Jay Chou Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Weight | 68 kg |
Date of Birth | January 18, 1979 |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Girlfriend | Hannah Quinlivan |
Jay Chou is a multi-talented Taiwanese singer-songwriter renowned for his music and appearances in Hollywood films. He has been awarded the “Best-Selling Chinese Artist” by World Music Awards numerous times. Jay is known for his appearances in films like Curse of the Golden Flower, Kung Fu Dunk, True Legend, The Green Hornet, Kung Fu Panda 3, and 10,000 Miles. He has a huge fan following of more than 3 million followers on Instagram, more than 4 million followers on Facebook, and more than 8 million views on his YouTube channel.
Born Name
Chieh Lun Chou
Nick Name
President Chou, Director Chou, Jay Chou

Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Linkou, Taipei, Taiwan
Residence
Taipei, Taiwan
Nationality
Education
Jay Chou attended the Tamkang Senior High School with major in piano and minor in cello.
Occupation
Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actor, Film Director, Television Personality, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur
Family
- Father – Chou Yao-Chung (Biomedical Researcher)
- Mother – Yeh Hui-Mei (Music Teacher, Taught Fine Arts)
- Siblings – None
Manager
Jay Chou self-manages his music career through his own company JVR Music.
Genre
Hip Hop, Pop Rock, R&B, Mandopop
Instruments
Vocals, Piano, Cello, Guitar, Guzheng, Chinese Flute, Drums, Beatboxing
Labels
- Alfa Music
- Sony Music Taiwan
- JVR Music
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse
Jay Chou has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Feature
- Hooded eyes
- Tends to wear gold chains

Brand Endorsements
Jay Chou has done endorsement work for brands like –
- Deerway
- Pepsi
- Yili drinks
- Sprite
- Toyota
- One2Free
- Panasonic
- Motorola
- M-Zone/China Mobile
- Levi’s
- Metersbonwe Group
- Colgate
- Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- National Geographic
Religion
Christianity
He converted to a Protestant in 2012.
Best Known For
- His music which has gained surplus recognition in Southeast Asia, Korea, Japan, and other Asian communities across the globe. He has been on many world tours popularizing his music worldwide. This primarily increased his fan following in social media with more than 3 million followers on Instagram, more than 4 million followers on Facebook, and more than 8 million views on his YouTube channel.
- Appearing in films like Curse of the Golden Flower (2006), Secret (2007), Kung Fu Dunk (2008), The Treasure Hunter (2009), True Legend (2010), The Green Hornet (2011), The Viral Factor (2012), The Rooftop (2013), Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016), Now You See Me 2 (2016), and 10,000 Miles (2016)
First Album
On November 6, 2000, he released his first studio album Jay through BMG Taiwan. The album contained 10 songs.
First Film
In 2005, he made his theatrical film debut in the action comedy film Initial D as Takumi Fujiwara.
First TV Show
In 2010, he made his first TV show appearance on the drama series Pandamen as Detective Leo Lee.
Personal Trainer
Jay Chou once had an envious physique. He was popular for his 8-pack abs and blonde hair. Previously, he used to work out regularly doing up to 300 sit-ups daily. To balance out his workout, he followed a strict diet.
Jay Chou Favorite Things
- Music Composer – Chopin
- Actor – Jet Li
- Sport – Basketball

Jay Chou Facts
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