1. Since the mid-1990s Hsu has been one of the most popular female singers in the Mandopop scene, and is best known for her love ballads.
16 Facts About Valen Hsu
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Valen Hsu was offered a contract with Taiwan's What's Music Record label and began work on her first commercial album, all before the age of 19.
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Valen Hsu is known for her vocals, which are wispy yet strong and crystal-clear.
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Valen Hsu's singing voice and technique have been compared to Hong Kong's Faye Wong.
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Valen Hsu has been known to deliver CD-quality live performances.
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Valen Hsu has recorded 14 studio albums over the span of eight years, as well as four "Best Of" compilations.
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Valen Hsu ended her contract with What's Music in 2001 and signed on with EMI Taiwan.
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Valen Hsu further broadened her acting career in 2003 by performing on stage with Zuni Icosahedron, an independent cultural collective concentrating on alternative theater and multi-media performances.
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Valen Hsu traveled to Finland's Arctic Circle to film her music videos for this new album.
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Valen Hsu recorded a duet with Amguulan, a very talented singer from Inner Mongolia, "Man and Woman" became one of the most popular song throughout 2008.
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Valen Hsu invited her friend Josh to co-produced this album with her.
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In 2009, Valen Hsu ended her contract with Seed Music and decided to travel to Cuba.
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In 2010, Valen Hsu decide to re-ignite her music career by setting up her own music studio, Valen Hsu Voice Production.
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In October 2011, Valen Hsu announced the start of her concert in Shanghai Grand Stage, which will span from Taiwan, other cities in mainland China and South-east Asia.
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Valen Hsu was crowned the Mask King of the fourth episode.
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In 2006, Valen Hsu and her friends, Charlie Yeung, Gigi Leung and Angelica Lee formed "Hope Education Foundation", which is a non-profit organization to help children in need.