Cyndi Wang

Name: Wang Xin Ling, Cyndi

Birth name: Wang Jun Ru

DOB: September 5, 1982

Place of birth: Hsinchu, Taiwan

Height: 158cm

Blood type: O

Religion: Buddhism

Language spoken: Mandarin and Hakka

Profession: Actress and singer

Favourite actors: Mel Gibson, Sean Penn

Favourite actresses: Maggie Cheung

Favourite singers: Faye Wong, Suzanne Vega

Cyndi Wang is one of the most popular artists in Taiwan and Asia. Started her career as a singer, Cyndi is now a recognized actress as well. Cyndi Wang was signed by Avex and trained for 3 months in Japan before recording her debut album, Cyndi: Begin in 2003. Her debut album did pretty well, but was criticized for imitating on popular singer Jolin Tsai. Those critics didn’t hurt though, as Cyndi released her 2nd album, Cyndi Loves You, in 2004, which also achieved good results. Cyndi also starred in popular TV drama La robe de Mariee des cieux in 2004. The combination of success made Cyndi the hottest rising star in Taiwan.

Cyndi Wang released her 3rd album, Honey, in 2005. Cyndi was already one of the most popular stars in Taiwan by then, and gaining reputation across China and other Asia region as well. 2006 was another good year for Cyndi, thanks to TV drama Sonria Pasta (or Smiling Pasta), co-starring Nicholas Teo. Sonria Pasta was one of the top rated dramas in Taiwan for 2006, and was popular in other Asian countries as well.