Jay Chou

Jay Chou is a Taiwanese pop singer-songwriter whose 2000 debut launched a career that reshaped Mandopop through a distinctive blend of pop, R&B, rock, hip-hop, and Chinese musical elements. He has also built a parallel film career, acting in productions such as *Initial D* and *The Green Hornet* while directing *Secret* and *The Rooftop*. His work as a performer, composer, actor, and filmmaker has made him a major figure in Chinese-language popular culture.