Selina Ren

Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor
name = Selina Ren

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pinyinchinesename = Rèn Jiāxuān
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birthname = Jen Chia-Hsüan
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origin = Republic of China (Taiwan)
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birthplace = Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan)
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othername = Sai Lin Na (賽琳娜)
occupation = Singer, actress
genre = Mandopop
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voicetype = Soprano [zh icon UDN Stars. United Daily News. [http://stars.udn.com/star/StarsContent/Content770/10.shtml Little girls want to grow up] . September 20, 2003. Retrieved March 2, 2007.]
label = HIM International Music
yearsactive = 2001-present
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Jen Chia-Hsüan, more commonly credited as Selina, is a member of the Taiwanese girl-band S.H.E. On June 11, 2004, she graduated from the National Taiwan Normal University [zh icon Xinhua Net News. [http://big5.xinhuanet.com/gate/big5/news.xinhuanet.com/school/2004-07/13/content_1595953.htm Celebrity students on the Honour Roll] . July 13, 2004. Retrieved February 6, 2007.] with a Bachelor of Education degree, majoring in Civic Education and Leadership. [zh icon Xinhua Net News. [http://big5.xinhuanet.com/gate/big5/news.xinhuanet.com/audio/2004-06/12/content_1522343.htm S.H.E's Selina graduates, her sisters there to hug her and cry with her.] June 12, 2004. Retrieved February 6, 2007.] . In September 2006, Selina released her first book, "Selina Loves Beading" (愛的小珠珠), which taught readers how to use beads to make designs.

Background

On August 8, 2000, HIM International Music held a 'Universal 2000 Talent and Beauty Girl Contest' in search for new artists to be signed under their label. Her younger sister (Kimi Ren) really wanted to join but she was too young. Instead, Selina joined the contest in her place. The contest had about 1000 contestants and after many tiring rounds of competing, seven contestants were left for the 'Cruel Stage' round. The three members of S.H.E were formed from here. Following the competition, the record company gave all seven contestants an audition. Selina Ren was the actual winner of this contest. She caught the judges' attention in the first round by singing Coco Lee's 'Before I Fall In Love' and entered the final round with no trouble with 'The Closest Stranger'.Selina Ren also sing "Reflection" by Christina Aguillera. Due to her nervousness during the final round, Selina was called twice, and when she was announced the winner, she was doubtful because there were other contestants who did not get called on. However, all three future members of S.H.E were signed together under HIM International Music. The name "Selina" initially had two possible spellings: Selina and Selena. Ren Jiaxuan eventually chose "Selina" simply because she would be able to dot the i.zh icon Sina.com. [http://ent.sina.com.cn/p/2004-09-14/1812504086.html S.H.E's Life Story, Part 4: S.H.E's Name] . September 14, 2004. Retrieved February 13, 2007.]

Collaborations

Selina's voice earned her duets with Tank, a soloist on HIM's roster (獨唱情歌 "Solo Love Song"), as well as Lee-Hom Wang (你是我心内的一首歌 "You Are The Song Inside My Heart"). The collaboration with Lee-Hom had been successful thus creating a rumour saying that Selina was seducing Lee-Hom. A crying Selina held a press conference to clear up the misunderstanding, as well as the rumour that Selina received a car from Huang Zi Jiao.

In her childhood, she hated dogs; however, after being introduced to Hebe and Ella who both kept dogs, she started keeping her own dog as well. Her dog’s name, Pinky, reflects her colour preference for pink. Her height is 163 cm and she weighs 45kg.

The name Selina was chosen by her company after taking a personality test; it represents “gentleness”.

References

External links

* [http://www.him.com.tw/artists/files-she.htm Official Profile @ HIM International (Chinese)]
* [http://www.she911.blogspot.com S.H.E Daybook (English)]

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