Jonathan Wong
Template:Chinese-name Template:Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor Template:Contains Chinese text Jonathan Wong Chee-Hynn (王梓軒), born June 3, 1986, is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter and actor. He is currently based in Hong Kong.
Biography
Born in the USA, Jonathan picked up the piano and violin at the age of 6 and began taking a serious interest in dance during his high school years at Milton Academy.[1] Jonathan graduated from Cornell University in 2008, double majoring in Psychology and Dance, where he sang in the Cornell University Glee Club and also was music director and arranger for the university's a cappella group "Last Call".[2] His vocal arrangements and solo performances helped "Last Call" secure numerous national and international awards, while his achievements in dance made him the single recipient of the 2008 Cornell Undergraduate Artist Award.[3][4][5] In 2009, Jonathan debuted as a singer in Hong Kong. He releases his first multilingual solo album Beyond Singing (超越聲音) in October 2009, where he was heavily involved in the production process, ranging from composing to arranging, producing to writing lyrics. Notable tracks include "Roswell" (羅茲威爾), "Separate Ways" (1+1), "Fino A Ti Amo" (摸黑) & "南北極". In November, Jonathan was in charge of arranging and conducting the A Cappella segment at the TVB Jade Singers Anniversary Celebration 2009.
In 2010, Jonathan joined Avex Group, a top music label in Japan, and became the first ever international artist jointly developed by the group’s domestic and international departments.[6] On June 16, 2011, Jonathan released his first Japanese single "Kimi wa bara yori utsukushii" (君は薔薇より美しい(You are more beautiful than a rose)). In the same year, he became a talk show host in the popular TVB J2 programme "Big Boys Club" (兄弟幫); starred as the male lead role in a highly popular musical "A Love Fetherlite", and toured Shenzhen and Guangzhou in a series of performance. In May 2012, Jonathan was invited to be a guest composer at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s (HKUST’s) "The Intimacy of Creativity" concert presented by Prof Bright Sheng, one of the world’s best known composers/ conductors. At the concert he performed also as a vocalist for his own composition with a group of award-winning international and regional musicians and composers. In June, Jonathan released his first Mandarin album "Rising". Songs on the album became pop-chart favorites and received critical acclaim being the remarkable outcome of Jonathan’s innovative collaborative efforts with top-notch producers/ singer-songwriters including Eric Kwok, Edward Chan, Hins Cheung, Taz Tan, Khalil Fong and Chiu Tsang Hei.
On August 10–11, 2012, Jonathan held his debut solo concert at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to thousands of fans. The two full-house concerts was a big success, and Jonathan’s multiple talents in singing, dancing, music composition and instrumental performances won immense audience and media support.
Jonathan has always been active in supporting community services and youth campaigns. Since 2012, he has been appointed as the youth ambassador to most of Hong Kong’s major charities and social welfare organizations. In his capacity as Hong Kong YWCA’s Youth Ambassador, Jonathan performed as a special guest at the 50th anniversary fundraising concert of YWCA’s Chinese Orchestra.
In October–December 2012, Jonathan was featured as the music coach/ guest performer at the top-rated TV reality show "Mai Wang Zhang Ba" (麥王爭霸）for Guangdong TV in Southern China. In November 2012, Jonathan starred in a lead role in a micro-film for the famous jewelry brand Chow Sang Sang X Forevermark, and received strong audience and media endorsement. Jonathan’s acting opportunities have increased significantly in 2013. He has been invited to appear in both movies and TV drama series in various roles, some of which are yet to be released. These roles include: a policeman in "Tales from the Dark Part 1″; a martial arts fighter in "Ip Man: The Final Fight" (葉問: 終極一戰); a terrorist in a TVB action drama series "Tiger Cubs 2(飛虎2)"; an adroit young entrepreneur in "Queen Divas" (新抱喜相逢); and a law enforcer in "Zai Zhan Ming Tian" (再戰明天).
In April 2013, released his first single of the year "跳火坑 Double Down". Jonathan once again collaborated with the highly popular and respected producer Eric Kwok, and lyricist Bo Lin. The Cantonese and English A Cappella (featuring famous American YouTube artist Peter Hollens) versions of this single’s music videos attracted global attention from both local and international media, including MTV Europe’s MTV 3, VIVA, and UK music magazine NME. In September 2013, he released his second single "萬夫莫敵 Invincible".
In February 2014, Jonathan released his first single of the year "你最好 All of You", in which he co-wrote with famous Taiwanese songwriter/producer Skot Suyama. The song became No. 1 on the Commercial Radio and Guangzhou Radio’s "Chinese Pop Song" Chart.
On September 29, 2014, Jonathan released his fifth album "A Fighter's Confession 戰士。告白" on iTunes Worldwide. The album includes 14 songs, including chart-topping No.1 songs "跳火坑 Double Down", "你最好 All of You"，and "千色 Fighting For" and "Fighting For" Music Movie.《A Fighter’s Confession》also ranked No.1 on the HMV "Top 40" and "Asian Chart".
"千色 Fighting For" went No.1 on TVB JSG Chart, Metro Radio, as well as Guang Dong Pop Radio Chart. The mandarin duet version of the song "迷彩", which features Hollywood star Celina Jade also went No.1 on the TVB8 Chart. "Fighting For" Music Movie was selected by the Hanoi International Film Festival 2014 to premiere in Asia, and was the only Hong Kong short film to be in competition with 30 other shorts.
Discography
Chinese Albums
- "Beyond Singing 超越聲音 (CD+DVD)" (Oct 27, 2009)
- "Beyond Singing 超越聲音 (CD+DVD) 2nd Edition" (December 4, 2009)
- "Spectrum 超越東西 (CD+DVD)" (March 31, 2010)
- "Out Of Frame 超越格式 (CD+DVD)" (April 8, 2011)
- "Rising (CD+DVD)" (June 9, 2012)
- "A Fighter's Confession (CD+DVD)" (September 30, 2014)
Digital Singles
- "Double Down (跳火坑)" (April 23, 2013)
- "Double Down A Cappella Version Feat. Peter Hollens (April 23, 2013)
- "Invincible (萬夫莫敵)" (September 24, 2013)
- "All Of You (你最好)" (February 20, 2014)
- "RUN" (June 15, 2014)
- "Fighting For" (千色) (August 7, 2014)
- "Good Fight" (次世代) (April 23, 2015)
- "Taste It Don't Waste It ft. Hanjin Tan" (點止冰冰 Feat. 陳奐仁) (July 10, 2015)
- "Grown Up Christmas List ft. Justin" (December 24, 2015)
- "For the First Time" (碰不上会更美) (February 29, 2016)
- "All The Best" (平常心) (July 25, 2016)
- "Who Am I" (我是誰) x Trouze (Sept 26, 2016)
Unreleased Singles
- 2013：A Thousand Years (一千年以後)
Japanese Album
- "Kimi wa bara yori utsukushii 君は薔薇より美しい (CD+DVD)" (June 15, 2011)
Other Musical Collaborations and Performances
| Release Date | Collaborator | Song Title |
| 2010 | Karen Mok | 太多太多 |
| 2012 | Shining Stars Foundation Hong Kong | Kisses from the Sky |
| 2012 | Online Game - Tales Runner (跑Online「魅影降臨」) | 魅影世紀 |
| 2013 | Midnight Munchies | 越夜越快樂 |
| 2014 | Karen Mok | 境外 |
Filmography / Micro film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Chow Sang Sang x Forevermark Romantic Micro Film "Forever Kiss" | Jonathan Wong |
| 2013 | Ip Man: The Final Fight | Ni Tang (倪湯) |
| 2013 | Tales from the Dark series | Police |
| 2015 | Opening Movie of Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival - Love Forever (我們遇見松花湖） | Wang Boyang (汪博洋) |
| 2015 | Patrick’s Love Films - 紀念日 | Wang Zhizong (王志宗) |
| 2016 | Three (三人行） | He Jianzhuang (何健壯) |
| 2016 | Micro Film - Seize the Second (流星飛過後許願前的一秒） | Michael (米高) |
| 2017 | The Great Detective (大侦探霍桑） |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Queen Divas 新抱喜相逢 | Lian Zhi Cong (連祉聰) |
| 2014 | Battles of Tomorrow 再戰明天 | Wang Xiao Xuan (王小軒) |
| 2014 | Tiger Cubs II 飛虎II | Wen Zhi Jie (文志傑) |
| 2015 | Limelight Years 華麗轉身 | Tong Wing (唐榮) |
| 2016 | A Fist Within Four Walls 城寨英雄 | Tuen Chit-keung (段折韁) |
Television Hosting
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2011–Present | TVB J2 "Big Boys Club 兄弟幫" |
| 2013 | TVB "Midnight Munchies 夜宵磨" |
| 2013 | RTHK "Chinese Made Efficient 反斗普通話" |
| 2014 | TVB Christmas Special "Anchors With Passport 這個聖誕不太冷" |
| 2015 | TVB Christmas Special "Anchors With Passport 2 這個聖誕不怕冷" |
Awards and Nominations
- 2008
- 2008 Cornell Undergraduate Artist Award
- 2009
- Best New Artist, TVB 8 Mandarin Music On Demand Awards Presentation; Silver
- New Artist Award, Metro Radio Mandarin Music Awards
- Soaring New Artist, TVB Jade Solid Gold Music Awards Selection Third Round
- New Artist Award (Male Singer-songwriter), Metro Radio Hit Music Awards
- New Male Singer Award, Commercial Radio Ultimate Song Chart Awards Presentation; Silver
- Most Popular New Artist, TVB Jade Solid Gold Music Awards; Silver
- Most Promising New Artist, 32nd Annual RTHK Music Awards; Bronze
- New Artist Award (HK/Taiwan), Sprite Music Awards China
- 2010
- Best Original Composition & Best Singer-Songwriter, Metro Radio Mandarin Music Awards; "幾米的距離"
- Singer-songwriter award, Metro Radio Hit Music Awards
- Most Popular Singer-songwriter; TVB Jade Solid Gold Music Awards; Silver
- Best New Artist, Global Chinese Music Awards
- Best Singer-songwriter; TVB 8 Madarin Music On Demand Awards Presentation; Bronze
- Singer-songwriter award, 7th Hit Song Awards
- 2011
- Best Song Award - TVB Jade Solid Gold Music Awards Selection Second Round - "Toy Story" (玩具也流淚)
- Outstanding Performance, TVB Jade Solid Gold Music Awards, Gold
- Best Performing Artist Award, Metro Radio Hit Music Awards
- Best Original Composition & Best Singer-Songwriter, Metro Radio Mandarin Music Awards; "盛宴"
- Best Improved Artist Award; Music Pioneer Chart
- 2012
- Most Popular Mandarin Song, TVB Jade Solid Gold Selection Second Round; "Your Song"
- Best Original Composition & Best Performance; Metro Radio Mandarin Music Awards; "兩人三腳"
- Most Improved Artist Award & Best Singer-songwriter Award, Music Pioneer Chart
- 2013
- Best Original Composition & Most Popular Idol Awards, Metro Radio Mandarin Music Awards; "La La La"
- Best Performing Artist Award, Music Pioneer Chart
- Singer-songwriter & Best Original Composition; Metro Radio Hit Music Awards; Gold; "Double Down 跳火坑"
- 2014
- Best Song Award, TVB Jade Solid Gold Music Awards Selection Second Road; "千色" (Fighting For)
- Male Singer Award & Hit Song Award, Metro Radio Hit Music Awards; "千色" (Fighting For)
- Most Popular Singer-songwriter, Roadshow Song Chart Awards
- Best Performing Artist Award, Music Pioneer Chart
- Best Dance Song Award, 2014 TVB Jade Solid Gold Awards;Silver;"千色" (Fighting For)
Major Music Performances
| Year | 'Territory" | Event |
| 2009 | Hong Kong | Hennessy Artistry Hong Kong VSOP 2009 - G.E.M. X Jonathan Wong -【Sing · Compose · Dance】Concert |
| Hong Kong | Metro Radio New Artists Showcase | |
| Hong Kong | 2009 Miss Hong Kong Pageant; Performer | |
| Hong Kong | TVB Jade Singers Anniversary Celebration 2009 | |
| USA | Star World Asia Uncut; Interviewee | |
| 2010 | Hong Kong | 61st Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China Special; Performer |
| Hong Kong | Shanghai Expo (Hong Kong Showcase) - Generation Singer-Songwriter GENS@HK21C | |
| Hong Kong | World Heart Day - "Health And Fitness Ambassador | |
| Hong Kong | "情濃四十共建關懷" | |
| Hong Kong | TVB International Chinese New Talent Singing Championship - Final; Performer | |
| Hong Kong | Pan-Asia Girl Group Audition "Project Lotus"; Asia Region Music Coach, Preliminary Contest Judge, Finale Performer | |
| 2011 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong Federation of Youth Group, JSDC (香港起舞 . 全港中學生舞蹈賽); Dance Ambassador |
| Hong Kong | Jonathan Wong x CR903 Mini Concert | |
| Hong Kong | Jonathan Wong Music Café Concert | |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival - Performer for 2 nights | |
| Hong Kong | Jonathan Wong x Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra "East Meet West" (中西新.歷.聲 音樂會) | |
| Korea | Korea Mnet《Superstars》- Performer | |
| Japan | November 27：TBS Asian Ace[7] - Performer, Arranger, Music Director | |
| Canada | TVB International Chinese New Talent Singing Championship - Vancouver; Performer and Judge | |
| Hong Kong | Musical "A Love Fetherlite"; Lead male role | |
| 2012 | Guangdong, China | Guangdong TV, Zhujiang Channel, "King Of the Mic"; Seasonal Coach and Performer |
| Hong Kong | Jonathan Wong RISING Concert 2012 – First Solo Concert | |
| Hong Kong | Jonathan Wong x Hong Kong YMCA Concert (詩弦四季·點亮生命 音樂會) | |
| Hong Kong | TVB Jade Red & White Battle; Performer | |
| Hong Kong | "Our 15 Years - Youth Musical Performance"; Performer | |
| Hong Kong | 15th ANniversary of the Hong Kong SAR Handover Cultural Performance | |
| Hong Kong | Metro Radio "Show Your Love" Concert; Performer | |
| Hong Kong | The Intimacy of Creativity | |
| Taipei | Taipei "Super G!rls Festa" Fashion Show - Performer | |
| Hong Kong | Miss Chinese International Pageant | |
| Hong Kong | Po Leung Kuk Anniversary Performance (金龍獻瑞耀保良); Performer | |
| Hong Kong | TVB Chinese New Year Performance Program (龍騰賀歲萬家歡); Performer | |
| Shenzhen, China | Shenzhen TV "年代秀"; Performer | |
| Guangdong, China | Guangdong TV Annual Celebration; Performer | |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival - Performer | |
| Guangzhou, China | Guangdong TV, Zhujiang Channel, "King Of the Mic" Asia Tour - Qing Yuan Province; Performer | |
| 2013 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong Shatin "Come Alive at New Town Plaza" Performance Series; Opening Performer[8] |
| Guangzhou, China | Guangzhou Red Brick Factory "Adidas All In Party"; Performer | |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong Shatin "Come Alive at New Town Plaza" Performance Series; Closing Performer "Classical Rock Music Battle" | |
| Hong Kong | Ci Xi YangMei Festival Concert 2013; Performer | |
| Hong Kong | Jonathan Wong "Invincible" COOL-loween Street Party | |
| Hong Kong | Festival of Inclusive Arts, held by Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong; Performer | |
| Malaysia | TVB Star Awards Malaysia 2013; Performer, A Cappella arranger and conductor |
Endorsements
- 2011
- Panasonic Lumix GX1
- 2012
- Panasonic RP-HXD Series Headphones Print Ad
Radio Drama
- 2012: CR903 - 熱血樂章; Voice: Hynn
- 2013: Metro Radio - Narcotics Campaign Radio Drama (戒不太遲)Voice; Mr. Hui
Ambassador
- 2010
- World Heart Day - "Health and Fitness Ambassador"
- 2011
- Hong Kong Federation of Youth Group, JSDC (香港起舞 . 全港中學生舞蹈賽); Dance Ambassador
- 2012
- Hong Kong YWCA Youth Ambassador
- Occupational Safety & Health Council; Health Ambassador
- Narcotics Division, Security Bureau; Ambassador
- 2013
- Narcotics Division, Security Bureau; Ambassador
- Spastics Association of Hong Kong - 50th Anniversary Jubilee Ambassador
- Festival of Inclusive Arts, held by Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong; FIA Ambassador
- 2014
- Hong Kong Association of Youth Development - 《青年音樂節之「青蔥自悠行」》Ambassador
- Sowers Action - Challenge 12 Hours Charity Marathon - 助學之星
Concert
| Year | Date | Title | Genre | Venue | Notes |
| 2012 | August 10–11 | Jonathan Wong RISING Concert 2012 | Solo Concert | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
References
- ^ 王梓軒出碟贈方大同 (in Chinese). 東方日報. 2009-10-23. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
- ^ 王梓軒指揮《翡翠歌星》清唱 (in Chinese). 星島日報. 2009-10-27. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
- ^ "Cornell Council for the Arts honors Jon Wong '08". Cornell University. 2008-05-30. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
- ^ "Artist Jon Wong '08 to stage performance in Weill Hall". Cornell University. 2008-04-02. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
- ^ "Student Artist Spotlight: Jon Wong '08". The Cornell Daily Sun. 2008-04-07. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
- ^ 王梓軒潛行音間 Archived 2010-11-10 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ TBS
- ^ 王梓軒召集二百人玩「快閃」
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