Yang Lei (; born October 12, 1984, in Chongqing), also known as Shinee Lee, is a Chinese pop singer and actress who achieved instant fame when she won the nationwide singing contest '' Super Girl'' in 2006.

Early years

Born into a middle-class family, Yang Lei was not encouraged to pursue a career in entertainment. Before 2006, she was a music teacher at the Heping primary school.

''Super Girl'' competition

While still a 22-year-old teacher at the Heping primary school, Yang participated in the '' Super Girl'' singing contest (similar to the

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of contests around the world) in 2006. She won the qualifying competition in Chengdu, then went on to win the nationwide contest among 80,000 applicants. Subsequently, she won the tenth in the nationwide contest.

Music career

Her first single was "Learn" (), recorded during the time when she was on Super Girl. Her second single was "1234 Dance" (). Her third single was "Love me, don't be troublesome" (), which is an interlude of the TV play named "He Was Cool" (). Her fourth single was "Love and Bravery" (，勇气). Her debut album, titled '' The Panda is coming'' (), was released on May 5, 2009. It presold 10,000 copies and sold more than 4,000 copies in the first month.

Acting career

Her first TV play was "He Was Cool" (), in which she played the leading lady named "Han Qiansui" (). Her second TV play was "Diary of the Boys" (), in which she played the leading lady named "Mo Xiner" ().

Discography

Albums

Singles

* 2006 "Learn" () * 2007 "1234 Dance" (Chinese:1234舞) * 2007 "Love me, don't be troublesome" () * 2008 "Love and Bravery" (，勇气)

TV plays

* 2007 "He Was Cool" () * 2008 "Diary of the boys" ()

References

External links

Official blog
(Chinese)
Beilei Love Fund
(Chinese)

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