
Who is Wang Leehom ?
Wang Leehom, also known as Leehom Wang is an American singer-songwriter, actor, film director & producer. In 1995, Wang Leehom debuted in the music industry and till now he has released over 25 albums which have sold over 60 million copies. Also, his music is popularly known for mixing with Chinese music. He has won the Golden Melody Awards four times in which he was nominated 19 times.
Apart from the music industry, Wang Leehom has played over 20 films. And in 2018, he won the best actor at the Macau film festival.
He is also one of the most followed Chinese people on Social Media.
Wang Leehom’s Net Worth
Wang Leehom, the American singer-songwriter, actor, film director & producer has a net worth of $100 million.
Quick Info
Full Name | Alexander Leehom Wang |
Date of Birth | May 17, 1976 |
Age | 45 years old (As of 2021) |
Birth Place | Rochester, New York |
Nationality | United States of America |
Profession | Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Record producer, Actor, Composer, Film director, Music Arranger |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78m) |
Weight | 60 Kg (approx.) |
Parents | N/A |
Siblings | N/A |
Wife | Lee Jinglei |
Net Worth | $100 million |
Early Life, Family & Education
Alexander Leehom Wang, born on May 17, 1976, in Rochester, New York, United States of America was the second son of the three. His parents were immigrants from Taiwan. He was greatly inspired by his brother to take interest in music when he was three years old.
He attended Jefferson Road Elementary School, Pittsford Middle School, and Pittsford Sutherland High School in Pittsford, New York. He graduated from Pittsford Sutherland and as he was very passionate about a career in music, he joined Williams College majoring in music & other studies.
Wang Leehom released his debut album, Love Rival, Beethoven in 1995 and was followed by his second album, If You Heard My Song in 1996.
Career
Over the summer of 1995, while visiting his grandparents in Taiwan, Wang competed in a local talent competition and ended up landing a recording contract with Bertelsmann Music Group.
His debut album under the label “Love Rival, Beethoven” was not well received and he was subsequently dropped from BMG.
In 1996 he signed a new contract with Decca Records. His second album “If You Heard My Song” was moderately successful and allowed his star to begin to rise in Asia. His third and fourth albums with similarly successful.
Personal Life
Wang Leehom got married to his Taiwanese girlfriend, Lee Jinglei on November 17, 2013. The couples have three children. First two daughters, Wang Jiali & Wang Jiana, and a son, Wang Jiayao.
Wang Leehom & Lee Jinglei got divorced on December 14, 2021.
Social Profiles
@wangleehom | |
@leehom | |
YouTube | Wang Leehom |