Description: Vivian Chow: Vivian Chow Wai-man (Chinese: 周慧敏, born 10 November 1967) is a Hong Kong-based Cantopop singer-songwriter and actress. Born: 10 November 1967 (age 56)Hong KongOccupation(s): Singer, actressYears active: 1986–1997, 2004–presentSpouse: Joe Nieh (2009–present) Vivian Chow is the only child in her family. Her father died before her birth due to heart disease. She was brought up by her mother and grandmother. Chow graduated from St. Stephen's Church College and gained 6th grade in piano. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Chow entered the New Talent Singing Awards which held by TVB and Capital Artists in 1985. She began her singing and acting career by becoming the first runner-up at a freelance DJ competition held by RTHK in 1986. Sancity Record (1988–1991)In 1988, Chow was invited by TVB to host the TV music program Jade Solid Gold. Chow starred in her first movie Heart to Heart and was nominated for "Best New Performer" of Hong Kong Film Awards for her role in this movie. Chow also joined Sancity Record in the same year and released her debut platinum single, "Vivian", which got a platinum award. Chow won "Best New Prospect Exceptional Award" of Top 10 Gold Songs Award in 1989. Later, she hosted the young-oriented current-affairs program "Modern Era" of RTHK Television with Joe Nieh. In 1990, Chow acted in her first TV drama The Hunter's Prey and released her first and second solo album Vivian and "情迷". Polygram (1991–1992)Chow resigned from RTHK and started to focus on her career as a singer and actress in 1991. Chow joined Polygram and released her third Cantonese album "A Long and Lasting Love" in November. In 1992, Chow was named as one of "Ten Artists with Healthy Image" by Commercial Radio Hong Kong. Her fourth and fifth Cantonese album Endless Dream and Winter Romance were released in the same year. Polygram + Linfair (1992–1996)Chow joined Linfair Record Taiwan and broke into the Taiwan market with releasing her song "Rumor" successfully in 1992. Her first Mandarin debut album "Rumor" was released in November and sold a total of more than 300,000 copies. In 1993, Chow won 3rd place in the "Next Magazine TV Awards for Most Popular Artists" (first place of female artists) for her role on the TV drama The Greed of Man. Her second Mandarin album was released in May and got 6 platinum awards. Chow was chosen as the "Most Popular Female Artist" by Taiwan media. Later, Chow released her sixth Cantonese album "Most Love" which got double platinum award. The Cantonese featured album and the third Mandarin album Vivian & Her Mind were released in the end of year. Chow won Metro Hit Radio's "Best Female Singer-Bronze Award" and Japan NHK's "Most Popular Foreign Female Singer Award". Chow released her Japanese debut album Love Legend to broke into the Japanese market in April 1994. At the same month, Chow released her seventh Cantonese album Growing up. The fourth Mandarin album Leaving the habit of depression, eighth Cantonese album The time of red leaves drifting and Mandarin compilation album Know yourself and your enemies were also released in this year. Chow got a breakthrough in her singer career for the total selling of these Cantonese and Mandarin albums got 8 platinum awards. She was also awarded the "Most Popular Hong Kong Female Singer Award" by Japanese media. Chow's Taiwan concert tour started at ChangHua Stadium on 11 June 1994, and continued at KaoHsiung Stadium on June 18, 1994, and Taipei Stadium on 25 June 1994. Chow returned to Hong Kong in the second half of the year, she holds 4 shows in Hong Kong Coliseum at Oct 7–8 and 14–15. In 1995, Chow won the award of "TVB JSG Top Ten 94 New Generation Performance (Silver)". She released her ninth Cantonese debut album A little more love in May. Her first Japanese EP was released in June. The Japanese duet "今を抱きしめて", sung with Japanese singer Asaku Yoshida, was also included in the Japanese EP and the Fifth Mandarin debut album "處處留情" which was released in July. Chow was named as one of "Asian Pop Divas" by Japanese music critics along with Faye Wong, Sandy Lam and Sally Yip and one of the "Top 10 Most Popular Performers" in China. In 1996, Chow released her last Cantonese debut album "熱敏" in May, last Mandarin debut album Time in October and the first Mandarin featured album "周慧敏的敏感地帶" in December before her semi-retirement. She has also been elected as one of the "Top 10 worldwide celebrities on the Internet" by internet users. Polygram + Taurus Records (1997–1998)Chow joined Taurus Records in 1997 and released the second EP "逢いにゆきたいの" in February. She was voted as one of "Top 10 celebrities on the internet" (The #1 Chinese celebrity on the poll results). After Chow announced she would not take any entertainment jobs when she held the concert in Atlantic City in November, Polygram Hong Kong released the featured album "回憶從今天開始" which included the new song "男女之間", Japanese song "逢いにゆきたいの" and 15 Chow's Hit Songs to summarize Chow's music. At the beginning of 1998, Taurus Records released the Japanese version of the featured album "あの日から始まった", included 18 Chow's 18 best hits including "自動自覺" and "真愛在明天". 周慧敏 – 熱.敏 - Vivian Chow – Hot. sensitiveLabel:Polydor – 533 089-2Format:CD, AlbumCountry:Hong KongReleased:Jun 19, 1996Genre:Electronic, PopStyle:Ballad, Synth-pop, CantopopTrack list:1私奔 - ElopeArranged By, Programmed By – 林鑛培Bass Vocals – Joe Wong (2)Chorus – Albert*, Jackie*, Olivia*, 禧*Electric Guitar – 神童Lyrics By – 黃偉文*Mixed By – 祥*Music By – 周慧敏*Arranged By, Programmed By – 林鑛培Bass Vocals – Joe Wong (2)Chorus – Albert*, Jackie*, Olivia*, 禧*Electric Guitar – 神童Lyrics By – 黃偉文*Mixed By – 祥*Music By – 周慧敏*3:282也許應該分手了 - Maybe We Should Break-UpAcoustic Guitar – 蘇德華Arranged By, Programmed By, Piano, Synthesizer – Billy ChanChorus – Dorcas*, Jackie*, Peter*, Steven*Mixed By – David*Music By, Lyrics By – 黃凱芹Strings – 熊宏亮Vocals [2nd] – Vivian ChowAcoustic Guitar – 蘇德華Arranged By, Programmed By, Piano, Synthesizer – Billy ChanChorus – Dorcas*, Jackie*, Peter*, Steven*Mixed By – David*Music By, Lyrics By – 黃凱芹Strings – 熊宏亮Vocals [2nd] – Vivian Chow4:353出嫁的清晨 - The Morning Of the WeddingArranged By, Programmed By, Piano – 徐日勤Bass – John von Seggern (2)Chorus – Isabelle*, Jim*, Olivia*, B.G. 文*Drums – Dog仔Lyrics By – 簡寧Mixed By – Temple*Music By, Vocals [2nd] – 周慧敏*Strings – 熊宏亮Arranged By, Programmed By, Piano – 徐日勤Bass – John von Seggern (2)Chorus – Isabelle*, Jim*, Olivia*, B.G. 文*Drums – Dog仔Lyrics By – 簡寧Mixed By – Temple*Music By, Vocals [2nd] – 周慧敏*Strings – 熊宏亮4:514C'est la Vie - Acoustic Guitar – Albert Young*Arranged By, Programmed By – 林鑛培Guitar [Nylon] – 神童Mixed By – 祥*Music By, Lyrics By – 古倩敏Vocals [2nd & 3rd] – Vivian ChowAcoustic Guitar – Albert Young*Arranged By, Programmed By – 林鑛培Guitar [Nylon] – 神童Mixed By – 祥*Music By, Lyrics By – 古倩敏Vocals [2nd & 3rd] – Vivian Chow4:365情不必擁有 - Love Doesn't Have To Be OwnedArranged By, Programmed By, Electric Piano – Alex SanChorus – Albert*, Jackie*, Olivia*, Pat*Guitar – Joey TangLyrics By – 張美賢Mixed By – 祥*Music By – 張朵朵Vocals [2nd] – Vivian ChowArranged By, Programmed By, Electric Piano – Alex SanChorus – Albert*, Jackie*, Olivia*, Pat*Guitar – Joey TangLyrics By – 張美賢Mixed By – 祥*Music By – 張朵朵Vocals [2nd] – Vivian Chow3:496每一次遠行 - Every TripArranged By, Programmed By – Alex SanBass – 蛇仔*Chorus – Albert*, Jackie*, Olivia*, Pat*Guitar – Joey TangLyrics By – 陳少琪Mixed By – David*Music By – 邰正宵*Arranged By, Programmed By – Alex SanBass – 蛇仔*Chorus – Albert*, Jackie*, Olivia*, Pat*Guitar – Joey TangLyrics By – 陳少琪Mixed By – David*Music By – 邰正宵*3:567古老病態 - Ancient pathologiesLyrics By – 周耀輝Mixed By – 祥*Music By, Arranged By, Programmed By – 吳國恩Vocals [2nd & 3rd] – Vivian ChowLyrics By – 周耀輝Mixed By – 祥*Music By, Arranged By, Programmed By – 吳國恩Vocals [2nd & 3rd] – Vivian Chow4:088為你 - For YouArranged By, Piano – Nathan WangMixed By – Temple*Music By, Lyrics By – 蔡國權*Strings – 熊宏亮Vocals [2nd] – Vivian ChowArranged By, Piano – Nathan WangMixed By – Temple*Music By, Lyrics By – 蔡國權*Strings – 熊宏亮Vocals [2nd] – Vivian Chow4:149Am I Really In LoveArranged By, Piano – 徐日勤Bass – John von Seggern (2)Chorus – Isabelle*, Jim*, Olivia*, B.G. 文*Drums – Dog仔Lyrics By – 向雪懷Mixed By – Temple*Music By – 陳冠蒨Saxophone, Brass – Doddy (4)Strings – 熊宏亮Arranged By, Piano – 徐日勤Bass – John von Seggern (2)Chorus – Isabelle*, Jim*, Olivia*, B.G. 文*Drums – Dog仔Lyrics By – 向雪懷Mixed By – Temple*Music By – 陳冠蒨Saxophone, Brass – Doddy (4)Strings – 熊宏亮4:0610稀客 - Rare VisitorsArranged By, Programmed By – 屠穎Chorus – Albert*, Nancy*, Olivia*, Pat*Co-producer – 邰正宵*Lyrics By – 李敏Mixed By – Temple*Music By – 周慧敏*Arranged By, Programmed By – 屠穎Chorus – Albert*, Nancy*, Olivia*, Pat*Co-producer – 邰正宵*Lyrics By – 李敏Mixed By – Temple*Music By – 周慧敏*4:34Companies, etc.Phonographic Copyright ℗ – PolyGram Records Ltd., Hong KongCopyright © – PolyGram Records Ltd., Hong KongMarketed By – PolyGram Records Ltd., Hong Kong/Singapore/MalaysiaCreditsArt Direction – Bruce Yu*Mastered By – Temple*Photography By – Cheung Man Wah*Producer – 楊喬興*, 周慧敏*Recorded By – Clement*, David*, 祥*, Randy*, Ronnie*, Temple*Barcode and Other IdentifiersBarcode: 7 31453 30892 3Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRALabel Code: LC 0309SPARS Code: DDD
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Artist: Vivian Chow
CD Grading: Excellent (EX)
Composer: Various
Record Label: Polydor
Release Title: Vivian Chow - "Hot Rice"
Case Type: Jewel Case: Standard
Case Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inlay Condition: Excellent (EX)
Type: Album
Format: Cd
Release Year: 1996
Language: Chinese
Producer: Tai Zhengxiao
Era: 1990s
Instrument: Voice
Style: Ballad, Synth-pop, Cantopop
Features: Import, Original Cover, Original Inner Sleeve, Picture Disc
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Country/Region of Manufacture: Hong Kong