Mimi Lo

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Mimi Lo
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Lo appeared in a video produced by the YouTube channel "JMKTV" in February 2018.
Born (1974-12-30) 30 December 1974 (age 47)
Hong Kong
OccupationSinger, actor, tv presenter, disc jockey
Years active1995–present
Spouse(s) Power Chan
(2009–present)
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 羅敏莊
Simplified Chinese 罗敏庄
Musical career
Also known asMia Lo
OriginHong Kong
Genres Cantopop, jazz
LabelsNew Century Workshop (2009–present)
Rock in Records (2003–2009)
Warner Music (1995–1997)
Website http://www.mimilo.net/

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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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

YearTitleEnglish TranslationAlbum typeLabelNotes
1995心軟Tender-HeartedStudio EP Warner Music credited as Mia Lo
1996一生也在等...Waiting My Whole Life...Studio albumWarner Musiccredited as Mia Lo
1997一顆恨嫁的心A Marriage-Hungry HeartStudio albumWarner Musiccredited as Mia Lo
2003Mimi 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 YouCover albumRock in RecordsAudiophile SACD release
2006都市戀曲Urban Love SongsCover albumRock in RecordsAudiophile SACD release
2007You're My EverythingCover albumRock in RecordsAudiophile SACD release
2008Very PersonalCover albumRock in RecordsAudiophile SACD release
2009羅敏莊發燒精選Mimi Lo Hi-Fi CollectionCover compilation albumRock in RecordsAudiophile SACD release
楓戀蜜語Maple Love, Sweet WordsCover albumNew Century WorkshopAudiophile SACD release
2010 Very Meaningful Compilation albumNew Century Workshop
2012我做到I Did ItStudio albumNew Century Workshop

Filmography

Motion pictures

Television

Television (as presenter)

Radio host

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryForResultNotes
1995 1995 Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation Most Promising Newcomer AwardWonSilver Award
2007TVB Anniversary Awards (2007)Best Supporting Actress A Change of Destiny Nominated
2010TVB 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

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