to the Taiwan Culture Portal, she is a revolutionary figure in music, bringing a unique twist to what was previously traditional Hokkien language music in Taiwan.

In 2024, Jeannie Hsieh turned 50. She was born on December 25, 1974, in Zuoying, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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Jeannie Hsieh has a famous father who was a host in the Taiwanese entertainment industry: Hsieh Hsin-ta, also known as Chu Ke-liang. He was one of Taiwan's most famous TV hosts until his death in 2017.

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The South China Morning Post reports that Jeannie Hsieh first entered showbiz at 15, when she participated in a CTS variety show and won a 'Legs Beauty Contest'.

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Jeannie Hsieh was an actress before releasing her music. She had starred in several shows then, including the Taiwanese live action adaptation of the famous comic 'Dragon Ball', titled 'Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins'.

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People's Daily reported that Jeannie Hsieh first started releasing her music in 1993. It was then that she debuted her solo album, 'You're So Cool'. A year later, she released a Hokkien-language album, titled 'Love in Love'.

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Jeannie Hsieh became a huge hit with the release of her third album, 'Tears While Dancing Cha Cha' in 1995, reports Yahoo News.

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Jeannie Hsieh would release many other albums after and also win several awards for them! To date, she has been nominated for ten music awards and won three.

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Did you know that Jeannie Hsieh had a major car accident with her sister in 1991? Despite being a talented performer to this day, Jeannie Hsieh was reported by China News Network to have permanently injured her joints as a result of the accident, which had an impact on her performances.

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South China Morning Post also reports another setback the singer faced: Jeannie Hsieh had to pay off her father's heavy gambling debts after he passed away in 2017.

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Prior to her comeback in 2024 in MangoTV's 'Sisters Who Make Waves 2024', Jeannie Hsieh's last appearance in the entertainment scene was in 2018 with the Taiwanese film 'How to Train Our Dragon'. Her comeback was a long-awaited one, spanning 6 years!

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Jeannie Hsieh's appearance on the 2024 season of 'Sisters Who Make Waves' is worth watching because she is one of the season's oldest and most popular contestants. According to the South China Morning Post, she did not let age or injuries slow her down, and her performances have continued e to captivate audiences.

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