Mimi Lo
Mimi Lo Man-chong (born 30 December 1974), is a cantopop singer, actress, and radio DJ, having released 11 studio albums and appearing in numerous films, television dramas and stage productions, currently affiliated with TVB in Hong Kong.
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Lo appeared in a video produced by the YouTube channel "JMKTV" in February 2018. | |||||||||||
| Born | 30 December 1974 Hong Kong | ||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, tv presenter, disc jockey | ||||||||||
| Years active | 1995–present | ||||||||||
| Spouse(s) | Power Chan (2009–present) | ||||||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 羅敏莊 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 罗敏庄 | ||||||||||
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| Musical career | |||||||||||
| Also known as | Mia Lo | ||||||||||
| Origin | Hong Kong | ||||||||||
| Genres | Cantopop, jazz | ||||||||||
| Labels | New Century Workshop (2009–present) Rock in Records (2003–2009) Warner Music (1995–1997) | ||||||||||
| Website | http://www.mimilo.net/ | ||||||||||
Biography
Early singing career
Lo was signed to Warner Music Hong Kong in 1995 and released her debut EP and studio album, which brought her immediate attention in the music industry with her breakthrough hit and signature song, "挑戰者 The Challenger". She won the silver award for Most Promising Newcomer at the 1995 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation.[1]
However, with personnel issues at Warner Music in 1996, her second album was delayed indefinitely. It was finally released in 1997 with little promotion and was a commercial failure.[2] She was then dropped by Warner Music Hong Kong. Subsequently, Lo asked to be released from her management contract at Music Sense. However, a clause in the contract restricted her from appearing in any public performances for three years and forced her into hiatus.[2] At this time, her radio DJ friends invited her to work at Radio Television Hong Kong behind the scenes as a receptionist and secretary until her contract restriction was over. During this 3-year hiatus, Lo admitted to suffering from depression as a result of the turmoil.[1]
Post hiatus
In 2002, Lo signed with Hong Kong television station TVB and began her full-time acting career. She also became a radio DJ at Radio Television Hong Kong's RTHK 2 station. In 2003, she signed with local independent record label, Rock in Records and began recording cover versions of Cantonese, Mandarin and English songs to be released as cover albums in Super Audio CD format for audiophiles. Due to the Hong Kong audiophile market being a relatively niche market plus the fact that Lo had turned into a full-time actress, her singer status was slowly forgotten by the Hong Kong public.[2]
Career resurgence
In 2010, Lo appeared in an episode of the singing competition The Voice when contestant Penny Chan asked her to perform a duet with him during a round of competition. He chose her power ballad signature song, "挑戰者 The Challenger". Her flawless rendition of the song garnered universal praise. Judge Anthony Lun mentioned during his critique, "I wish there are more singers in Hong Kong like Mimi." Upon hearing this, Lo broke into tears.[2] Lo then went on to thank the contestant for choosing her and her song as no one has sung her songs in 15 years. Host Sammy Leung then asked the audience to go pick Lo's songs to sing at karaoke.
Her performance on the show sparked public interest in her past singing career on Hong Kong's media forums. Upon airing of the episode, "挑戰者 The Challenger" hit number six on popular Hong Kong karaoke chain KKBox's song chart on 1 July 2010.[3] Lo suddenly found herself in the spotlight once again with media attention and newfound fans to her music. She was asked by TVB to co-host its long-time running music program, Jade Solid Gold with MC Jin starting 23 July 2010.[4] She also released her compilation album, Very Meaningful with songs from her days at Warner Music in August 2010. Included is a re-recording of "挑戰者 The Challenger" as a bonus single.[5] The album hit number 3 on YesAsia's sales chart on 30 August 2010.[6]
Personal life
Lo married actor Power Chan in December 2009 after dating for seven years.[1] In an interview, Lo stated that her husband did not know her as a singer when he first met her, only as an actress.[2]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | English Translation | Album type | Label | Notes |
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| 1995 | 心軟 | Tender-Hearted | Studio EP | Warner Music | credited as Mia Lo |
| 1996 | 一生也在等... | Waiting My Whole Life... | Studio album | Warner Music | credited as Mia Lo |
| 1997 | 一顆恨嫁的心 | A Marriage-Hungry Heart | Studio album | Warner Music | credited as Mia Lo |
| 2003 | Mimi Lo 羅敏莊 | Mimi Lo | Cover album | Rock in Records | Audiophile SACD release |
| 2004 | 這一曲送給你 | This Song is for You | Cover album | Rock in Records | Audiophile SACD release |
| 2006 | 都市戀曲 | Urban Love Songs | Cover album | Rock in Records | Audiophile SACD release |
| 2007 | You're My Everything | Cover album | Rock in Records | Audiophile SACD release | |
| 2008 | Very Personal | Cover album | Rock in Records | Audiophile SACD release | |
| 2009 | 羅敏莊發燒精選 | Mimi Lo Hi-Fi Collection | Cover compilation album | Rock in Records | Audiophile SACD release |
| 楓戀蜜語 | Maple Love, Sweet Words | Cover album | New Century Workshop | Audiophile SACD release | |
| 2010 | Very Meaningful | Compilation album | New Century Workshop | ||
| 2012 | 我做到 | I Did It | Studio album | New Century Workshop |
Filmography
Motion pictures
- 1997 夜半2點鐘 2:00 am
Television
- 1998 西遊記（貳） Journey to the West II (TVB)
- 2002 雲海玉弓緣 Lofty Waters Verdant Bow (TVB)
- 2004 烽火奇遇結良緣 Lady Fan (TVB)
- 2004 血薦軒轅 Blade Heart (TVB)
- 2004 一屋兩家三姓人 A Handful of Love (TVB)
- 2004 天涯俠醫 The Last Breakthrough (TVB)
- 2006 覆雨翻雲 Lethal Weapons of Love and Passion (TVB)
- 2006 天幕下的戀人 Under the Canopy of Love (TVB)
- 2006 轉世驚情 The Battle Against Evil (TVB)
- 2007 蕭十一郎 Treasure Raiders (TVB)
- 2007 天機算 A Change of Destiny (TVB)
- 2007 緣來自有機 The Green Grass of Home (TVB)
- 2007 兩妻時代 Marriage of Inconvenience (TVB)
- 2008 野蠻奶奶大戰戈師奶 War of In-Laws II (Cameo role) (TVB)
- 2008 古靈精探 D.I.E. (TVB)
- 2008 尖子攻略 Your Class or Mine (TVB)
- 2009 大冬瓜 The Winter Melon Tale (TVB)
- 2009 古靈精探B D.I.E. Again (TVB)
- 2009 美麗高解像 The Beauty of the Game (TVB)
- 2010 五味人生 The Season of Fate (TVB)
- 2010 情人眼裏高一D Don Juan DeMercado (TVB)
- 2010 老公萬歲 My Better Half (TVB)
- 2011 隔離七日情 7 Days in Life (TVB)
Television (as presenter)
- 2010–present 勁歌金曲 Jade Solid Gold (TVB)
- 2010 超級巨聲 The Voice (TVB) – guest presenter (Season 2, Episodes 13–14)
- 2005 東張西望 Scoop (TVB)
- 2001 K-100 (TVB)
Radio host
- Made in Hong Kong 李志剛 (Made in Hong Kong Lee Chi Kwong) (RTHK 2)
- 人間定格 Happy Hour (People Freeze Frame Happy Hour) (RTHK 2)
- 瘋 Show 快活人 (Crazy Show Happy People) (RTHK 2)
- 倫住嚟試 (Trying One By One) (RTHK 2)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | For | Result | Notes |
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| 1995 | 1995 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation | Most Promising Newcomer Award | Won | Silver Award | |
| 2007 | TVB Anniversary Awards (2007) | Best Supporting Actress | A Change of Destiny | Nominated | |
| 2010 | TVB Anniversary Awards (2010) | Most Improved Female Artist | The Beauty of the Game, The Season of Fate, Don Juan DeMercado, My Better Half, Jade Solid Gold | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b c Face Magazine Article – 女人的大志 羅敏莊 Retrieved on 29 August 2010. In Chinese
- ^ a b c d e TVB Channel article – 羅敏莊：我係鹹魚未翻生 Retrieved on 29 August 2010. In Chinese
- ^ KKBox Local Song Daily Hit Chart for July 1, 2010 Retrieved on 29 August 2010 In Chinese
- ^ The Sun article – 羅敏莊鹹魚翻生打救《勁歌 Retrieved on 29 August 2010 In Chinese
- ^ Yesasia information on Very Meaningful Retrieved on 29 August 2010
- ^ Yesasia.com Album Sales Chart for August 30, 2010 Retrieved on 30 August 2010
External links
- Mimi Lo at IMDb